GOIrish

Wasn't even Irish when it happened and I'm still salty.

I understand I'm being thoroughly polarizing, but I've been lurking on this board for 5 years now, 4 of which people had a legitimate reason to moan. However, even though this team is one of the best in the universe, people still find dumb reasons to bitch about a player who underperforms for one pitch. The guy is an Angel, we're on the same damn team.

Great, insightful post. 10/10

Bitching about the whole "Weaver is not an ace" thing is getting old, just letting you know.

Awful! 1 run?!? Simply unacceptable!

What's even older is people finding things to bitch about when there is nothing to bitch about. But then again, you could say bitching about bitching is just as old.

Strike Trout! Hit 1.000 or retire!

Kazmir will throw a pitch today. Unless he doesn't.

But we gave up R.J. Alvarez!! There are no more capable arms on the farm!

Hamilton ~.318 w/ RISP. 400+ foot ball DFA Hamilton!

If only we had him back over Scioscia and Butcher

Nope. 9 runs/inning or offense is trash. Trade them all!

Give and take credit where it is due, or do nothing at all.

Everyone on AW is an Angel fan, or at the very least, a baseball fan. And if we're going out of our way to talk about baseball, I'd assume that our knowledge of the sport is better than the average schmoe. The average schmoe's knowledge, however, is not even near that of those who get paid to be involved with the game. This year's team is good. Probably one of the best to trot out in Angel uniforms, but that also means everyone is good top to bottom, from coaching to players to management. But from what I've read on this site, half the people reading would be confused if this team was even contending. I get that it's our nature as fans to bitch about what the Angels could do better, and that's fine, but sometimes, it seems like these fans don't deserve the team that's on the field. 2¢

This thread has really gone over the heads of 70% of AW posters. Well done, gentlemen.

Fire Butcher! Hire JD! He'll surely be able to turn around Shoemaker and Richards!

Imagine if the Angels were the Yankees... Then they'd have 27 championships! Damn it, fire Scioscia! Fire Butcher! Fire JD! Fire Arte! Trade Trout! This team sucks and always will!

Oh... And about no logic... That schmuck Jerry DiPoto!! Why didn't he trade Mike Trout while his value was still high?? This team can't contend and has to invest in the future.

Let's not even get started on Scioscia... If he got the boot over a decade ago, the Angels would have a WS title! Probably 3!

Wow! That's awful! Must be why Butcher has been awful according to AW from 2011 to 2013.

Bullpen has been lights out for the last month. So, thanks for the work, but here on AW, we know the next schmoe looking for a job can do better.

Therefore great location on that pitch.

Does anyone on this board like anything at all? Do y'all have fun?

Wait, really?!? They said that??

Trade him while his stock is high! /s