Theo

Crazy.  Too funny for all of us who at times backed him while we watched others on this board consistently tell us how much he sucked.

Sucks that their bats got cold over just a 3-game span after kicking ass over the long haul.

While the outcome was disappointing, I'm really proud of the team.

Too bad you don't get accolades for being the best over 162. It's a crap shoot in the playoffs and I can just say I'm stoked we finally made it back!

While Hamilton & CJ sucked down the stretch, there's so much to look forward to when thinking about this club's chances heading into the 2015 season.

I for one have turned the page and I'm proud of the job Jerry, Scioscia and the players have done this season.

Agree wholeheartedly.  You follow the team and mlb for 30+ years, you learn that most seasons are mediocre for your particular team.  Angels stepped up this season.

Considering:

 

- Kendrick has lost any semblance of power and puckers at the plate at the slightest hint of a crucial situation.  I think he and Pujols takes turns branding  a big "DP" on the dugout bench whenever they kill a rally.

 

 

 

it makes you realize how tough this game is to play and how flawed other teams are not named the Angels.

 

We see their weaknesses on a daily basis so they are magnified and stand out to us but from an outsider perspective they would see Calhoun/Trout/Pujols as a pretty potent 1-3, Aybar an All Star shortstop, Kendrick as a solid vet hitting in the .280's, a solid rotation 1-5 and a kick-ass BP. 

 

The Angels have the best record in baseball.  Imagine how frustrating following the other 29 teams must be.

 

Remember '09 - '13 and try your best to enjoy now...despite the flaws, errors, and seeming ineptness.  There is a lot of failing in this game and remember that:

 

- Pujols and Hamilton have the realistic ability to improve and get hot

- Despite his recent struggles, Trout is still the best in practically every important offensive category

- With each start, history tells us Wilson gets closer to getting his shizz together

- Kendrick and Aybar are better than 95%+ of the alternatives out there...no, really

- Conger is still young and makes a very good catching duo with Ianetta, complementing the latters defensive shortcomings

- Weaver is playoff tested and will dominate at home during SEPT/OCT

 

Its easy to see the negatives because, with the having the best record in baseball, its all there is left to talk about after they've added another "W".

Agree with your stoicism and frustration, and appreciate the level-headedness.  Will say one thing:  we've all known for years that Howie can't hit in the clutch.