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The thing is, cat, most players fall under those two conditions. I'm just not sure what people expect of him.

Who would you rather have?

He holds the number to the only Angels jersey I have. Never understood the venom.

Incredible hit! The ball was low and slightly outside. It's like he was looking for it to be there.

Hamilton 3 for 4 HR

I agree. How much of Richards' problem is his youth? From what I read here, his stuff seems pretty solid if it can be harnessed.

I would think so, depending on who it is and what the team decides.

Well, I could see if he was plain awful then send him to AAA to get his head together. But if he's doing OK, you have to give him a chance. I think that's why he's done pretty poorly since returning to the pen. He doesn't want to be there and his emotions are controlling his performance.

Hmm. When I look at his stats though, he doesn't seem like a walker. So basically he throws fastballs and hope they miss the bats?

Looking at Looking at Richards' stats, he has been pretty crappy. I haven't seen him pitch though. What's his problem?

I really don't think there's much more for Richards to learn in AAA.

I understand what you're getting at, but that rotation is almost as shaky as one with Blanton. I think Hanson is a better pitcher than Richards or Williams and better yet, he's from the NL so he's not as well known.

Why do you prefer Williams to Richards?

I agree. What's going on with Hanson anyway? When is he returning? Do you know who died in his family?

I don't think so. He's been serviceable also but he's younger and has more room to improve. He was sent to the bullpen because it was in such a mess.

Like many have said, if Blanton can be removed the team would have a bit of a chance to get on a roll. Once Weaver returns, should Richards get the last spot or leave Williams in? I looked at his stats since coming on the team. They're serviceable, but I believe Richards should be given the opportunity to screw up the job rather that delegate him to the bullpen. If Jepsen, Madson, and Burnett return , he may not really be needed there and no way should he return to AAA.

All in all, looking at his stats, A-Rod did pretty well for the Yanks. He's had about 7 or 8 good years.

Pujols 2 for 4 rbi

HK 3 for 4 double What happens if he hits 2 doubles, do I lose?

Pujols 2 for 4 rbi

Hamilton 1 for 4 single

Williams 6 inn. 3 runs

Aybar 2 for 4 SB

Callaspo 2 for 4 run

True. Sale was pretty good and had the guys off balance. I believe the Angels are one of the, if not the toughest, teams to no-hit. That was a bad pitch that Trout got a hit from.