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Ironically, I think the hardest may be the rbis. We're not scoring many runs and he needs to have people on base when he comes up.

He doesn't deserve this. From the beginning of the season, he seemed to do what was necessary for backup in case of injuries. Then he goes all in during the trading range. Maybe Arte pulled some strings but I think PM basically ran the team as he wanted. We may never find out if he wanted to keep or trade Ohtani but I think the right choice was made, even now. Yet, I commiserate with him because this team wasn't supposed to take a gut punch and just lay on the mat. It's a real shame.

You also wonder how much that first game messed them up mentally.

Moore can get some votes. It may be said that he has been more important than Neto this season.

Definitely need Urshela.

Piggybacking on what was said on the podcast, I agree. I think he should be re-signed. Ohtani or not, I think this is going to a very tough offseason. Management will have a lot of decisions to make and if Mike is the leader that he seems to me, we need him to be a stabilizer of sorts. I like his versatility and again he'll back up Rendon and should get plenty of at-bats.

Just finished listening on YouTube. Great show! I have a question. If the Angels are a .500 club, why is that? On paper, they don't seem like one to me although the results show it.

Wow! I could never have thought this. All I can do is give kudos to the Ms.

I'm so glad that PM went for it no matter what happens! Go Halos!!

The Angels, whatever else they are, are a challenge. They're a challenge for GMs and managers. I wholeheartedly believe we have as much talent, if not more, than most teams but they've failed for basically the last decade. It would be a feather in one's cap to be on the team when they get over the hump eventually. I wonder if a player like Ohtani would like to be part of that, if he would consider the Angels a challenge to make them better. Are there players who believe they can make a team better, not just play for a team because of the money or where their family lives? Thoughts?

Especially for his age. What is going on???

That's what I'm thinking.

Basically, they got lucky yesterday because of an implosion. It's not likely in any of the other games so they're going to have to win on their own.

C'mon Storm. We have a much better chance of three against the Ms at home.

...if the Angels won the next three games? I wouldn't. I think it's more than doable.

If the Angels hit well, let's say, averaging 4 or more runs, I think we can do that.

I envision this being his worst start with us and I'm glad he got it out of the way early.

That's surprising. I always thought we were a better offensive team than the Ms.

Understandable.

I understand your point but other than Quero, I don't think we've lost much that can't be replaced.

Great series! I think I would have enjoyed it even if I didn't play.

Piggybacking on Minasian's Gambit thread, will you say all the prospects PM has given up will be worth it if...? A. we make a good run to the playoffs and fail B. only if we make the playoffs or C. it's already worth it thinking Ohtani may stay because of it and that the Angels haven't been to the playoffs for so long. I say C for me and anything else is gravy.

Is a difficult period necessary to be perennially successful?

I don't know anything about baseball management but is it possible that Perry discussed with Nevin that "all-in" idea? That is, did he ask Nevin what he thought of the makeup of his players. Are they gamers? I would hope he would get an honest answer from him and that would be the catalyst for his actions. They're winning more than losing and treading water despite the injuries. I think Perry felt obligated to do his part. No one's giving up, it seems.

I definitely like Thursday's and Sunday's games. We seem to win Anderson's games more than not. Always hard for a sweep, but I like our chances on 3.