Stradling

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Once again AO, how many sub 30 year old stars hit the market? It's not like Arte took a chance on this years version of GMJ, he took a chance at a once in a generation hitter like Albert who has been hurt. He also took a chance on Hamilton who was coming off a 43 home run season where he had a rough second half.

Greg Maddux is another big contract that worked.

Teams just need to front load contracts.

The only difference between Mike's managing tonight and other nights is tonight they won. He still pissed everyone off by leaving Vargas in one too many batters. Oh and he still got down to one position player left on the bench in a 9 inning game which is why he couldn't pinch run for Albert. But Mike did get his cardio in.

To Josh's defense he probably was smarter than Texas fans. Be right back I'm going to head to RangersAlmostWonTwice.com and see how they feel about ex-Angels and claim not to be butthurt.

It would appear from the outside he has but who really knows. What I can tell you is that Dipoto would know and when he has decided that then I am fine with a change. I believe in chemistry and self accountability and to me there doesn't seem to be a lot of that from the players. This could very well be a very poorly constructed team and not as far as talent but as far as intangibles. Saying that Jerry could recognize that and he doesn't feel as though Mike is to blame.

But not really.

I won't go crazy like the OP but you guys have to admit we have a decent percentage of regulars here who only seem happy or only regularly post when the team is playing like shit. To me that's odd. (Coughwaybackmancough)

Oh by the way, was I the only one that was thinking the Angels had to bat their pitcher in game one of this series? I know we've played them this year but they still feel like a National League team to me.

Just start Cousins, that way he doesn't have to bat.

I agree with that guy.

I guess I fall into this category so I will answer it. If the team continues to play uninspired baseball through the month of May, or if Dipoto feels that he has "lost" the team then I feel he should be reassigned within the organization.

Yes. I am morbidly obese.

Really? I hadn't heard that.

The food jokes are the least funny jokes on this board.

Yes.

Nice.

Have you even read my posts lately? I am in favor of changing managers. I just think the hate has blinded people to reality. This team is a mess and it's not all Mikes fault.

If the Angels were a movie they would be a snuff film....

Damned if you do damned if you don't.

Tyler, have you seen this team this year? You're sure we have pitchers that can pitch 3 1/3?

A mockery, haha.

If Nate was a poster he would be AO (lately).

Willy he was awful as an Angel. He was away from the game two years, yet you somehow think this is on Butcher? Really? There are plenty of real issues to bitch about, this is not one of those.