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    6-Man Rotation?

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    Mike Scioscia wants a 6-man rotation down the stretch.  Why limit it to 6?  Let's get every starter on the 40-man rotation involved.  You can never have enough pitching right?  Throw as many candidates out there as you can. We're not going anywhere.  There's nothing at stake.  So what if Weaver has to go 2 1/2 weeks between starts.  There might be some surprises out there.  I'd rather find them now than in Tempe next spring.  No time like the present to hold the auditions.

    In case anyone was wondering...

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    19 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

    ...I got a new job.  Thought I'd post here, rather than write to each of you individually who've reached out to me over the last few weeks, to save us all some time.  :) I'm staying in the same industry (entertainment market research), and will now be Head of Creative Testing at NRG (National Research Group), the main competitor to my old company.  I'll be running a department.  I'll still be focused on consulting with studios and networks, helping them make their marketing materials (trailers, commercials, posters, etc.) more effective.

    Thanks to all of those who've sent supportive messages since I mentioned in a random Gameday Thread that I was looking for a new gig.  It all worked out in the end!

    And now back to your regular programming...

    Actually, I wasn't. But thanks anyway.

    Hamilton placed on unconditional release waivers.

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    On 8/23/2016 at 2:27 PM, Angelsfan1984 said:

    Rangers activated OF Josh Hamilton from the 60-day disabled list; placed him on unconditional release waivers.

    "Hamilton underwent surgery in June for an ACL injury and to repair arterial and meniscus cartilage in his left knee. The 35-year-old outfielder is still owed $28.4 million in 2017, but the Angels are on the hook for most of that. He didn't appear in a single game this season and will turn 36 years old next May. It probably won't be a very fruitful free agent market for him." Rotoworld
     
    Time for him to smash some tequila and chicken fajitas...if he hasn't been already.

    More agony for Arte.

    Matt Shoemaker is fun

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    On 7/21/2016 at 4:28 PM, Oz27 said:

    I'm really hoping this thread doesn't become about whether we should trade Matt Shoemaker or whether he will maintain what he is doing, because those are long debates we have had for awhile and likely will continue to have for awhile and there are plenty of other places to do that. I'm starting this thread to celebrate Matt Shoemaker, who is having one of the most fun seasons I can remember - just a couple of months after most or all of us thought he was done. So here are some fun facts which I hope will sum up just how cool Matt Shoemaker has been this year...

    Only 27 times in Angels history has a pitcher walked nobody and struck out 10 or more in that appearance. Nolan Ryan never did it with the Angels. Our most recent Cy Young winner, Bartolo Colon, didn't do it in Anaheim either. Chuck Finley didn't do it and Frank Tanana only did it once. Jered Weaver only did it twice. Matt Shoemaker has done that three times in less than two months alone. The only other Angels who have ever done that more than once in the same season are John Lackey (2006) and Frank Tanana (1976).

    Earlier this year, Matt Shoemaker went 30.1 IP without walking anybody. That is the longest stretch without a walk by an Angels starter ever, a whole 5.1 IP better than the second best (Frank Tanana in 1980). No other Angels starter this year has gone more than 10 innings without walking somebody. Shoemaker's 30.1 IP stretch is the best in the majors this year by a full 6.1 IP.

    Matt Shoemaker is currently striking out five batters for every one he walks this season. Only two Angels starters have ever done better than that across a season ... one of whom was actually 2014 Matt Shoemaker. The other was 2011 Dan Haren. Nobody else has even been particularly close. 2008 Ervin Santana is next best with a 4.55 SO/BB rate, followed by 2010 Jered Weaver at 4.31.

    Only three starters in Angels history ever recorded a better single season strikeout rate than 2016 Matt Shoemaker's 9.34 K/9. Nolan Ryan topped that six times and Frank Tanana and Jered Weaver each did it once.

    Shoemaker is throwing strikes 66 per cent of the time this year. So to is Jered Weaver. Only two Angels starters have ever topped that mark - Bartolo Colon (twice) and Paul Byrd (once).

    There are heaps more of these so I just picked out a few. Plenty of these stats are meaningless and others only tell part of a story but they're examples of one thing - Matt Shoemaker is having a pretty remarkable year. He is super fun to watch. Whatever we do with him and whatever happens from here, he has provided joy in a miserable year. He is awesome.

    He's the Angels No. 1 starter!!!

    Is CJ Cron a keeper?

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    7 hours ago, Troll Daddy said:

    I like this kid a lot! I don't believe we've seen his best yet but I can't help thinking what his trade value could be. The kid still has four more years of club control left.

    Does Eppler explore his trade value in the off season? 

    Maybe the ingenious Eppler can find another 3-headed left fielder!

    I'm not asking for much

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    21 hours ago, fan_since79 said:

    Just get three or four starters who can get guys out, and whose arms won't blow up in the first month of the season, then add five or six other players who can hit major league pitching.

    And a bullpen not loaded with arsonists.

    How hard is it to field a decent baseball team? I'll take mediocre if necessary, but not this!

     

     

     

    Dreamer!

    Michael Hermosillo (and other prospects)

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    1 hour ago, Angelsjunky said:

    When we talk of Angels prospects, Jahmai Jones, Matt Thaiss, Taylor Ward, and perhaps Brandon Marsh come most readily to mind. But one player who has been having what looks to be a bit of a breakout year is Michael Hermosillo, who at two levels (A/A+) has hit .325/.405/.475 at age 21 -- not bad at all. He probably won't be a star, but he seems to have a chance to be a major league regular, or at least a good platoon player/4th outfielder. Anyone seen him play?

    Any other fringe or sleeper prospects to talk about?

    Those Single-A stadiums aren't exactly SRO every night.

    2017 Draft Pick Standings

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

    Posted

    On 8/14/2016 at 1:15 AM, Angelsjunky said:

    Might as well.

    1. Atlanta Braves

    2. Tampa Bay Rays 3 gb

    3. Minnesota Twins 3 gb

    4. Arizona Diamondbacks 4.5 gb

    5. Cincinnati Reds 5 gb

    6. LA Angels 5.5 gb

    7. San Diego Padres 6.5 gb

    8. Milwaukee Brewers 8 gb

    9. Oakland Athletics 8 gb

    10. Philadelphia Phillies 10.5 gb

     

    So as you can see, the Angels have a very strong chance at a top 10 picks, a legit shot at #2, and a distant but possible chance a #1.

    What's our magic number to pass Atlanta?

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