Billy_Ball

On 3/18/2021 at 3:02 AM, Warfarin said:

I said it before, but Eppler had the right idea, targeting one-year deals for pitchers, but poor executive - he targeted poor choices that flamed out horribly.

Minasian went after Quintana, who has a very durable, strong history, and only had an off-year due to a freak accident.  I don't know how he'll ultimately pitch, but he should, at worst, be a very stable #4 SP and provide significant innings.  Looks like a fantastic signing.

To be fair, Teheran was pretty consistent and durable for the Braves before Eppler signed him.  And he has a 2.00 ERA this spring (9 IP/ 12 Ks).

Remember when the Angels mistakenly issued Jason Castro #15 last spring (he switched to #16 during Spring Training.)

Swaggy J

Peanuts.

Gotta love Quintana

I remember former Angel Stadium PA announcer David Courtney (RIP) saying "Jack Howelllllllllllll!"

5 hours ago, cvdog said:

He can't hit. He can't field.  Who the hell was responsible for designating him a top prospect.  And can we please stop with this ridiculous "Ohtani is a pitcher" experiment. The only way he'll ever help this team is to focus all his energy on improving his hitting/DH skills.

I like Quintana and Cobb's increased velocity this spring.

8 hours ago, Vlad27Trout27 said:

Looking at our Bp

9th: Iglesias. We finally have a lock down Closer

8th. Mayers. Outside of one bad outing, he has looked great, plus the increase in Velo is a welcome

6th/7th: Pena/Buttery 

Rest; Barria/Sandy, Rivera, Slegers fill out the rest of the Bp.

I also think that Faria wins the last spot. 

Brady is another arm that could come up and help when we need it. 

 

Its not a bad Bp, 

Also lefty Claudio.

Minasian

Vasgersian

Bedrosian....oh wait.

@Angel Oracle I remember during the 1994 strike, WWF made a character Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz played by "The Brooklyn Brawler" Steve Lombardi.

I approve!

21 hours ago, disarcina said:

been there, done that.  He and Mario Impemba were fine for us. they left and the Halos promptly won their only World Championship -- must have been due to Physcioc and Hudler LOL !! or perhaps "Just Another Halos Victory"

I remember it was (I think) 1998 when it was Mario Impemba and Brian Barnhart.  They were decent.

What was Mota's home run call again?  Sounded like he said "Yadi-hoooooooo" or something like that when Adell hit the HR.