Justin

1 hour ago, Sully151 said:

If they only win one WS over the course of his contract, is it worth it?

Hell yes. 

3 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Let me first say that even if it crushes the org, I hope we resign him.

This might be the only thing you've ever written with which I vehemently disagree. "Even if it crushes the org"???

I want the organization to start winning again. We're gonna see 5 MVPs in 10 seasons and not a single postseason win to show for it. Those MVP awards mean nothing to me. There is no player who is more entertaining than winning. 

9 minutes ago, johndw52 said:

Should the Angels offer a say in which team he may be traded to? Or is it all about business? Is there a clause in his current contract? Just thinking out loud.

If the Angels decide to trade Ohtani, he should have no say in where he goes. 

5 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Oh dear....

Game over. Have a nice rest of the evening.

Honestly? Have a nice rest of the summer. 

Life is too short to spend time on a hobby that no longer brings you joy. And there is nothing enjoyable about this organization at the moment. 

"He's left early in his last three starts because his finger isn't right. Give us all your prospects!"

1 hour ago, Angels 1961 said:

Rodger Lodge is with you and ahead of you plus besides you. HONK YOUR HORN

I moved out of SoCal in 2018 and had forgotten about him. 

Until now. 

28 minutes ago, TheLordofOuts said:

This CAN happen.  Who's with me?

Maybe Gubi. 

12 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Jeter, A-Rod, and David Ortiz chime in with thoughts on what to do with Ohtani.  Ortiz's comments about top-heavy teams lines up with a what a few folks here have been saying recently.

 

I have several reasons why I would like the Angels to trade Ohtani. And a couple of reasons why I don't want them to. 

"What's that telling Mike Trout" is not one of them.  

8 minutes ago, Jay said:

Unbelievable 

It is many things, but it is not that. 

I would be shocked if Perry were fired. 

I have changed my vote. 

20 minutes ago, Paolo11 said:

The only reason I'd trade Mike Trout is if he requested it.  

Or if we could get Puig in return. 

11 hours ago, Docwaukee said:

2012 is up there.  

That's my #1. That team was arguably the best in baseball for several stretches, including the end. They really could have done damage in October. But for other stretches, including the first month, they were one of the very worst teams in baseball, and it cost them the postseason.

So many awful memories from that season:

- The 6-14 start. 

- Pujols not hitting a homer for his first 110 at-bats of the season, the longest stretch of his career.

- The Rays failing to have a single baserunner in their previous game against Seattle (King Felix's perfect game) and then coming to Anaheim and sweeping four games, including the Angels blowing an 8-0 lead the night they honored the 2002 team in a 10th anniversary celebration - the largest blown home lead in their history. 

- Blowing a one-run lead in the 9th and then a three-run lead in the 10th against Texas on August 1st. (The game where Scioscia decided not to pinch-run Bourjos for Morales and Kendrys got thrown out at the plate in the top of the 9th.)

- Miggy winning MVP over Trout when Trout had 10.5 bWAR to Miggy's 7.1, and the two main arguments being that Miggy won the Triple Crown and the Tigers made the playoffs... even though the Angels had a better record. 

Other seasons have been more disappointing, but when I think of the word "frustrating," 2012 will probably always be #1 for me. 

Not even Top 10 for me. 

This is the best Angels team in several years. Do I think they should have a few more wins than they do? Definitely. But I bet even Rays and Braves fans are saying that about their team. 

It's July and my favorite team has a winning record. If I couldn't appreciate that, I would stop following baseball. 

Also, I was an Angels fan before Ohtani and I will be one after Ohtani, whether that is 12 weeks from now or 12 years. 

If Estevez were a Yankee, ESPN would be asking if he is the Cy Young favorite. 

That being said, All-Star rosters mean nothing to me. 

The same reason they didn't sign Tyler Anderson after he literally had an All-Star season for them: They don't see him helping them win in the future. 

3 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

and if he retired today he'd still be the GOAT. 

And his career average would stay above .300!

27 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Trout probably didn't deserve it this year. 

If it were the All-Best-Player Game, I would agree. But it's the All-Star Game and Trout is still a star. 

Some of y'all worry way too much. 

1 minute ago, Angel Oracle said:

GAME OVER!!!!!

I agree

2 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

And he's the first to strikeout 10 and hit 2 HR since Sehed-Aktur did it in 10,921 BC for the Atlantean Kingpriests, defeating the Olympian Demigods 7-2.

Pujols had two GIDP, if I remember correctly. 

3 minutes ago, T.G. said:

You know what’s amazing? The Angels have yet to play in an ESPN Sunday night game. How is Ohtani not on that schedule?

Sunday July 16th vs Astros. (ESPN just added it about a week ago.)

Cracked fingernail for Ohtani: "Whatever, I'll just stop pitching and hit another fucking dinger"

Cracked fingernail for Rendon: 60-day IL

1 minute ago, PattyD22 said:

I honestly wonder what Mike Trout thinks of Shohei when he’s on the bench and Shohei is doing what he’s doing tonight?

I bet it’s pretty humbling.  Just my opinion though.

"I knew I should have listened to AW and signed with Philly!"