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I'll take this any day over Jones and anyone else. " If he (Trout) stays on course, he'll go down as one of the greatest ever to play, in the [Mickey] Mantle and [Willie] Mays class."

Can both options be levied on Hamilton? Give him 30-60 days rehab and then subsequently suspend him 25,50 games, or the season? My take is he needs rehab and help, but should also suffer the consequences of his transgressions with a suspension of at least 50 games. He should use the time away from the game to get his personal/family life in order during the suspension. Doing cocaine is not taking care of your body and detrimental to the team. He won no points IMO by admitting to it prior to a test. He knew it would be positive, how is that any better?

According to Atlantis sports book the Halos O/U for wins is 87.5 to top the A.L. The Nats are tops in the N.L. at 93. http://espn.go.com/chalk/story/_/id/12321069/washington-nationals-los-angeles-dodgers-highest-projected-season-win-totals-according-atlantis-sports-book

Not to hate on the author, but this article bothered me a lot. Only team I hate more than the A's is the Rangers, but we had not won anything close to my expectations when this was posted. Agree with Angelsjunky..."counting the chickens before they hatch" is just BS!

As I was saying...

Great post, but let's not forget that we haven't won sh#t yet. Anything less than an appearance in the series with this payroll will be a total fail, IMO.

Mitch Williams "pep talk" to a group of little leaguers.

How many runs will the Angels score in the series: 8 1st Tiebreaker - How many runs will the Angels allow in the series: 10 2nd Tiebreaker - How many runs will Mike Trout score in the series: 4 3rd Tiebreaker - How any hits will Mike Trout have in the series: 3

Trout vs. God...Trout definitely Trout!

Being on Malaysian flight 370.

Peter Bourjos is to Gold Gloves as Howie Kendrick is to batting titles.

6 at 140 I say do it now, a steal.

The article just stated they don't have to wait until opening day to sign it, if the extension begins in 2015.

+1, this. If it doesn't start until 2015, then we have bought out 3 years of FA correct? I'm definitely happy with that scenario. Pay him 1-2 million this year, announce extension after season starts, with signing bonus starting in 2015.

The bat must must be coming out of his hand really well.

2 yrs at 9.5, then club option for 11 million in 2016 or 4.5 million buyout. So 23.5 guaranteed.

Other than hits Berkman's career stats line-up closely with Jim Rice another borderline HOF'er. If he gets in it will be the veteran's committee...less than 2,000 career hits will be the sticking point IMO.

+1, agree it's not close, and yes Berkman was a Killer "B" played with Bags/Biggio 6 and 7 years respectively.

Dude, really?? It's called supporting your team. Personally I don't care who plays for our team as long as they play hard to win. I will admit I was one who thought CJ was a real "D-bag" before he came here. Do I cheer for him now, sure. I personally hope we do not sign Garza. It's not just the money, but I think there are injury concerns with him. I don't think he is the same pitcher from a couple of years ago and not worth the risk.

Does anyone in here research s$%t before they post? Last year was the first year since 2003 the Angels did not outperform their Pythagorean expectation. Not to make this an I hate Scioscia or not thread, but if we cut him loose he would last about 10 seconds on the open market...that's how respected he is in the game. Honestly I can't think of anyone available that I would want to replace him, maybe LaRussa, but he has no desire to return to the field, maybe front office.

Maddux, Mcgwire, Biggio, Thomas, Bagwell, Bonds, Clemens, Palmiero, Piazza, Sosa.

Monument, CO and yes MLB.TV. I got it with the Father's day promo last couple of years for $50.

Since I didn't see it in the last couple of pages I have to say this was a real "COUP" for our Halos!

It has more to do with his previous success than just the last year....20+ HR's in 4 of his years. If we based everything on just last year I think that most of the board would be against the attempted acquisition of D. Freese.