Angels 1961

After leadoff walk to Schanuel, Moniak follows with another walk and Jo Adell hits 3 run bomb 510 feet in 9th for walk off HR. That was number 35 for Jo. Adell did strikeout in his first 3 AB but nobody talks about that.

What I'm saying after 8 losing seasons do not trade for Renfroe, Cron, Grichuk, Escobar's in off season. Do not sign them as free agents. Very little position players this winter that amount to anything. Let young players on this team play and see what they can do. 2024 Angel's will not be a contender let's see what we can use going into 2025 and beyond. 

37 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Well, to be fair, it is six games. Ha. But, in all seriousness, I'm going by plate approach. Adell looks for a ball that he (thinks he) can hit out of the park, and that's pretty much it. Unfortunately he doesn't seem to know which balls are which. Schanuel seems to know balls from strikes.

If nothing else, Schanuel's floor is significantly higher. Worst-case scenario and he's first half Matt Thaiss, which is at least not a screaming void in the lineup.

I like Schanuel a lot he has great approach 

43 minutes ago, ScottT said:

For players with 200 PA...

Moniak has the 6th worst strikeout rate and 5th worst walk rate in MLB.

That's the worst bb/k rate and it's not close.

BA at 282 many clutch hits. Again only 25 still learning at highest level. He has things to work on. Look at improvement of Rengifo in walk rate this year. Bellinger had horrible K rate and he dropped to like 15% this year. 

3 minutes ago, HeavenlyHalos said:

Adell has a lot more career PA though with poor results.

He is young and halos brought him up when he still should have been in minors. I feel still young raw talent. Angels after 8 losing seasons I would hope they play young core next year. I include Adell, Moniak, Neto, O'Hoppe and Schanuel. Even Rengifo and Thaiss I keep. Stay away from players like Renfroe, Grichuk, Cron, Escobar.

15 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

I don't. Or rather, there's talent there, but neither has been consistent. We at least saw 150-200 great PA from Moniak, but he has been godawful for the last 100. Meaning, we still don't have a good baseline on his performance level and thus can't predict his upside. He could hit .250/.270/.430 or .290/.320/.500. 

With Adell we've seen nothing...that is, except for a good game or two. 

 

Adell has very little so far. Schanuel you are judging on 8 games. 

6 hours ago, T.G. said:

At the end of the day this is a sad development for Ohtani the person.  I can't imagine what is going through his mind right now.

We had a front row seat to the greatest baseball show ever and we watched something truly unique and special.  The word "awesome" is often over used, but that's exactly what Ohtani has been.

His quest to become the best baseball player on the planet was fun to watch. 

I have no idea what is next for him, but I wish him the best. He's truly a humble human being who handled the spotlight with the utmost class.  He never acted like he was bigger than the game. 

I hope he comes back from this in a huge way and continues to exceed expectations.  I know I wouldn't bet against him.

I agree almost 100%. Ohtani will still be playing the game he loves. Maybe he becomes an OF or 1B. Just being a DH his contract will be 300 mill or more. Whatever he decides what to do I also wish him nothing but the best.

Like him back for September.

No, they did not trade Ruth or kick out the goat.

12 hours ago, greginpsca said:

I think there will be big changes next season. 

The more things change the more they remain the same. Halos last 8 years

I bring up Adams, he never got into many games first time up. Let him get some experience. Fletcher, Stefanic really not part of future with halos. 

I put Adell and Moniak with Neto, O'Hoppe and Schanuel

12 minutes ago, AngelStew43 said:

Small sample size, but a Bill Buckner comp feels right to me. 

Norm Siebern

6 hours ago, gurn67 said:

Based on their track records, Billy Beane will have the A's in the post season before the Angels are.

Yeah, but we win spend 10 times more money than Oakland (Las Vegas).

5 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

Changing my prediction on last 37 games from 30 and 7 to 7 and 37

I mean 7 and 30

I still say Chinese Taipei wins LLWS

Is Ippei saying anything?

Just now, fan_since79 said:

Changing my season prediction to 76 wins. 

Changing my prediction on last 37 games from 30 and 7 to 7 and 37

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

 

 

 

 

Any word if Rendon is saying anything?

2 minutes ago, eligrba4ever said:

The wear-and-tear on Ohtani's body may fuel second thoughts about his two-way durability over the full season, That could affect the upcoming bidding war. The missed turn to rest the arm did not really fix the arm fatigue problem.  His first CG is followed by today. He may be out of the rotation for awhile. 

'"His arm just doesn't feel right," said Nevin moments ago.

Hope his bat is not out for awhile.

Why would he even want to pitch anymore this season? Just let him DH and make a run at 60 HRs. Have a farewell Ohtani night.

7 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

After last nights botched ground ball...

Nolan Scha-Nope!... 

For AO..

I Jest, the kid will be fine...

On base 4 times today, he is the Moniak opposite with walks

1 hour ago, VladdyforHOF said:

I thought Dom Leone AKA "DOMINATOR" was gonna be a huge piece for this bullpen @Angels 1961

Yeah idk.

He is now the right-handed Loup

5 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

Fletcher's update yesterday mentioned that Bachman and Joyce would be be back mid-September at the earliest, unfortunately. 

Any update on Adell?

5 hours ago, DMVol said:

If Neto could get healthy, I'd at least like to see what he, O'Hoppe and Schanuel look like....maybe see if Silseth can sustain things....maybe Joyce and Bachman if they can get healthy....that's all I got....

If Adell can get healthy

25 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

We've got a team full of nice guys. They can't play baseball but they're fun to be around.

Nice guys finish last we are in 4th.