tomsred

Hey, how come Blanton didn't make the list?

My theory is that Madson doesn't want to pitch right now, someone would probably accuse him of being fat, always eating, and not having a heart.  Can't say that I blame him.

Since I have already purchased my tickets, I will be attending at least 2 games this weekend...but I get to watch a baseball game live on a bright sunny afternoon, enjoy a cold beer with friends...and maybe a win. 

 

It's still baseball.

+1.

The Angels didn't exactly dominate the Giants in 2002 -- the series went to 7 games -- and it could have gone either way. 

 

If anything, the only credit Scioscia (or Dusty Baker) deserve is managing well enough so there was a game 7. 

Pretty soon I fully expect someone to explain to me how we actually lost the 2002 World Series, and that we should be ashamed of claiming that we were the 2002 World Series Champions.

They look pretty happy to me during this shit excuse of a season.

Sorry, no happiness allowed in Angel Land, and I thought baseball was fun - my mistake.  I guess we all need a good yelling at, then we can all be miserable like you.

You guys aren't going?

 

Buying tickets now.

That's a lot more beer to go around.

They need to earn my support back.  

Quite a sense of arrogant entitlement you got there.

Vargas looked great.  The offense looked dreadful.  End of story, on to Oakland.

I've only listened a few times this year, generally after bad Angels losses.

He likes train wrecks too.

After Jose Guillen's infamous blowup, they seem to focus their acquisitions on mellow, level-headed guys. 

 

That's great for people getting along with each other, but mellow and level-headed people sometimes act this way out of apathy.  I'm reluctant to make this association but the Angels' collapse the last few seasons coincided with Lackey's departure -- and I think Lackey was the last hot-headed Angel in that clubhouse?  Could it be his getting pissed off helped motivate the team?

Lackey?  Lackey couldn't motivate a baseball player, maybe a filly in a field somewhere, neigh.

Folks, Scioscia just didn't suddenly "lose it."  The guy has been and always will be achievement motivated.  I know you would like to believe that he's working some second agenda, but that's just some silly convenient answer to justify change.  The only argument that flies with me is that the players don't get the "message", and someone has to explain things a little differently to them.  There is no way you can effectively threaten the players short of trading them.  But Scioscia just suddenly become unmotivated, he has way, way too much pride in his career.  He's a high achievement, highly goal oriented manager who exercises a great deal of control in a professional manner.  That's why he's respected throughout the baseball community.

The "fat" and "eating" references are silly and disrespectful.  Trying to manage this pack at the moment most managers would either be drunk most of the time or on drugs.  If the poor performance levels continue changes will be made soon enough.  I wouldn't expect a highly charged Kirk Gibson type manager to take over, I think this organization doesn't fit that style.  If Scioscia goes, don't expect much improvement, the problems go way beyond what Mike can control.  That's why if changes are made you should be prepared for a clean sweep of the entire organization.  And before you do any replacing, you better have a darn good replacement manager, GM, coach whatever in place. 

You can pick away at manager moves all night, for any team and any manager.  That is so darn easy to do, when things go wrong the "other" answer is always the right one as far as the fans are concerned. 

Scioscia has worn out his welcome here. He was good at one time and now he stinks. Just like anything you buy, when it is new it is great, when it gets old time to replace it.

Please don't tell your wife that - if you're married.  Or your girl friend for that matter.

I am tired of tipping caps. Tipping caps is for LOSERS!!!!!!

Is that why your avatar is a hat?

Arte needs to yell at this team. They need someone with fire to tell them that they stink. Something that hasn't been said the last three years.

Does every bit of advice you give involve yelling at somebody, throwing a temper tantrum, or generally making a fool of yourself?

Haha, some people have a hard time letting go.

Why should they, it was a great season.

Post your predictions here for season game #25, 4/29/13 vs. Oakland.  Game time is set for 7:05 pm PST.  Winners from today's game #24, 4/28/13 are shown below.  The Predictions Scoreboard will be updated through today's game later this evening.

4 Points, 3 Points, 2 Points

None

1 Point

tomsred  (Vargas 8.0 IP)

2002_halos_II  (Romine 1 single)

In before someone says he has no heart.

Some of this is the pressure to change.  If DiPoto keeps Hunter, Wells, and Haren it probably makes a big difference in the record of the team so far, but the fans would have had a fit.

This is the way Scioscia wants it now. He hates the Angels and wants them to lose. He wants to go back to his precious Dodgers.

Wow, you really believe this stuff?

Vargas 8.0 IP, 0 ER's.

Nothing like focusing on one game at a time.

I'm back. You just better hope the Angels start winning because that will be the only thing to keep me away.

No, not the only thing.

Winners from tonight's game #23, 4/27/13 vs. Seattle are as follows.

4 Points, 2 Points

None

3 Points

Ray McKigney  (Bourjos 1-4, 1 single)

The Angels  (Kendrick 1-4, 1 single)

Jeff M  (Kendrick 1-4, 1 single)

Kenny  (Hamilton 1-4, 1 single)

notalpujols  (Hamilton 1-4, 1 single)

AngelsAndRamsFan  ((Hamilton 1-4, 1 single)

1 Point

AZMike  (Kendrick 1 single)

tomsred  (Trumbo 1 single)

Troutipoo27  (Blanton 6.0 IP)

Mark68  (Blanton 6.0 IP)

JAHV76  (Iannetta 1-3)

Ochocinco!  (Trout 1 double)

katrinab  (Trumbo 1 single)

HeavenlyHalos  (Trumbo 1 single)

Geoff Stoddart  (Bourjos 1-4)

SoCalSportsFan  (Trumbo 1 single)

Post your predictions here for season game number 24, 4/28/13 vs. Seattle. Game time is set for 1:10 pm PST. Winners from tonight's game numer 23 will be posted later tonight or tomorrow morning in this thread. The Predictions Scoreboard will be updated tomorrow evening, 4/28/13.

Again, why was Blanton signed?

He eats innings, instead he's eating baseballs.