Thanks Dave,
I agree with your top ten. I would also say that I am excited for Angels baseball beyond 2014, which has not always been the case. I like where the Angels are going. It has been a while since I have been able to say that.
Does this mean we suck again?
Damn it-I thought we had a good thing going this year.
Back to vacation mode...... boots and pants and boots and pants....
Although I would prefer a different outcome, my guess is that the number of games both Long and Green will eventually play for the Angels this year will be unaffected.
That's pretty good considering the reality of the business. The Angels may never surpass the traditional and historical powerhouses like NY, Bos, Cubs, Dodgers and Cards.
This will have a major impact on the west. I would prefer to beat up on the Rangers with a healthy roster, but after watching last year, this might be a nice slump-buster opportunity.
The simple answer to why some people want Blanton to fail and be released is Mike Scioscia. If Blanton is on the team, Mike will trot him out every 5 days despite what reality dictates.
I prefer to have a young arm struggle than to watch Blanton. It is the same rationale if you owned a Vega or Pinto.
I like the trade and how the starting 5 is shaping up. I for one can live with the inconsistencies of young pitching, I hope others can. Really like how 2014 looks.
Yes we can.
I think a vent thread now is important because everyone needs to be prepared for when the real season begins. Great idea AO. Hopefully no one gets injured while participating in the spring training vent thread.
My thoughts exactly. And if we trade Blanton to the A's, he would probably be starting the all star game. The A's seem to know how to get the most out of every player.
I agree.
Go Joe Go!!!!!
It is hard for me to be negative because if the Angels offered me the same contract I would have signed it. And, probably pitch as well. Honestly, I am a bit jealous.
Butcher's quote regarding Blanton is priceless. I did not want to scare anyone by displaying the quote here, but I will warn you to think long and hard if you can handle the truth before viewing it.
It is not about scoring runs in spring training, it is about getting your swings in. I really like the way we are swinging the bats at this point.
Guess Who?
It might turn out to be an even trade after all. Bourjous with a leg injury and Freese healthy.....both producing similar offensive numbers and covering the same amount of ground defensively.