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eligrba got a reaction from ten ocho recon scout in Why not just sign Arrieta? February 16, 2018

You should ask the Cubs.

eligrba got a reaction from ThomasSutpen in Why not just sign Arrieta? February 15, 2018

You should ask the Cubs.

eligrba reacted to Inside Pitch in The Official 2017-2018 Hot Stove Thread February 14, 2018

http://www.espn.com/mlb/team/stats/pitching/_/name/laa/split/44
They faded in September but by then it didnt matter and they were overworked after all the 5 inning starts and poor SP work.

eligrba reacted to Inside Pitch in Eppler and Scioscia February 13, 2018

Not to be difficult but neither ... my opinion of each of them is independent of each other. Eppler extending MS would indicate he believes he's still the man to lead this team, but it wouldn't make me think he's any better or worse a manager. MS has his strengths and weaknesses, Eppler believing in him wouldn't change those, although I'd argue he's had the greatest impact on improving what most believed to be MS' perceived weaknesses.
BTW -- I always get such a kick out of people that talk about wanting a more saber inclined manager... For all the blathering about how they are ahead of the curve and smarter... those guys are more prone to go by whatever the data says to do -just like an old school guy going by "the book" -- a criticism often hurled at MS.. The saber types are all about trusting the process - and the process tends to be predetermined on a spreadsheet.
It's funny because the more the game becomes about analytics, the more a manager's worth will be in how well he keeps the guys in the clubhouse in the right frame of mind and on an even keel... If you need an example of this.. the NY Yankees hire of Boone is a prime example. Girardi was rumored to be losing the clubhouse, Boone is said to be a guy everyone likes. The Yankees hired a likeable dude they hope will follow whatever script they give him.

eligrba got a reaction from ettin in 2018 has a 1982 feel to it???? February 13, 2018

That can happen to me now if I trust every fart.

eligrba got a reaction from Angel Oracle in 2018 has a 1982 feel to it???? February 13, 2018

That can happen to me now if I trust every fart.

eligrba reacted to ten ocho recon scout in 2018 has a 1982 feel to it???? February 13, 2018

That instant serious face when you expect air, and feel tabasco.

eligrba got a reaction from ten ocho recon scout in 2018 has a 1982 feel to it???? February 13, 2018

That can happen to me now if I trust every fart.

eligrba reacted to Angel Oracle in 2018 has a 1982 feel to it???? February 13, 2018

Much like 1982, this team has some good power potential with Kinsler, Calhoun, Trout, Upton, Pujols, Cozart, Ohtani/Cron/Valbuena, and even Simmons and Machete.
Much like 1982, this team has pretty much airtight defense.
Much like 1982, the starting pitching is a question mark going into the season.
The key could be the bullpen. It was meh in 1982, no real season long consistency from anyone outside of Andy Hassler. If Eppler can get another late innings solid guy, and Jim Johnson can rediscover his pre-2017 stuff, Bedrock doesn't regress to Badrock like in 2017, and Parker repeats 2017 success, that's a rock solid late innings group. Lots of ifs though
1982 was a lot of fun, until ALCS games 3-5. And they were coming off of a sub .500 season in 1981, just as this team is coming off of in 2017.

eligrba got a reaction from AngelsLongBall in Question for Jeff Fletcher February 11, 2018

Lou,
Do you also have permission to charge your lunch to the Underhills?

eligrba got a reaction from ten ocho recon scout in Odorizzi Tied to Angels: Marc Topkin (Beat Writer for Rays) February 11, 2018

You are both right.....I completely agree.
Bad grba......

eligrba reacted to stormngt in OC Register: Angels offseason roster moves: who’s new and who’s gone? February 11, 2018

If you want to see just how much the Angels over achieved last year just look at all of the unsigned players from last year's roster. Those guys aren't unsigned because of collusion!
Of the group I would co sides Norris for the pen or Maybin in for 4th outfielder.

eligrba got a reaction from stanick88 in Odorizzi Tied to Angels: Marc Topkin (Beat Writer for Rays) February 11, 2018

You are both right.....I completely agree.
Bad grba......