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On 2/19/2020 at 7:47 PM, calscuf said:

Let’s get an AW guy to model them:

I think Victor meant this picture when he said "masses."  Forget "The Millville Meteor," this should be the new image for MLB since it fits its response to cheating.

P.S. I'm 350lbs so I'm not body shaming.
 

On 2/18/2020 at 7:46 PM, Chuckster70 said:

https://www.gettyimages.com/search/2/image?events=775470614&family=editorial&sort=best#license

When are the beards going to be shaved?

2 hours ago, Lou said:

My Rendon balloon is full.

This is the most excited I've been for the start of a season in years. 

full of white powder or brown sticky stuff? 

It is amazing how the latest news took all air out of the Rendon balloon.  I guess the plan is to go into the season with what we have and, if we are in contention, to make a trade at the deadline.  I'm about as unmotivated for the start of the season as I have ever been since I was a fan (1979)--and we have three of the best players in baseball!

10 hours ago, Drink More Yakult said:

You should probably get really upset about it before all the details are out.

Tell the Iowa Democrat Party that. 

I think the rush to be the first to break news causes lots of problems, including the lack of professionalism and credibility.

1 hour ago, Blarg said:

No suspect apprehended but Boby was seen looking at customized grips for his new Taylor Made driver. Part of the healing process is replacing lost ones with new friends. 

Insurance scam?

Meth is a terrible drug.

1 hour ago, zenmaster said:

I’m an Italian from Chicago. I use ketchup for pasta sauce, I hate deep dish pizza, and I put ketchup on my hot dogs. 

But do you put a pickle on your hot dog?  The true litmus test for a Chicagoan. 

26 minutes ago, HaloNArizona said:

My question for those of you smarter than me....

Is Billy's spin rate, the new money ball OBP theory?

At what point does spin rate back fire?  We dont seem to have much success in this area.

I know most managers dont have a say, but could this also be a Maddon suggestion?

 

At the speed of sound?

57 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Percy also pitched there. So did Darrell Miller. 

I thought Percy was a catcher in college.

2 hours ago, Lou said:

where does pessimism get you?

to Angelswin Forum!

(I guess I should read ahead before I respond)

Yes please.  Then raise the right field wall back up.

At least they didn't replace the halo around the A with the swoop.

My favorites in my favorite uniform!

vs

.249/.322/.424 15.6                                                                         .282/.336/.406    28.5

1971 small "a" are still my favorite.

"How does a 9th rounder who barely pitches in college and doesn't reach the majors until he's 26 years old turn into one of the best starters in baseball? And how to spot guys like this in the minors, and in college?"

I know what you mean.  It used to be easy to spot these diamonds in the rough just by finding the local HGH dealer.  (too soon?)

1 hour ago, Jeff Fletcher said:

how eager the two sides are to move toward the other to get a deal done. 

 

3 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

The most overrated player in Angel history.  One great, great year.  Otherwise a bit of a yawn, other than some hustle.

What would he do as a manger, hustle to the mound for a pitching change?

Maybe, but he caught the final out in 2002!

1 hour ago, Dtwncbad said:

OMG what is going on?  They didn’t interview Erstad??  This is a travesty.

You mean a travERSTY?

Two names not mentioned (I think): Gene Autry and Freddy Lynn.

“One and Done”

26 minutes ago, ukyah said:

i'll make a cash bet that if harvey gets to 145 innings he has a better ERA than that.

I believe you would win that bet.  The sad thing is those projected WHIPs would be a huge improvement for the Angels.  Yikes!