ArkyAngelsFan

Angels can't score a runner from third with less than two outs. Typical of this lousy team.

When are we going to get some players who can hit when it matters?

~ArkyAngelsFan~

On 9/20/2023 at 12:09 AM, Stradling said:

This is MUCH closer than I imagined at 17-2 in favor of Melvin. 

It's 36 to 6 right now. Does that mean a certain poster has somehow voted for Nevin 6 times?

~ArkyAngelsFan~

I voted for Bob Melvin. Just think he would get the maximum out of the team; and what that is who knows?

I do remember when he was manager of the Oakland A's. I also remember hating when we would get beat by a team with a third of our payroll. 

Bad times for sure.....

~ArkyAngelsFan~

NETO!!!

2 hours ago, T.G. said:

For an owner who supposedly "loves baseball" - he doesn't always act like it.

I've said it before... the Angels have a culture problem and that starts with Arte.  At the end of the day, Arte may know how to make money - but he doesn't seem to know how to lead men and women.  He's not inspiring.  Great leaders make their teams feel safe.  He doesn't do that from what I can tell.  He seems to lack humility and I think many great leaders have that too.

I get the impression he loves the idea of owning a team.  He loves being at the park, etc. - but he doesn't have the passion for the game the way some owners might.  Maybe that's not fair.  I don't know the man.  That being said - over the years a picture of who he is has been painted for us and most of us wouldn't want to hang that painting on our wall. 

At the end of the day - it's his team.  He gets to do what he wants to do and it's all out of our control  I'm an Angels fan, but being a fan isn't the most important thing in my life.  It's not even close.  Baseball is supposed to be fun.  Angels baseball hasn't been much fun of late.  Thankfully, I have other things to do and focus on.  I keep my eyes on the Angels because when it is fun - it's real fun. 

My interest would probably be even less than it is right now if it wasn't for AW.  AW helps keep my interest in the game.  AW is a big part of my fandom now.  That's saying something.  That's a testimony to the work Chuck has done.

Players, coaches, GM's, broadcasters, etc. all come and go... but the AW faithful are here day in and day out.  That helps make baseball fun for me.

 

Well said, T.G. Totally agree....

~ArkyAngelsFan~

I'm kinda waiting for someone to say "I know you are but what am I"?

Nothing brings back a lot of grade school memories like that little ditty.  

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2 minutes ago, ScottT said:

Alpert?

Fletcher drew a walk? Is that even allowed?

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2 hours ago, Jason said:

Is Suarez still fat or was he keeping fit during his down time? 

Heh...you know the answer to this one.

~ArkyAngelsFan~

Can't wait for Escobar to get lost. Mebbe someone will pick him up off waivers.

We can always hope.....

~ArkyAngelsFan~

10 minutes ago, T.G. said:

 

 

I was responding to No Roles, but I guess that wasn't obvious to you.

Well it is now! Thanks to you, Captain Obvious, I can see clearly.

Mission accomplished

Thanks!

~ArkyAngelsFan~

22 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Some how the Angels have to find players that don't suck

Thank you Captain Obvious for making the obvious to those who obviously need to have things made more obvious to them.

~ArkyAngelsFan~

1 hour ago, Slegnaac said:

Chico and Alex Johnson were good friends, for a period of time.  The relationship went south and Chico pulled a gun on Johnson in the locker room after a loss to the Washington Senators on June 13, 1971.

What you have said seems vaguely familiar; however, from what I know about Alex Johnson I would be much more inclined to put the blame on him than a guy who was known to be a good teammate and a positive club house guy like Chico Ruiz.

I do recall that after he would hit a homerun, Alex Johnson HATED anyone shaking his hand. So one time after Johnson homered Ruiz waited until Alex had sat down and grabbed his hand and shook it when Alex wasn't looking. Johnson then proceeded to kick Ruiz for shaking his hand. Lovely dude.....

~ArkyRamsFan~

27 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

Chico Ruiz? What did he do to make this list? I remember him for saying the classic line "bench me or trade me!" Must be something dark and evil that I am unaware of......

~ArkyAngelsFan~

1 hour ago, cals said:

Nobody is going to trade for Trout.

Yeah, I agree. Mike likes - no loves - living in Newport Beach and  doesn't want to be traded away from his $9 million dollar home. It's really that simple. Yeah, I know that he wants to win. I mean he's got to say that and all but the real question is, 'How much'? 

And that's the rub. Unfortunately, from what I've seen over the past several years he's not all that upset with the Angels losing ways ....at least no where near as upset as he would be if he was traded away and had to go somewhere else and leave his palatial estate in Newport.

Nope, my fellow Angels' sufferers Mr. Trout ain't going anywhere anytime soon. He'll just continue with the Angels, get injured and rehab on the beach while he smokes some brisket and chicken wings on the BBQ.

Surfs up!!

~ArkyAngelsFan~

21 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

Is it also time to consider shutting down Trout, and also shut down Ohtani from hitting once he reaches 48 HRs?

The sooner Ohtani gets TJS, the sooner he can hit in 2024.

Do you really think that he is going to resign with the Angels? I'm of the opposite opinion, id prefer him to continue playing and, hopefully, get to 50 homers and another MVP award. That's about all we have left for this year, unfortunately.

He can get his surgery in the off-season with his new team, whoever that is.

~ArkyAngelsFan~

2 hours ago, asuangelsfan05 said:

Works for me. It's time. 

2 hours ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

TROUT will REQUEST a TRADE... once Ohtani starts free Agency a day after the World Series.

Sorry just don't see it all. Mike likes - no loves - living in Newport Beach and  doesn't want to be traded away from his $9 million dollar home. It's really that simple. Yeah, I know that he wants to win. I mean he's got to say that and all but the real question is, 'How much'? 

And that's the rub. Unfortunately, from what I've seen over the past several years he's not all that upset with the Angels losing ways ....at least no where near as upset as he would be if he was traded away and had to go somewhere else and leave his palatial estate in Newport.

Nope, my fellow Angels' sufferers Mr. Trout ain't going anywhere anytime soon. He'll just continue to get injured and rehab on the beach while he smokes some brisket and all

Surfs up!!

~ArkyAngelsFan~

55 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

He looks like the average barefooted hippy slumming around Portland, OR and Seattle, WA from my time there. 

Mebbe he smells like 'teen spirit' or something.... lol!

~ArkyAngelsFan~

2 hours ago, Halo in Chicago said:

I’d prefer to see Rengifo at lead off and everyone else slides down 1 spot. 

∆∆This!!!∆∆∆

~ArkyAngelsFan~

10 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

I agree Papi

No, you don't....

~ArkyAngelsFan~

6 hours ago, Stradling said:

One of my favorite skits of all time which I’m sure comes as no surprise to any of you. 

This was my first time watching this. The Pythons were tremendously talented. Of that there can be NO argument!!!

~ArkyAngelsFan~

1 hour ago, BTH said:

 

I'm still mad that Nevin overused him and got him hurt.

What makes you think Nevin overused him? Seems to me he was pitching on a limited schedule compared to other relievers.

~ArkyAngelsFan~

Just now, ArkyAngelsFan said:

You bring up some good points. Mebbe there's some things we need to consider more closely about Mr. Rendon.

~ArkyAngelsFan~

11 hours ago, Slegnaac said:

Here is what doesn't add up for me.

If he is a rotten apple, why did he jump out of the dugout with a cast and start swinging in the bench clearing brawl of 2022?

If he doesn't care about playing why did he come back off the IL at the end of 2022 so he could serve his 10 game suspension in 2022 and not have to miss the first 10 games of 2023?

Did he fool Moreno and Billy into giving him a big payday knowing that he was going to phone it in?

Was he secretly practicing fouling balls off of his shin?

It just doesn't all add up for me.

You bring up some good points. Mebbe there's some things we need to consider more closely.

~ArkyAngelsFan~

6 minutes ago, Revad said:

If you don’t live in Georgia you are not legally allowed to say yall 

Really? Arkansans say Hey!!

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