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Randy Johnson vs bird... winner...

I've been in the "sample-size" camp thus far... but his results are getting harder and harder to ignore despite the BB:K ratio and likely benefits of LHP/RHP platoon...
 
And I've been real impressed w/ his defense...

I don't think this move has anything to do with Neto. Of course I could be wrong.
I think he is meant to replace Walsh (duh) and get some reps at 3rd because we just have no fucking clue what's going to happen to Rendon.
Either way, Perry isn't fucking around. He's clearly trying to keep the lineup from turning into the garbage we saw last season. We got a glimpse of that the last few days or so and Minasian is like 

I thought the "Moose" was retired.  How many times will Gubi say "the Moose is loose" for the rest of the season?

I think it should be noted that Perry more or less replaced Urshela and Walsh without any meaningful payroll increase. These guys keep deadline deals viable

Lots of dudes can hit tape measure BP shots...
 
I'd love to see and hear about Jo's defensive highlights before plugging him into the lineup...

Yep, our area guy in Salt Lake and the play by play announcer Steve Kaluke said that his defense has been very good in AAA this season. Night and day difference. 
He's making all the routine plays but also making a ton of spectacular plays as well. 

Lots of dudes can hit tape measure BP shots...
 
I'd love to see and hear about Jo's defensive highlights before plugging him into the lineup...

We went from sell everything and dismantle the team to "going all in" in a matter of four days.

Sounds ok. Do the Angels have any history in taking aging first basemen from St Louis?

I think John Rocker has something left in the tank.

Another great listen...
 
I too was happy with the performance against the M's... but like Victor said - they're another sub-.500 team... we're supposed to take care of those teams... I totally agreed with Victor's assessment of this team (to date)... Let's see what they do against Tejas...
 
I will say - I feel that this team has had a disproportionate amount of bad luck (bad calls in critical points, uncharacteristic defensive gaffes, unlucky ABs on both sides, etc)... and yet they're over .500... And they STILL haven't seen their lead dogs put it together and go on a run... I think they're capable of ripping off a 10 game win streak - and if they do, they're in the thick of it...

Another great listen...
 
I too was happy with the performance against the M's... but like Victor said - they're another sub-.500 team... we're supposed to take care of those teams... I totally agreed with Victor's assessment of this team (to date)... Let's see what they do against Tejas...
 
I will say - I feel that this team has had a disproportionate amount of bad luck (bad calls in critical points, uncharacteristic defensive gaffes, unlucky ABs on both sides, etc)... and yet they're over .500... And they STILL haven't seen their lead dogs put it together and go on a run... I think they're capable of ripping off a 10 game win streak - and if they do, they're in the thick of it...

Another great listen...
 
I too was happy with the performance against the M's... but like Victor said - they're another sub-.500 team... we're supposed to take care of those teams... I totally agreed with Victor's assessment of this team (to date)... Let's see what they do against Tejas...
 
I will say - I feel that this team has had a disproportionate amount of bad luck (bad calls in critical points, uncharacteristic defensive gaffes, unlucky ABs on both sides, etc)... and yet they're over .500... And they STILL haven't seen their lead dogs put it together and go on a run... I think they're capable of ripping off a 10 game win streak - and if they do, they're in the thick of it...

I read this in John Candy in JFK speak.
(If one person gets that reference, my work is done here)
 

Why do guys keep doing this lol. 

They'll go 50-50 and you'll like it!

The best thing about Trout is he studies the game, the pitch data and constantly wants to improve his game. With his talent and work ethic I’m not overly worried about any steep decline anytime soon. 
He just tweeted this out today.
 

Lol

Soo... you're saying you're not from Orange County....

You'd think Roy Hobbs would be more comfortable with that phrase....

My current ranking in terms of likelihood among the current group (excited to see who else joins the bidding):
1. Nashville
2. Salt Lake
3. Portland
4. Charlotte
5. Montreal
6. Orlando (swap them with Montreal IF the Rays relocate from the Tampa/Orlando area)

I give props to Trout for saying after last night's game that he's beginning to feel like himself again, then proceeding to go 0-4 with 3 Ks.

Well, at least the Brewers got some good news.

Another great listen...!