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Posters defend Scioscia and he has his worst managed game of the year.

With the amount of time Skaggs has missed, once completely healthy, he should be able to pitch till he's 45.

I firmly believe Eppler is a master of communication skills. Everything about him is likeable. The fact these players are signing so quickly is a great sign. 

I firmly believe Eppler is a master of communication skills. Everything about him is likeable. The fact these players are signing so quickly is a great sign. 

Traditionally, the best reliever in a team's bullpen gets designated the closer. In recent years, though, there's been an argument that using your best reliever in high-leverage situations is more valuable than saving your closer for a save opportunity that may never materialize. 
Huston Street is not a fan of that thinking according to David Alder of MLB.com.
"I'll retire if that ever happens," Street said. "If they ever tell me, 'Oh, we're gonna start using you in these high-leverage situations.' … All right, good. You now can go find someone else to do that, because I'm going home."
 

I firmly believe Eppler is a master of communication skills. Everything about him is likeable. The fact these players are signing so quickly is a great sign. 

I wonder how he will feel being used in low leverage situations, like when trailing 7 runs in the 8th.
 

Traditionally, the best reliever in a team's bullpen gets designated the closer. In recent years, though, there's been an argument that using your best reliever in high-leverage situations is more valuable than saving your closer for a save opportunity that may never materialize. 
Huston Street is not a fan of that thinking according to David Alder of MLB.com.
"I'll retire if that ever happens," Street said. "If they ever tell me, 'Oh, we're gonna start using you in these high-leverage situations.' … All right, good. You now can go find someone else to do that, because I'm going home."
 

I wonder how he will feel being used in low leverage situations, like when trailing 7 runs in the 8th.
 

Traditionally, the best reliever in a team's bullpen gets designated the closer. In recent years, though, there's been an argument that using your best reliever in high-leverage situations is more valuable than saving your closer for a save opportunity that may never materialize. 
Huston Street is not a fan of that thinking according to David Alder of MLB.com.
"I'll retire if that ever happens," Street said. "If they ever tell me, 'Oh, we're gonna start using you in these high-leverage situations.' … All right, good. You now can go find someone else to do that, because I'm going home."
 

Traditionally, the best reliever in a team's bullpen gets designated the closer. In recent years, though, there's been an argument that using your best reliever in high-leverage situations is more valuable than saving your closer for a save opportunity that may never materialize. 
Huston Street is not a fan of that thinking according to David Alder of MLB.com.
"I'll retire if that ever happens," Street said. "If they ever tell me, 'Oh, we're gonna start using you in these high-leverage situations.' … All right, good. You now can go find someone else to do that, because I'm going home."
 

I don't think Street is going to have to worry too much about pitching in high leverage situations.

Speaking of apocalyptic, if Scioscia gets extended I'll be running for the hills.

Posters defend Scioscia and he has his worst managed game of the year.

From the left side of the plate? On a 2-0 count? After Aybar won game three on a single? 

Posters defend Scioscia and he has his worst managed game of the year.

Posters defend Scioscia and he has his worst managed game of the year.

Angels relievers strolling to the mound like

Start a praise thread about EY Jr. and he goes 0-fer. 
Start a rant thread about Calhoun sucking balls and he hits two bombs.

The home run sealed his fate. Sciosciapath sits him tonight.
 

Hudler recommended Trout buy a condo in Arizona to hold him over for 5 to 6 years getting ready in the minors. 
 
 
http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67794254/v5374873/ballaa-angels-draft-pick-trout-visits-the-booth/?query=2009%2Btrout

Hudler recommended Trout buy a condo in Arizona to hold him over for 5 to 6 years getting ready in the minors. 
 
 
http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/67794254/v5374873/ballaa-angels-draft-pick-trout-visits-the-booth/?query=2009%2Btrout