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Most on my netbook then a close 2nd is my phone. Use full version on all devices. I just don't like the limitations of the mobile version and my phone does a good job handling the full.

1 bottle each for Trout, Pujols, Hamilton and Trumbo.

Took my son to Tempe Diablo on a surprise 12th birthday trip this week.  We live in Florida but work was bringing me out to San Diego, and I figured the timing was too perfect not to fly my son out with me and then drive out to AZ for a couple days.  I could not have scripted it better if I tried.  
 
On Monday we showed up early and walked away with 7 autographs and 3 balls before heading off to Phoenix Municipal to watch the game against the A's.  He was so happy.  I was a little worried because Monday was so good I didn't think Tuesday could get much better.  Showed up early again on Tuesday and got 4 more balls and he ended up with 19 total autographs.  Then to top it all off, he was selected out of the crowd to be the Angel's batboy!  I'm not sure who had more fun, my son running around in the field and in the dugout or me watching him from the stands.  Sam had two favorite moments: Running out to get Josh Hamilton's broken bat and accidentally running into "someone big" and then realizing it was Mike Trout.  My favorite moment: Watching Omar Visquel mess with him tapping him on the helmet and then pretend he was watching the field.
 
Took a bunch of photos on my phone but my favorite pic was of Sam by the dugout with Howie Kendrick photobombing in the background (he also signed a personalized photo for Sam).
 
Good Times.

Responsible people? Crap, we didn't think this through.

Responsible people? Crap, we didn't think this through.

Trout's contract has everything to do with the business of baseball and not a player's ability. Trout could have pitched 10 perfect games, hit 74 HRs and traded Wells to the Rangers and STILL would have received the same raise. Young players have through their arbitration years to earn that huge GUARANTEED contract. Is it fair? Probably not, but that's just the way it is. Younger players are underpaid and vets are overpaid. All MLB players understand that regardless of what a whiny agent states.

There is no other picture to take.

Trout's contract has everything to do with the business of baseball and not a player's ability. Trout could have pitched 10 perfect games, hit 74 HRs and traded Wells to the Rangers and STILL would have received the same raise. Young players have through their arbitration years to earn that huge GUARANTEED contract. Is it fair? Probably not, but that's just the way it is. Younger players are underpaid and vets are overpaid. All MLB players understand that regardless of what a whiny agent states.

Sorry you feel that way because you're wrong.
And you aren't constantly put down because you don't care for Scioscia, but rather, people don't care for you constantly putting down Scioscia. Case in point, this thread had nothing to do with Scioscia yet you couldn't resist bashing him.

Trout's contract has everything to do with the business of baseball and not a player's ability. Trout could have pitched 10 perfect games, hit 74 HRs and traded Wells to the Rangers and STILL would have received the same raise. Young players have through their arbitration years to earn that huge GUARANTEED contract. Is it fair? Probably not, but that's just the way it is. Younger players are underpaid and vets are overpaid. All MLB players understand that regardless of what a whiny agent states.

The overreaction over this is on par with the overreaction regarding his weight. Trout just needs to worry about playing, the money will come in huge amounts. These next few years will pale in comparison to when he's offered a blockbuster contract. 

Trout's contract has everything to do with the business of baseball and not a player's ability. Trout could have pitched 10 perfect games, hit 74 HRs and traded Wells to the Rangers and STILL would have received the same raise. Young players have through their arbitration years to earn that huge GUARANTEED contract. Is it fair? Probably not, but that's just the way it is. Younger players are underpaid and vets are overpaid. All MLB players understand that regardless of what a whiny agent states.

The overreaction over this is on par with the overreaction regarding his weight. Trout just needs to worry about playing, the money will come in huge amounts. These next few years will pale in comparison to when he's offered a blockbuster contract. 

The overreaction over this is on par with the overreaction regarding his weight. Trout just needs to worry about playing, the money will come in huge amounts. These next few years will pale in comparison to when he's offered a blockbuster contract. 

The overreaction over this is on par with the overreaction regarding his weight. Trout just needs to worry about playing, the money will come in huge amounts. These next few years will pale in comparison to when he's offered a blockbuster contract. 

The overreaction over this is on par with the overreaction regarding his weight. Trout just needs to worry about playing, the money will come in huge amounts. These next few years will pale in comparison to when he's offered a blockbuster contract. 

The overreaction over this is on par with the overreaction regarding his weight. Trout just needs to worry about playing, the money will come in huge amounts. These next few years will pale in comparison to when he's offered a blockbuster contract. 

Narcissistic Personality Disorder.  Look it up.

I called it. Peng Jing Menh Nuyn Tohom with the HR.

I called it. Peng Jing Menh Nuyn Tohom with the HR.

Angels fans would be pissed playing against Taiwan. Halo fans wouldn't be able to hear themselves while talking on their cell.

Thanks for the reminder! The Taiwan, Korea, Japan games are fun to watch. The fans really get into it and have really cool chants. But they get excited for ANY ball that is hit... especially pop ups.

WWWWOOOOOWWWW!!!! This is fantastic. Salmon has to be among the top of players to meet for any Angels fan.

"I think if two out of three of those pitchers perform well then it will result in a successful season for the Angels. On the other hand, if two out of those three pitchers falter for the Angels it will hurt their chances in the AL West."
 
I couldn't agree more. These are the type of quotes we wouldn't hear from an interviewee related to the Angels. I would like to see more interviews from baseball analysts that are impartial to any team. 

This isn't porn. Dude is wearing a condom.