Vegas Halo Fan

The 1960s. It was when I first became acquainted with the game. Players were heroes and seemed larger than life. Seeing a game on television was a rare treat, because we only got one game per week. Salaries were more in line with the general public, and players didn't constantly jump from team to team chasing money.

22 minutes ago, Stradling said:

As for “it feels like the Angels are done” that could be said about every team. I still can’t fathom they go all in on bullpen and leave the rest alone. 

That probably wasn't the intention, but that may be how it ends up.

Damn it. Just when it appeared that Cash had finally found a place that he could call home, he gets traded again. He was a key piece going into 2024.

2 hours ago, deepdrive said:

It makes a difference. Does Edmonton have anyone of consequence out?

I don't think so. Karlsson played for the first time since January 1, and it made a big difference.

For those of you who say that there are no bargains to be had at the nutsack store.

13 minutes ago, Jason said:

To be honest, this forum is where I hear both of them the most. If you steer clear of cable news it’s rather easy to avoid. 

I gave up watching national news a long time ago. About the only time that I watch it is if something significant happens (natural disaster, etc.).

51 minutes ago, deepdrive said:

Big game tonight. Maybe biggest of the season.Can Vegas stop them ? I don't think so.

Injuries have been the biggest issue. Adin Hill missed more than a month. Eichel, Karlsson, Carrier, Theodore, Martinez, Amadio and Hutton have missed substantial time. Dorofeyev is out.  The team hasn't been anywhere near full strength apart from the opening stretch when they started 12-2.

5 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

The Orioles seemed to happen quickly and sudden. Maybe it was more public and I just didn't notice.

It was pretty widely known that the owners were shopping the club.

IMO it's impossible in this day and age to clandestinely sell a major league sports team. There are too many people who are too well connected for something not to leak if anything was going on. If nothing else, one of the bidders might mention an attempt to buy a particular club. It will obviously happen at some point, but imminent? I don't see any signs of it. Besides, league owners have to approve any sale.

23 hours ago, wopphil said:

I know better than to tell you that you are wrong (because sadly, you might be right). But keep in mind that Trump lost, by nearly five percent, as an incumbent during a time of national crisis. That’s pretty remarkable. And it’s only been bad shit for him ever since. On top of that, the economy is strong and improving. The odds are, in my opinion, pretty strongly in Biden’s favor.

I still wish that I didn't have to listen to either of them.

13 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Well, it would be a lot like this administration. Except Trump probably won't have a dimwitted bimbo like Biden has for a V.P. 

No, just a yes man who won't dare question or challenge him.

Just now, Second Base said:

Humble. 

Hey, I let the Angels have Ron Washington. Show a little appreciation.

19 hours ago, Second Base said:

Third, can anyone here tell me who owns the Rangers without looking it up? How about the Braves? D-Backs? Strong organizations, but not necessarily an owner that puts himself out there. 

I own the Braves. I have a paper that says so. You're right. I tone it down and try not to be too flashy.

11 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

MLB hitters did things to his sinker that would make his parents cry.  He throws hard.  Seems to be the theme with this pen.

Also, quick look at the pitch modeling... Great stuff, doesn't place or use it well.  Interesting addition.

Maybe the pitching coach believes that they can fix the location and pitch sequencing issues.

On 1/30/2024 at 8:17 PM, Blarg said:

You would think the Orioles would be worth more than the Angels. 

Cal Ripken, Jr. and Grant Hill are among the ownership group buying the Orioles.

On 2/1/2024 at 12:54 PM, Taylor said:

I'm registered as "unaffiliated" which means I can vote in the Colorado Republican primary on March 5.

I might write in "Deez Nutz."

I'm a registered independent, so I can't vote in either primary. Before the general election, I can only vote in nonpartisan races.

Reminds me of a T-shirt that came out years ago. It said North Carolina, with the text printed over a map of South Carolina.

On 1/25/2024 at 8:13 AM, arch stanton said:

This isn't really a secret among Avs fans. He's basically take the middle six winger job that Tatar was supposed to do and creates some net front presence until Nichushkin gets back

Tatar hasn't really worked out anywhere. The Knights brought him in for scoring punch, and promptly dealt him.

Building on my early account of Ryan, he was part of a AAA pitching staff that also included Gary Gentry, Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman - and a closer who you may have heard of, Tug McGraw (who fathered Tim while he was pitching in Jacksonville). In the deal that sent Ryan west, the Angels originally offered Jim Fregosi for Gentry. The Mets didn't want to part with Gentry, so they put Ryan in the deal instead.

4 hours ago, Blarg said:

I am walking away from the workplace in 3 months. I could keep making great money for another 3 years but it just won't be worth it. 

It gets to that point. I had planned to work for about two years longer than I did, but I decided that the difference in income wasn't worth the stress. I also didn't want to work until I was physically shot and couldn't enjoy not working anymore.

Tesla has been near the bottom of reliability ratings from the beginning. It doesn't help that just about everything about them is proprietary, so it isn't like you can just pop into your neighborhood garage and get something fixed.

52 minutes ago, Tank said:

have become? 

they've never been anything but insufferable.

go chiefs.

Rather like USC, it died down when they weren't all that good, then it came back with a vengeance.