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Eh Trumbo wasn't that bad at 3rd. He helped preserve Weaver's no hitter.

I really don't understand this thread. Orel said many times that the Angels outplayed the Red Sox throughout the course of the broadcast. You have a former Dodger, former Philly and a Canadian play by play guy up there. While ESPN in general has a bias, I certianly didn't hear it in this game, especially as the game went along and went the way it did. There was one Rangers vs Tigers Sunday night game where they hardly talked about the Rangers....I didn't hear that tonight. They called out Shuck and Trumbo on crappy defense, they gushed over Trout, talked about Albert's injuries and how he should be DLed, they were even praising Hamilton. They said Howie Kendrick should be an all star.
 
Somebody mentioned they they showed Pedroia's hot zone...they showed Hamilton's as well. That was when he had a called 3r dstrike despite it being out of the zone....did you complainers even watch the whole broadcast?
 
 
I think the difference is I think Victor and Mark are TOTAL ANGEL HOMERS, and if you interpret what they do as 'normal' for a broadcast, I can see why a national broadcast would be frustrating to you.

I really don't understand this thread. Orel said many times that the Angels outplayed the Red Sox throughout the course of the broadcast. You have a former Dodger, former Philly and a Canadian play by play guy up there. While ESPN in general has a bias, I certianly didn't hear it in this game, especially as the game went along and went the way it did. There was one Rangers vs Tigers Sunday night game where they hardly talked about the Rangers....I didn't hear that tonight. They called out Shuck and Trumbo on crappy defense, they gushed over Trout, talked about Albert's injuries and how he should be DLed, they were even praising Hamilton. They said Howie Kendrick should be an all star.
 
Somebody mentioned they they showed Pedroia's hot zone...they showed Hamilton's as well. That was when he had a called 3r dstrike despite it being out of the zone....did you complainers even watch the whole broadcast?
 
 
I think the difference is I think Victor and Mark are TOTAL ANGEL HOMERS, and if you interpret what they do as 'normal' for a broadcast, I can see why a national broadcast would be frustrating to you.

Yeah, change the thread title. got our hopes up.

Yeah, change the thread title. got our hopes up.

Nope tomorrow. The actual Blantana matchup.

Or perhaps the pig pen on Reggie Willits' farm...

You shouldn't have any problems getting the tickets the way they are playing.

I saw Texas DFA'd him....what team picks him up?

I enjoyed the podcast, but there is a theme that has been recurring across the local radio lately and was again noted on the podcast. I really question how much things like "fire" and "passion' really make a difference at the major league level. If this team was WINNING and not showing any emotion, nobody would be second guessing that at all. If the team was producing, nobody would even care. I don't think anybody wants to fail under the national spotlight. I don't know if throwing stuff around is the right attitude to take. If you had a regular job, you'd be asked to take anger management training.
I don't think the fact that this group of guys is less outspoken necessarily effects their performance on the field. If you look back at world series champions, or even champions of any sport, you're going to find a mix of all types of personalities. The Cardinals from 2011, they certainly weren't an outspoken bunch. They weren't even a top team throughout most of that season.
I feel like fans are trying hard to look for something to point to to explain why this team is underperforming. Maybe guys are playing hurt again. I don't know what the reason is. You have to think they'll turn it around though.

I will never understand the obsession with leading Aybar off.

Run to first carrying Bengie Molina on your back.

Run to first carrying Bengie Molina on your back.

The reason it didn't really make a whole lot of sense is why do you send down JB Shuck in the first place if you are not satisfied with the depth for a couple games.  Plus, Bourjos is one of the few who has been hitting.