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So MLB Network is showing "walk off playoff wins" - and I clicked on...and I was transported to 2005 - Game 2 of the ALCS.

The series that the Angels had to: Play Friday night in NY, Rain Out Saturday, FOX makes them play Sunday night (original travel /off day) at 8:30 pm EST, fly cross country - only to play Yankees Monday at 4:40 pm (or something like that), then fly to Chi-Town, when Paul Byrd flaps his wings for a game 1 W Tuesday ...then this game on Wednesday.

Kelvim Escobar was dealing - K's AJ...Josh Paul (who should of tagged AJ just in case) rolls the ball to the mound - sprints to dugout - Eddings TWO hand motions suggest a strike out - but AJ (who I think believed it was a passed ball strike 3 - because he saw Josh Paul running to retrieve the ball) THEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!

Here I am - blazing cursing at freaking Eddings - 15 years later - at my TV. The crew choked big time. Eddings was / is garbage. I still boo his stupid ass when I see him at The Big A. 

The team was dog - ass tired / drained...and FOX didn't help by making Game 4 of the ALDS a night game (ooooooo - the NFL)

Angels had a World Series built team...and the entire thing hinged on Eddings eff up. #88..I hate him. 

1 hour ago, Homebrewer said:

This incident happened last year. So why is it in the news today? Did they just get around to charging him?

If so...why did he turn himself in last October? I'm confused.

I guess you missed my first post...so here ya go:

https://sports.yahoo.com/former-al-mvp-josh-hamilton-indicted-on-charge-of-injury-to-a-child-202131342.html

37 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Eh, the dude won an MVP and HR Derby title.

Eh, he also tossed a ball into the left field stands in Texas...just short enough so a father had to lunge to catch it...and fell over the railing to his death in front of his kid.

Just remember - before Game #2 vs KC in the playoffs - it was 95 degrees in Anaheim - and Josh Hamilton was taking batting practice for about 30 - 40 minutes launching balls into the seats. Driving into that game - on the radio - Roger Lodge was all proud that he was working on his game when "no one else was on the field."

That's because it was 95 freaking degrees. Save some energy. But not $125 Million man Hamilton.

Way to drain your body Josh...very intelligent. Well, he went 0 for 13...the fans booed him...then he comes back with this: “We don’t necessarily play for the people in the stands. We play for each other. We spend every day with each other. We have relationships with each other. We love each other. We fight for each other. That’s what we play for. I don’t take offense to it because they don’t know me. There is no personal interaction.”

Eff you Josh Hamilton...we pay your salary...and you say this crap?  Have another beer loser...

What a great guy....

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/former-al-mvp-josh-hamilton-indicted-on-charge-of-injury-to-a-child-202131342.html

Welington Castillo - 2 years - (4.5 per) 9 Million

Aaron Sanchez - 3 years - (8 per) 24 Million

Cole will be the A-Rod deal 2.0 in 4 years... {or the Pujols deal since 2015}

1 hour ago, Slegnaac said:

Was Goff a one season wonder?

Yes - along with McVey

6 hours ago, Calzone 2 said:

Puig would be a perfect fit. 

Ban tdawg immediately - Puig es Señor Cancer

A couple of thoughts from this thread.

Howie was called "Future Batting Champ" by Bill Stoneman.

Howie was always great from Inning 1-5...after that...he was M.I.A.

Howie has been constantly mentioned as a "former Dodger"...from Idiot Vic the Brick to Jamie Maggio...

His NLCS hitting tear reminded me of Jeff Mathis in the playoffs vs. Yankees....a truly "Where the HELL did that come from?" - It was Deja Vu...

Too bad knucklehead Fernando Rodney is in the Series...he's always bugged me (maybe it's his cap...or arrow into the sky BS)

Arte probably asked Maddon if he should sign Jason Heyward  to replace Kole in RF...

"Announced" 

19 hours ago, cysomeawfulpitcher said:

Smash Mouth relevant.

You sure about that? 

On 9/8/2019 at 7:15 AM, Baghdad Strad said:

Any idea who wrote the article?  I don’t subscribe to the Times?

It's not an article - It's a political cartoonist (sports related)

I didn't dare call in to Angels talk with Roger Lodge a few weeks ago - and mention this possible scenario - and what would happen to the shrines / jersey number on mound / etc. if this was the case.

It will be interesting if things begin to change...

31 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Well, they're currently at #12 in next year's draft. Current draft standings:

1. Tigers

2. Orioles 2.5 GB

3. Royals 5.5 GB

4. Marlins 7.5 GB

5. Blue Jays 11.5 GB

6. Pirates 14 GB

7. Mariners 14.5 GB

8. Rockies 17 GB

9. Padres 19 GB

10. White Sox 19 GB

11. Reds 19.5 GB

12. Angels 20.5 GB

13. Rangers 22 GB

14. Giants 23.5 GB

15. Diamondbacks 23.5 GB

16. Mets 26 GB

 

The "worst-case scenario"--as far as the draft is concerned--is that they get hot, and fall behind the Rnagers, Giants, and Diamondbacks and get the 15th pick. Best-case and they continue to plummet and sneak into the top 10, maybe 9th but probably ot higher. All they have to do for that to occur is play two games worse than the Padres, White Sox and Reds.

 

TANKING FOR ZION! - I love it!

Did the Mangers and/or coaches get nicknames in the past?

Just looking at Dave "DOC" Roberts in his all white...well....it looks horrid.

And poor CC....in all black...and it's a 90 degree day game.

GOOD PLANNING

Fooking Ausmus yanked Noe after 2 solid innings....Brings in Mr. Reliable Taylor Cole who promptly walks Barry Bonds...errr....I mean Jeff Mathis after getting ahead 0-2.

Then...idiot bring in Robles in the 8th. - MORON 

Who knew I'd miss Mike Butcher and ...dare I say it...Sosh!

If the team moves to Long Beach....Can we start calling them the DIRT BAGS...? and not in the enduring LBSU way...? 

1 hour ago, Calzone 2 said:

I think Arte is going to ride that rent free train until he’s in his early 80’s and sell the team in 2028. 

Isn't that when Albert's contract ends?

On 8/13/2019 at 1:01 PM, mulwin444 said:

 

 - Matt Shoemaker - 1 year deal and injured all year

 

All Year?

He was 3-0 in 5 starts - 1.57 ERA with 24 K's in less than 29 innings.

He got hurt on a fielding play...Dude was always a gamer. Tough break...

11 hours ago, GrittyVeterans said:

Gubi is horrid. Nails on a chalkboard. Everything he says is forced and regurgitated.

Rojas is fine. Above average 

Gubi also tends to be quite the homer...but he does respond and/or like many my tweets.

I do like how Victor calls out players/managers for "interesting" decisions during the game....but he rarely responds to my tweets...so he blows.

Letting Matt Shoemaker go and resigning Justin Upton were solid moves...

53 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

This thread is for very lame memes.  this meme rules. 

Oh Damn...how's this one?