Capital_Dave

Angels players agree.
 
 

Angels players agree.
 
 

Angels players agree.
 
 

The Astros press conference is a complete joke. Jim Crane is not self aware, at all.

It doesn’t bother me when people disagree with me. When I express an opinion, obviously it’s just an opinion. I try not to express many of those anyway. Mostly I’m just here to provide information. 

Anyone counting on post TJ surgery Ohtani is setting them self up for disappointment. Hopefully he pitches well buy we shouldn't be expecting it 

Adding Maeda to this deal probably doesn't work for the Angels either.  If you add Maeda to a six-man rotation that includes Ohtani, Heaney, Canning, Bundy, Teheran, and Stripling... who do you bump, assuming they're all healthy?  I think you could make a strong case that you'd bump one of the guys we acquired earlier this offseason (Bundy/Teheran).  I don't think the front office wants that kind of sunk cost.  (Plus, I think we all deep down suspect that Sandoval could be good enough to break into this rotation anyway... and may force the issue if he comes out of the gate strong...)

I am sure many of you will be unhappy no matter what. 🙂

Are we ever really happy?  

Whoa... easy there, Cap.

I've been an admirer of Stripling for years.  What sticks out (and what comes out in this interview) is his amazing attitude.  He has a good case to gripe about the way he's been treated, bouncing back and forth between the rotation and relief roles.  (That has been primarily driven by the Dodgers, not by Stripling's health.)  He certainly has been good enough to merit a rotation slot on 90% of teams.  His attitude has been just "put me in the game, Coach."  We have a number of players like this on our team.  He'll fit in well.
 

I've been an admirer of Stripling for years.  What sticks out (and what comes out in this interview) is his amazing attitude.  He has a good case to gripe about the way he's been treated, bouncing back and forth between the rotation and relief roles.  (That has been primarily driven by the Dodgers, not by Stripling's health.)  He certainly has been good enough to merit a rotation slot on 90% of teams.  His attitude has been just "put me in the game, Coach."  We have a number of players like this on our team.  He'll fit in well.
 

I’m mystified by all of you who are calling Stripling a #3/#4 pitcher.  Have you looked at this guy’s stuff?  His stats?  His peripherals?  All he’s been missing is a rotation spot in a crowded Dodgers roster.  I think he’ll be a stud for us this year.  Plus, three more years of club control.  Great get.

I’m mystified by all of you who are calling Stripling a #3/#4 pitcher.  Have you looked at this guy’s stuff?  His stats?  His peripherals?  All he’s been missing is a rotation spot in a crowded Dodgers roster.  I think he’ll be a stud for us this year.  Plus, three more years of club control.  Great get.

I’m mystified by all of you who are calling Stripling a #3/#4 pitcher.  Have you looked at this guy’s stuff?  His stats?  His peripherals?  All he’s been missing is a rotation spot in a crowded Dodgers roster.  I think he’ll be a stud for us this year.  Plus, three more years of club control.  Great get.

I’m mystified by all of you who are calling Stripling a #3/#4 pitcher.  Have you looked at this guy’s stuff?  His stats?  His peripherals?  All he’s been missing is a rotation spot in a crowded Dodgers roster.  I think he’ll be a stud for us this year.  Plus, three more years of club control.  Great get.

I’m mystified by all of you who are calling Stripling a #3/#4 pitcher.  Have you looked at this guy’s stuff?  His stats?  His peripherals?  All he’s been missing is a rotation spot in a crowded Dodgers roster.  I think he’ll be a stud for us this year.  Plus, three more years of club control.  Great get.

I’m mystified by all of you who are calling Stripling a #3/#4 pitcher.  Have you looked at this guy’s stuff?  His stats?  His peripherals?  All he’s been missing is a rotation spot in a crowded Dodgers roster.  I think he’ll be a stud for us this year.  Plus, three more years of club control.  Great get.

Steamer projects Pages to have 1 plate appearance this year with a .156 batting average.  This kid is LITERALLY doing the impossible.

Please be Ross Stripling.  Please be Ross Stripling.
 

Please be Ross Stripling.  Please be Ross Stripling.
 

Steamer projects Pages to have 1 plate appearance this year with a .156 batting average.  This kid is LITERALLY doing the impossible.

Stripling isn't a free agent until 2023.  Two more years of Arb. 
That would be awesome.

Steamer projects Pages to have 1 plate appearance this year with a .156 batting average.  This kid is LITERALLY doing the impossible.

Seriously. He's incredibly underrated.