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[Troll Daddy]

I haven't been excited about a player since Trout ... hope he is the real deal. I like the idea of Calhoun/Bourjos batting in front of Trout.

 

I'm a little afraid where Hamilton fits into the equation on the field and in the lineup.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ScottT]

In his second home game, he was down 1-2 in the count with runners and first and third and two out in the third inning.  Mike Trout was on deck.  The Angels were leading 7-0.   Calhoun was already 2 for 2.  

 

He drew a walk.  The Angels need another offensive threat or two that can do that.  

[Make Angels Great Again]

It's a shame that troll daddy can't post this all the time. Because I actually agree with him.

[rageous]

In his second home game, he was down 1-2 in the count with runners and first and third and two out in the third inning.  Mike Trout was on deck.  The Angels were leading 7-0.   Calhoun was already 2 for 2.  

 

He drew a walk.  The Angels need another offensive threat or two that can do that.  

Then you watch Hamilton strike out on 3 pitches out of the zone and it makes you sick.

[ScottT]

It was his first home game this season. A week ago.

 

Actually, Trout struck out with the bases loaded.  When the count was 1-2, I said it be impressive if he drew a walk in that situation.  He did... and it was.

[Lhalo]

Arte needs to higher a private investigator to tale him around... catch him in the act of doing something fishy.

[The God of Runs]

Calhoun = left-handed Trout

[Link]

Calhoun = left-handed Trout

 

 

Woah there.  Let's scale it back a little bit.

[The God of Runs]

Woah there. Let's scale it back a little bit.

Where's the fun in that?

[Link]

Hah, fair enough.  

[Angel Oracle]

Shin-Soo Choo seems like a good comp.

[YouthofToday]

Slow the roll on the Calhoun love. Need a greater sample size and see how he responds to pitcher's adjusting to him.

Trout doesn't seemingly have a single hole to his ability to hit the ball. He is truly remarkable. A bigger, faster, stronger, healthier and more sober version of Mickey Mantle. Absolutely amazing.

[seenoevil]

Cacun for short

[SoWhat]

Shin-Soo Choo seems like a good comp.

Yep, I'd say that's the perfect comp for Kole. His fielding, arm, speed, power, patience, ability to hit for a good average all resemble Choo. All of his tools might not be pluses like Trout, but they aren't below average. I love Calhoun, I'd rather keep him over Bourjos & Trumbo.

[VariousCrap]

What Calhoun does, in my opinion, is he make Trumbo a trade piece this offseason.  I don't think you want to get rid of the defensive potential of a Trout/Bourjos/Hamilton outfield.  Calhoun can DH, play OF and 1B.

[Jason]

So far so good for Calhoun. He will struggle eventually but we'll know more when we see how he deals with those struggles. Will he adjust like Trout or make no adjustments like Hamilton and Trumbo? As for Hamilton, he doesn't fit into the equation.

[Halo4life714]

We need to find players like this guy. This dude if he gets behind in the count knows to how work it back to full count and when he does he can drive the ball and spray it anywhere. Has power. WALKS! If we had at least 2 more players like this along with Trout and Kole we'd be an efficient and clutch offense.

[Docwaukee]

I'm lovin' what he's doing and aside from Trout, he my favorite guy to watch right now.

 

The Choo comp would be great but that would likely be absolute high end and is probably unlikely.  A little much to put on the kid imo. 

[rafibomb]

I go from enjoyment watching Calhoun and Trout work the count but then I watch Hamilton swing at garbage right after.

[NrM]

It's a shame that troll daddy can't post this all the time. Because I actually agree with him.

I think he makes these kinds of posts every now and then to make it seem like he's not a troll.

[Chris]

maybe an outfield of Trout-Bourjos-Calhoun next year; Pujols at 1B, Hamilton at DH, and Trumbo traded for a quality arm

[shellback]

wanted to see the guy come up to the bigs last year.

he was buried in the minors due to another outstanding organizational decision.

maybe at this point we can see how many different positions he can play, how many different places he can hit in the order  and how much inconsistency in playing time he can receive.

because, of course, he is a rookie and we have other quality tenured major leaugers to play

like cowgill and shuck.

[Jimmag]

Minus your stuttering this is a great thread.

He needs to play everyday till he proves otherwise.

[Spirit]

maybe an outfield of Trout-Bourjos-Calhoun next year; Pujols at 1B, Hamilton at DH, and Trumbo traded for a quality arm

 

I hate this because I love Trumbo (hell ... we named our St. Bernard after him).  But it's honestly not a bad idea.  While I think I'd rather see us trade Bourjos in this scenerio, Trumbo would certainly get us something better.

[VariousCrap]

I hate this because I love Trumbo (hell ... we named our St. Bernard after him).  But it's honestly not a bad idea.  While I think I'd rather see us trade Bourjos in this scenerio, Trumbo would certainly get us something better.

 

 

I think in the long term, Bourjos is better for the team.  Trumbo only does one thing, he hits homeruns.  He can't hit for average, his OBP is nothing special, he is slow on the bases and he is average in the field.  Bourjos gives exceptional defense, better average, better OBP and better speed on the bases.