Angels vs. Rangers Gamethread – Crashing the Pearly Gates

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GrandpaBaseball

2 days ago

I hope we carry Davidson and don’t release him. Send Silseth and Canning down because of options.

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GrandpaBaseball

2 days ago

A ST Comeback would work. GO ANGELS!!!!!!!!!

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GrandpaBaseball

2 days ago

BTW-FYI, UCLA in March madness tonight 7:30 tonight. 😃 🏀

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GrandpaBaseball

2 days ago

Good job kid!!!! 😆

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

Barria looking horrible.

Was hoping he’d be a long guy:spot starter.

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GrandpaBaseball

2 days ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

Career numbers say he’ll be fine, my fingers are crossed though.

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Well what do you know? https://twitter.com/SamBlum3/status/1637197823388299266

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

Is Arte finally becoming the guy we wanted?

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

Still has a way to go. But maybe you can get an interview with the new Arte for CtPG?

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LanaBanana

2 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

Yes, especially since The Athletic has a pay wall.

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Twebur

2 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

I’d like to submit a few questions if you do.

Why in the fu.. …… never mind, he won’t answer those.

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RexFregosi

2 days ago

More worried about the bull pen than anything else right now.

It seems shaky.

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to RexFregosi

No need to worry . All is well!

https://twitter.com/TheAthleticMLB/status/1637152134427820033

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Twebur

2 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

One of those guys. Great.

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Eric_in_Portland

2 days ago

So what was that all about? Game day says Tep was ejected but no further detail

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

Reply to Eric_in_Portland

Looks like Tepera got upset at a full dressing down and the ump flexed on him.

Ump checked Tepera’s throwing hand then called him back to check his glove. After a few seconds of the ump holding and going through the glove, he asked to check the belt. Ryan took off his belt and said something as he handed it over.

That’s when he got tossed

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Eric_in_Portland

2 days ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

So we won’t know until later if he got tossed for cheating or for sassing the ump. Thanks.

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GrandpaBaseball

2 days ago

Reply to Eric_in_Portland

So a pitcher that’s getting hit hard and is off gets undressed by a Blue, go figure.

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

Looking at the belt in slo mo it looked clean.

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

Tepera sucked and was cheating? Bad combo.

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

As soon as I post that Tepera shows he’s in early season form.

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

I’m trying not to get too excited in March but this year has a different feel.

We’re looking at guys like Canning and Soto as AAA depth.

Moniak and O’Hoppe as prospects who can develop instead of being rushed.

We’re not panicking over Rodriguez being hurt.

We’re marveling at Joyce.

So different than praying a reclamation project or waiver claim plays a major role.

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FungoAle

2 days ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

Canning would be a nice trade candidate. We all know durability is his issue. Let’s move off of him at the right time.

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to Jeff Joiner

I’m cautiously excited too. But with each passing day my concerns over the bullpen is growing exponentially.

Last edited 2 days ago by Cowboy26

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Twebur

2 days ago

Nice hit. Nice base running. Nice throw………stupid 3rd base coaching.

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to Twebur

But base running . O’Hoppe forgot how many outs there were.

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FungoAle

2 days ago

Phillips – 1-AB l, 1 whiff. But it’s Spring where none of that matters, right? He might be using the Spring trying out new approach, closing his left eye vs the right when he swings. Let’s go, Brett!

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Eric_in_Portland

2 days ago

Canning looking good

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Thaiss looking really really nice while O’Hoppe kind of looking O’Crappy so I suspect since Thaiss is out of options Logan will probably start the season in AAA this season

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Jeff Joiner

2 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

Agreed.

Which means for a change we’ll have an actual prospect as depth.

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FungoAle

2 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

I think as long as Thaiss can handle the position, can he? Have not seen him trying to nab base stealers too much. I think that is the right move. Could use the left handed bat.

Last edited 2 days ago by FungoAle

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to FungoAle

Good question. In the last 7 games it looks like Thaiss has a total of about 5 innings at catcher. Now maybe he’s getting alot of work behind the plate in the minor league games,, but I’m not sure thats a good harbinger for someone who’s going to be your opening day backup catcher behind Stassi.

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Cowboy26

3 days ago

Does Tempe Diablo post pitching speeds?

I noticed at Sloan yesterday where the Cubs play and Maryvale where the Brewers play they show the velocity of every pitch

Last edited 3 days ago by Cowboy26

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Twebur

3 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

They don’t. I’ve heard them relay MPH from scouts after an inning.

Cheap Arte.

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FungoAle

2 days ago

Reply to Twebur

MPH and Exit Velocity are a couple stats that don’t really add to the outcome of the game. While Pitch Count, even though I despise this arbitrary threshold, certainly does in this day and age.

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Cowboy26

2 days ago

Reply to FungoAle

Right. Just ask WTY

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