Maryvale was a quite little dive bar of a ballpark then they remodeled it just enough to lose the charm but not enough to make it a really nice ballpark.
Angels at Brewers Gamethread
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Super Member
10 days ago
Not surprised, still sad.
“Angels plan to back off with Luis Rengifo because of his hamstring. Ron Washington said Rengifo was already behind after missing time due to illness. Washington said he’s unsure if he’ll be ready for Opening Day”
https://x.com/RhettBollinger/status/1898781441846051240?t=jzwM8X2n2IxJAg1_ePOXRw&s=19
Super Member
10 days ago
25 reliever type pitchers and one good starter Tyler Anderson……
WW2 Soviet Red army, where big but not very good numbers is better than a few good men.
Legend
11 days ago
It will be intriguing for the first time in a long time to see how the few MLB roster spots shake out…….and even more interesting to see the roster dispersal between AAA and AA.
Legend
11 days ago
Terry Smith is definitely in Tempe despite Cheap & Evil Arte’s edicts because they were sitting next to each other in the opening broadcast shot . And that wasn’t a green shot because Bobby V interviewed Wash after the game.
But Maybe Wash is in Anaheim too?
Legend
11 days ago
yay for us!
Legend
11 days ago
Say what you want about the Angels drafting and player development, Perry has done really well in the 2 deadline deals last year. I dont think anyone here thought that he would get the prospect ( and quasi prospect) value and volume he got in the Estevez and Garcia trades.
I know there was alot of frustration here that TA, Rengifo & Ward weren’t moved but it would appear that Perry really tries to grind the most out of a deal before pulling the trigger.I know its unhealthy (especially as an Angel fan) to keep focusing on what could have been, but It makes me wonder what an incredible return the Platypus could have got for trading the Unicorn at the 2023 deadline.
Legend
11 days ago
Grinding out a deal is fine but a mistake was made not ditching Anderson. I think Perry fumbled this and misread the room.
Legend
11 days ago
We’ll never know
Legend
11 days ago
Who was trying to trade for Anderson?
Legend
11 days ago
Maybe I’m naive but it feels like playoff contention teams value trade deadline acquisitions more valuable from a prospect return standpoint if there is not a long term commitment required.Meaning those those that are in the last year of their contract seem to have more trade value than those that have longer commitments. of curse there are exceptions for superstar players like Juan Soto and others that were traded away with at least 2 years of control.
So with that being said players like Rengifo, Jansen, Moncada, Hendricks & even Tyler Anderson ( if he doesn’t struggle with his odd year doldrums) should bring the Angels some incredible returns at the July deadline.
Legend
10 days ago
This is exactly right. We don’t know what the market was for him or even if there was a market.
Super Member
10 days ago
OK, I’ll say what I want!!!
Other than Logan O’Hoppe who else do you mean? Pat Sandoval never turned into a ace…..LOL!!! Keep on drafting 22 yr old college players with a low ceiling of ability because we don’t develop HS or Latin kids anymore.
 😂  💪 
Last edited 10 days ago by 2002heaven
Super Member
11 days ago
Zefer pumping out 100 mph with ease. What was Boston thinking when they traded this dude (+ more!) for Luis Garcia 😂😂😂 ??
Super Member
11 days ago
I was just thinking the same thing, I also think Lugo might be a worthful player. I am less hopeful about Kavadas but we got a lot for a journey relief pitcher.
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Super Member
11 days ago
This control (and command!) is utterly new for Zeferjahn. He was all heat, but had no idea where the ball was going. He was a 5 ERA pitcher with a BB/9 between 6-8 at most levels since drafting.
He’s a former third rounder, so the talent level has always been high, but the projection was based on velocity over command.
Legend
11 days ago
Not sure if the +more is any good but I do like Zefer, have been on this guy since he arrived.
Legend
11 days ago
Oh Rio Rio.
Super Member
11 days ago
I love Terry Smith but when he’s commenting on games on tv you notice how consistently inaccurate he is
Legend
11 days ago
is he even there? The home run calls seem to be like a guy watching his tv and not being able to see anything other than what’s shown. “No one is signaling”…well maybe someone is, just not on camera.
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Super Member
11 days ago
For 50% of the regular season, that’s exactly what Smith is doing.
Moreno doesn’t want to pay his travel expenses to allow him to travel with the team.
Legend
11 days ago
I’m surprised C & E Arte even let Terry & Langley call home games inside the stadium versus relegating him to the parking lot production trailer
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Super Member
11 days ago
Gotta turn that broadcast booth into another luxury box!
Super Member
Legend
11 days ago
I noticed this a couple of years ago. It isn’t getting any better but, thankfully, it’s not getting any worse… yet.
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Super Member
11 days ago
Typically he’s not at road games (Moreno budgeting move) so he’s just watching video and a second or two delayed. Not sure if he’s in Arizona though.
Super Member
11 days ago
Part of the problem is if Terry is watching on TV and not at the game but even if he is in the ballpark, his strikes and ball calls can be inconsistent (he might say, that a pitch is outside for a ball, when it was really low for a ball, etc.). With that said, I enjoy listening to him and Mark in particular and he has been the only consistent radio/TV personality for the Angels the past 23 years.
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Super Member
11 days ago
As with his last outing, I think Johnson is ready for the big league bullpen now. He looks like an excellent 7th inning option with Zeferjahn.
Jansen
Joyce
Johnson
Zeferjahn
Burke
McDaniels
Silseth
Suarez
Very strong, balanced pen. Not sure where Quijada fits in there though, and it means one of Detmers or Koch ends up in the minors.
Super Member
11 days ago
Silseth has not earned a roster spot to this point
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Super Member
11 days ago
Well, they’ve been treating him as a starter, when his place on this team currently should be as a single inning reliever, imo.
Super Member
11 days ago
I’m thinking they keep Quijada and stretch Silseth out in Salt Lake City’s rotation.
Super Member
11 days ago
here’s what Fletch has.
8 relievers:
Locks: Jansen, Joyce, Quijada (L), Burke (L)
Likely: Zeferjahn, Crouse, Suarez (L, long man)
One Spot Left: S.Anderson, McDaniels (L), Peterson, Johnson. (Also maybe a SP like Silseth)
https://x.com/JeffFletcherOCR/status/1898495916790927699?t=hgC7R-eD9BlFugCroix0zQ&s=19
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Super Member
11 days ago
I think Crouse is….fine. But I wouldn’t lose McDaniels for him, and I don’t believe in him, Anderson or Peterson over Johnson at this point.
Super Member
11 days ago
I feel like Johnson and McDaniels have been two of best performers so far.
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Super Member
11 days ago
McDaniels has definitely exceeded my expectations. It’s extremely rare that guys make the jump from single A to the MLB, and rare that Rule 5 selections come from the lower minors and stick it out.
Johnson I liked from the get-go, but assumed he’d stay stretched out at AA. But he may simply have more value for the team as a leverage reliever at this point.
Legend
11 days ago
Grouse is fools gold, 2025 might not treat him to well.
Legend
11 days ago
Not sure the Angels will trade or release Quijada so I doubt Silseth makes the pen.Chase’s previous Bullpen assignment was a disaster as he has been much more effective as a starter as long as he can build endurance.
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Super Member
11 days ago
If Chase still has an option, you guys are probably right, and he ends up at Salt Lake.
That said, I don’t think his last bullpen assignment, when the team was very ambivalent and inconsistent about his ultimate role, is predictive of the future. I do think if Silseth were a short reliever for a full season, he could see success.
Legend
11 days ago
Only Jansen, Burke, Quijada, Suarez McDaniels ( Rule 5) dont have options ( Hence the lefty quartet) so unless there’s an injury that leaves 3 spots which all go to righties. Joyce & the Z man are locks so only one bullpen spot is forcing this conundrum
Member
11 days ago
Quijada will make the team over Silseth and a Josh McDaniels. BTW other than if Quijada is pitching well, I don’t trust any of the pitchers you named below Jyuxe. Crouse is making the team also. He inspires some trust:
Legend
11 days ago
McDaniels will make the team. NFW Evil & Cheap Arte wants to return anything to his archenemy Doyers this early in the season even if he can get back $50,000 of the original $100,000 Rule 5 fee.
Super Member
11 days ago
RJ is making the big club
Editor
Super Member
11 days ago
He’d have to do so at the expense of Quijada, Silseth or Suarez though, most likely.
Legend
11 days ago
Or Crouse who has 2 minor league options left.
Last edited 11 days ago by Cowboy26
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Super Member
11 days ago
Crouse really seems like a taxi squad option.
Legend
11 days ago
Dallas Baptists finest
Super Member
11 days ago
Ryan Johnson time !
Super Member
11 days ago
very impressive outing.
Legend
11 days ago
Johnson swinging his Johnson with swagger.
Super Member
11 days ago
he’s a freak 😂
Editor
Super Member
11 days ago
Even the guys making long john contact were doing so on desperate, reaching swings.
Legend
11 days ago
Well that settles that.
Legend
11 days ago
It’s an odd comment. Is that a maturity thing?
Legend
11 days ago
Apparently the Angels want to see success for a longer season at AAA before they make a move. Let’s hope he forces them to add him to the big boy table. Hes already own the 40 man so the worst they do is burn an option.
But if not Paris, I’m rooting for Scott Kingery then to fill the last bench spot. I am really concerned the Angels are trying too hard to make Christian Moore the feel good Opening Day Roster story a reality. IMO This would be a disaster that would rival the asinine decision to call up Jo Adell for his MLB debut way back during the 2020 COVID season. I do not want to experience that train wreck again.
Last edited 11 days ago by Cowboy26
Legend
11 days ago
About 1/2 way done with ST. Even the Angels won’t force the roster move, right? But he has time to improve
Super Member
11 days ago
Having guys who can hit on our roster ruins our image.
Legend
11 days ago
Typical Tyler Anderson start: crafty but no room for error as mistakes get hit a long way.
Last edited 11 days ago by Cowboy26
Legend
11 days ago
Matthew Lugo is definitely a major league hitter. Taylor Ward’s days as a Halo are numbered.
Super Member
11 days ago
We’ve gotten to a point where we underrate Ward.
Legend
11 days ago
Nah. I actually think hes going to have a big year assuming hes healthy.
But one things for sure, no-one will ever underrate TBW’s outfield defense.
Legend
11 days ago
Football offensive coordinators go to him for creative route running
Legend
11 days ago
I’d be so more into this team if we could get Ward on a train outta here
Last edited 11 days ago by FungoAle
Legend
11 days ago
Gorman Thomas is now a pitcher for the Brew Crew?
He looks great for 74 years old.
Last edited 11 days ago by Cowboy26
Legend
11 days ago
I do that all the time. The Brewers have Bob Hoskins and Mitch Mitchell playing today.
Legend
11 days ago
I miss GT’s iconic mustache though. That thing had a life of its own.
Super Member
11 days ago
Yeah, he looked like a real beer maker… and a beer drinker too !
In one of the first few Angels games I ever saw he hit a HR off of Nolan Ryan.
Legend
11 days ago
I take back my “long season” remark. We’re gonna rule!
Member
11 days ago
Lol. 117 wins, here we come.
Super Member
11 days ago
when CMo make contact good things tend to happen.
Legend
11 days ago
still too much of rarity right now.
Legend
11 days ago
Holy Schit Nolan!
Legend
11 days ago
OPPO TACO for the H2O NOODLE-O?
UNPOSSIBLE
Last edited 11 days ago by Cowboy26
Member
11 days ago
Nolan Exit Velo Schanuel.💪
Super Member
11 days ago
Nolan 💣!
