Diamondbacks @ Angels 1:10 PST
Give me the better red team. That would be the Sneks, as the Angels lose 8-5.
Angels vs. Diamondbacks Gamethread
20 Comments
Super Member
1 month ago
I can’t wait to watch this on TV.
Legend
Trusted Member
1 month ago
Why read it? Just read the daily comments found on these boards. Haven’t these things been said everyday for the past several years?
Legend
1 month ago
Well it’s Ken Rosenthal (one of the most respected sports journalists) saying it. That’s the story. It’s not just sports yelling on chat boards. Rosenthal is highly respected and the fact that he is turning his attention to this is significant.
Also Arte’s reliance on so-called surveys to justify his stance that Angels fans don’t care about winning is a new and developing story with significant implications both in Anaheim and around the League – particularly with a new Collective Bargaining negotiation rapidly approaching.
Last edited 1 month ago by Fansince1971
Trusted Member
1 month ago
My honest take was that this article was just for the clicks. Even the video of the podcast doesn’t seem to dive into all that Arte said.
I think there are a lot of valid statements that have been made about how awful the Arte era has been and is. But, to me, as much as I like Rosenthal, this isn’t one of them.
Legend
1 month ago
Be nice if we could suspend the Arte sell/sucks comments like we do politics.
Legend
1 month ago
That catch the fan made was Epic!
I didn’t see it, so it must have been Epic!
You didn’t see it, so you can’t say it wasn’t Epic!
Maybe Arte shouldn’t air the regular season so… it will be Epic!!!
Trusted Member
1 month ago
It has been widely reported that M Maddux doesn’t what his pitchers focusing on velocity. He wants spin and location. So – the Angles have NO radar gun/velocity posted at their spring training facility. It makes sense, right?
Yet here is an article criticizing the Angels for being cheap again and bringing up the AC issue from last year again. Criticism is fine, but you don’t need to look too deep to see this is an actual plan put in place by the new pitching coach.
https://halohangout.com/angels-spring-training-gaffe-raises-pitching-development-red-flags-01kjdwmpzk7w
Legend
1 month ago
How much does no radar gun save Arte?
Maddux gaining job security!
Legend
1 month ago
We have Trackman machines that track velo set up in the bullpen. It also hasn’t been “widely reported” that Maddux doesn’t want to chase velo. I’m pretty sure you are referring to a Bobby Valentine quote found on Twitter.
Your early activity on the site reminds me of how I used to post. Now I can see why others would find me annoying 😂. When you find yourself passionately defending the Angels’ org just remember that they are usually at fault because they have proved to be inept.
Last edited 1 month ago by Pineapple12
Trusted Member
1 month ago
Thanks for the backhanded compliment.
I understand you find people “annoying” who defend anything the Angels do. It is very easy to pile on and kick the team when it’s down. It’s fine.
Here’s what I see: a fan base that has seen a decade of losing create a self-pity that seeps into everything. This is what many here sound like – woe is us, poor us, no one cares about us. The owner sucks therefore – the GM sucks, the scouts suck, the players suck, the stadium sucks and people who defend the team suck, too.
I will try to fit in with your narrative at least until the team wins the World Series:
- We will suck until Arte sells.
- We will suck until Mike Trout’s contract is off the books.
- We will suck until we change the name back to Anaheim Angels.
- We will suck until our farm system is ranked #1 by “experts.”
- We will suck until we are just like the Dodgers – who spend money wisely, creatively, justly, because they LOVE their fans.
- Feel free to add anything I have left out…
I have been converted.
Legend
1 month ago
Trusted Member
1 month ago
Serious hot take…. I think this team is gonna struggle mightily…. But I’ll still be a fan
Editor
Legend
1 month ago
Moore has struck out in 50% of his first dozen plate appearances. Frazier has struck out in 10% of them. Moore has a .250 OBP and Frazier has a .500 OBP. Frazier is a lefty.
I suspect Moore is bound for more time at AAA unless one sees a pivot in approach in the coming week or two.
Legend
1 month ago
I’m so glad Minasian passed by Konnor Griffin to draft Moore.
Legend
1 month ago
Moore was willing to sign for $2m less than Griffin so I am sure that factored in. There is constant chatter of using money saved on later round picks. But it sometimes costs you the better player.
Moore also fit Perry’s profile – ie college versus high school.
Last edited 1 month ago by Fansince1971
Legend
1 month ago
Plus Washington like Moore
Legend
1 month ago
But wait…you gotta believe and embrace the feelz. Remember, don’t kick Arte and Perry when the franchise is down, it’s uncivilized and reeks of self pity.
For every mean comment posted about the beloved Halos and its esteemed baseball operations staff or executives, please go directly to your safe space and post three positive comments.
Embrace the love and toke more hopium.
Last edited 1 month ago by Senator_John_Blutarsky
Legend
1 month ago
Whatever the question might be, the answer is not Sandridge
Legend
1 month ago
Even if the question is: “name a player who should be DFA’d tonight”
