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Saturday, August 06, 2005Looking upWith today's loss at the hands of Tampa Bay (and coupled with the A's 15-run reaming of the Royals) not only does Oakland draw even with us in the win-loss column, but they also surpass us in run differential. What does that mean? It means the A's are now in first place and the Angels in second, if only on a technicality. It also means that your Saturday morning newspaper has become a piece of Angels memorabilia - the last time the Halo's were seen atop the AL West in 2005. On the bright side, Kevin Gregg looked mighty impressive. Might a spot start be in order at some point down the road? Comments:That's right drama queens, the sky is falling. Please do Angel fans everywhere a favor- cease and desist this embarrassing blog. On a regular basis you exhibit your ignorance of the game; tonight you sound like you really aren't even much of a fan of the team. The Angels will be fine, you just need to grow a spine. First of all, just because Richard posts that the Angels are done, does not mean I believe they are...so keep that insult to "drama queen." Second of all, if we embarass you so much, well, that sounds like a personal problem. I don't know where we have ever displayed particular ignorance of the game. Sure, we are wrong from time to time, but that rarely has to do with ignorance of the game. As far as being fans of the team...each one is different, some more pessimistic, some less. And to be perfectly honest, I have little confidence the Angels will be fine, but I can safely say that my spine is healthy and intact (and I bet Richard's is, as well). Richard and Josh, what the hell is the thinking of batting Vlad and GA fourth and fifth in the lineup? Doesn't Scoscia know the higher up you are in the order, the more ABs you get? Yeah, I don't agree with it either. Scioscia said something about having a greater chance of someone being on base for Vlad. I also think it might be to force pitchers to attack more in the first inning (if someone does reach, then you have to face Vlad with a man on), which might give those guys better pitches to hit. My feeling is that OC should not be batting above 6th and Figgins should probably not be more than one spot separated from Vlad (which would give Vlad more chances to knock Figgins in). |
