5/22 - Win it for Me

[derekson]

If the 2023 NBA and NHL playoffs have taught us anything, it's just make the playoffs.

If Sale and Paxton are healthy in October this team could do about anything.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

If Sale and Paxton are healthy in October this team could do about anything.

And Bello at #3.

 

[BornToRun]

And Bello at #3.

Just wait until Anaheim falls out of contention and we rent Ohtani.

 

[derekson]

Just wait until Anaheim falls out of contention and we rent Ohtani.

 

[Al Zarilla]

Just wait until Anaheim falls out of contention and we rent Ohtani.

I was surprised to see them at two games over .500. Not that they don't have the talent, but they always seem to underachieve.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Anyone who thinks that "renting" Ohtani can be done on the cheap is fooling themselves. If the Angels were to let it be known that he could be had for rental, there'd be a bidding war, even for a half-season.

 

[BornToRun]

I was surprised to see them at two games over .500. Not that they don't have the talent, but they always seen to underachieve.

And I have faith that they will continue to do so because it’s who they’ve always been and it’s hilarious.

 

[derekson]

I was surprised to see them at two games over .500. Not that they don't have the talent, but they always seen to underachieve.

The fact that they're able to miss the playoffs consistently while having Mike Trout is shocking. And for the last few years Ohtani as well.

 

[BornToRun]

Anyone who thinks that "renting" Ohtani can be done on the cheap is fooling themselves. If the Angels were to let it be known that he could be had for rental, there'd be a bidding war, even for a half-season.

Good thing I never said it’d be cheap.

 

[Moviegoer]

Just wait until Anaheim falls out of contention and we rent Ohtani.

I have a feeling they'll be asking for an absurd amount for him, so much so nobody will pay it.

 

[teddywingman]

Love that 3 pitch K of Trout.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Good thing I never said it’d be cheap.

I didn't say you did

 

[E5 Yaz]

Love that 3 pitch K of Trout.

If only ...

 

[BornToRun]

I have a feeling they'll be asking for an absurd amount for him, so much so nobody will pay it.

That would square with how poorly run they are.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Anyone who thinks that "renting" Ohtani can be done on the cheap is fooling themselves. If the Angels were to let it be known that he could be had for rental, there'd be a bidding war, even for a half-season.

I have a feeling they'll be asking for an absurd amount for him, so much so nobody will pay it.

I remind you both that we have a "power bat, two position" player in our system who'd make great trade bait: Bobby D, of course.

 

[teddywingman]

If only ...

Did I miss a ball?

 

[budcrew08]

Can someone remind Cora to only let Tanner pitch three innings? Second time thru the order: woof

 

[absintheofmalaise]

Did I miss a ball?

Prom night.

 

[E5 Yaz]

Did I miss a ball?

Yes, my friend.

 

[Moviegoer]

I remind you both that we have a "power bat, two position" player in our system who'd make great trade bait: Bobby D, of course.

I wish. The Angels wil start with Meyer and Bello and go up from there.

 

[derekson]

I wish. The Angels wil start with Meyer and Bello and go up from there.

I'd do that if it's a sign and trade

 

[E5 Yaz]

I wish. The Angels wil start with Meyer and Bello and go up from there.

I wonder whether an Ohtani rental would appeal to a team with prospects and a realistic chance of going deep into the playoffs, but who otherwise wouldn't bid on him as a free agent. I could see the Orioles and Rays, for instance, going that route

 

[Al Zarilla]

Tough pitcher, as all of his stats would indicate. Just a starter though?

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

Casas is useless.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Wow, how was that only a single? Who was running, Rich Garces?

 

[Moviegoer]

I wonder whether an Ohtani rental would appeal to a team with prospects and a realistic chance of going deep into the playoffs, but who otherwise wouldn't bid on him as a free agent. I could see the Orioles and Rays, for instance, going that route

I've no idea what the prospect equivalent would be for those two (I've no doubt they both have it), but it would make less sense for a team to give up that much if they had no chance to sign him, wouldn't it? I mean multiple major pieces for three months and an extra draft pick when he walks?

 

[derekson]

Houck still looks to me like a guy who can become a legitimate starter with another pitch in the mix

 

[E5 Yaz]

I've no idea what the prospect equivalent would be for those two (I've no doubt they both have it), but it would make less sense for a team to give up that much if they had no chance to sign him, wouldn't it? I mean multiple major pieces for three months and an extra draft pick when he walks?

Depends on how desperate ownership is for a title, I guess

 

[E5 Yaz]

Houck still looks to me like a guy who can become a legitimate starter with another pitch in the mix

We always say that in the first three innings

 

[derekson]

Depends on how desperate ownership is for a title, I guess

Maybe Stu Sternberg would go for it to beat Cohen to a title.

 

[budcrew08]

Houck still looks to me like a guy who can become a legitimate starter with another pitch in the mix

Maybe the bad inning will be the second instead

 

[derekson]

Casas is useless.

He's a born DH

 

[absintheofmalaise]

We always say that in the first three innings

Not tonight.

 

[patinorange]

Casas is useless.

Throw him in with Meyer, Bello for Ohtani.

 

[E5 Yaz]

This isn't scary at all

 

[Al Zarilla]

Houck fooling nobody.

 

[teddywingman]

Come on Houck. Don't let this game get away so early.

 

[derekson]

I picked a really bad time to talk up Houck, my bad.

 

[budcrew08]

Trout up with bases loaded. What could go wrong?

 

[patinorange]

How does he not score?

 

[absintheofmalaise]

I picked a really bad time to talk up Houck, my bad.

We're still going to blame @Lose Remerswaal

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Trout up with bases loaded. What could go wrong?

Nothing if he goes fishing for the sinker.

 

[SemperFidelisSox]

I wonder whether an Ohtani rental would appeal to a team with prospects and a realistic chance of going deep into the playoffs, but who otherwise wouldn't bid on him as a free agent. I could see the Orioles and Rays, for instance, going that route

The Brewers getting CC Sabathia comes to mind. Everybody knew the Yankees were going to sign him that offseason, but Milwaukee went for it.

 

[budcrew08]

Tanner “Houdini” Houck

 

[teddywingman]

Houck fooling nobody.

Except Trout.

 

[E5 Yaz]

The Brewers getting CC Sabathia comes to mind. Everybody knew the Yankees were going to sign him that offseason, but Milwaukee went for it.

Exactly the sort of deal I was thinking. Good call

 

[derekson]

Tanner “Houdini” Houck

Trout the only guy not seeing him well

 

[thepriceisright]

Good job limiting the damage. Now some offense, perhaps?

 

[The Gray Eagle]

Good escape, but the lineup already turned over once, so the clock is ticking until the inevitable implosion.

 

[Moviegoer]

The Brewers getting CC Sabathia comes to mind. Everybody knew the Yankees were going to sign him that offseason, but Milwaukee went for it.

Did they give up a lot? I assume so, but I don't remember.