2008 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Thread

mf52dolphin · 02-01-2008, 03:23 AM

I am starting the thread with some strangness.
On top of the right field scoreboard, there is a big ad for the Los Angeles Times. Well with January now done, the same Los Angeles Times, did only four articles on the Angels. Two of the articles were of the Q&A format
Considering they have the stadium ad, that sure is ignoring coverage on a product that can be used to promote itself.

Rocky Raccoon · 02-01-2008, 10:00 AM

Angels are gonna be a great team this year. I expect a good race with them and the Tigers and Red Sox (and a few others) to represent the AL in the World Series.

ILPhinFan88 · 02-01-2008, 10:58 AM

GO BLUE

DonShula84 · 02-01-2008, 06:06 PM

Glad I saw this, I was just thinking of starting this thread up again.

Should be interesting to see how losing OC hurts the infield. Hopefully Aybar/Izturis and eventually Wood can fill in. I loved OC, but we werent going to resign him after this year and Garland adds a lot of depth and experience to our pitching staff. Hopefully he reverts back to the 18 game winner, but either way he's still an innings eater.

I like the Hunter signing, but we overpaid imo. He's a great clubhouse guy, a fun player to watch and has some pop in his bat. Pretty solid defensive outfield with him in center, GMJ in left and Vlad in right. The move also lets us rotate Vlad and Anderson through the DH spot, hopefully keeping them both fresh.

Was kind of a tough offseason coming so close to acquiring the big bat we've needed for years in Miguel Cabrera and falling just short. I thought we made a good offer so I cant place too much blame on Reagans. Sucks he went to he AL, just that much more competition for us now.

Can't wait for the season to start!

I'd also propose this acting as the official AL West thread, it worked out last year I thought. So if mf52 is alright with it I think the mods should change the title to Official 2008 AL West thread, or something to that affect.

Regan21286 · 02-01-2008, 06:22 PM

Angels overpaid for Hunter but he should improve his stats slotted between Vlad and Anderson. They must be really confident in Ayber/Izturis to trade Orlando Cabrera away like that.

unifiedtheory · 02-01-2008, 10:05 PM

I usually frequent this thread but I'll be VERY quiet this season. you'll hear from me in 2010 when all the kids get older...LOL!

Angels will have the West wrapped up by July.

King Felix · 02-01-2008, 10:13 PM

1.angels
2.m's
3.rangers
4.a's

jtown777 · 02-02-2008, 01:38 PM

I was there yesterday upgrading my season seats and wondered why the L.A. Times advertised there instead of at the "Doyers" stadium. Can't wait for the season to start. I was very disappointed in the way they finished last year. One stinkin' playoff home game and they laid down and went to sleep. They had a grip on home field and Scoscia blew it with strange substitutions. Oh well, time for a new season. Go Halos!!!

Amars · 02-02-2008, 01:48 PM

Doyers Doyers Doyers.

Petros is funny

Samphin · 02-02-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILPhinFan88

GO BLUE

Brings a tear to my eye.

We will need to start up the Big Blue Thread here relatively soon. Pitchers and Catchers report soon...

unifiedtheory · 02-02-2008, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Felix

1.angels
2.m's
3.rangers
4.a's

Looks about right. Enjoy it while you can AL West because in 2 years the A's will be RIGHT back in it.

DonShula84 · 02-07-2008, 05:04 PM

Quote:

The shoulder inflammation that forced Kelvim Escobar to miss a start in late September flared up again this winter, and the Angels right-hander, coming off a career year, is expected to open the season on the disabled list.

An MRI test showed no significant changes in the shoulder from last fall, which "was somewhat of a relief," General Manager Tony Reagins said, but Manager Mike Scioscia acknowledged that the rehabilitation program the team has mapped out won't have Escobar ready by the March 31 season opener at Minnesota.

"It's doubtful he'll be ready for the start of the season, but if the strength comes back in the shoulder, he has a good chance to be very strong early in the year and come back and do what he did last year," Scioscia said.

"You can't rush it. There is some weakness in some areas that need to be strengthened, and once they are, [the Angels' medical staff] will feel more comfortable with him throwing."

Damn, hopefully this shoulder thing doesnt linger. Escobar was filthy last season and the Angels desperately need him to be healthy if they have any chance in the playoffs. At least the Angels have 6 competent starters so it shouldnt be too much of a blow if he has to sit a bit.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseba...,5328292.story

DonShula84 · 02-07-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unifiedtheory

Looks about right. Enjoy it while you can AL West because in 2 years the A's will be RIGHT back in it.

Unfortunately, I have no doubt that's true. Beane knows what he's doing, and he knows how to get young talent when he sells off the expensive players.

DonShula84 · 02-07-2008, 06:13 PM

Bedard on his way to Seattle for his physical, looks like this thing is finally done.

mf52dolphin · 02-07-2008, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonShula84

Damn, hopefully this shoulder thing doesnt linger. Escobar was filthy last season and the Angels desperately need him to be healthy if they have any chance in the playoffs. At least the Angels have 6 competent starters so it shouldnt be too much of a blow if he has to sit a bit.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseba...,5328292.story

Yeah this a big worry

Now I feel better concerning the Garland for O C deal.

02-01-2008, 06:06 PM	#4
DonShula84 Sporty Don Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Beach, Ca Age: 25 Posts: 13,528 Credits: 1,724 Thanks: 110 Thanked 200 Times in 137 Posts	Glad I saw this, I was just thinking of starting this thread up again. Should be interesting to see how losing OC hurts the infield. Hopefully Aybar/Izturis and eventually Wood can fill in. I loved OC, but we werent going to resign him after this year and Garland adds a lot of depth and experience to our pitching staff. Hopefully he reverts back to the 18 game winner, but either way he's still an innings eater. I like the Hunter signing, but we overpaid imo. He's a great clubhouse guy, a fun player to watch and has some pop in his bat. Pretty solid defensive outfield with him in center, GMJ in left and Vlad in right. The move also lets us rotate Vlad and Anderson through the DH spot, hopefully keeping them both fresh. Was kind of a tough offseason coming so close to acquiring the big bat we've needed for years in Miguel Cabrera and falling just short. I thought we made a good offer so I cant place too much blame on Reagans. Sucks he went to he AL, just that much more competition for us now. Can't wait for the season to start! I'd also propose this acting as the official AL West thread, it worked out last year I thought. So if mf52 is alright with it I think the mods should change the title to Official 2008 AL West thread, or something to that affect. __________________

02-01-2008, 06:22 PM	#5
Regan21286 Wa Wa Wee Wa Join Date: May 2003 Location: UCLA Age: 22 Posts: 5,468 Credits: 6,693 Thanks: 50 Thanked 54 Times in 39 Posts	Angels overpaid for Hunter but he should improve his stats slotted between Vlad and Anderson. They must be really confident in Ayber/Izturis to trade Orlando Cabrera away like that. __________________ And so do people who don't vote for me in FH March Madness http://www.dolphinsnation.com/forums...d.php?t=215893 Players I'm looking at for 08 draft: Adarius Bowman, DR Cromartie, Martin Rucker, Bruce Davis, Shannon Tevaga, Tracy Porter, Brian Brohm, Matt Ryan, Chris Long, John Carlson, Chauncey Washington (ex-HS teammate) Interesting fact: Bill Parcells was the 1st NFL coach to have Gatorade dumped on him after a W in 1985.

02-01-2008, 10:05 PM	#6
unifiedtheory Thank you #54... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Burnaby, B.C., Canada Age: 36 Posts: 12,053 Credits: 1,599 Thanks: 61 Thanked 176 Times in 100 Posts	I usually frequent this thread but I'll be VERY quiet this season. you'll hear from me in 2010 when all the kids get older...LOL! Angels will have the West wrapped up by July. __________________

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Amars Stay off Somalia - ARGGH Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: los angeles Age: 30 Posts: 8,930 Credits: 512 Thanks: 171 Thanked 70 Times in 52 Posts	Doyers Doyers Doyers. Petros is funny __________________

02-01-2008, 10:00 AM	#2
Rocky Raccoon FinHeaven Elite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Age: 22 Posts: 10,292 Credits: 1,823 Thanks: 4 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Angels are gonna be a great team this year. I expect a good race with them and the Tigers and Red Sox (and a few others) to represent the AL in the World Series.

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02-02-2008, 01:38 PM	#8
jtown777 Go HALOS!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Orange Crest Hills Age: 37 Posts: 1,278 Credits: 1,329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts	I was there yesterday upgrading my season seats and wondered why the L.A. Times advertised there instead of at the "Doyers" stadium. Can't wait for the season to start. I was very disappointed in the way they finished last year. One stinkin' playoff home game and they laid down and went to sleep. They had a grip on home field and Scoscia blew it with strange substitutions. Oh well, time for a new season. Go Halos!!!

02-07-2008, 06:13 PM	#14
DonShula84 Sporty Don Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Beach, Ca Age: 25 Posts: 13,528 Credits: 1,724 Thanks: 110 Thanked 200 Times in 137 Posts	Bedard on his way to Seattle for his physical, looks like this thing is finally done. __________________

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