Angels versus the Red Sox series thread
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Who will win this series? The Angels certainly owned the Sox this year but the playoffs are always different. I'm sure the Sox fans are worried about Mr Beckett with his strained oblique. That could be a nagging injury throughout the playoffs. Beckett is a big game pitcher and will be a factor if he doesn't pitch well. Also, the Angels won 100 games this year and will have home advantage which should be worth something.
I wouldn't be surprised if this series goes the distance, but I predict the Angels will go onto the ALCS.
Brian
I wouldn't be surprised if this series goes the distance, but I predict the Angels will go onto the ALCS.
Brian
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Lackey has to be a huge concern for Angels fans. As CreeperKat said, he got shelled last time out and it was the kind of thumping that makes you think something is wrong with his health. I mean, 10 runs in 2 2/3 innings? In one game, his season's ERA went from 3.25 to 3.75. He also seems pretty streaky to me, and if this last game was any indication, his current streak is a cold one.
the Angels 1 and 2 starters, this alone should cause concern for the
Western Div Champs. Scoscia must be sweating.
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There was nothing on the line this weekend except getting to 100 wins. and when they needed that win, they Kicked Texas 7-ZIP and only gave up 3 hits...
The Angels are rolling strong into these play-offs. Speed, power, defense, and pitching on the front and back ends.
Angels in 4
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
<< <i>You guys are kidding right? You think the Angels are sweating? Texas can explode on anybody at any given time. Lets look at Lackey's stats the game before last IN TEXAS........6 innings, 2 hits, 12 freaking K's....12 Freaking K's...........not loud enough?
There was nothing on the line this weekend except getting to 100 wins. and when they needed that win, they Kicked Texas 7-ZIP and only gave up 3 hits...
The Angels are rolling strong into these play-offs. Speed, power, defense, and pitching on the front and back ends.
Angels in 4 >>
Sox fans are looking for any glimmer of Angel weakness. To me, when a quality starter gets "lit up" he usually bounces back very nicely the next time out. Unless there is injury at play. So, it is unfounded to assume that a quality starter will keep pitching poorly based on the previous one or even two starts.
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If Daisuke, Lester and Wakefield are on their game, could be lights out in Boston IF...IF Beckett is healthy.
Enjoy the games, let's hope the breaks go our way.
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<< <i>No predictions from me, however...the Beckett situation could be pivotal back in Boston. If the Red Sox have to travel back to LA for game 5, I think the advantage could be on LA's side. I put ZERO faith in Paul (I only throw strikes) Byrd to be a major player.
If Daisuke, Lester and Wakefield are on their game, could be lights out in Boston IF...IF Beckett is healthy.
Enjoy the games, let's hope the breaks go our way.
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with the schedule for this series, there is no need for a 4th starter. I see Byrd or Wakefield getting left off the ALDS roster to make room for another bat.
<< <i>ANGELS ALL THE WAY------------- THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL
And also the biggest chokers in the playoffs when they play the Red Sox.
Sincerely,
Dave Henderson & Big Papi
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<< <i>ANGELS ALL THE WAY------------- THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL
And also the biggest chokers in the playoffs when they play the Red Sox.
Sincerely,
Dave Henderson & Big Papi >>
Dave Henderson?
This is exactly what makes new age Sox fans nothing but big bags of wind. All year long, every year, Yankee fans hear from these WINDBAGS that the past is the past, and its all about NOW, and bla bla bla bla bla.
Unless you can use the PAST in your favor huh?
Angels in FOUR
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All I can do is root for my team and hope we can win, every game from here on out is like a 7th game!
LETS GO RED SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
<< <i> 12 hours until first pitch....I can already feel the soft warm breeze of a southern California night as the Mighty Big Flappy swings and misses for STRIKE 3!!! >>
I live in Redondo Beach, CA and it was 86 here yesterday. Nice heat wave out here as it's been in the high 90's to the 100's in many areas. You should say, I can already feel the VERY HOT breeze of a southern California night as the Mighty Big Flappy swings and misses for STRIKE 3!!! lol
I hope the Red Sox players melt in the heat!
<< <i> Any of your Angel (or Red Sox) fans going to be at the game Friday? I'll be there running my mouth .. ... in section 130 row H... >>
I would think there will be lots of Boston Fans at Angel Stadium. We have lots of RedSox transplants out here and they do travel well. I'm not sure how many people went to the Dodgers versus Red Sox at the Coleseum earlier this year...Dang, there were a ton of Sox fans there! Too many for my liking...lol
<< <i>To me, when a quality starter gets "lit up" he usually bounces back very nicely the next time out. Unless there is injury at play. >>
It's tough to argue with a statement like this. Isn't that just like saying things will get better unless they don't? Well, yes. That's correct.
<< <i>12 hours until first pitch....I can already feel the soft warm breeze of a southern California night as the Mighty Big Flappy swings and misses for STRIKE 3!!! >>
Oh goody -- Treetop the Red Sox good luck charm has appeared -- just like he did in October, 2007!
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<< <i> Any of your Angel (or Red Sox) fans going to be at the game Friday? I'll be there running my mouth .. ... in section 130 row H... >>
I would think there will be lots of Boston Fans at Angel Stadium. We have lots of RedSox transplants out here and they do travel well. I'm not sure how many people went to the Dodgers versus Red Sox at the Coleseum earlier this year...Dang, there were a ton of Sox fans there! Too many for my liking...lol >>
God forbid if one of those Red sox fans that smell like clam chower has a seat next to mine!!!!
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
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<< <i>12 hours until first pitch....I can already feel the soft warm breeze of a southern California night as the Mighty Big Flappy swings and misses for STRIKE 3!!! >>
Oh goody -- Treetop the Red Sox good luck charm has appeared -- just like he did in October, 2007!
The only thing I brought you was heartburn, at least until the series started!!!! LOL!
New year! New Outlook! Better Team playing a lessor team. I like our chances.
Just over 7 hours until game time!!!!
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
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<< <i>ANGELS ALL THE WAY------------- THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL
And also the biggest chokers in the playoffs when they play the Red Sox.
Sincerely,
Dave Henderson & Big Papi >>
Gotta disagree here...weren't the 2004 Yankees the biggest Chokers in the playoffs??
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<< <i>ANGELS ALL THE WAY------------- THE BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL
And also the biggest chokers in the playoffs when they play the Red Sox.
Sincerely,
Dave Henderson & Big Papi >>
Gotta disagree here...weren't the 2004 Yankees the biggest Chokers in the playoffs??
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<< <i>12 hours until first pitch....I can already feel the soft warm breeze of a southern California night as the Mighty Big Flappy swings and misses for STRIKE 3!!! >>
Oh goody -- Treetop the Red Sox good luck charm has appeared -- just like he did in October, 2007!
The only thing I brought you was heartburn, at least until the series started!!!! LOL!
New year! New Outlook! Better Team playing a lessor team. I like our chances.
Just over 7 hours until game time!!!! >>
Treetop, hope you can make it to Game 2!
BTW, did you see Ben Affleck and Matt Damon? -- gotta believe they both were there.
Tonight is a big game. The Angels need to step up big and put last night behind them and get the w. If not I would say Bosox will roll right into the ALCS.
Where's all the Angeles fans???
Brian
Dodgers Fan and not a Bosox Fan
<< <i>Big win for Bosox last night and a great start for Lester and they did it without some of their key guys getting some hits. Lackey also pitched well but gave up a walk to Youkilis in the 6th and gave up the big hr to Bay after he got Drew out. Even though Lackey pitched into the 7th he still didn't look comfortable in my opinion. He really missed big on certain hitters.
Tonight is a big game. The Angels need to step up big and put last night behind them and get the w. If not I would say Bosox will roll right into the ALCS.
Where's all the Angeles fans???
Brian
Dodgers Fan and not a Bosox Fan >>
Los Angeles fans (not just baseball) generally are not fans as much as they are people passing their time with the fad of the day. There are numerous exceptions, but how many people live and die with the performance of the Angels? Right, nowhere near as many as RSN.
Then again, Angel fans have seen this movie too many times before, and since they knew the ending already, decided it wasn't worth it.
Its always been this way out here. Don't always understand why. Traffic in and out of Angels Stadium is easy really. Try Dodgers stadium sometime. Can take an hour to get down the hill from the stadium
Wish the out come of game #1 was different. So far, the series is just like the past series between these two teams. Hopeing for a rebound on Friday and Vlad has to learn he can't take gambles like last nights especially at his age, size and bad knee. Thought the game was evenly played until the Valddy play and Sheilds giving up some late inning runs
Oh well, long ways to go....and hate this in between games lay off!
1 down, but not out
Angels in 4
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
Revisionists will claim it was a choke job. Those that remember quite frankly remember it differently.
Steve
Sticking with my original prediction, Angels in 4.
Brian
Much more baseball to go!
<< <i>I'm not sure if the 04 Yanks 'choked' I think it is common knowledge, at the time anyway, that they were simply outplayed.
Revisionists will claim it was a choke job. Those that remember quite frankly remember it differently.
Steve >>
Outplayed? Ofcourse they were but ANY team that goes up 3-0 in a ALCS and loses choked- You can call it what you want but being outplayed after a 3-0 lead means ya choked.
I say the Sox choked during the '03 series and that was a completely different scenario so Im not being biased Im calling it the way I see it.
Just got my REMDAWG license plate today...wife still thinks I'm crazy. When I finally get a digital camera (soon), I'll take a pic and post it. Hopefully a good omen, nice timing.
What the hell was Guerrero thinking?? HUGE goof.
Enjoy da games!!!
<< <i>Looks like a replay of the 2005 Angels playoff effort. Good pitching but powder puff offense. >>
One game dude! Lets not write the Halos off has having a "powder puff" offense until a few more games are played. Red Sox weren't exactly ripping the cover off the ball.
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
<< <i> Looks like a replay of the 2005 Angels playoff effort. Good pitching but powder puff offense. >>
Could that have been the result of Lester pitching an awesome game the other night? He had the hitters way off their game. It's only game 1 and I don't think the Angels are going to just let the Bosox take the series away in California.
Brian
<< <i> Red Sox weren't exactly ripping the cover off the ball. >>
All you need is to score one more than the opponent, no? I'll take 4-1 every day of the year. Had Lowrie not given your team an extra out, it may well have been a shutout.
Should the Red Sox win tonight, I'd say the fat lady is singing LOUDLY. Not likely your team will survive two games in Fenway Park.
BTW, was Guerrero thinking the Red Sox don't know how to throw to 3rd base?? What a dumb move!!
Wasn't the first time he's done something like this. He's probably ran us out of a game or two a year since he's been here. Yes, he's also won us a TON of games, but not the brightest blub in the bunch if you ask me.
Would have to agree, that the Angels lose tonight, it lights out over Disneyland!
"If I ever decided to do a book, I've already got the title-The Bases Were Loaded and So Was I"-Jim Fregosi
After the game, Scosia is interviewed and states "if we win in Boston Sunday the pressure will all be on the Red Sox"...huh? Dontja have to win all three Mike vs the Red Sox needing to win just one??
Must be a California sour grapes thing.