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   Jerry Dipoto's rebuild/reload plan

   May 9, 2013 by Angelsjunky

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   Not sure if this has been posted yet, but Scotty Allen wrote an interesting piece here. While I enjoyed the article, Scotty, and agree with some of what you say, I think you over-state some things in order to (apparently) apologize for Jerry Dipoto. For example, you wrote: The best way I can explain the Dipoto regime and his moves is that this man has his eye on the future. He's more of a long term architect than GM who is looking for answers in the short term. The signing of C.J. Wilson, Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton strikes me as the sort of moves designed to stabilize a team in the short term while Dipoto essentially builds an organization from the ground u…

   

   Last reply by Tyler, May 9, 2013
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   If the Angels are going to lose, let's at least have some fun with it

   May 9, 2013 by monkeywithahalo

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   In order to increase your game viewing pleasure from zero to something greater than zero, we have a new play-at-home game for you: How Will the Angels Lose? Bingo Edition! Because, let's be honest, there is no joy in Mudville right now and we need a little something to lighten the mood.

   

   Last reply by Willy J., May 9, 2013

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   Which is the greatest of evils?

   May 9, 2013 by SmallSampleSize

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   I don't know how things will turn out. I'm likely a sucker hoping certain performances can turn around while others simply can't. So yeah, I'm going with #3. EDIT: Forgot to add - in talking with a friend, question came up if my choice would change if the team was guaranteed to spend the remaining resources? Hmm, well then Pujols seems the better choice honestly but with Scioscia at the helm for the next 5, I'm not sure any rotation help would matter.

   

   Last reply by AZMike, May 9, 2013
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   Replay

   May 9, 2013 by Troutipoo27

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   Does anyone else think that expanding the replay system will ruin baseball. I'm fine with homeruns being reviewed but if they go any farther such as fair and foul ball, plays at the plate, and on the bases it will kill baseball. Human error is apart of the game that's what makes it great. We're not Football either.

   

   Last reply by AZMike, May 9, 2013
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   Alden Gonzalez: Today's MLB starting lineups: May 9

   May 9, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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   Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs. View the full article

   

   Last reply by AngelsWin.com, May 9, 2013
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   Who's in? 1 2

   May 8, 2013 by T.G.

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   I hate losing. I'm as frustrated as anyone and yet I haven't missed going to a home game yet this season. I've been reading all the rants and quite frankly - I just want to know who's still in this thing. I know you're out there. I know that even though you're frustrated, you're not going anywhere and I'd just like to see you stand up and be counted in this thread. This isn't life or death stuff... it's baseball, but if you love baseball like I love baseball, then you probably want a place where you can rally around others. This thread is it. I know (boy do I know) - there will be many who will try to rain on this parade - but that's ok. If you're like m…

   

   Last reply by katrinab, May 9, 2013

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   Do Not Fire Scioscia

   May 9, 2013 by YouthofToday

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   We aren't making the playoffs. As such we should be shooting for a top draft pick. Firing Scioscia does nothing to help this organization restock our farm system by achieving a top draft pick.

   

   Last reply by EDinTUSTIN, May 9, 2013
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   Howie Kendrick

   May 9, 2013 by tdawg87

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   Go f**k yourself you unclutch douche.

   

   Last reply by Ray McKigney, May 9, 2013

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    LAT: Dodgers FYI

    May 9, 2013 by gotbeer

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    Dodgers president feels for fans Dipoto should just cut and paste replacing Dodgers with Angels and Kasten with Dipoto.

    

    Last reply by Bruce Nye, May 9, 2013

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    Nothing else to say

    May 9, 2013 by The God of Runs

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    <EOM>

    

    Last reply by Angel_Fan_4_Life, May 9, 2013
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    Gammons: The next 27 games

    May 9, 2013 by The Ghost of Bob Starr

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    I'd say this is make or break time against horrid teams. Gammons: "OK, the Angels are beginning stretch of 29 games, 22 vs. teams under .500, and they lose the first 2 . The June 1 landscape? Interesting"

    

    Last reply by Jay, May 9, 2013

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    DO SOMETHING!!!!! 1 2

    May 9, 2013 by SoCALkid

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    F*cking anything!!! Dipoto!

    

    Last reply by Torridd, May 9, 2013

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    Should Arte Moreno be the first to go?

    May 9, 2013 by sneaky_flute

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    people have suggested that arte moreno is responsible for all the big free agent signings and impeding progress. if that's the case then shouldn't he be the one fired?

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013

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    "It didn't start well last year and I stayed around all season and it got better," 1 2 3

    May 9, 2013 by Quinlanforthewin

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    So Mike's now citing last year as successful and evidence of what can happen after a slow start, as if barely missing the playoffs was some sort of accomplishment that we should look forward to this year if we're lucky? http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/la-sp-simers-angels-20130509,1,891049.column

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013

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    1991 Article about Angel Hernandez

    May 9, 2013 by nate

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    How did this guy ever make it to MLB? http://www.buffalonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19910722/SPORTS/307229900

    

    Last reply by Brent Maguire, May 9, 2013
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    What If The Current League And Playoff Structure Existed Then...

    May 9, 2013 by Eric

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    Just as a curiosity, I went back over the Angels records since inception to see where the Angels would have stood had the current league structure and playoff structure would have been in place then. What I found was rather staggering to me. The Angels would have made the playoffs 5 times in the 60's (62, 64, 65, 66, and 67), twice in the 70's (78 and 79), 5 times in the 80's (82, 84, 85, 86, and a wildcard berth in 89), only once in the 90's with a wildcard berth in 90, and then 6 playoff appearances in the 00's. Not that it matters, it was just something that I found, shall we say, interesting. I also noticed a pattern that the even decades were successful …

    

    Last reply by Eric, May 9, 2013
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    Now playing 3b: Vernon Wells

    May 9, 2013 by The Ghost of Bob Starr

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    At the hot corner for NYY.

    

    Last reply by AngelsAndRamsFan, May 9, 2013
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    LA Times: Angels' Mike Scioscia not the problem, but he might pay the price

    May 9, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Owner Arte Moreno is likely to pin the blame for the Angels' poor play on the manager. But if Moreno fires him, the good news is Scioscia looks great in Dodger Blue. View the full article

    

    Last reply by The Ghost of Bob Starr, May 9, 2013

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    Apparently the Angels have a system worth keeping secret

    May 9, 2013 by jshep

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    Alden Gonzalez �@Alden_Gonzalez Sosh didn't want to get into specifics to give away their system, but the Trumbo caught stealing in the third was not a hit-and-run. #Angels

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013

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    How about Tommy Lasorda for Angels manager? 1 2

    May 9, 2013 by FabulousFabregas

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    Discuss.

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013

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    Didn't Someone Suggest...

    May 9, 2013 by AngelsLakersFan

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    ...Vernon Wells at 3rd base for us at some point in the last few years? Well he's playing there right now for the Yankees...

    

    Last reply by SoCALkid, May 9, 2013
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    Are we there yet...?

    May 1, 2013 by Jay

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    Last reply by SoCALkid, May 9, 2013
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    You could see this coming in Spring Training

    May 9, 2013 by ghoetke

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    Bad habits, and no dependable pitching = bad team. There's a lot of blame to go around. Anyone can see that Sciocsia has lost the team and is not worth supporting given the team's uninspiring play. That's on him and he has to be accountable. Di Poto hasn't fared much better.

    

    Last reply by gurn67, May 9, 2013

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    LA Times: Angels can't hit their way out of a tailspin, lose to Houston, 3-1

    May 9, 2013 by AngelsWin.com

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    Joe Blanton pitches well enough to have a chance at his first win of the season, but Angels batters don't come up with timely hits. HOUSTON — The Angels broke out the hard hats, fired up the backhoe and dug their season-opening hole a little deeper Wednesday night. View the full article

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013
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    Mr. Moreno 1 2

    May 8, 2013 by Scott34

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    Can you afford to wait any longer? Not one quote? Nothing?

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013

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    Hamiltons homerun

    May 9, 2013 by Streetkid

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    According to hittrackeronline.com Josh Hamiltons home run would only be a home run in that ballpark. http://www.hittrackeronline.com/detail.php?id=2013_1029&type=hitter

    

    Last reply by Angel Oracle, May 9, 2013

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    3-1 2.36 ERA

    May 9, 2013 by tomahawksu

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    Ervin doing work in KC. Just painful.

    

    Last reply by AngelsAndRamsFan, May 9, 2013
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    Do we suck enough to land Carlos Rodon in 2014?

    May 9, 2013 by Halos of Anaheim

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    He has some nasty stuff, unanimous number 1 pick baseball has had since Harper in 2010. He's a need and value pick and can come in by 2016-2017 and take over this staff.

    

    Last reply by Halos of Anaheim, May 9, 2013
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    Season Over 1 2

    May 9, 2013 by nando714

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    11-22 the way this team is.....stick a fork in it Sorry for the ones holding out But time to face the facts If we reel off 11 in a row we're barely back to. 500 Season over

    

    Last reply by AZMike, May 9, 2013

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    Clay Buchholz has been cheating (Alleged)

    May 6, 2013 by sneaky_flute

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    http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/05/04/baseball-notes-allegations-against-clay-buchholz-don-hold-any-water/9HECkdt5sBtHMSqBfOZ3TM/story.html some people are claiming the allegations are unfounded but isn't using substances to doctor the ball considered cheating? he's been putting a paste made of rosin and water on his arm. it certainly seems that would fall under the definition of cheating.

    

    Last reply by AngelsAndRamsFan, May 9, 2013

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