Congrats to the team leader in AVG, OBP and SLG

[mancini79]

PETER BOURJOS!

 

But now he needs to learn to hit himself in.

[fan_since79]

If he has a few off-days, expect him to be benched.

[The God of Runs]

PETER BOURJOS!

But now he needs to learn to hit himself in.

Or trade him while his values high?

[ten ocho recon scout]

Its obviously a small sample size, but yeah, some on here need to give the kid some credit. He won't be a star hitter, but he's definetely a lot bettet than some were ever going to give him credit for.

[70runner]

Or trade him while his values high?

 

Yea trade him.  No need for any youth, speed, and energy when we can offer another long, huge contract to yet another aging big name.  He'll fit right in with the rest of the dormant multi-millionaires on this team. 

[FabulousFabregas]

Been impressed by Bourjos, was worried he might be rusty after sitting out most of 2012 but he's been promising so far.  Hopefully he keeps it up.

[HeavenlyHalos]

Probably the team leader in sacrifice bunts in the 6th inning too.

[EDinTUSTIN]

PETER BOURJOS!

 

But now he needs to learn to hit himself in.

LMAO, no kidding!

[Angel Oracle]

That is on YOU, Hamilton!

[Vegas Halo Fan]

PETER BOURJOS!

 

But now he needs to learn to hit himself in.

 

That's a glaring weakness in his game, and a major reason we aren't scoring more runs.

[tomsred]

He's going great.  I still don't understand why he isn't better at stealing bases however.

[Homebrewer]

No surprise to me that he is playing hard. PB is one of the only players on this team who is young enough and inexpensive enough...

to be traded to a team that might win something soon.

He is one of the few players in this org with any REAL incentive to play well.

[Blarg]

That is on YOU, Hamilton!

This thread has nothing to do with Hamilton, Rainman.

Pete has definitly started well and gives the Angels no reason to replace him in CF. Dipoto seems to have nailed it by being Pete's biggest supporter in the off season. It is a long season though and unless this is Pete's career year there will be a slump coming up to level him out to about the .275 hitter he probably is.

[Angel Oracle]

At least Rainman had his positives, whereas outside of Bourjos and Kendrick, what have the positives been so far?

And yes, because Ghost Pujols and Ghost Hamilton have disappeared, Bourjos' hitting hasn't reaped a lot of team benefits.

[stormngt]

At least Rainman had his positives, whereas outside of Bourjos and Kendrick, what have the positives been so far?

And yes, because Ghost Pujols and Ghost Hamilton have disappeared, Bourjos' hitting hasn't reaped a lot of team benefits.

Don't forget to throw Trout in there, he isn't do too much better.

[Angel Oracle]

It's true that Trout isn't setting the world on fire either.

I guess it's harder to get mad at a young player not making much money, as opposed to two superstars making on average over $50 million/season between them and having a combined OPS of well under .700.

[Justabitoutside]

It's true that Trout isn't setting the world on fire either.

I guess it's harder to get mad at a young player not making much money, as opposed to two superstars making on average over $50 million/season between them and having a combined OPS of well under .700.

It's also easier to think they will both get back to their norms. We don't know what normal is for Trout.

[red321]

Credit where credit is due...I haven't been a huge fan of Bourjos, I didn't think his defensive worth made up for his offensive shortcomings...but he has certainly got off to a better start than I imagined.

 

I still think long term Trout is the answer in CF, so if Pete can continue to show he can hit at this level he is a valuable trade piece on a club severely lacking in that area.

[AZMike]

Credit where credit is due...I haven't been a huge fan of Bourjos, I didn't think his defensive worth made up for his offensive shortcomings...but he has certainly got off to a better start than I imagined.

 

I still think long term Trout is the answer in CF, so if Pete can continue to show he can hit at this level he is a valuable trade piece on a club severely lacking in that area.

 

If we can get fair return in a trade, and if we have an OF better than JB Shuck ready to step in, a trade should be made. 

 

I'd hate to see Peter go as he's one of my favorite Angel players, but if we can get a good pitcher in return that will be better for the team. I believe Bourjos is better CF than Trout, but Trout is underutilized in LF, so we might be able to get back more return from a trade than we truly lose by dealing Peter. That said, those are pretty big "ifs". Calhoun is hurt and from what I understand Witherspoon and Grichuk are still at least a year away.

[Justabitoutside]

Credit where credit is due...I haven't been a huge fan of Bourjos, I didn't think his defensive worth made up for his offensive shortcomings...but he has certainly got off to a better start than I imagined.

 

I still think long term Trout is the answer in CF, so if Pete can continue to show he can hit at this level he is a valuable trade piece on a club severely lacking in that area.

Hopefully the long term answer is keeping both these guys right where they are and having the best outfield in baseball.

[mtangelsfan]

I'm bemused to listen to trade ideas for the only guy that's hitting well on this team.

 

and as AZ said, we don't have anyone else to play the OF.

[AngelsLakersFan]

I'm far too conservative to make a thread like this at this point in the season, but I've certainly thought about it.

 

I'm not sure why so many were down on Peter last year, he hardly played yet he improved his walk rate without increasing his strikeout rate. The difference in his rate stats was mostly in BABIP. He's a young kid with a full season of success, a short swing, great defense and the desire to prove himself. I think he was a pretty safe bet to be adequate this year.

[mtangelsfan]

He has surprised me. Good for him.

Do you numbnuts really think those critical of him actually root against him?

Just two of them

[Justabitoutside]

He has surprised me. Good for him.

Do you numbnuts really think those critical of him actually root against him?

I don't think you know anything about my nuts, but yes I do think they are secretly rooting for his failure.

[Spirit]

I apologize to MHD's for suggesting the thread was locked because his feelings were hurt.  That was a joke that apparently was not found to be funny.

 

Thread locked because of reverse trolling.  

 

Peter is killin' it.  Point made.  Move along.