Gameday Thread: Angels @ Royals 7/26 5:15

[Richard]

Good to see dumb base running is everywhere else! Nice throw Kole!

[JAHV76]

Nice shot Carlos

[Lou]

lol @ Skaggs' mom 

[Ohtaniland]

Just now, Lou said:

lol @ Skaggs' mom 

shoot the shit lol

[Lou]

1 hour ago, Ace_Shoemaker? said:

because we may get something good for him and his defense is atrocious. Cowart plays 3B like Simmons plays SS.

No, he doesn't

[Lou]

39 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

Why we trading Escobar?

Because he's only 4-4 today 

[bloodbrother]

Simmons is otherworldly at SS

[Angels#1Fan]

5 minutes ago, Lou said:

Because he's only 4-4 today 

We don't need a lead off hitter, hell, anyone can be successful there. Just look at all of the great lead off hitters we've had since Figgins left and Escobar arrived!

[Lou]

5 minutes ago, CALZONE said:

shoot the shit lol

for some reason it didn't surprise me at all

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

8 minutes ago, Lou said:

No, he doesn't

Pretty close. http://www.scout.com/mlb/angels/story/1509413-prospect-countdown-14-kaleb-cowart

Defensively, Cowart may be one of the best, if not the best third baseman in the minor leagues. He was known as a pitching prospect out of high school with a mid 90's fastball, and it's very evident in the field right now. He really hurls the ball across the infield from third base once he has the ball, and makes no mistakes in the transition from glove to hand, making him even harder to reach against. His glove is just as good as any right now. Cowart has an electric first step to the ball and is light on his feet, allowing him to range towards any ball that comes his way.

[totdprods]

Shame there's not really a market for Escobar, he's so hot right now he'd bring back a good return. Having him next year isn't a bad thing though.

[Ohtaniland]

7 minutes ago, Lou said:

for some reason it didn't surprise me at all

She could've mentioned f'n Butcher.

[beatlesrule]

It's so nice when it happens good!

[beatlesrule]

23 minutes ago, Lou said:

lol @ Skaggs' mom 

She must have been listening to Nirvana's song, Aneurysm, before the game.

[fan_since79]

Dare we hope for a complete game shutout from Skaggs?

Or will Scioscia get nervous and lift him?

I wouldn't blame him though. Two years gone, you don't want to rush things.

 

[totdprods]

Nah, get Smith and Street some innings to try and boost their value.

[fan_since79]

Just now, totdprods said:

Nah, get Smith and Street some innings to try and boost their value.

Yeah, that makes sense.

 

[totdprods]

Really looking forward to a Bandy/Perez tandem the next couple years. I think they're going to do just fine.

[totdprods]

5 for 5. Dang. Last year wasn't a fluke. He may be a .300 hitter for another year or two.

[beatlesrule]

Escobar having himself a game! Boosting that trade value tremendously. Definitely worth a lot more than Gott.

[eligrba4ever]

Escobar es en fuego;

[fan_since79]

Warming up to the idea of Escobar at the top of the order next year.

I might trade him after that though.

 

 

[Lou]

28 minutes ago, Lou said:

Because he's only 4-4 today 

5 for 5 dumbass 

[eligrba4ever]

1 minute ago, beatlesrule said:

Escobar having himself a game! Boosting that trade value tremendously. Definitely worth a lot more than Gott.

The GM who trades him now risks being run out of town.

[beatlesrule]

6 minutes ago, fan_since79 said:

Dare we hope for a complete game shutout from Skaggs?

Or will Scioscia get nervous and lift him?

I wouldn't blame him though. Two years gone, you don't want to rush things.

 

It's a win win.  Keep pitching Skaggs and rest the bullpen or bring in Smith and or Street to boost their trade value.