Why not Howie

[Stradling]

7 minutes ago, m0nkey said:

This might be the most under appreciated post in the site's history

It really is.  

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Where is the thread where I told someone to not jinx it for fear that Howie would hit a Granny against us and vs Bud?..As he was filling in for Harper.... Oh well, 2 solo shots were enough!

 

And thanks for jinxing it whoever it was!.......

[ten ocho recon scout]

11 hours ago, Dochalo said:

not only was he right, but TD's most epic post ever was made in this thread.  

The Dr. Demento comment?

[Stradling]

11 hours ago, Dochalo said:

not only was he right, but TD's most epic post ever was made in this thread.  

It was without a doubt his most accurate post.  

[Dtwncbad]

On 6/2/2017 at 3:40 AM, Billy_Ball said:

Future Batting Champion

Cheap shot.  Kendrick was nothing but a pure success as a homegrown prospect having a reliable and productive career as an Angel.  Any team would love to have a guy consistently hit .295, play defense, hit some homers, steal some bases, and drive in some runs.

Would you prefer he win a batting title one year or have the stable career he had?

[Dtwncbad]

Note: Kendrick delivered a batting average roughly 87% of the average batting title over his Angel career.  And he is mocked for that.

Imagine if the Angels had a big power bat coming up through the minors with people saying in consensus he legitimately could win a home run title. . . and then the guy was mocked for averaging 40 homers a year for 8 or 9 years.

40 homers a year would be 87% of the average home run title from 2008 to 2016.

Kendrick was basically as advertised just like a consistent 40 hr guy would be if people said he was potentially a future home run champ.

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

Howie was seriously underrated as an Angel. Sure, he never became the superstar he was hyped as. But he was dependable as hell. Good bat, glove, teammate.

Yes, he sucked with breaking pitches away. 

[Angel Oracle]

18 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Howie was seriously underrated as an Angel. Sure, he never became the superstar he was hyped as. But he was dependable as hell. Good bat, glove, teammate.

Yes, he sucked with breaking pitches away. 

His last three seasons here were disappointments.   That's part of the frustration.

[ten ocho recon scout]

5 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

His last three seasons here were disappointments.   That's part of the frustration.

His OPS+ the last 3 years were about 114. People kind of pointed the finger at him, but IMO is was more about the overall team. Howie was always kind of a punching bag here. But with pitching those last 3 years, the team wins, and we remember him and the other guys in a different light, i think.

[Billy_Ball]

1 hour ago, Dtwncbad said:

Cheap shot.  Kendrick was nothing but a pure success as a homegrown prospect having a reliable and productive career as an Angel.  Any team would love to have a guy consistently hit .295, play defense, hit some homers, steal some bases, and drive in some runs.

Would you prefer he win a batting title one year or have the stable career he had?

It was joke.  Just restating what was said back then about him and his .367 batting avg in the minors.  I know (and prefer) what kind of consistant career Howie had.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

36 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

His OPS+ the last 3 years were about 114. People kind of pointed the finger at him, but IMO is was more about the overall team. Howie was always kind of a punching bag here. But with pitching those last 3 years, the team wins, and we remember him and the other guys in a different light, i think.

Our fan base always tries to find someone to BLAME for EVERYTHING!!!!.... I mean just this year its been Hamilton, AP#5, Espinosa, Wright, Nolasco, Street, Bailey, GRICH, Sliders, Chavez, Bud, Arte, Dipoto SVEN, hitting coaches, the Split finger fastball and Trouts thumb.......The List is LONG! 

[California Cajun]

Angels sure missed him more than I realized.  98 wins his last year here.

[Angel Oracle]

Howie returns to earth today, with a hitless game.

[TroutAdell]

He would have been a big pickup at the Deadline. I would much rather have Howie on the lineup everyday than Maybin, Cowart, Revere or Pennington. If Eppler can't make a deal for a young 2nd baseman then sign Howie for one or two years. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

Plus i miss the howards big sceeen and appliances commercials.

[Angel Oracle]

Oh, the "other" Howard"?