Pujols has been terrible

[bloodbrother]

Sosh is fortunate that both Valbuena and Cron have been abysmal or else he'd have been forced to make a decision on cutting back Albert's playing time. He's been so bad this year that he really shouldn't be an everyday starter but amazingly the team's other 1B/DH options have been even worse

 

[AngelsLakersFan]

24 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Today Gubi says in the 8th, if Albert hits a home run here his previous 14 at bats won't matter. 

Pujols ended innings and rallies the first game that one more run before the bottom of the ninth would have won the game. So those fourteen at bats did matter a whole frigging lot and we shouldn't be talking about getting one lousy hit to erase the chalkboard.

One day Rojas is going to have to look him in the eye and tell him to shut the fuck up. Just quit talking to talk, shut your stupid pie hole until you have something real to say.

Well said. 'Gubi' is a tool.

[Homebrewer]

Just now, CALZONE said:

Stop bashing Albert. It's annoying. 

Damn right..you know he wants to hit. He's giving everything he has out there.

[AngelsLakersFan]

16 minutes ago, CALZONE said:

Let me remind you that I'm very much aware of that thank you. Oh and here's your updated DH stats. 

 

Is Nelson Cruz on the juice? He's just about the same age as Pujols.... supposedly.

Also Victor Martinez is a year older... supposedly.

[Blarg]

6 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Well said. 'Gubi' is a tool.

He has diarrhea of the mouth.

[Ohtaniland]

3 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Is Nelson Cruz on the juice? He's just about the same age as Pujols.... supposedly.

Also Victor Martinez is a year older... supposedly.

Nelson Cruz is in much better physical condition than Albert.

But forget about Cruz, look at what 40 year old David Ortiz did last season. .315/.401/.620/1.021

Albert could look for his name on a Coke can but he would probably have an easier time finding it on a can of dog food. 

[Docwaukee]

calm down everyone.  He's going to go on a tear soon and make it all better.  

 

[fan_since79]

The saddest thing is, he will spend the next couple years plunging to the bottom, then go into the Hall as a Cardinal.

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 hour ago, fan_since79 said:

Langston mentioned that Francona moved Encarnacion down in the lineup earlier this year when he was struggling.

Imagine that, a manager who thinks rationally!

 

The only problem is that of our 9 guys, 7 should be batting 7th or so.

[70runner]

55 minutes ago, Blarg said:

He has diarrhea of the mouth.

He's had that affliction for years.  He READS the screen prompters verbatim, no value added, and remains the top seeded entry for the CAPT Obvious Sportscaster Award.  The most annoying thing is the Pujols career stat vs pitcher recital, remarkably thinking it's relevant.  Have to watch the Angels on Xtra Innings, where you sometimes get home/away broadcast choice.  Always pick the one without Goober.   

[yk9001]

I feel like I've been saying this Gubicza crap for years in a vacuum.  And now it all comes out on this thread.

There've been so many times I've been on the verge of tuning in an Angels game.  Then I remember Gubicza, and say "f it...I'll walk the dogs a second time today".

 

He is terrible.

[Angel Dog and Beer]

33 minutes ago, 70runner said:

He's had that affliction for years.  He READS the screen prompters verbatim, no value added, and remains the top seeded entry for the CAPT Obvious Sportscaster Award.  The most annoying thing is the Pujols career stat vs pitcher recital, remarkably thinking it's relevant.  Have to watch the Angels on Xtra Innings, where you sometimes get home/away broadcast choice.  Always pick the one without Goober.   

Sadly, this is what I do, always choosing the other team's feed. Honestly, I learn more about the Angels players from the other team's broadcast than I do with FSW. 

[Redondo]

Does anyone believe that if Albert lost a good amount of weight it would help him? More than just prolonging his career. Running, batting and fielding could and should improve.

[Jason]

7 minutes ago, Redondo said:

Does anyone believe that if Albert lost a good amount of weight it would help him? More than just prolonging his career. Running, batting and fielding could and should improve.

Nope. He needs a time machine

[yk9001]

13 minutes ago, Redondo said:

Does anyone believe that if Albert lost a good amount of weight it would help him? More than just prolonging his career. Running, batting and fielding could and should improve.

I'm sure Mike will get right on that.

[IEAngelsfan]

4 hours ago, Redondo said:

Does anyone believe that if Albert lost a good amount of weight it would help him? More than just prolonging his career. Running, batting and fielding could and should improve.

He could stand to lose at least 20 to 30 lbs.

He should be getting in better shape during the off season, but he always has surgery and can't exercise.  He looks to be getting bigger.

He also probably can't lay off the arroz con pollo.

[halomatt]

7 minutes ago, IEAngelsfan said:

He also probably can't lay of the arroz con pollo.

For those of you who don't know Spanish, this means "slider, low and away."

[Jobu]

1 minute ago, halomatt said:

For those of you who don't know Spanish, this means "slider, low and away."

POTM

[Lou]

4 minutes ago, halomatt said:

For those of you who don't know Spanish, this means "slider, low and away."

Ha

Outstanding post 

[IEAngelsfan]

31 minutes ago, halomatt said:

For those of you who don't know Spanish, this means "slider, low and away."

You're absolutely right.  I didn't provide that explanation because I thought everyone already knew that. My apologies.

[AngelsLakersFan]

41 minutes ago, halomatt said:

For those of you who don't know Spanish, this means "slider, low and away."

Winner winner, arroz con pollo dinner!

[Homebrewer]

Since this thread seems to have gotten off track, I want to bring it back on point.

I can't take Goobie either. Nothing worse than watching a bad team described by an imbecile. He's been grating on my nerves for years. I've also gotten to the point of refusing to watch the FSW feed.

[Inside Pitch]

3 hours ago, CALZONE said:

Let me remind you that I'm very much aware of that thank you. Oh and here's your updated DH stats. 

 

Remember when DH's all used to hit?   Geesh --four guys with an OPS over .800 or a SLG% over .475.    Doesn't change that AP looks done..  Just a far cry from what you used to see at DH.

[Ohtaniland]

4 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Remember when DH's all used to hit?   Geesh --four guys with an OPS over .800 or a SLG% over .475.    Doesn't change that AP looks done..  Just a far cry from what you used to see at DH.

Yeah the DH position used to be a much more productive position. Now it's just a place for mom. 

[Stradling]

1 hour ago, Redondo said:

Does anyone believe that if Albert lost a good amount of weight it would help him? More than just prolonging his career. Running, batting and fielding could and should improve.

Nope, have you ever seen a hitter his age increase his bat speed?  Which causes him to guess, mostly incorrectly.