Gameday: 8/14 Angels @ Padres; Taylor Ward debut hitting 7th

[UndertheHalo]

The old idiot scouts in Brad Pitts Billy Beane movie would have loved Cowart. 

[popo85]

Upton, Ward, Fletch, EYJr well done

[Taylor]

Ward is 2-for-2!

[bloodbrother]

I'm already excited about next season. Ward hopefully getting everyday AB's. Fletcher as the super utility guy, and then guys like Thaiss/Rengifo/Canning/Suarez all likely earning some sort of playing time. Might even see Jo Adell make his debut

 

[stevestevens]

We really could have used Ward's 1.000 OBP all season. 

[Stradling]

Just now, stevestevens said:

We really could have used Ward's 1.000 OBP all season. 

You really need to post more often

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Ward 1.000/1.000/1.500/2.500... He already lost .500 points to his OPS

[Taylor]

Taylor WARd

[bloodbrother]

I dislike watching Robles pitch

[popo85]

Barria last 10 innings  1 run 12ks/2 bb's 

[TroutField]

5 minutes ago, bloodbrother said:

I'm already excited about next season. Ward hopefully getting everyday AB's. Fletcher as the super utility guy, and then guys like Thaiss/Rengifo/Canning/Suarez all likely earning some sort of playing time. Might even see Jo Adell make his debut

 

There is a solid nucleus, we need one more big bat and normal production from the rest of the lineup. Also, we need a healthy rotation and bullpen. 

[Taylor]

Robles skus.

[UndertheHalo]

Robles has a good arm. I think he’s worth working on. 

[eligrba4ever]

Uh oh. Need some outs here, Hansel.

[stevestevens]

How long until opposing teams shift everyone to the right field line on Ward? He's a one trick pony. 

[BackUpTheTruck]

Even the Padres are smart enough to not do the contact play.

[101halo]

5 minutes ago, stevestevens said:

How long until opposing teams shift everyone to the right field line on Ward? He's a one trick pony. 

Magic 8 ball says "more than 3 plate appearances." 

To which I'd assume Lou agrees. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

I was watching a challenge on a called out on a stolen base attempt from Gordon. I switched back and forth from both teams broadcast and the A's broadcast knew he was out while the M's broadcaster knew he was safe. they looked at the same video from 5 different cameras and saw it differently. Bias has a lot to do with this calls regardless of the technology.

[Lou]

Dodger-Giant brawl!

Puig being a bitch 

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

I was watching a challenge on a called out on a stolen base attempt from Gordon. I switched back and forth from both teams broadcast and the A's broadcast knew he was out while the M's broadcaster knew he was safe. they looked at the same video from 5 different cameras and saw it differently. Bias has a lot to do with this calls regardless of the technology.

yep.

no question he was out, however 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Last night at this time of night we were in the 10th inning tonite 6th inning...

[JAHV76]

7 minutes ago, Lou said:

Dodger-Giant brawl!

Puig being a bitch 

I'm guessing the return of the beer service in the stands isn't helping.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

A's take the the second game in a row from Seattle and now are just 1 game back of Houston for division lead. Mariners fall 3 1/2 games back in the wild card race. Same two teams tomorrow. 

The A's host the Astros over the weekend.

[Angelsfirst]

7 minutes ago, Lou said:

Dodger-Giant brawl!

Puig being a bitch 

Lol at Puig with the open hand slap against a catchers mask. 

[101halo]

Can we petition MLB for a last second schedule change? I'm willing to allow the Padres to face the Angels for all remaining games this season. Would really cut down on travel expenses for the league, at least until October.