If you would have told me (prior to the season) that Matt Thais would be hitting 5th in the lineup at some point in the season, I'd have looked at you like you were nuts or I would have assumed the worst for the Angels...
He's been a pleasant surprise so far and much better than I ever though he could be. I hope he continues to hit well and I am not cautiously optimistic about his future. It seems like many of are still waiting for him to "fail" - but hopefully that won't be the case.