SB Nation User Blog: MH252525

Rob Neyer: My opinion only further reinforced

MH252525 — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:06:55 -0000

Rob Neyer is such a moron. I'm reading this live chat he's doing on ESPN and he says he's listening to one of the games on the radio while watching another one. So I respond.

Me: So a writer at ESPN hasn't graduated to the 21st Century? MLB.TV Mosaic rocks! I'm watching all 4 games at once right now.

He responds: Rob Neyer: I'm happy for you Mark, but I have just the one computer and I'm currently using it to talk to YOU.

I respond with the following although I know he won't respond.

"I'm talking to you and watching all 4. It's called Windows, what are you using DOS? Or you could just get another monitor, almost all computers have 2 outputs."

The guy is an internet journalist and I don't even think he has a better understanding of technology than my 5th grade niece.

Worst case playoff scenario

MH252525 — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:55:46 -0000

As of now the Angels and Rays have a decent lead on the 2nd tier teams for homefield advantage through out the playoffs. However it's not out of the realm of possibility that either the Twins or White Sox catch the Angels and the Angels wind up having the worst record of the Divisional winners.

That scenario should scare Angels fans pretty bad. The reason being is that the Red Sox will likely be the Wild Card. That means that the Rays and Angels would matchup in a 5 game series with Tampa Bay having home field advantage and the Angels having to beat them in Tampa. The Rays have an absolutely sick record when they play at home but it is like 10x better when they play in front of a decent crowd which they will have during the playoffs.

Why am I mentioning this? Well because today's loss just felt like winning was like the 4th priority. I'm all for giving Vlad and Hunter the occasional day off, but does it have to be on the same day? Especially when HK and Aybar are BOTH out and being replaced by hitters hitting under 200. Especially when you chose to go with Mathis instead of Napoli when their OPS vs Right Handers is OVER 250 point difference. Espeically when said replacements for Torii and Vlad are hitting right around 200 with no power.

Then if they are being given the days off would it kill them to just take one ab with the game on the line in the 9th? Soth easily could have put Figgins at 2nd and Q at 3rd after having Vlad or Torii bat for S-Rod. Anyway with massive injuries to our MI, a HUGE Divisional Lead, and Minnesota and Chicago playing for their playoff lives, I just wanted to point out how horrible it would be if the Angels record fell below either of theirs and how it's actually a very very real possibility.

Thoughts?

Anyone notice what Shell is doing?

MH252525 — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:02:09 -0000

Anyone notice what Shell is doing?

Glad he's doing well! It's not like the Angels could use him I mean what with Speier and Loux.

Interesting read on a player the Angels almost drafted

MH252525 — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:32:30 -0000

Interesting read on a player the Angels almost drafted

Sounds like the Angels need to boost their draft spending a bit.

Apparently neither the Red Sox or Rangers have any pitching

MH252525 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:02:04 -0000

Apparently neither the Red Sox or Rangers have any pitching

Quite the game they have going on in Fenway

Fox Sports says Angels are Favorites to Win the World Series

MH252525 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:58:34 -0000

Fox Sports says Angels are Favorites to Win the World Series

Just thought you guys might want to see how Vegas sees October playing out. Personally I think the Angels should be favored but I think it's whoever is hot at the right time will win it. The Angels are definitely hot right now, lets just hope they are hot when it counts.

John Sickles reviews his Top Angels Prospects

MH252525 — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:36:32 -0000

John Sickles reviews his Top Angels Prospects

I don't think Wood needs a change of scenery I think he needs a chance to play. Assuming the Angels have a big lead I'd really like to see him start in September.

Doug Eddings... Worst Ump in Baseball

MH252525 — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:11:32 -0000

Doug Eddings... Worst Ump in Baseball

Doug Eddings strikes again..... Anyone with MLB TV watch the 2nd out of the Bottom of the 2nd in the Red Sox/O's game. Seriously the worst call I've seen since the infamous AJ 3rd strike non-call.

2002 World Series Final Out

MH252525 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:20:47 -0000

2002 World Series Final Out

Hey HH!

Thought we could use a pick me up after tonight's loss.

I put this up on youtube awhile ago and forgot to give you guys the link, so here goes. Hope you all enjoy!

Mark

With no first round draft pick....

MH252525 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:43:03 -0000

Do you guys think that maybe the Angels will spend more on international signings? I can't really remember when they've broken the bank for an international signing since they signed Johan Ervin Santana and he certainly worked out pretty well.

Apparently an 18 year old Cuban just came to the US. Think maybe the Angels will pursue him seriously? Maybe with the Angels already having Morales that would help convince him?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3432314