SB Nation User Blog: gdog009

"Don't talk to me about business," Anderson said.

gdog009 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:33:50 -0000

"Don't talk to me about business," Anderson said.

Reading the 'T' leaves.

gdog009 — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:54:24 -0000

I'm sure this angle isn't something entirely fresh to Halo fans but looking at Tex's comments just seem to further cement the feeling that he won't be wearing Angel red next year.

here's just a couple of quotes from Teixeira (one following the series loss to Boston, one just before game 4) for your consumption:

“It wasn’t supposed to end this way,” Teixeira said. “I’m just feeling for everybody in this room right now.”

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translation: "Feeling for everybody else, that is - I'm out the door! See ya suckas"

"I’ve enjoyed my time (in Anaheim) and it’s a nice place to have a little 2-month vacation for my family," said Teixeira. "I still have to go to work every day, but my family’s enjoying it."

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translation: "The kids had a good time at Disneyland, it'll be nice to be back home on the East Coast."

"I wasn't even thinking about Anaheim until I was traded here," Teixeira said. "It's an amazing organization. I have tremendous respect for the organization, from Arte Moreno to the last guy on the bench. It's definitely going to give me something to think about."

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translation: "Cha-Ching! Another bidder to drive up the price!"

feel free to add your own quotes/translations/speculations.

I've got a small bit of hope that Teixeira will prove me and many others wrong, but it's growing smaller with every comment (both pre and post playoffs).

shame, he's the type of player we desperately need to divorce this franchise from the type of "Small Balls" Playoff showings we've had recently.

*sigh*

Angels' Jon Garland says he doesn't deserve to be a playoff starter

gdog009 — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:37:55 -0000

Angels' Jon Garland says he doesn't deserve to be a playoff starter

"If it was my decision, I wouldn't be a starter, not with what I've seen from Ervin Santana, John Lackey, Joe Saunders and Jered Weaver," Garland said before tonight's game against Seattle.

"Whatever Mike wants me to do, I will do. I'm not going to complain. I'll do whatever he wants me to do, the best that I can."

well... that makes it easy... good attitude though.

Tex on Jim Rome (recap)

gdog009 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:01:53 -0000

recap of Tex on Jim Rome show (10am on Friday, September 12th)

pardon the shoddy shorthand.

Rome: You've made it look easy since coming to Angels - what's the transition been like coming in to the team?

Tex: Angels Team so good that he doesn't have to put too much pressure on self, just relax and let things happen - recognizing pitchers/teams from AL West helped make transition easier. Can't wait to get to post season (first thing he thought of when he was traded to the Angels was that they were on their way to the playoffs)

Rome: Team clinched so soon - concern over not having much to play for until playoffs?

Tex: Still have to play for pride, personal goals (Frankie) - still want to have best record in baseball for homefield advantage in playoffs

Rome: Does the team as a whole have equity in saves mark or is that just something for Frankie?

Tex: Yes - especially for the pitching staff - Frankie appreciates the staff and the defense behind him, without the rest of the team doing their job Frankie doesn't have save opps that he's had.

Rome: Any concern Frankie overworked?

Tex: Don't think so - shown that his fastball has been there and change-up is filthy. glad he hasn't had to face him this year. Two different sliders, changing speeds on them make Frankie tough.

Rome: When you come to a new team - do you discuss past/secrets - since you might face each other in the future? Did K-Rod talk about how tough it was to face him or any sort of strategy?

Tex: Pitchers and hitters don't discuss secrets because of that, just sort of an unspoken rule. Says he hopes they (he and K-Rod) will play together in the coming years.

Rome: What are you looking for in Free Agency?

Tex: Two most important things to consider in free agency-1) team competitive every single year- playoffs/rings 2) A city where his family will be comfortable - financially not a concern. What about LAAoA? They do meet the criteria right now. Family enjoying sunshine with the kids even though his wife doesn't really know anybody here (East Coast roots) Anaheim will be near the top of the list -

Rome: Sounds like see ya later?

Tex: No not at all. #1 goal is to win a world series with the Angels right now - talking about free agency doesn't help himself or the angels right now.

Rome: What about the Yankees just dumping the cash - to the point where its almost reckless/irresponsible to say no?

Tex: Not all about the money - otherwise would have taken Texas' offer last year and Atlanta's offer beginning of this year. money not deciding factor but more about where he can win.

Rome: S-Rod striking out on 4-2 - do you look for a strike or just something to make contact with?

Tex: Sean being a rookie didn't want to speak up and get on the wrong side of the umpire. Also, on the road so scoreboard operator wasn't helping - it should never happen.

Rome: Playing for Soth?

Tex: Everything he thought it would be. Success has a lot to do with Soth- everybody knows what's expected. Play hard, the right way, doing the little things (first to third, stealing bases)- so aggressive, putting pressure on the other teams, that's why they win the close games.

Rome: When you were traded to the Angels was coming in doing your job enough or did you want to come in and lead?

Tex: Angels didn't need to trade for me. Already had 9-10 game lead. Just saw a team looking to upgrade postseason chances. Wanted to just play his game, play D and then try to step it up in October and win a world series. A little surprised that Angels made the deal considering how well they were doing. The team that needed the least went out and got him.

end of interview,

Rome's musings afterwards: His career/numbers/Boras - going to hit jackpot (good guy/teammate/clutch, plays D). Wife doesn't really know anybody and we have east coast roots - scary per Rome for Angels fans + Yankees have need/desire.

Rome also says Arte will come after him otherwise Angels wouldn't make that trade to begin with.

as usual, Tex playing the consummate professional, close-to-the vest.

we may have a new LOSE pic here. question is, can we keep this guy on ice? side note, check out...

gdog009 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:41:00 -0000

we may have a new LOSE pic here.

question is, can we keep this guy on ice?

side note, check out all those empty bottles... and how much beer left to go... wow.

thought this was a great shot. Tex gettin down. don't know why they can't spell "Angels" right...

gdog009 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:29:55 -0000

thought this was a great shot. Tex gettin down.

don't know why they can't spell "Angels" right though... ("The Angles"??)