Actually, I don't blog. Maybe I should; it'd give me something to do during downtime at work. We have a space up for pictures of Kelsey at http://jessenstef.spaces.live.com/.
I have nothing to do now that the real baseball season is over. Yeah, the playoffs are going on, but the A's didn't make it. Nothing else matters. There's always next year. And at least the the Angels Angels of Anaheim got swept.
Scott's a movie star now. He went over to Korea to find acting work and make a name for himself. Apparently, he starred in an independent suspense/horror movie called The Ceremony. I hope that when he gets famous he still remembers that Axel is better than Skate.
Showing posts with label Angels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angels. Show all posts
Monday, October 8, 2007
Saturday, April 7, 2007
I'm sick of Rex Hudler
The TV broadcast team for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Los Angeles is really getting on my nerves. With MLB.TV being my only window to the A's, I have to settle for the Angels' broadcast. The A's have traditionally played some very close series with the Angels, and this one has certainly been no exception. Tonight, with the A's down 2-1 late in the game, Nick Swisher was up to bat with Eric Chavez on second base and nobody out. John Lackey was ahead in the count, 0-2, after Swisher took a couple of herculean hacks. Rex Hudler, the color commentator for the Angels, spouted out this nonsense:
Rather than taking a big swing, he could always shorten it up and do something to help the team.
I'm not disputing the fact that Swisher didn't necessarily need to hit the ball deep in order to help the team. There are many ways that he could help out: a ground ball to the right, a bloop single, a walk, a bunt (obviously not going to happen).
Somehow, in Rex Hudler's mind, moving a runner over is the only way to help the team. Shame on you, selfish Nick Swisher, for wanting to drive in the tying run. Be glad that you got beaned, because any kind of true offensive production, such as a home run or double, would have killed the rally.
Hudler also had this gem during Thursday night's game, referring to Jose Molina's bloop-single into right field:
He's not going to try to kill you, I'm just going to try to doink you.
Run.
Rather than taking a big swing, he could always shorten it up and do something to help the team.
I'm not disputing the fact that Swisher didn't necessarily need to hit the ball deep in order to help the team. There are many ways that he could help out: a ground ball to the right, a bloop single, a walk, a bunt (obviously not going to happen).
Somehow, in Rex Hudler's mind, moving a runner over is the only way to help the team. Shame on you, selfish Nick Swisher, for wanting to drive in the tying run. Be glad that you got beaned, because any kind of true offensive production, such as a home run or double, would have killed the rally.
Hudler also had this gem during Thursday night's game, referring to Jose Molina's bloop-single into right field:
He's not going to try to kill you, I'm just going to try to doink you.
Run.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Opening Day less than a week away
On a more positive note, opening day for is just four days from today. It's going to be exciting to finally see some games, and not have to deal with all this steroid talk. The reason brings a plethora of intriguing questions:
How will the A's fare with the new pitching rotation?
After trading two of the Big Three, it would seem that the A's are in for a rough year. However, the guys they got in return, combined with Rich Harden's emergence as a legitimate ace, should keep the A's in contention down the stretch.
How will the Giants fare now that Barroids is hurt?
Taking away an almost sure baserunner figures to hurt the Giants. But they as well have picked up a good amount of talent. In Moises Alou, they now have a second power threat that they haven't had for a while. If their pitching can hold up, they have a good shot at taking the division, with or without Bonds.
Who will be the rookie of the year in both leagues?
I won't even speculate about the National League, but in the AL it figures to be a nice race between Nick Swisher of the A's and a couple of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
How can a team named "The The Angels Angels of Anaheim" exist?
Will the Sox be able to repeat?*
How will Randy Johnson pitch for the Yanks?
Will the Tigers continue upward?
Stay tuned, 'cause an exciting season of baseball is on the way.
*no.
How will the A's fare with the new pitching rotation?
After trading two of the Big Three, it would seem that the A's are in for a rough year. However, the guys they got in return, combined with Rich Harden's emergence as a legitimate ace, should keep the A's in contention down the stretch.
How will the Giants fare now that Barroids is hurt?
Taking away an almost sure baserunner figures to hurt the Giants. But they as well have picked up a good amount of talent. In Moises Alou, they now have a second power threat that they haven't had for a while. If their pitching can hold up, they have a good shot at taking the division, with or without Bonds.
Who will be the rookie of the year in both leagues?
I won't even speculate about the National League, but in the AL it figures to be a nice race between Nick Swisher of the A's and a couple of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
How can a team named "The The Angels Angels of Anaheim" exist?
Will the Sox be able to repeat?*
How will Randy Johnson pitch for the Yanks?
Will the Tigers continue upward?
Stay tuned, 'cause an exciting season of baseball is on the way.
*no.
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