Comments on: Springtime Storylines: Did anybody have a worse offseason than the Los Angeles Angels?

By: APBA Guy

APBA Guy — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:31:29 +0000

I tried to comment earlier but WordPress refused to acknowledge my existence.

By now, all AL West fans of this blog know my opinion of the preseason predictions: The Angels have the team doctor with the greatest reputation (Dr. Yocum), so after the team doctors for Oakland and Texas meet in single combat, if both are rendered unfit to continue, then LA will win by default.

You can blame this metaphorical exercise squarely on Old Gator. Ever since he gifted me with a copy of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian I have only been able to think metaphorically. So, for those of us still thinking in absolutes, the A’s and the Rangers are better teams than LA on paper. But both are injury prone. If both teams are significantly diminished by injuries, LA could have just enough to back into the West title because they are normally much, much more healthy over the course of a season, as a team. But that’s the only scenario that works for LA this year. And of course Seattle is far out of it.

By: gardenhirescat

gardenhirescat — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:24:49 +0000

If the Angels completely tank, what are the chances we get to see Mike Trout on the big stage by the end of the season?

By: scatterbrian

scatterbrian — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:16:25 +0000

“It’s hard to conclude anything other than Moreno misread the free agent market…”

Shouldn’t some of the blame also go to Tony Reagins for this? Not to mention the Vernon Wells trade disaster…

By: pauleee

pauleee — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:02:56 +0000

At the very least I thought apbaguy would comment.

By: pauleee

pauleee — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:07:46 +0000

Thanks, Craig. The week is long enough as it is without having to read this first thing Monday morning. Yes, Napoli was a big loss, but calling Rivera a useful outfielder is being a bit generous. Wells will be a big improvement there. The only reason the A’s finished above them was because we lost Morales for half the season, and the A’s were just slightly less mediocre than the Angels. If Kendrys comes back before the All-Star break (at this point, who knows?)…well, anyway you slice it, it’s going to be a challenging year. 2nd Place.