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June 12, 2006
Doug Padilla: Erstad returns
The grumbling has gone on for some time now. Angels manager Mike Scioscia often is accused of showing extreme loyalty to Darin Erstad and will play the veteran through his struggles. Scoiscia likes the grinder style Erstad brings and often mentions "intangibles" when asked about him. But it's obvious Erstad no longer is the kind of guy who can put up 240 hits in a season like he did in 2000. He's not even close to being that guy. With Erstad returning from foot and ankle injuries he will be used sparingly at first. After he is healthy, Scioscia promises to go with the hot hand. Does Scioscia show too much loyalty to Erstad or has Erstad earned that amount of respect from his manager?
Posted by Doug Padilla at June 12, 2006 05:44 PM
Comments
Doug,
On the same day that legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was seriously injured, the last thing you should be writing about is my son. Do your job. We should all be on our knees, praying for a quick recovery for Big Ben.
Posted by: Darin Erstad's Dad at June 12, 2006 06:09 PM
With all due respect to "Darin Erstad's dad" (if that's who it is), Doug's job is to report on the Angels, not national news. Roethlisberger's injury has been well covered, as it should be.
Posted by: Ryal at June 13, 2006 05:28 AM
The Angels are not a college fraternity where "loyalty to our fellow brother" is paramount. Whomever gives the Angels the best chance of winning should play. Period.
Posted by: robert at June 19, 2006 11:40 AM