Capuano Drops Asking Price

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Lefty Chris Capuano has dropped his ask from two years to one, Olney tweets. The 35-year-old should be an attractive option on a single-season commitment.

 

per MLBTradeRumors

 

Not really a big fan, but any depth for 1 year isn't a bad thing.

[tdawg87]

Figured as much. Given what Chen got I would think he could be had for 5 million. That still gives the Angels a chance to sign Arroyo as well.

[SoWhat]

Yeah, I knew he wouldn't get a two year deal. 1yr/5M sounds about right

[Chimi]

Get Arroyo for 2/$15MM and Capuano for 1/$6-7MM and I'd feel way better about our rotation.

[gotbeer]

1/$5 is a good chance to take.  Although the history of Doggie players haven't been that great for the Angels.  

 

Man, didn't realize he was that old.  

[SoWhat]

@MikeDiGiovanna: Among remaining FA SPs, Jason Hammel was the most favored by #Angels. With Hammel to #Cubs, and LHs Wilson, Santiago, Skaggs, Mulder. I can't see the #Angels going after another LHP like Capuano, Maholm or Saunders.

[HaloCory22]

Lets give Tommy Hansen another try!

[fan_since79]

I have a bad feeling that we're finished as far as pitchers go.

 

Joe Blanton is looking really good as our #5 starter.

Edited January 31, 2014 by fan_since79

[Angel Oracle]

Bring Jerome back for 1 year/$3 million? 

[mulwin444]

" I can't see the #Angels going after another LHP like Capuano, Maholm or Saunders." 

 

Don't see what's wrong with getting another lefty...

[nando714]

This is gonna be a disaster

JD is gonna roll Skaggs out there before he's ready....

[Chimi]

I think the Angels are a little too high on Mulder being a starter. He hasn't pitched in 6 years. How in the world would anyone think he is going to be able to go as a starter? If he's serious about a comeback, he needs to spend a year in a bullpen or the minors to get his arm working properly and to be able to take on a major league work load.

[fan_since79]

Bring Jerome back for 1 year/$3 million? 

 

I would. I don't think we have much of a choice at this point.

[jshep]

I think the Angels are a little too high on Mulder being a starter. He hasn't pitched in 6 years. How in the world would anyone think he is going to be able to go as a starter? If he's serious about a comeback, he needs to spend a year in a bullpen or the minors to get his arm working properly and to be able to take on a major league work load.

 

I can only imagine how well the ball must be coming out of his hand.

[19HALO71]

For just 1 year?

 

YES PLEASE!!!

[Brent Maguire]

I like the idea of Capuano and Arroyo. A ton of depth is a great thing. 

[SoWhat]

@MikeDiGiovanna: For those who asked, can't rule out #Angels on Bronson Arroyo, but not on a 3-year deal and probably not on 2 + option. Price must drop.

I'd be on board with a one year deal

[Angel Oracle]

Whoever they bring in, it only needs to be for a year.

I do believe that Weaver/Wilson/Richards/Santiago/Skaggs will be a solid rotation by 2015.

Maybe they would still need a decent utility guy in 2015, in case Skaggs can only get to 170 innings by 2015.

 

They don't need to sign anyone for beyond 2014 at this point.

[NJHalo]

Just need six innings every 5th day, and an ERA @ 4.00

[rick99gtp]

This is gonna be a disaster

JD is gonna roll Skaggs out there before he's ready....

Because Skaggs has zero MLB experience...

[Erstad Grit]

Burnett 1 year 15 mil 

[Mark68]

Meh.

 

If it's a choice between Capuano for 1, Maholm for any length, or Arroyo for any length>1, I guess Capuano would be fine.

[NrM]

Any amount for 1 year is always good in my book.

[floplag]

I think the Angels are a little too high on Mulder being a starter. He hasn't pitched in 6 years. How in the world would anyone think he is going to be able to go as a starter? If he's serious about a comeback, he needs to spend a year in a bullpen or the minors to get his arm working properly and to be able to take on a major league work load.

 

i have to think there is a reason they signed him.. the scouted him ,saw him throw... i dont think they are using thr force here.

are they counting on it.. i dont think so but i do think they saw something to indicate it was realistic or they wouldnt have bothered.

[floplag]

I like the idea of Capuano and Arroyo. A ton of depth is a great thing. 

 

i see a lot of Capuano & Arroyo askings

 

Both those guys are going to want to start, right now we dont have room for 2 unless you assume Richards to be the odd man out of Santiago to the pen  and frankly i think Richards has earned his chance and Santiago appears to be better projected as a starter so... not to mention it makes the Trumbo trade look worse to get a prospect and a reliever... Santiago will be in the rotation.

 

Capuano for a year at 5 mil or less... ok, i can live with that... though i dont expect much after a 4.2 in the NL and a pitchers park in the Latrine... hes an easy 4.5+ ERA here... definite 5 territory, but not great.

 

Arroyo, im sorry i cant see paying too much but if were talking about a 2/12 or something like that... ok... its better than letting Blanton back in the rotation but still.. unless he steps up we are still talking about adding another 4 to the rotation.

 

I guess it comes down to this for me... i would be ok with these if it didnt prevent us from making a run at a legit 3.  Both those guys.. heck even 1 of them and we are very limited to make deals if we are truly limited payroll wise as so many in the fishwrap business say we are.