Angels trade Romine to Detroit for LHP Jose Alvarez

[Sherlock31]

What a steal!!!!!!!!!!

[WallyWorld]

Yep, just had to wait for Iglesias' injury to put it in motion.

 

"hold on, fans, I'm just waiting for a couple of stress fractures to come to fruition"

[Skram]

On paper?  Did you print out their stats?  

On monitor?

[Erstad Grit]

Mcdonald's defense is simply amazing. This made Romine more than expendable. I remember watching Alvarez pitch in the postseason and dominating against the A's. Looks like a solid deal. 

[DMVol]

Yep, just had to wait for Iglesias' injury to put it in motion.

LOL...Not what I meant...Wait, wait, then make a trade...there may be another one to make, patience Grasshopper...

[nikkachez]

Deeeeeepth, I figured Jerry was waiting out the market to make another move and this is a verrry good move. I'd still like to see them make a claim for another pitcher (Vance Worley was placed on waivers yesterday), get Burnett, Moran, and DDLR healthy and we're ready for the season!

[Chuck]

Mcdonald's defense is simply amazing. This made Romine more than expendable. I remember watching Alvarez pitch in the postseason and dominating against the A's. Looks like a solid deal. 

 

Yep, he went three innings and gave up no hits, walked one and struck out three. 

[Angelsjunky]

Nice trade, I like it.

[WallyWorld]

i wonder how much Cano and Fielder coming to the AL West has influenced Jerry going after so many LHP.

[Mark68]

i wonder how much Cano and Fielder coming to the AL West has influenced Jerry going after so many LHP.

Probably some. Dipoto was also a southpaw, so he might have an affinity.

[Angel Oracle]

Deeeeeepth, I figured Jerry was waiting out the market to make another move and this is a verrry good move. I'd still like to see them make a claim for another pitcher (Vance Worley was placed on waivers yesterday), get Burnett, Moran, and DDLR healthy and we're ready for the season!

Worley FTW, and not just because he's a LB St. alum, plus he would then make Blanton #9 starter.

I likey!

[Cdaniel]

Worley FTW, and not just because he's a LB St. alum, plus he would then make Blanton #9 starter.

I likey!

I think Worley is out of options so he will need be on the 25 man roster.

[Inside Pitch]

Deeeeeepth, I figured Jerry was waiting out the market to make another move and this is a verrry good move. I'd still like to see them make a claim for another pitcher (Vance Worley was placed on waivers yesterday), get Burnett, Moran, and DDLR healthy and we're ready for the season!

 

 

Worley may be done -- 27 runners allowed in 10.2 innings after truly horrible season last year.  He allowed 97 baserunners in under 50 innings last year.

Edited March 21, 2014 by Inside Pitch

[Angel Oracle]

Strike the Worley thought, not even Blanton was that bad in 2013.

[ukyah]

excellent trade. i liked romine more than mcdonald as a long term hold, but not at the expense of acquiring a good/decent young pitcher.

 

this trade really breaks down for the angels as mcdonald/alvarez for romine, because there was no way mcdonald was accepting a AAA assignment.

 

the angels got deeper with starting pitching and he's left handed, and our defense got better in late inning replacement or in case of injury.

Edited March 21, 2014 by ukyah

[ukyah]

i wonder how much Cano and Fielder coming to the AL West has influenced Jerry going after so many LHP.

 

 

Probably some. Dipoto was also a southpaw, so he might have an affinity.

 

 

also, lhp have inherently more value than an equal rhp. the more you have the better.

[HaloFan85]

This move guarantees Green makes the team.  Still not sure if they go with McDonald for the other infield spot or go with a legitimate backup for 1B.  I know both Calhoun and Ibanez have seen a little time at 1B in the later innings this past week, so they might be leaning McDonald after all.  I still think Pena might have a shot though.

 

This trade is almost too good to be true.  Makes me wonder if the Tigers aren't telling the Angels something about Alvarez.

[EugeneWFields]

Should I be concerned that his fastball looks like it tops out at 91-92? He could be a lefty version of Weaver, which isn't all bad. But the lack of velocity at 24 is concerning.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Love this trade. 

[m0nkey]

What will the brother with the romine jersey do now?

[rafibomb]

Should I be concerned that his fastball looks like it tops out at 91-92? He could be a lefty version of Weaver, which isn't all bad. But the lack of velocity at 24 is concerning.

The average fastball velocity for a LHP is 89-90.

[tdawg87]

Should I be concerned that his fastball looks like it tops out at 91-92? He could be a lefty version of Weaver, which isn't all bad. But the lack of velocity at 24 is concerning.

Nope. Not everyone is a hard thrower. As long as he regularly sits around 89-90 it isn't a problem. Velocity is overrated. If you have good command you can have success.

[Homebrewer]

Hopefully this puts the F'n Dipoto posts to rest forever, (at least a long while)

Solid ST pitching move, and getting pitching depth is what was planned all along.

[Hubs]

Love the trade. Wonder if Alvarez takes Skaggs spot in the rotation now. Skaggs can start the season at AAA if needed and Blanton isn't in the rotation.

[Docwaukee]

Should I be concerned that his fastball looks like it tops out at 91-92? He could be a lefty version of Weaver, which isn't all bad. But the lack of velocity at 24 is concerning.

Weaver's avg FA velo was 86.8 last year. 

 

It doesn't appear that he's ever been much of a velocity guy.  Sure it helps, but it's certainly not critical.