Angels Trade Frieri for Grilli

[ten ocho recon scout]

So Grilli replaces the likes of Fuentes, Rodney, Walden and Frieri? Where's that extend Dipoto thread.....

lol

Grilli is an extension of those guys...so I can see the relation

[bloodbrother]

I mean, sure, it's good that Frieri is gone, but Grilli has been terrible this year himself. On the surface, I don't see how this bullpen got better

 

guess both teams are hoping the change of scenery will help

 

I really hope he isn't being made the closer.

Edited June 27, 2014 by bloodbrother

[Jason]

Can't say I'm overly fond of this.

Frieri was really bad this year, but I'm not sure dealing him for half a season of an also unreliable 37 year old "closer" really makes sense.

Who's the better overall pitcher?

[Richard]

@MikeDiGiovanna  5m

Grilli has 11 SV, 4 blown saves, 1.623 WHIP. Has K'd 21, BB 11 and allowed 4 HR in 20.1 IP. .275 BA against. .320 vs. RH, .200 vs. LH.

Interesting to see what role they'll have him for as Scioscia has stated he wants Smith for the set-up man role because of his versatility.

 

 

Major bummer about Frieri. He was far from the pitcher who dominated in his first year with the team(Started with like a 23 ip scoreless streak?). 

[Ohtaniland]

Because the name Grilli fits perfect for Scioscia's post game comments.

[nando714]

Because the name Grilli fits perfect for Scioscia's post game comments.

Grillsy* Edited June 27, 2014 by nando714

[Chimi]

This seems like a trade just to make a trade.

[ten ocho recon scout]

Because the name Grilli fits perfect for Scioscia's post game comments.

grilli...y?

I notice his k's are down and walks are up. Thats good. He wont have to stress out about 'how we do things' around here.

[Inside Pitch]

He can't be any worse. Ernie had a scared look on his face half the time. I think it will be addition by subtraction just like releasing Raul was. Ernie will find his slot again but it sure didn't look like he would do it for this staff.

 

 

Yep....  Ernie may have been toast here, period.

Edited June 27, 2014 by Inside Pitch

[ItzTacosYerrp]

If grilli struggles he is off the books next yr

If he thrives we will have even more of a shot to go deep in the playoffs!

[jshep]

@MikeDiGiovanna 5m

Grilli has 11 SV, 4 blown saves, 1.623 WHIP. Has K'd 21, BB 11 and allowed 4 HR in 20.1 IP. .275 BA against. .320 vs. RH, .200 vs. LH.

Interesting to see what role they'll have him for as Scioscia has stated he wants Smith for the set-up man role because of his versatility.

Major bummer about Frieri. He was far from the pitcher who dominated in his first year with the team(Started with like a 23 ip scoreless streak?).

So basically Grilli is the new hard throwing struggling reliever Mike is gonna try to shoehorn into the closer's role.

Neat

[CaliAngel]

I don't get how people are saying he's unreliable?

 

Guy had an ERA under 3 since 2011, just this season he's started to taper off, but the guy obviously has some quality stuff and an idea of what he has to do out there.

 

Much better than Ernesto "deer in the headlights" Frieri.

[m0nkey]

Frieri will now look dominant in the nl and the trade will be deemed bad

[m0nkey]

I like it

[Sherlock31]

This is just stupid, I know Frieri sucks this year, but he's only 28 he's still has chance to get it right, why trade him for a 37 years old RP who is also struggling ?

[Capital_Dave]

I like this trade.  Grilli was an elite closer at the top of this year.  And at least we can be sure he has no incriminating photos of Scioscia... yet.

[CaliAngel]

Frieri will now look dominant in the nl and the trade will be deemed bad

 

Honestly, I see him getting rocked in the NL.

[Hollyw00d]

At least he has more than one freaking pitch

[bloodbrother]

Who's the better overall pitcher?

 

Not sure anymore. Grilli was the last few years, but this year's Grilli is looking pretty scary. Frieri has posted better peripherals(higher K rate and even a LOWER walk rate)

 

Grilli has a 4.87 BB/9 this year, which is not good and not what I want to see from a bullpen that already struggled with dishing out free passes

[ItzTacosYerrp]

Grilli is 37 not 42

[ten ocho recon scout]

At least he has more than one freaking pitch

true.

But he usually throws four of them...out of the zone. (At least this year)

[nate]

Kinda confusing trade.  Is Grilli under club control next season?

 

It is definitely a meh trade.  Crap for crap indeed.

[Chuck]

Jeff Fletcher â€@JeffFletcherOCR  50s

#Angels Jerrry Dipoto said he doesn't believe he is done adding to the bullpen.

[jshep]

Kinda confusing trade. Is Grilli under club control next season?

It is definitely a meh trade. Crap for crap indeed.

Nope, free agent after this season

[T.G.]

I will keep an open mind, but I will be nervous whenever this guy comes in...