Thatcher to Angels

[jshep]

 

Alden GonzalezVerified account ‏@Alden_Gonzalez

Confirming reports that #Angels are set to acquire LH Joe Thatcher & OF Tony Campana, source said. Zach Borenstein, Joey Kreihbel go to ARI.

[Inside Pitch]

Even if it is Yarbrough he's still fourth on our depth chart.

 

 

If defense matters, then he's the best option after Kendrick.

[shizziejoe]

Alden Gonzalez â€@Alden_Gonzalez  50s

Confirming reports that #Angels are set to acquire LH Joe Thatcher & OF Tony Campana, source said. Zach Borenstein, Joey Kreihbel go to ARI.

[Inside Pitch]

 

 

Alden GonzalezVerified account ‏@Alden_Gonzalez

Confirming reports that #Angels are set to acquire LH Joe Thatcher & OF Tony Campana, source said. Zach Borenstein, Joey Kreihbel go to ARI.

 

 

 

And now we have legit confirmation.

[jshep]

Well I guess Borenstein's involvement kind of sort of explains the Campana part then.

Edited July 5, 2014 by jshep

[Inside Pitch]

So, apparently we needed a weaker hitting version of JB Shuck as sweetener.

[jshep]

So, apparently we needed a weaker hitting version of JB Shuck as sweetener.

 

I was thinking he was the Italian Reggie Willits.

[Inside Pitch]

Well I guess Borenstein's involvement kind of sort of explains the Campana part then.

 

 

Who is happier right now?  Toby, or Scotty?

[Revad]

This trade makes at least some degree of sense, But I'm still hoping for a successful closer.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Revad

[jsnpritchett]

I'm fine with this, really.  Not sold on Borenstein.  Still have no clue why Campana is in the deal, but whatever.

[jshep]

Guys, this means Rich Hill has a real chance to finish his Angels' career with an Infinity ERA.

[Stradling]

I kind of agree that another move is coming.

[Stradling]

Guys, this means Rich Hill has a real chance to finish his Angels' career with an Infinity ERA.

I still saw more from him even though he never got an out than I did from Wall.

[Sherlock31]

Good luck to Borenstein, hopefully he gets a chance to play in AZ.

[Stradling]

Who is happier right now? Toby, or Scotty?

Toby. AZWins needs to get ready for some nonsense.

[Dreams]

I hope Zach killed it, especially against the Dodgers

[Inside Pitch]

I'm fine with this, really.  Not sold on Borenstein.  Still have no clue why Campana is in the deal, but whatever.

I think Campana is just the D-Backs way of trying to even out getting Borenstein.   ZB isn't a sure thing, and all the reasoning behind trading away PB and Grichuk are pretty much still in play.  If anything the OF situation is more secure than it was at the time of that trade with Cowgill having taken a step forward this year.

Edited July 5, 2014 by Inside Pitch

[Second Base]

I think Borenstein will be better suited for success in Arizona. It'll play to his strengths. I'm not entirely sold on Borenstein either but I like his chances of success more there than here.

It's a fair trade. Thatcher should be solid in a setup or LOOGY role and Campana provides depth. Borenstein should be a power bat off the bench and Krehbiel should be a solid middle reliever in a couple years.

[DMVol]

If that's the cost for Thatcher then we aren't getting Street.

+1....journeyman lefty and JB Shuck clone costs us premium prospects, then Smith is your closer for the rest of the way...

[YouthofToday]

We didn't really give up much for Thatcher. Let's hope dude produces.

[Stradling]

Actually DVol my post was in reply to the Angels sending one of Yarbrough or Lyndsey the other way. I'm ok with this deal. Depending on the needs of SD we could still get Street.

[wopphil]

Actually DVol my post was in reply to the Angels sending one of Yarbrough or Lyndsey the other way. I'm ok with this deal. Depending on the needs of SD we could still get Street.

Yep. Yarbrough or Lindsey for Street and then let's take our chances on the next 75 games. Hopefully the Weaver of old shows up for the wild card game.

[jsnpritchett]

By the way, didn't Toby say last year that AZ was high on Zach?

[Stradling]

Yes he did Jason

[Inside Pitch]

By the way, didn't Toby say last year that AZ was high on Zach?

Yup.