Halos showing interest in Joakim Soria

[bloodbrother]

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 28s

Angels, Blue Jays, Tigers have been in contact with Rangers regarding reliever Joakim Soria, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me. @FOXSports1

 

[Sherlock31]

I don't think Rangers want to deal with us, he probably go to the Tigers

[Schildog]

I'm assuming his contract is up this season?

[jshep]

I'm assuming his contract is up this season?

 

Nope, 7M team option for next year too

[red321]

I don't think Rangers want to deal with us, he probably go to the Tigers

 

Why? If the Angels offered them the best package I don't see what difference it would make. 

[stevestevens]

I am surprised the Rangers are up for trading him.  There are only 11 games out of the last wild card spot and have the worst record in baseball. 

[jshep]

Why? If the Angels offered them the best package I don't see what difference it would make. 

 

Yeah, I feel like in a lot of cases GMs probably care less about the idea of trading within their division than people tend to think.

 

Maybe you're slightly more hesitant if you're talking about a long term asset(of course even then the As and Rangers Gentry/Choice trade flies in the face of that), but when you're talking about a reliever I don't see Jon Daniels turning down the Angels if they make a better offer just to see Soria less often for the rest of a lost season and maybe next season.

[Schildog]

Nope, 7M team option for next year too

Very reasonable. Hopefully we can get him.

[ELEVEN]

I assume DiPoto is in Texas with the team this weekend?

[Guest]

Yeah, I feel like in a lot of cases GMs probably care less about the idea of trading within their division than people tend to think.

 

Maybe you're slightly more hesitant if you're talking about a long term asset(of course even then the As and Rangers Gentry/Choice trade flies in the face of that), but when you're talking about a reliever I don't see Jon Daniels turning down the Angels if they make a better offer just to see Soria less often for the rest of a lost season and maybe next season.

I doubt teams care that much unless the trade partner is in contention against them for the division. The A's traded Green for Callaspo last year when we were out of it. I don't see why the Rangers woudln't be willing make a deal since they're in a down year.

Edited July 11, 2014 by ScottLux

[DMVol]

I assume DiPoto is in Texas with the team this weekend?

I thought about that, even before this report came out....in this age of cell phones and technology, you don't have to be face to face when you're negotiating but sometimes it helps---was it Torii who met Reagins at Del Taco?

[Stradling]

I think face to face just moves things along, it allows you to read into someone when you are negotiating. Think online poker versus real poker.

[Mark68]

I'd rather have Uehara. Cheaper, won't cost as much to obtain, doesn't help Texass.

[Sherlock31]

Why? If the Angels offered them the best package I don't see what difference it would make. 

Maybe time has changed, what happen to the unwritten rule that never deal within your own division?

[Stradling]

I would take either. I do like guys like Uehara who uses more deception and ground balls over a fastball guy. That being said, either or both would be nice additions to this team.

[Stradling]

Maybe time has changed, what happen to the unwritten rule that never deal within your own division?

Honestly, if a team is afraid to trade a relief pitcher inside their division then they really have no business being a GM and evaluating talent.

[Sherlock31]

I like Uehara better too, he's older but still a lot better than Soria.

 

If we want to go out and get a real closer then make it a good one.

[red321]

If the Rangers were competing this year (or hell, even next year) maybe it would be different...but they aren't. At this point they should be focused on getting the most value they can. Soria's value is in that he has a reasonable deal for next year as well.

[ELEVEN]

I would sure hate to put Cron in that ballpark for the next several years.

[laagamer]

I don't think Rangers want to deal with us, he probably go to the Tigers

 

Honestly, with how the Rangers are playing, I'd think they'd deal with us if it would help them in the long run.

 

 

That being said, leave it alone! I think we're fine right where we are. No need to tear up the farm anymore than we have when we're playing great baseball already! 

[Guest]

Honestly, with how the Rangers are playing, I'd think they'd deal with us if it would help them in the long run.

 

 

That being said, leave it alone! I think we're fine right where we are. No need to tear up the farm anymore than we have when we're playing great baseball already! 

We're in a very awkward position right now. We are a good team as far as the regular season is concerned but we don't have 2-3 excellent starters nor do we have a lockdown bullpen -- two things that are far more important in the playoffs than position players. With lots of money committed to Wilson, Weaver, Trout, Pujols and Hamilton the next few years our flexibility in free agency (or acquiring expensive players in trades) is low. Our window to win short term is closing but at the same time gutting an already weak farm system could hurt us as soon as next season. 

[Stradling]

Lux, what holes do we need to fill as of next year. Everyone is either under contract or under club control.

[stormngt]

What do you guys speculate would be the cost of Soria or Uhreah (or what is dam name is?)

[laagamer]

Lux, what holes do we need to fill as of next year. Everyone is either under contract or under club control.

 

I agree.

 

We have the second best record in baseball people! 

 

If we need to re-examine ourselves at the trade deadline then so be it, but for now, why screw with anything? 

[Stradling]

I'd hate to give up Bedrosian for either but if he was the cost I would prefer the younger more dynamic arm.