Will the Angels

[AngelsLakersFan]

We aren't getting a starter, so we ought to try and mimic the 2002 team as best we can. Come post season time we will want to pull each of these starting pitchers when they get into trouble in the mid innings, and we need to have as many quality arms coming out of the pen as possible to do that.

 

They won't be the 2002 pen, but hey, this lineup is looking a lot better than that team's.

[Inside Pitch]

We aren't getting a starter, so we ought to try and mimic the 2002 team as best we can. Come post season time we will want to pull each of these starting pitchers when they get into trouble in the mid innings, and we need to have as many quality arms coming out of the pen as possible to do that.

 

They won't be the 2002 pen, but hey, this lineup is looking a lot better than that team's.

 

So if we are really going to mimic the 2002, let's not cave to outside pressure and trade for the established closer (Antonio Alfonseca).  Wait on the young guys and call them up.  That's exactly what the did team in 2002.

[ten ocho recon scout]

So if we are really going to mimic the 2002, let's not cave to outside pressure and trade for the established closer (Antonio Alfonseca). Wait on the young guys and call them up. That's exactly what the did team in 2002.

is that your vote IP, to stand pat?

Personally, if bedrock had made a better showing id be for it. I still think he has a bright future. But im not sure he will have it this year.

If santiago was more dependable and shoe was our 6th man (not to mention cj not being a ?), id be ok w our staff, too.

As we stand, id like to grab another SP. Since that doesnt seem likely, id like to pick up a plus bullpen arm

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

I just went to Vegss and bet "no". I got pretty good odds.

[Inside Pitch]

is that your vote IP, to stand pat?

Personally, if bedrock had made a better showing id be for it. I still think he has a bright future. But im not sure he will have it this year.

If santiago was more dependable and shoe was our 6th man (not to mention cj not being a ?), id be ok w our staff, too.

As we stand, id like to grab another SP. Since that doesnt seem likely, id like to pick up a plus bullpen arm

 

Meh, not trying to be wishy washy but deadline isn't for a couple weeks...   I'd wait a bit longer before making a move.   I wouldn't mind getting a look at Danny Reynolds or RJ Alvarez before trading for a closer.  I'd also like to have Sean Newcomb signed before moving another prospect.  There are guys I don't want to see moved... like Nate Smith -- at the same time I'd lose zero sleep if we moved Lindsey or Cowart. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

Totally agreed on newcomb. Anyone have any news on whatever progress weve made?

[arch stanton]

Is Alvarez pitching again? I'd love to get a look because I think they see him as the future closer of the group.

[Stradling]

Bump

[Inside Pitch]

Is Alvarez pitching again? I'd love to get a look because I think they see him as the future closer of the group.

 

 

Yeah, RJ Alvarez has been pitching for a couple weeks, maybe a little longer.   The other Alvarez I believe is still out.

[Mark68]

Totally agreed on newcomb. Anyone have any news on whatever progress weve made?

See the other thread, but yes, deal's done.

[Stradling]

I have been out of town the last few days and didn't feel like finding this thread on my phone. I was wrong by about 3 hours, my bad.