Cole Hamels now?

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

This is the remainder on his contract.

 

30 - 2014: $22.5 million
31 - 2015: $22.5 million
32 - 2016: $22.5 million
33 - 2017: $22.5 million
34 - 2018: $22.5 million
35 - 2019: $19 million option or $6 million buyout

 

There’s a slight twist with that 2019 option in that it vests and becomes a $24 million option if Hamels throws at least 400 innings in 2017-2018, including at least 200 innings in 2018, and isn’t on the disabled list at the end of 2018.

 

[laagamer]

Getting into another heavy contract with a 30+ yr old pitcher?

 

No thanks. 

[Oz27]

That sounds about as fun as eating at Arby's. No thanks.

[tdawg87]

Getting into another heavy contract with a 30+ yr old pitcher?

 

No thanks. 

 

Well, he's left handed so that's a plus.

 

That said, the Angels don't have anything to offer for Hamels. MAYBE for Lee, but not Hamels. Even if they took his entire contract he'd still likely warrant a top prospect.

[bloodbrother]

Pass. Give me Lee. Way less commitment

Edited July 25, 2014 by bloodbrother

[Lou]

Well, he's left handed so that's a plus.

 

That said, the Angels don't have anything to offer for Hamels. MAYBE for Lee, but not Hamels. Even if they took his entire contract he'd still likely warrant a top prospect.

 

they would offer contract relief. 

 

so, please no.

[bloodbrother]

Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal  Â·  48m

Sources: #Angels unlikely to add SP pre-7/31. Wilson expected back early Aug. Team has some $$$; would prefer not to trade more prospects.

 

that part stood out. Looks like only way they get a SP is if they just take on the contract of a guy from some other team who sucks

[CanadianHalo]

I prefer we get another starting pitcher. Here's how I see it.

Lester, Price (after next season), Cueto after next season (if he gets there unsigned) all going to want 20 mill + a year. If you like Hamels alot, why wait? Unless it's due to lack of prospects.

Eventually I think we'll need to sign a starting pitcher. All of these guys around the same age as well. I hate using the line "it's not my money" but I don't know how much Arte is willing to spend so if he takes on another one of these contracts none of us know how it will impact other signings that will need to be made.

[CanadianHalo]

Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal · 48m

Sources: #Angels unlikely to add SP pre-7/31. Wilson expected back early Aug. Team has some $$$; would prefer not to trade more prospects.

that part stood out. Looks like only way they get a SP is if they just take on the contract of a guy from some other team who sucks

Ya posted that in another thread.

Smokescreen!

[full circle]

Its too bad AJ Burnett is so adamant about staying on the east coast, he would make a decent short term rental for the stretch run.  

[Sherlock31]

I don't think they are going after another SP, not now, not in the off-season, CJ is in a slump, but when he's on, he's a solid #3, Skaggs will get better next year and there are Hector and Shoe, one of them will be the #5 and the other will be the back up.

[Second Base]

They won't be adding another SP, I don't think. And even if they did, Hamels isn't available according to the Phils. Lee however, is available.

The Angels do have money and can afford him. We'll see. I think if he returns to form Lee is highly necessary.

[DMVol]

Lee probably won't be moved till August....

[Spirit]

Hamels' toe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry on.

[Hollyw00d]

Yes, please.

hamels would make this rotation rock solid. Forget the contract, he will earn the money.

I just dont know how we get him, considering we gave up all of our prospects on street

[Chimi]

Cliff Lee's contract is a nightmare.  No way would I want the Angels touching that.

[Tank]

i'd give them a call and see what they want. no harm in doing that.

[Second Base]

If Hamels were available (news flash, he isn't) there are teams out there that need him a hell of a lot more than the Angels and have the prospects to do it.

[Mark68]

Hamels' toe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry on.

That's one version, with the toe curling up.

 

I had the other version. On four toes on my right foot.