Jimenez claimed by Brewers

[Mark68]

MacDonald and Beckham were upgrades and one of them could be back next season.

I don't think the intention was to pick up Beckham and then cut him loose after the season...unless he truly sucked. Which didn't happen.

[Angels]

unless he truly sucked. Which didn't happen.

He did suck hard with the White Sox, though.

I doubt they're going to offer him arbitration. If he comes back it's going to be at a reduced salary.

[mtangelsfan]

Does GM Pujols know about this? Dude fit in his locker.

 

This thread has nothing to do with Pujols Claude.  Good gawd.

[Second Base]

Disappointing. There's enough bat to hold a major league spot and more than enough glove to crack a lineup. Hell of a guy though.

Won't be hard to replace though. Beckham is too expensive but Grant Green could hold as much if not more value, and then there are a plethora of free agents who could pick it at the hot corner and be stashed in AAA, though none with Lucho's personality or particular minor league success.

Again, disappointing, I'll-advised I believe, but unless Lucho figures if out, not a big deal.

[Tank]

just a guy. easily replaced.

[xboom28x]

I will never understand the fascination some of you board members have with 4A players.

[arch stanton]

Do we not think Cowart can be at least as good as Lucho with the potential to be better?

[Docwaukee]

I will never understand the fascination some of you board members have with 4A players.

who do you think it's easier to connect with?  

 

A minor league guy who busts his ass and grinds it out to get serial cups of coffee.  All the while he does it with a smile on his face while encouraging his teammates.  

 

or

 

The entitled OFer who signs a big contract, fails miserably, and then puts his foot in his mouth with the media just about every time he opens it.  

 

Plenty of us follow these guys through the org from the time they are signed.  It's not fascination as much as that extra level of connection in wanting that player to succeed.  

[Guest]

I'm going to miss his 2 second post-game interviews.

[Guest]

Do we not think Cowart can be at least as good as Lucho with the potential to be better?

Cowart will almost certainly be converted into a relief pitcher. 

[Second Base]

Cowart actually provides equal value to Lucho at this point. Both are elite defenders that aren't hitting at the major league level. I'm

More confident in Jimenez though. Even if Cowart makes the adjustments I don't see where he's better than Jimenez at all.

[xboom28x]

who do you think it's easier to connect with?  

 

A minor league guy who busts his ass and grinds it out to get serial cups of coffee.  All the while he does it with a smile on his face while encouraging his teammates.  

 

or

 

The entitled OFer who signs a big contract, fails miserably, and then puts his foot in his mouth with the media just about every time he opens it.  

 

Plenty of us follow these guys through the org from the time they are signed.  It's not fascination as much as that extra level of connection in wanting that player to succeed.  

 

Big difference between wanting a guy to be successful and that guy actually being successful. Some of you just need to know when it is time to Let It Go.

[nate]

Big difference between wanting a guy to be successful and that guy actually being successful. Some of you just need to know when it is time to Let It Go.

 

[Lhalo]

Adele Dazeem

[mtangelsfan]

Scott34 is probably depressed that lucho isn't an Angel anymore.

 

What ever happened to that guy anyways?

[nate]

Probably joined LAAI or MWAH or some other homer blog that thinks all of our prospects are the second coming.

[tdawg87]

141 sporadic at bats spread across two MLB seasons is apparently enough to say this 26 year old can't hit MLB pitching. The A's should have let Donaldson go after 2012.

[mtangelsfan]

141 sporadic at bats spread across two MLB seasons is apparently enough to say this 26 year old can't hit MLB pitching. The A's should have let Donaldson go after 2012.

 

That and the view of the Angels' FO and coaching.  There might, might be just a tad bit of knowledge there.

[tdawg87]

That and the view of the Angels' FO and coaching.  There might, might be just a tad bit of knowledge there.

 

Oh boy. You just opened a can of worms, mt.

 

I'm going back to work. I expect no less than 5 more pages upon my return.

[mtangelsfan]

LOL

[xboom28x]

141 sporadic at bats spread across two MLB seasons is apparently enough to say this 26 year old can't hit MLB pitching. The A's should have let Donaldson go after 2012.

 

If Lucho becomes a 2-time All-Star I will blame the Angels FO. However, that hasn't happened, and more than likely won't.

[T.G.]

You'd think the Angels just released Manny Machado...

[tdawg87]

Yes, great comparison. Especially because most people in this thread are fine with the move.

I guess the Angels like Wheeler better. I'll trust their judgement more than my own but I'm still confused by this move.

[Jimmag]

Hasta luego Lucho! Best of luck with your career in beer town. Liked watching him in the short time he was here. He brought some grit to the team.  Maybe he will sprout into a good player if Milwaukee gives him a chance.

[T.G.]

Yes, great comparison. Especially because most people in this thread are fine with the move.

I guess the Angels like Wheeler better. I'll trust their judgement more than my own but I'm still confused by this move.

 

dude... it was a joke.