MWAH's Plan for Angels

[Second Base]

Because it's a long offseason and we'll need/read a lot more of these before it's all said and done.

 

http://monkeywithahalo.com/2014-articles/the-monkeys-plans-for-the-angels-offseason.html

 

[wopphil]

I don't think the Angels need to do much this off-season. My four moves, while staying close to the tax threshold: (1) sign one of Peavey, Liriano, or McCarthy. I would assume 3/30 would be competitive for either. (2) Bring back Grilli. Bullpen options would be Street, Smith, Jeppy, Morin, Pestano, Grilli, Sally, Rasmus, Bedrosian, Gott. Plenty of depth there. (3) Get a solid lefty reliever. Trade Sally or Jeppy if need be. (4) find a fast, great defending fourth outfielder.

That really isn't a very hard off-season. Dipoto ought to be able to do at least the first three things.

If the luxury tax isn't a serious concern, I'd go this route: (1) sign Scherzer or Lester. Avoid Shields. (2) If Scherzer/Lester exceed 6/150, sign one of Peavey, Liriano, or McCarthy. (3) Sign Andrew Miller. (4) Sign Russell Martin, then trade Chris Ianetta. (5) Sign Grilli or a comparable power arm for the pen. (6) Acquire a good fourth outfielder.

[wopphil]

I'd also add that I think the lineup is set, provided they are committed to Cron as the DH.

[Second Base]

I imagine the luxury tax is a bit of a concern, and I just can't picture the Angels bringing Grilli back when he should receive opportunity to close elsewhere and earn more money.  That Vinnie Pestano trade looks like a solid move on Dipoto's part and he seems like a very good guy to slot in the 6th or 7th.  Jairo Diaz could be really special in that role too. 

 

Personally, I think I'd sign Peavy, send Wilson into into the bullpen as a lefty reliever, trade Kendrick for a good prospect and slot Grant Green in at 2B.  Keep the rotation being Weav, Richards, Shoemaker, Peavy and Santiago with Rasmus as the long man in the pen.  Use whatever pitching prospect they get back as well as Sean Newcomb as high end SP depth.  Once Alex Yarbrough is ready, stick him at 2B and decide whether Green goes to 3B, SS or DH. 

 

I feel Street, Smith, Jepsen, Morin, Wilson, Pestano, Diaz and Rasmus could do some special things for the Angels next season. 

[Docwaukee]

the guy he linked to in the bosox trade is dead. 

[xboom28x]

11M/year for a 34 year old pitcher who isn't impressive in the AL sounds like a complete waste of money to me.

 

Also, CJ will either be a starter or not on the team. He will not start the season in the bullpen.

[m0nkey]

There's no way Boston trades rodriguez

[SoWhat]

There's no way Boston trades rodriguez

Especially for Freese. That trade is a pipe dream

[Ohtaniland]

Because it's a long offseason and we'll need/read a lot more of these before it's all said and done.

 

http://monkeywithahalo.com/2014-articles/the-monkeys-plans-for-the-angels-offseason.html

 

Enough of the penny-pinching?

[Lou]

the guy he linked to in the bosox trade is dead. 

 

 

yeah, I don't think we really need a guy that has been dead for 4 1/2 years. 

[JAHV76]

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=rodrig006edu

I think he is referring to this Edurado Rodriguez

[eligrba]

 

 

yeah, I don't think we really need a guy that has been dead for 4 1/2 years. 

 

I agree.  We already have one who plays like he is dead.

[Ohtaniland]

I agree. We already have one who plays like he is dead.

2 actually

[JAHV76]

Thanks I'm here all week don't forget to tip your servers.

Edited October 29, 2014 by JAHV76

[Troll Daddy]

Did somebody say send Wilson to the bullpen?

Wow

[Vegas Halo Fan]

That really isn't a very hard off-season. Dipoto ought to be able to do at least the first three things.

 

IMO the hardest task has already been largely done: Turning the bullpen from a liability into a strength.

[Mark68]

The Giants could be a matchup for a Freese trade if they lose Panda.

 

Andrew Susac could be a starting catcher on most teams that don't already have Buster Posey, and acquiring him might allow a trade of Iannetta for other pieces.

 

I still think going over the luxury tax for Lester (and ONLY Lester as far as the "Big Three" are concerned) is the best way to ensure that this team stays competitive for the next couple of years. He's a fly ball pitcher (to go with Weaver) who can get the ground ball when necessary, and he should still be a near ace for the next 3 or so seasons and still good for a handful of seasons after that.

[QuinlansMinion]

A-Rod for DH next season, with the Yankees eating most of his salary.

[Brent Maguire]

Freese doesn't have much trade value at all. Why would Boston give up 6 years of a potential 3/4 starter and a useful utility player for 1 year of a league average 3B?

 

I do love the idea of McCarthy being brought on board, however. I've been advocating signing him for the past few weeks now. Solid #3 guy that fits perfectly in this rotation. 

Edited October 29, 2014 by Angels_Baseball

[Jay]

the guy he linked to in the bosox trade is dead.

lol

Scotty, can I follow you on Twitter?

[Second Base]

Not my article, it's Garrett's.

[ten ocho recon scout]

the guy he linked to in the bosox trade is dead.

cross him off then

[SoWhat]

The Giants could be a matchup for a Freese trade if they lose Panda.

Andrew Susac could be a starting catcher on most teams that don't already have Buster Posey, and acquiring him might allow a trade of Iannetta for other pieces.

I still think going over the luxury tax for Lester (and ONLY Lester as far as the "Big Three" are concerned) is the best way to ensure that this team stays competitive for the next couple of years. He's a fly ball pitcher (to go with Weaver) who can get the ground ball when necessary, and he should still be a near ace for the next 3 or so seasons and still good for a handful of seasons after that.

I love the idea of trading for Susac. I'm pretty sure Angels would have to give up more than just Freese tho

[Angel Oracle]

I could be happy with this rotation by May:   GRich, Weave, Shoemaker, McCarthy, and Nibs

I could be very happy with this pen:  Street, Smith, Rasmus, Jepsen, Pestano, Morin, and Santiago (utility guy)

Edited October 29, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Ohtaniland]

I'm still interested in the dead guy for Hamilton deal. Anything new to report?