Blue Jays have "placed multiple calls" about Howie Kendrick.

[tdawg87]

Apparently Toronto also wants to bolster their pen and outfield. Send them Howie, Cowgill, and Bedrock for Buehrle and Sanchez. Toronto frees up about 9 million in payroll and the Angels get a middle of the rotation guy for one year while staying just under the tax. Toronto keeps Stroman but parts with Sanchez. The Angels get more pitching depth on top of Buehrle. Toronto also gets more outfield depth as well as the top young relief prospect in baseball.

Lol.

[Troll Daddy]

The only way I see Howie getting traded to Toronto is with a contract extension in place. Why would anybody want to up root their family and go to Toronto when you don't have to unless you're getting a boatload of $$$$$.

Edited November 6, 2014 by Troll Daddy

[Guest]

The only way I see Howie getting traded to Toronto is with a contract extension in place. Why would anybody want to up root their family and go to Toronto when you don't have to unless you're getting a boatload of $$$$$.

They really need to fix the rules regarding the draft so that it doesn't create such a strong intentive for so-so teams to completely tank and try to get more bonus pool money. Basing draft pick order on reverse standings is OK but the amount of money alotted for signing bonus money should not be significantly different from the 1st pick and the ~15th. As it is now the difference between worst and third worst is a huge amount of draft pick money, in addition to lower draft pick order.

[tdawg87]

They really need to fix the rules regarding the draft so that it doesn't create such a strong intentive for so-so teams to completely tank and try to get more bonus pool money. Basing draft pick order on reverse standings is OK but the amount of money alotted for signing bonus money should not be significantly different from the 1st pick and the ~15th. As it is now the difference between worst and third worst is a huge amount of draft pick money, in addition to lower draft pick order.

I'm slow. What does this have to do with what he posted?

[Guest]

I'm slow. What does this have to do with what he posted?

nothing. The mobile version of this site is extremely difficullt to use (post area and quoted text gets covered up when the keyboard pops up for the user to type). I replied to a completely different post than I intended to and didn't catch it because whe nyou go to type on the phone, the keyboard actually completely covers up the text and you can't read as you go along.

Edited November 6, 2014 by ScottLux

[Blarg]

You need a better phone, the mobile app is easy to use and I can scroll up while using the message box.

[ELEVEN]

Howie is the Player To Be Named Much Later in the Wells trade.

[WallyWorld]

you guys need to stop teasing me like this. not cool.

[mtangelsfan]

Yeah, can't wait to trade one of the better 2nd basemen in the game with a great contract.

 

 

sigh

[Guest]

You need a better phone, the mobile app is easy to use and I can scroll up while using the message box.

Doesn't seem to work that way on Android. I had to disable the mobile version and use the full version of the size which requires a lot of zooming and scrolling, but at least it works.

[WallyWorld]

sigh

 

exactly

[Jobu]

Doesn't seem to work that way on Android. I had to disable the mobile version and use the full version of the size which requires a lot of zooming and scrolling, but at least it works.

Works fine on Android.

[mtangelsfan]

exactly

 

ok, strange you have this dislike of Howie.  Wonder why that is.

[Brandon]

If taxes were the main issue Howie would prefer going to Texas, Houston, Miami or Tampa Bay. My guess is that issue is secondary to competitiveness. 

 

True.

 

That's the only thing that matters, competitiveness. 

[Brandon]

PokerStars, though.  

 

You win.

 

 

Ps. Started playing on Bovada recently.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Doesn't seem to work that way on Android. I had to disable the mobile version and use the full version of the size which requires a lot of zooming and scrolling, but at least it works.

I have an android (Samsung) and it works great. Go back to the mobile version.

[Mark68]

PokerStars, though.

This.

[Angel Oracle]

Toronto should have to take Reagins as GM, for what they did to us.

[Mark68]

July

AA: We like Kendrick.

JD: No trade clause.

November

AA: We still like Kendrick.

JD: Still has a no trade clause.

January

AA: Does he still have a no trade?

JD: Yep. If you promise us Stroman, I'll put in a good word.

AA: Never mind.

[Mauch Won]

Gut feeling tells me Howie goes to Chicago. They are looking for some veteran leadership and he is a know quantity to Maddon. Jokisch would fit the profile of what we ae looking for. Would need another piece coming back to complete the deal

[tdawg87]

The Cubs don't really have anything for pitching. Everyone is either unproven, or complete crap. I'd want Hendricks as well if they go that route.

[Second Base]

I honestly what the Angels are asking in return.  Sure, Weav,'s on the down-slope of his career, and Wilson may or may not be toast,but after those two it's actually quite promising.  Richards is here for 4 more years, Skaggs is here for 5, Shoemaker for 5-6, Santiago 3-4, they have Sean Newcomb working his way through the system, they have that new kid Tropeano ready to go as well as Ricardo Sanchez down the road and a solid group of potential back-end guys in Nate Smith, Kyle McGowin and Tyler DeLoach.  Then there are some quality arms that can go either way like Cory Rasmus, Alfonso Alcantara and Austin Wood. 

 

You can never have too much pitching, but that's a ton of possibility.  Perhaps if the team views Baldoquin as the 3B heir apparent, then a future shortstop as return?

[Blarg]

Doesn't seem to work that way on Android. I had to disable the mobile version and use the full version of the size which requires a lot of zooming and scrolling, but at least it works.

I'm on a Droid.

[arch stanton]

Howie would rake in the AL East. That batting title might not be a dead dream.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

TIL that black people hate Canada.

 

One of my coworkers is a black Canadian who played hockey in high school.

 

If we know about Kendrick's no-trade clause to Toronto, you would figure that the Jays know it as well. Seems odd that they have inquired about a player who has a limited no-trade clause that includes them.

Edited November 7, 2014 by Vegas Halo Fan