CJ Wilson available for trade...

[KevinStockerIsGod]

I think the point of moving Wilson is allocating enough resources to go after one of the Top 3 available, Lester, Scherzer, or Shields.  Say what you want about Wilson, but he's valuable to our team since he fills a rotation spot without a ton of depth to go to.  They only move him to clear money and space for one of those guys. 

[ukyah]

I think the point of moving Wilson is allocating enough resources to go after one of the Top 3 available, Lester, Scherzer, or Shields.  Say what you want about Wilson, but he's valuable to our team since he fills a rotation spot without a ton of depth to go to.  They only move him to clear money and space for one of those guys. 

 

lester's going to be gone by tonight. scherzer has already turned down insane money, eliminating the angels i'd think. i could see shields fitting the timeline and the budget, but i don't think angel fans would be stoked. he would be an improvement over wilson though.

[QuinlansMinion]

wilson at 14 million per is pretty reasonable in today's marketplace. 

Best joke on aw today.

[ukyah]

Best joke on aw today.

 

we've never agreed before. why start now?

[QuinlansMinion]

we've never agreed before. why start now?

I certainly wouldnt agree that Wilson is worth 14 million.  

[Troll Daddy]

The only way the Angels are getting rid of Wilson is to DFA him.  You guys keep enjoying your fantasies.

[Stradling]

TD, I am willing to bet you a beer or pretty much anything that won't be the case. Nice troll work by the way.

[tdawg87]

The only way the Angels are getting rid of Wilson is to DFA him.  You guys keep enjoying your fantasies.

 

He has been bad but he has been good. I could see a team taking the bait.

 

lol

[Stradling]

Yep, that is why I said, Nice Troll Work.

[SoWhat]

@MikeDigiovann: #Angels GM Jerry Dipoto. "We have not picked up the phone and offered CJ Wilson around the league." Called rumors "false."

Lol sure, Jerry.

[CanadianHalo]

Season over.

[ukyah]

@MikeDigiovann: #Angels GM Jerry Dipoto. "We have not picked up the phone and offered CJ Wilson around the league." Called rumors "false."

Lol sure, Jerry.

 

i'd sure hope not, jerry.

[Richard]

JeDI mind tricks.

[tdawg87]

He's probably not wrong. I don't think that's how Jerry would do work.

 

He'd probably have some people put it out there that CJ is available and see who calls.

[DMVol]

He'd probably have some people put it out there that CJ is available and see who calls.

^^^This^^^...plausible deniability....

[Hollyw00d]

I think if he does get traded, it will be in February or maybe even spring training when the FAs are gone and some team is desperate for a starter

[Butcher'd]

Am I the only one who thinks that if they trade Wilson it means they are seriously considering going after Lester or Scherzer? Could there really be another reason? Regardless of what you think about Wilson, it isn't like this team is deep as it relates to potential for starters. Would anyone really be surprised if Wilson had an ERA around 3.50 this coming year?

 

Yes. I would be very surprised if he performed to that level. Go look at his last season month by month. He's done

[nando714]

So CJ is available

The angels have gotten a few "nibbles" about Mr McNibbles lol

[Stradling]

Because that is how baseball works, one bad season and the guy is toast. He very well could be, but baseball has tons of stories about guys who have been bad and then come back and been good. Ever heard of the come back player of the year award?

[Stradling]

Yes. I would be very surprised if he performed to that level. Go look at his last season month by month. He's done

Jon Lester had a season where he was 9-14 with a 4.8 ERA, I guess he was done then too, right?

[Butcher'd]

Jon Lester had a season where he was 9-14 with a 4.8 ERA, I guess he was done then too, right?

 

IMO CJ Wilson is done. Wilson doesn't have anywhere near the track record Lester has. Lester has had 6 really good MLB seasons. CJ has had 2, maybe 3

 

CJ picked a good 2 years to have his career years and then cashed in. Arte/Dipoto got suckered into it...it happens

Edited December 9, 2014 by Butcher'd

[oater]

IMO CJ Wilson is done. Wilson doesn't have anywhere near the track record Lester has. Lester has had 6 really good MLB seasons. CJ has had 2, maybe 3

 

CJ picked a good 2 years to have his career years and then cashed in. Arte/Dipoto got suckered into it...it happens

Personally, I prefer CJ on a 2 yr/$38M contract to Lester on a 6 yr/$150M contract.  CJ was maddingly inconsistent last year, but he delivered a number of very good starts.  I don't expect him to be dominate, I am perfectly content to have CJ in the starting rotation next year. Of course, Lester projects to be better, but soon you will end up with an even more expensive problem on your hands.

[QuinlansMinion]

I think the rotation is fine even if we dont sign anyone, we already have 3 aces.  

 

I would rather have a dominant bat to DH.  But there probably are non available.  

[Hollyw00d]

3 aces? We don't have one healthy ace

[tdawg87]

I think the rotation is fine even if we dont sign anyone, we already have 3 aces. 

 

lol