Andrew Heaney to Angels for Howie Kendrick

[Chuck]

So the Dodgers got Kendrick and 3 others for Dee Gordon. Friedman still a genius.

 

He got one year of Kendrick and a few non top prospects for Dee Gordon.

 

Genius? 

[NachoPop]

GRANT GREEN! Give him a shot and he wont disapoint. Wont be Howie but well servicable.

[Taylor]

Just read a scouting report for Heaney. Sounds like he's very highly touted. Even more than Skaggs was? 

[UndertheHalo]

I didn't think i'd be so bummed to hear about Howie getting traded.  It is a real good move for us though.  I'll feel better about it tomorrow. 

[Chuck]

Sickels ranked Heaney 11th overall last year in his prospect rankings. This is an incredible trade.

 

From BA:

 

Andrew Heaney, lhp

Born: June 5, 1991. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 188.

Drafted: Oklahoma State, 2012 (1st round).Signed by: Steve Taylor.

 

Background: Heaney was regarded as the top college lefthander available in the 2012 draft after he led NCAA Division I hurlers with 140 strikeouts in 118 innings as a junior. He nearly didn’t come to terms with the Marlins after sometimes testy negotiations, agreeing to a $2.6 million deal just before the deadline. His first full season got off to a delayed start when he was sidelined by a strained lat muscle in a simulated game early in spring training. It took him several games to shake off the rust once he took the hill at high Class A Jupiter in May, but he soon looked dominant, going unscored upon for the entire month of July to earn a promotion to Double-A Jacksonville. He tossed six scoreless frames in his first start for the Suns, then gave up five runs his second time out—nearly a quarter of the runs he allowed all year.

 

Scouting Report: Heaney makes it look simple, with easy arm action and a smooth delivery he repeats well. He gets easy velocity on his fastball, touching 95 mph regularly, particularly in two-strike counts. When he needs a little more he can push it up to 97. He has learned, however, that his command is a little crisper when he sits in the 91-93 range. There’s a little deception to it and natural giddy-up at the end that gives hitters fits, even at the lower velocity. Heaney locates his fastball well down in the zone. His plus slider can be a wipeout pitch, with late, hard, sharp break that finishes outside of the hitting zone. He keeps hitters off balance with his changeup, a valuable weapon against righthanded hitters. It’s solid-average now, though there were times last year, particularly early in the season, when he telegraphed it, or it came in a bit too firm without the fade it has when he turns it over right. It projects as a third above-average offering. He commands all his pitches consistently and mixes them together well, though he needs to get better at reading swings and picking up on hitters’ tendencies. From early in the season to the end, his pitch management took a major step forward as he became more efficient. He also learned how to better control the running game, a notable weakness coming out of college, as was his tempo, which has picked up significantly. He has added nearly 20 pounds to his frame since signing but could benefit from additional strength. He carries himself well on the mound and competes hard every time out.

 

The Future: Heaney’s not far away, though with just 122 professional innings he could stand at least a little more minor league time. He’ll have to prove he can hold up to a full workload to fulfill his potential as a No. 2 starter, but he should join Miami’s young rotation by the end of 2014.

[Taylor]

His first full season got off to a delayed start when he was sidelined by a strained lat muscle in a simulated game early in spring training. It took him several games to shake off the rust once he took the hill at high Class A Jupiter in May

 

So he's injury prone?

 

F'n Dipoto!

[nikkachez]

Yeeeeeeesss! It is really hard to see Howie go but man this is a good trade. Other teams do value Howie as much as we do!

[SoCALkid]

Thank God he's gone. No more of his smirking after hitting into an inning ending double play. Hopefully this Heaney is what everybody says he is.

[aznhockeyguy]

Love this trade for the Angels.  Obviously prospects are always hit or miss, but for 1 year of Kendrick, definitely worth the risk. 

[SoCALkid]

And yes!! Finally get to see Grant Green get some more playing time.

[Butcher'd]

Holy shit. What an unbelievable trade by Dipoto.

 

And plenty of money to spend on upgrades still

[bloodbrother]

Just read a scouting report for Heaney. Sounds like he's very highly touted. Even more than Skaggs was? 

 

I think at each of their MILB peaks, Skaggs was rated higher. Heaney has been touted as a mid-rotation arm. He's always shown good/excellent command in the minor leagues and hsi fastball/slider combo were touted as above average pitches

[wopphil]

We now have a surplus of cost controlled, good young pitching. We have at least four more years of Richards, Shoemaker, Skaggs, Tropeano, and Heaney. That is legit depth.

[laagamer]

GRANT GREEN! Give him a shot and he wont disapoint. Wont be Howie but well servicable.

 

I'm skeptical man...

[nando714]

Richards Heaney Skaggs Shoemaker

Our future top 4? I'm game

[wopphil]

Wouldn't surprise me one bit to now see them make a move for Shields or Scherzer.

[OregonLAA]

Hoping Green gets a fair chance to take the job. Love his bat. Great trade.

Thanks for the memories Howie. I'll actually miss the SOB

[MVTrout]

Dipoto cleaned their clocks on this one, wow!

[howie]

Bummed, but I will keep Howie's name alive on this board - maybe Angels can sign Howie again after a year with the Dogs

[SoWhat]

Richards Heaney Skaggs Shoemaker

Our future top 4? I'm game

And Newcomb, who could be ready within 2 years.

[Glen]

I'm skeptical man...

 

 

I am too, but don't worry - Sosh is gonna platoon him with somebody.

[KevinJ14]

He changed his Twitter avatar also. 

[floplag]

really torn on this one... prospects are at the end of the day still unknowns... if it works out its a huge deal, if not, well... it is what it is.
I was hoping for something that could step right into the rotation to bridge the gap, should we think he will be in the rotation this spring or next?
did we strengthen the team for '15 or 16?

[NachoPop]

Last year Green played 1B 2B 3B SS and LF at some stage for the Angels and the same for the Bees. Some time in the one position regularly will do him good.

Edited December 11, 2014 by NachoPop

[bloodbrother]

really torn on this one... prospects are at the end of the day still unknowns... if it works out its a huge deal, if not, well... it is what it is.

I was hoping for something that could step right into the rotation to bridge the gap, should we think he will be in the rotation this spring or next?

did we strengthen the team for '15 or 16?

 

I think he'll be in the rotation to start the year, similar to Skaggs when they traded for him. He's MLB ready and got some starts last season in MLB