Are the Angels going to bring Beckham back?

[Revad]

Sounds like Dipoto wants him back to compete with Rutledge and Green for 2nd base, or maybe as the late innings replacement for Freese. I'm confused because I still haven't seen a defensive wizard with MLB experience added into the mix.

I like some competition, but these guys are all sort of from the same mold, IMHO. Despite that, now that there's a little salary room I could see a $2M with an option for Beckham.

[Sherlock31]

After the Rutledge trade..............I'd say 20% chance tops.

[DB24]

I hope he signs.

 

I prefer Beckham over Green at 2nd right now. Unless Green impresses in ST, I would feel more comfortable giving the job to the vet.

 

[DMVol]

Why would you trade for Rutledge and then sign Beckham? Beckham is better defensively I guess but they seem pretty redundant, 2b/ss/3b guys....

[ELEVEN]

What about the rule 5 kid, is he in the mix?

[LAAMike]

Taylor Featherston, Yarborough, Green, Rutledge and Baldoquin will make a very interesting Spring Training.  I do not understand where Marc Krauss fits in.  I hope that Navarro and Cowgill continue to shine.  It will also be fun to watch the battle  between Perez, Jett Bandy and Drew Butera for the backup catcher slot.  I do not see Beckham in the Angels plans unless all of the above have a miserable Spring Training.

[NachoPop]

Taylor Featherston, Yarborough, Green, Rutledge and Baldoquin will make a very interesting Spring Training.  I do not understand where Marc Krauss fits in.  I hope that Navarro and Cowgill continue to shine.  It will also be fun to watch the battle  between Perez, Jett Bandy and Drew Butera for the backup catcher slot.  I do not see Beckham in the Angels plans unless all of the above have a miserable Spring Training.

 

Theyre hoping  hes a lefty with power off the bench to spell Pujols? 

[arch stanton]

A Rule 5 draft pick and a trade for Rutledge makes it seem that they've moved on from Beckham.

[ukyah]

dipoto is still saying he'd like to sign beckham, but is letting him see if he has better playing time and contract opportunities.

[Chimi]

Yeah, Dipoto was on MLB Network Radio on Sirius today and after all of this, he still says the Angels would love to bring Beckham back next year.

[ettin]

A Rule 5 draft pick and a trade for Rutledge makes it seem that they've moved on from Beckham.

 

I agree. The only way Beckham comes back at this point is on a Minor League contract in all likelihood.

[mulwin444]

Yeah, I'm sure he'd like to bring Beckham back...at his price.  He just got Featherton, Rutledge, and has Grant Green...all cost controlled and more than likely can put up Beckham numbers in a full season.  If Dipoto signs him he's betting on Beckham realizing his potential.

[Troll Daddy]

Why am I starting to hate the phase 'cost controlled' ? When did we become the Astros? Lol

[halomatt]

Who the hell is Will Beckham?

[Chuck]

Who the hell is Will Beckham?

 

LOL. I fixed the title. 

 

I was very confused. 

[Glen]

Why am I starting to hate the phase 'cost controlled' ? When did we become the Astros? Lol

 

 

 

We're still the Angels.  You must have just gotten confused, looking at all your jerseys.

[floplag]

i think thats been the plan all along, they are just waiting to see if he gets a better offer elsewhere or comes around...

[mulwin444]

Why am I starting to hate the phase 'cost controlled' ? When did we become the Astros? Lol

They have to look at cost-controlled options now because Arte said "We're not the Astros!"  and signed Hamilton and Pujols to terrible contracts.  Afterwards, he conceded and let Dipoto do his thing which is stockpiling talent and depth to keep the Angels competitive for the next few years.

[floplag]

i love all the "terrible contract" talk... and yet "its not our money" and "go sign Lester" abound....
its what it took to make the signings, it is what it is.. and im seeing quite a few more lately that will likely end far worse.
hindsight is frequently 20/20

[mulwin444]

Zero Hindsight...at least for me.  Hated the Hamilton contract from the moment it was announced and wasn't thrilled about giving a 31 year old a 10 year deal, even with his HOF credentials.  And I've never said "its not our money" nor did I advocate for signing Lester.  You know, for the record....

 

I'm also in favor of signing Headley since he provides solid D, would not cost a draft pick, wouldn't need a late-inning defensive caddy like Freese, slots in perfectly to bat 2nd in between Calhoun and Trout, and would solidify an area of the team in which we have zero depth...again, for the record.

[floplag]

fairly easy to claim the high ground in hindsight... will you hate it if he bounces back?
Ive also been in favor of Headley, though im starting to wonder if he will ever be the guy that we all got excited about again

[LightTheHalo]

Some former GM on MLB Network last night was talking up Featherston. Said he had the best chance of any of the Rule 5 guys of sticking. Said he can definitely hit.

[LightTheHalo]

Here's some video on Featherston:

 

http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140907&content_id=93502436&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb

[red321]

year long strained neck/DL

[LightTheHalo]

If he does anything this spring, you have to believe they'll give him a shot. Especially if he shows he can play SS at the MLB level.