Troy Tulowitzki at 3B?

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Was just thinking about our need of adding some offense.  Was reading that Colorado and NY Mets are discussing a trade for him.  Wondered if we could trade for him and have him play third (and trade Freese) or have him play short (and trade Aybar).  Tulo could take over short after Aybar leaves in that scenario, buying five seasons to groom a replacement.

 

He isn't cheap at $20 million per over the next 5 seasons (he's 30 now).  Wonder what it would take to get him AND if it would be worth it considering his overall cost and his propensity for injury.

[NJHalo]

No

[tdawg87]

Who would play 3rd for the 50 games he is on the DL for?

[Stradling]

Who would play 3rd for the 50 games he is on the DL for?

David Wright.

[Angelsjunky]

Who would play 3rd for the 50 games he is on the DL for?

 

Doug DeCinces, age 64.

[Docwaukee]

Who would play 3rd for the 50 games he is on the DL for?

who would play for the other 50 games he's on the DL?

[martinpa25]

Many people say no...yet I'm willing to bet if the trade happened they'll be acting like if it were December 2011

Edited December 20, 2014 by martinpa25

[Second Base]

Tulo is the face of the Rockies.  They'd need to be absolutely blown away to trade him.  You're talking a monster package of pitching prospects because that's what they're mostly after.  I mean you're talking Newcomb, Sanchez, Tropeano and Baldoquin at least.  That just isn't worth it.  Oh yeah, and as previously alluded to, he's made of glass. 

[Stradling]

I would take him, even though I know it isn't really the best decision. I just would love the idea of having another GREAT player.

[Stradling]

Tulo is the face of the Rockies. They'd need to be absolutely blown away to trade him. You're talking a monster package of pitching prospects because that's what they're mostly after. I mean you're talking Newcomb, Sanchez, Tropeano and Baldoquin at least. That just isn't worth it. Oh yeah, and as previously alluded to, he's made of glass.

Nor is it even possible, since Newcomb hasn't been with us a year yet.

[bloodbrother]

Padres just traded their 1st round pick from this past year, so it's possible

 

Weird thing is that he has to report to ST with San Diego and stay with the team until June before he then heads to the Nationals

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Tulo is the face of the Rockies.  They'd need to be absolutely blown away to trade him.  You're talking a monster package of pitching prospects because that's what they're mostly after.  I mean you're talking Newcomb, Sanchez, Tropeano and Baldoquin at least.  That just isn't worth it.  Oh yeah, and as previously alluded to, he's made of glass. 

I wouldn't support this move.  If Colorado wanted to get rid of the $20 million and was willing to accept a much smaller deal, then maybe....

[Vegas Halo Fan]

I wouldn't support this move.  If Colorado wanted to get rid of the $20 million and was willing to accept a much smaller deal, then maybe....

 

I believe we have already filled our quota of $20M+ players who have an affinity for the disabled list.

[Inside Pitch]

who would play for the other 50 games he's on the DL?

 

Kelly Gruber could fill in for any games DeCinces couldnt play.

[Second Base]

Nor is it even possible, since Newcomb hasn't been with us a year yet.

 

It is possible, it's just kind of silly and rare.  I know the Angels dealt Skaggs as the PTBNL to Arizona and he was hanging around for a couple of weeks before going.  The Padres SS Trea Turner is headed to the Nats in June, which is just strange.  I mean he's going to be working out at the Padres complex for the next 6 months, but won't be playing in any ball games.  Just hitting the weight room, taking some BP and fielding and then going home and counting the days until he can actually start playing in games.

 

It's just weird.  

[Docwaukee]

Kelly Gruber could fill in for any games DeCinces couldnt play.

Dude.  No Gary 'G man' love? 

[Docwaukee]

I'd rather give up less and grab Zobrist.  

[QuinlansMinion]

Get Tulowitzki and keep Freese.  DH platoon with Joyce vs RHP and Freese vs LHP.  Cron gets sent to the minors to learn plate discipline.  Freese hit .876 vs LHP last season.  I would be all for this.  Plus, Freese can spell Tulowitzki at 3B throughout the season to keep him fresh.  

[Second Base]

It's so easy to be on board with getting Tulo in a world where you don't have to worry about the prospects you give up, the money you have to pay and the depth you need to build.

Dipoto's vision for the Angels is to get younger and more athletic. Guys like Trout, Calhoun, Richards, Cron, Skaggs, Santiago, Tropeano, Heaney and whoever wins the 2B job are part of that movement.

Acquiring a talented but injury prone 31 year old SS doesn't fit this concept, it also costs players off that list that I just named.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

I'm with Scotty.  Let's do it.

[laagamer]

More large contracts for players on the wrong side of 30? 

 

I'll pass. 

[The God of Runs]

Hamilton for Tulowitzki

Final offer

[disarcina]

good ballplayer when healthy -- but  would not invest that much in a guy who's been DL prone.........NO.

[disarcina]

God of Runs has the right idea !! LOL!!!

[Second Base]

Wait what? No! I'm in favor of not trading for Tulo!!!