Our current SP depth chart

[Erstad Grit]

• ROTATION
• 1. J. Weaver
• 2. G. Richards*
• 3. C. Wilson
• 4. M. Shoemaker
• 5. A. Heaney
• 6. H. Santiago
• 7. N. Tropeano
• 8. J. Alvarez

 

This simply amazes me. A few months ago we were hoping Mulder could be a solid #5 and debating whether Randy Wolfe or our bullpen should start games down the stretch.

 

This list doesn't even include Rasmus (who I really like)  or an injured Skaggs.

 

Well played JD......well played 

[ItzTacosYerrp]

I like

[wopphil]

And think about how that chart expands next year, with each of those guys coming back, plus a healthy Skaggs and hopefully Newcomb knocking on the door.

[wopphil]

And don't discount Drew Rucinski, who was excellent in AA last year.

[WallyWorld]

what Dipoto has done with the rotation has been amazing. Even if most of these guys don't work out according to plan, to get young, cost-controlled talent like that, with very few trade assets or money left in the budget to do so - it's by far the highlight of his tenure so far.

[nando714]

I wouldn't be opposed to adding another vet sp down the line whether it be in St or if we're in the hunt come the trade deadline

Edited March 4, 2015 by nando714

[WallyWorld]

I wouldn't be opposed to adding another vet sp down the line whether it be in St or if we're in the hunt come the trade deadline

 

I'm kind of surprised we haven't grabbed Chris Young on a cheap 1 year deal. My guess is he wants a guaranteed ML spot and the Angels want the ability to stash him in AAA.

[fan_since79]

Until CJ figures out how to throw a strike, I'd knock him down a notch in that depth chart.

[Angel Oracle]

We can only hope 2013 CJ shows up, and not 2014 Nibs.

2013 CJ = solid #3.

2014 Nibs = maybe not even barely hanging on to #5 anymore. 

Edited March 4, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Erstad Grit]

Until CJ figures out how to throw a strike, I'd knock him down a notch in that depth chart.

 

 I agree. I was shocked to see Shoe so low. For the record I just copied and pasted it from angels baseball .com, I wasn't suggesting that should be the order. I'd actually put Santiago ahead of CJ too. 

[Chris]

I like it!  Especially if you factor in Newcomb, Skaggs, Rasmus, etc.

 

Rotation depth has gone from a weakness to a strength.

[tdawg87]

Nate Smith is probably the number 9. They also have Ramos for emergencies.

The Tropeano and Heaney trades were a work of art.

[nikkachez]

A bunch of names other guys have already said, Rasmus, Rucinski, Smith, McGowin, and Ramos is an emergency starter. Don't forget about all the pen depth! Rasmus, Pestano, McBryde, Reynolds, Bedrosian, Gott, Hayes, Mahle, Lindstrom, Morin, Salas, Ramos, Smith and Street. DEEEEPTH. 

[Angelsjunky]

You can assemble two decent, if unspectacular, rotations with the Angels starters:

 

SQUAD A

Richards

Shoemaker

Heaney

Rasmus

Rucinski

 

SQUAD B

Weaver

Wilson

Santiago

Tropeano

Alvarez

[Troll Daddy]

Season hasn't even started yet .. yet you're already starting in on CJ.

 

good stuff

 

btw the rotation posted is what I expected Erstad Grit ... didn't you get the memo?

Edited March 5, 2015 by Troll Daddy

[Redondo]

what Dipoto has done with the rotation has been amazing. Even if most of these guys don't work out according to plan, to get young, cost-controlled talent like that, with very few trade assets or money left in the budget to do so - it's by far the highlight of his tenure so far.

 

+1

[Second Base]

Here are some fun predictions pulled out of...well nowhere.

1. By the end of the year, Weav is the #3 starter and 5th in terms of effectiveness.

2. Richards is considered one of the top 3 in the AL.

3. Both Tropeano and Heaney are in the rotation and are meeting considerable success.

4. If you discount Wilson, 5 of the Angels starters will have an ERA under 4.

[tdawg87]

Don't discount Wilson, TD will get flustered.

[tdawg87]

Weaver

Richards

Wilson

Shoemaker

Heaney

Santiago

Tropeano

Rucinski

Alvarez

That's 9 starters who can easily start in 2015. Then you have Smith and McGowin who should be ready by 2016, and Skaggs will be back then as well. So in 2016 the Angels will have:

Weaver

Richards

Wilson

Shoemaker

Heaney

Santiago

Tropeano

Skaggs

Alvarez

McGowin

Smith

Rucinski

That's 12 starters deep. Twelve. Not to mention Rasmus and the possibility of Newcomb coming up quickly.

I......I need a minute.

[Chris]

By next season our roster could be 24 pitchers plus Trout.

[wopphil]

Anyone know Alvarez's status? Anyone know what was his injury last year?

[Jeff Fletcher]

Anyone know Alvarez's status? Anyone know what was his injury last year?

Elbow surgery. Bone chips. He's fine. Pitched 2 very good innings today.

[Diaz15]

Seems like the first time in a long time that we actually have legititamate options for the five spots in the rotation. Feels damn good.