Carlos Gomez to Angels?

[Angel Oracle]

You mean there aren't any "Bo"lievers on here?

[ettin]

The Angels have to fill 3B next year and part of doing that is having a "healthy" competition. Trading Kubitza or Cowart would make us rely on just one option (plus any we might trade for or bring in through other routes). So I don't think either one would be included in a potential Gomez trade.

However this is possible. He'd make a great 2-hole hitter.

Using rudimentary WAR-$$$ calculations Gomez is worth about $28.9MM over the remainder of his contract. This doesn't include the draft compensation an acquiring team would get when they make him a Qualifying Offer at the end of his contract. That probably adds about $10MM in value (compensatory draft round pick) making him worth about $40MM give or take.

Add in the fact that this is a deadline deal and Gomez's value is probably close to $60MM.

Nick Tropeano (~$30MM), Nate Smith (~$15MM-$20MM), C.J. Cron (~$10MM), and Cam Bedrosian (~$15MM-$20MM) seem like the possible basis of a trade package.

Perhaps they do a mega package of Carlos Gomez and Adam Lind for Nick Tropeano, Nate Smith, C.J. Cron, Cam Bedrosian, Greg Mahle, and Jett Bandy?

Maybe its all hogwash?

Edited July 27, 2015 by ettin

[Lou]

You mean there aren't any "Bo"lievers on here?

I loved him at Kennesaw St

He had a great first year but has struggled this season, but he's 10 for his last 28 (.357)

[TroutCron]

There isn't a player available worth giving up a potential #1 starter for. Newcomb should be untouchable. Any other prospect should be available.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I like gomez' talent, but his attitude comes off rather puigish. I know some of you guys like puig, but it sounds like his teammates dont. Thats not rhe end of the world if youre a barry bonds, but looking at puig (who i think his rep is nore than his production), not sure that it evens out

And puig is probably better than gomez. Like ettin says his numbers are down..was he just like a 2 year fire cracker? Not sure the headaches, and cost in prospects would be worth it

Lind and bruce would be awesome though...

[Jay]

He plays with passion!

 

 

 

excuse me, it's "flair"

[NorCal Halo]

They would probably make Trout change his number.

Gomez would demand it as part of the trade.  I've seen many Brewer games as well.  You would think Gomez had numbers like Trout to have the ego he does.  No way Gomez gets along with Mike S., Mike T., or Albert.  This would be a disaster trade imo.

[Halos of Anaheim]

You mean there aren't any "Bo"lievers on here?

 

[NorCal Halo]

Btw, Gomez's career splits: Home=.262/.318/.444 (not bad, but not great); Away=.259/.313/.398 (yuck!)

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

I just see Jose Guillen....with wheels

Edited July 27, 2015 by SlappyUtilityGuy

[Stradling]

The Angels have to fill 3B next year and part of doing that is having a "healthy" competition. Trading Kubitza or Cowart would make us rely on just one option (plus any we might trade for or bring in through other routes). So I don't think either one would be included in a potential Gomez trade.

However this is possible. He'd make a great 2-hole hitter.

Using rudimentary WAR-$$$ calculations Gomez is worth about $28.9MM over the remainder of his contract. This doesn't include the draft compensation an acquiring team would get when they make him a Qualifying Offer at the end of his contract. That probably adds about $10MM in value (compensatory draft round pick) making him worth about $40MM give or take.

Add in the fact that this is a deadline deal and Gomez's value is probably close to $60MM.

Nick Tropeano (~$30MM), Nate Smith (~$15MM-$20MM), C.J. Cron (~$10MM), and Cam Bedrosian (~$15MM-$20MM) seem like the possible basis of a trade package.

Perhaps they do a mega package of Carlos Gomez and Adam Lind for Nick Tropeano, Nate Smith, C.J. Cron, Cam Bedrosian, Greg Mahle, and Jett Bandy?

Maybe its all hogwash?

But aren't his WAR numbers based on him being a CFer, which is a premium position. He would be a LFer here.

[Dick B Back]

Newcomb as part of the Stanton trade = yes. Part of a Gomez or Gomez/Lind deal = no.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Strad's tossing names out like POGS!

Edited July 28, 2015 by SlappyUtilityGuy

[Blarg]

Why would the Angels want Gomez when they picked up Shane (DL Queen) Victorino?

[Lou]

A lot of teams are after Gomez, including the Giants and Astros

[ukyah]

i'm all for gomez. he's a great player. that would be an amazing get, especially if nuke wasn't part of the deal.

[NJHalo]

Great addition to the outfield.........

and to the Angels All Douchebag team

[ScottT]

Not a fan of this guy.  He's cheap, and on the right side of 30, though. He'll probably never come close to his 2013 season again, but there's a good chance he has better offensive years (than this one) ahead of him.  

 

As always, it depends on the cost.  For me.  I don't see Arte and Scioscia going that route.  

[ettin]

But aren't his WAR numbers based on him being a CFer, which is a premium position. He would be a LFer here.

 

Sure but do you think the Brewers are going to sell him as a CF or LF?

[Second Base]

Well, Victorino was brought in as more of a 4th OF, but he gives the Angels leverage.  If they're unable to swing a deal, he's better than Joyce.  If they can acquire another OF, Victorino looks awfully good as a pinch hitter and pinch runner.  He could even DH. 

 

I wouldn't put it past the Angels to stand pat after Victorino this deadline.  They'll play him in LF and then in November, they'll decide....

 

A. To re-up Victorino and slot Kubitza or Cowart at 3B.

B. Trade C.J. wilson for prospects and use the money saved for Cespedes, Parra or Heyward and slot Kubitza or Cowart at 3B.

C. Slot Kubitza in LF and Cowart at 3B.

D. Trade C.J. Wilson for a LF and slot Kubitza/Cowart at 3B. 

[Mile High Dreams]

Any chance you guys might be placing too much value on potential and not enough on our ability to win right now if we make this trade?

[Ochocinco!]

Not a chance we get him but I think it would take a pitching haul to get him.

Shoemaker

Nate Smith

Tropeano

Bedrosian

Cron

For Gomez

[Stradling]

I would not trade five players with names I recognize for Carlos Gomez. I would consider those five for Gomez and Braun. That one trade gets rid of ALL of our starting pitching depth. We would be one injury away from Rusinsky starting games down the stretch. Hell we might be one injury away from him starting a playoff game.

[tomsred]

i'm all for gomez. he's a great player. that would be an amazing get, especially if nuke wasn't part of the deal.

 

It's "Nookie".  It rhymes with Suzuki.

[tomsred]

I would not trade five players with names I recognize for Carlos Gomez. I would consider those five for Gomez and Braun. That one trade gets rid of ALL of our starting pitching depth. We would be one injury away from Rusinsky starting games down the stretch. Hell we might be one injury away from him starting a playoff game.

 

 

It's Rucinski, also know as "Rucie".  It rhymes with Lucy.  God, you guys are bad tonight.

Edited July 28, 2015 by tomsred