Cowart

[mram197]

Unfortunately we are experimenting in the middle of a pennant race with a host of third baseman but I think cowart has actually looked better at the plate his last couple games. Maybe this is something to look forward to next season at third base.

[Stradling]

He made that one error but he's been good with the glove and seems to have a plus arm.

[mulwin444]

After a rough start his last three games:

 

.272 .385 OBP  1 R 1 2B 1 HR 2 RBI 2 BB 2 K

 

Not embarrassaing himself

[Homebrewer]

More necessity than experiment.

Baptism by fire, but Cowart is doin OK imo. His glove looks better already as the jitters have probably subsided somewhat.

 At least he has offensive upside   

Edited August 26, 2015 by Homebrewer

[wopphil]

I'd like to see Cowart get an extended look, but isn't Freese on a rehab assignment? If so, I suspect he will be back in the next day or two and Cowart will be back to AAA.

[Chuck]

I'd like to see Cowart get an extended look, but isn't Freese on a rehab assignment? If so, I suspect he will be back in the next day or two and Cowart will be back to AAA.

 

Yeah, Freese should be back soon. This weekend I think.

[mulwin444]

Rosters expand in 5 days...I could see him up here even though Freese returns just based on his defense though the Angels should probably have him get everyday ab's before the AAA season ends

[Pujols4MVP]

If he can become the everyday 3B in 2016 with a .750-.800 OPS next year, that 2010 draft won't look half bad: Cowart/Calhoun.

 

The Angels have had weak 3B for so many years & their hard to find. Its either solid but light hitting Figgins or a power guy who can't hit anymore like Freese.

Edited August 26, 2015 by MikeScioscia4MVP

[totdprods]

If he can become the everyday 3B in 2016 with a .750-.780 OPS next year, that 2010 draft won't look half bad: Cowart/Calhoun.

 

The Angels have had weak 3B for so many years & their hard to find. Its either solid but light hitting Figgins or a power guy who can't hit anymore like Freese.

 

He could match Freese's production of a .700 OPS for league minimum and I'd take it.

[TroutField]

I know it's been talked about but his rise to the big leagues is still just so incredible. He was dead in the water in AA, another overhyped angel prospect, he even sucked back in A ball. Who would have thought that a good hitting environment in AAA would get him going again. That's such a huge lift if he can take over the every day job next year, that way we only have to fix left, 2nd(arguably), and catcher.

[totdprods]

I know it's been talked about but his rise to the big leagues is still just so incredible. He was dead in the water in AA, another overhyped angel prospect, he even sucked back in A ball. Who would have thought that a good hitting environment in AAA would get him going again. That's such a huge lift if he can take over the every day job next year, that way we only have to fix left, 2nd(arguably), and catcher.

 

And maybe the bullpen, bench, and look at options to stabilize the rotation, or give it more consistency.

[TroutField]

And maybe the bullpen, bench, and look at options to stabilize the rotation, or give it more consistency.

The bullpen should be fine we have a lot of depth, gott seems to be fine in the 7th inning role, and smith and street works so why mess with it. Rasmus should be fine as a mop up or innings eater, the rest can be filled with cheap signings and guys we have in the minors. The only thing the rotation is lacking is a true number 1 so they can open up their pockets and go get David Price or wait for Richards to develop into that with Newcomb on the way. The bench you are right about we do need some good bench players, but let's focus on the starting 9 first.

Edited August 26, 2015 by AngelintheTroutfield

[gotbeer]

Freese is a FA after this season.  IMO, Cowart should get the full time 3B duties.  It would be nice to know what we have.  And make any appropriate moves in the offseason, than to hope that Cowart can step up next season.  Right now, it's just way too small of a sample size to make that decision.

[Adam]

Yeah, Freese should be back soon. This weekend I think.

 

Thank God

Edited August 26, 2015 by Adam

[UndertheHalo]

I'm glad that coward has looked solid especially the last several games, but I think part of our massive struggles are linked to Freese going down. He's at least a major league bat and we have suffered with him out.

[Blarg]

I doubt Freese will be any more effective than Hamilton was after coming off of injury last season.

[Pujols4MVP]

Another walk yesterday, Interesting that his OBP is much higher than his AVG......thats something Brandon Wood could never do.

[Homebrewer]

And, as someone pointed out in the GD thread...it was just the 19th walk off Verlander ALL YEAR.

 

Just showing patience and control at the plate is a nice thing to see, from a guy you know really wants to hit.

[Angel Oracle]

The one perceived big weakness, other than lack of MLB experience, is that he tends to chase the high and in pitch often.  

[tdawg87]

I like his approach. He'll K a lot for sure, but he should also draw a good amount of walks.

[Pujols4MVP]

Last 7 days:

.231/.375/.538/.913

Edited August 27, 2015 by MikeScioscia4MVP

[tdawg87]

Small sample size but those are very good numbers.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I doubt Freese will be any more effective than Hamilton was after coming off of injury last season.

you need to be more specific when mentioning hamilton coming back from injury

[NorCal Halo]

[hen3ry]

Ah, Muna.