Chris Davis

[nikkachez]

I don't actually have any support to this, Davis just seems like the biggest risk on the market (next to Price). If Pujols wasn't on the team, I'd be all for it. But I'd rather see them allocate the money elsewhere.

[Capital_Dave]

His power plays great anywhere.  But it would still leave a hole in the outfield.

 

... but fills a hole at 3B.  (He played the position passably as an Oriole.)

[martinpa25]

i still think the team needs another threat in the lineup. Someone that the pitcher is thinking about when he's on deck. Besides Mike and Albert ( he hit 40 hrs, despite the majority hating on him he's still a threat) there's nobody.

[stormngt]

I rather have Gerardo Parra (Orioles) in LF, Daniel Murphy at 2B, Freese at 3B, and trade Santiago for Bullpen help. Murphy might not cost us a pick because I think the Mets will not give him a QO, same with Parra who is a decent LF. Freese signed for 3-4 years at 8 mil would be fair.

you obviously haven't been watching the playoffs this year.  They will be rioting if Murphy is not tendered an offer.

[ABC]

Arte has taken a strong stance on former PEDers.

 

http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2015/01/31/chris-davis-opens-up-about-his-adderall-suspension-it-was-a-moment-of-weakness/

[Hollyw00d]

Arte has taken a strong stance on former PEDers.

http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2015/01/31/chris-davis-opens-up-about-his-adderall-suspension-it-was-a-moment-of-weakness/

He welcomed pujols and Hamilton with open arms

*snicker*

[Second Base]

I think I'd sign Martin Prado to play 2B and 3B, while occasionally filling in at 1B or LF. Next, I'd trade Santiago for a good RP to slot in the late innings. Then I'd sign Upton for big money to play LF. Then I'd shed some payroll by cutting Salas loose, and trading CJ Wilson at the end of ST. I'd re-up Murphy, but as soon as I sign Upton, I'd trade him to save money. I'd cap it off with a simple 1-1 trade of someone like Shoemaker for a depth player like Alex Guerrero to offer additional insurance in the infield and OF.

Calhoun, Prado, Trout, Upton, Pujols, Cron, Aybar, Perez, Kubitza

Bandy, Guerrero, Giavotella, Cowgill

Richards, Heaney, Tropeano, Skaggs, Weaver - Newcomb and Ellis by the end of the year. Smith is depth.

Street, Smith, _____, Gott, Morin, Rasmus, Alvarez/Ramos

[AngelsLakersFan]

Pujols would bat 5th?

Anyone ask him about that yet?

 

We should keep Pujols at 3rd. 

 

The third spot comes up with 2 outs and no one on base more than any other spot in the lineup, which maximizes his solo homerun / garbage performance with runners on base skill set. 1, 2, 4 & 5 are all higher leverage spots in the lineup.

[AngelsLakersFan]

I'm over the big money free agent thing.  The incremental value over a decent player relative to what you'd spend getting there is not worth it.  Plus, I'm don't want to give up the draft pick.  

 

I just want this team to sign good players. I'm not concerned with the cost or the draft pick specifically, as I don't feel like this team is in position to prioritize such things. If we can get a few 3 win players this offseason then I will be happy.

[Hollyw00d]

I'd rather have Chili Davis.

I would rather have gray davis

[Homebrewer]

I always like Jody Davis...

 

JOOOOOODY JODY DAVIS

 

(sung to Davvvvey, Davey Crocket)

[nikkachez]

After thinking about it, I would be okay with Davis. But there would have to be other moves and depending on the contract.

[Broad Street]

If it was just Chris Davis, I'd say no. That being said, you'd have to get creative with other moves to have a spot for him. I'm not sure it really improves our team by all that much, and doesn't address the black hole in LF.

[JAHV76]

IMO for the money he is going to get paid it could be used to fill multiple holes and for that reason I say no.

[AngelArcher]

I think I'd sign Martin Prado to play 2B and 3B, while occasionally filling in at 1B or LF. Next, I'd trade Santiago for a good RP to slot in the late innings. Then I'd sign Upton for big money to play LF. Then I'd shed some payroll by cutting Salas loose, and trading CJ Wilson at the end of ST. I'd re-up Murphy, but as soon as I sign Upton, I'd trade him to save money. I'd cap it off with a simple 1-1 trade of someone like Shoemaker for a depth player like Alex Guerrero to offer additional insurance in the infield and OF.

Calhoun, Prado, Trout, Upton, Pujols, Cron, Aybar, Perez, Kubitza

Bandy, Guerrero, Giavotella, Cowgill

Richards, Heaney, Tropeano, Skaggs, Weaver - Newcomb and Ellis by the end of the year. Smith is depth.

Street, Smith, _____, Gott, Morin, Rasmus, Alvarez/Ramos

 

I really like Prado, but how do you suggest the team acquire him? He's not a FA 

[Ohtaniland]

Pujols would bat 5th?

Anyone ask him about that yet?

Chuck was just trolling us about Pujols batting 5th.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I really like Prado, but how do you suggest the team acquire him? He's not a FA

same, i think hed be a great add. But wed have to trade for him. I dont think hed be cheap, but wouldnt be expensive either

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Like I've stated previously Chris Davis is the ONLY AL left handed power hitter who is available through FA or Trade that has averaged over .270+ at the Big A over the last 5 years.

 

 

 

Which is why you sign him!

 

 

If the park zaps his power he will still hit for a 260-280 AVG at home. And he uses the entire field his gap power the opposite way would work out well here!

Edited October 22, 2015 by SlappyUtilityGuy

[DoubleOffTheWall]

Chris davis a dumb player. Type of guy who will come here and start tryin to run aggresively and get thrown out at 2nd. We need to make moves the way the giants do.

[Mark68]

He'll probably get a QO from the Orioles, so no.

[Angel Oracle]

Actually HB, it's:

"Joooddddyyy, Jody Davis!    Catcher without a peer!"

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

I miss that Old Man AO!!! It made for entertaining summers watching Cubbie baseball on WGN....My thought when he would go out to the bleachers once a year and everyone was buying him his cold, frosty Budweisers was how many will it take Harry to fall out of the Bleachers and onto the field I always said the over/under was +13 for being an old dude!

[Homebrewer]

Jody was clutch.

[Homebrewer]

I think it was 'Catcher without a beer"

lol