Justin Morneau is now a FA

[KevinJ14]

Possible cheap option if they can't anybody else?

[tdawg87]

Would be an interesting platoon option with Cron.

 

But he'd probably pull a Joyce on us.

[Blarg]

For what, designated DL?

[Blarg]

Would be an interesting platoon option with Cron.

But he'd probably pull a Joyce on us.

I would wager Eric Chavez would play on the field longer if activated.

[tdawg87]

Probably.

 

He'd honestly make a good bench player. But despite his injuries he's probably looking for a 1 year deal worth 6-7 million dollars. Rather just keep Cron and have Navarro as backup.

[Docwaukee]

The direct translation of Morneu from french-canadian into English is:

 

made of glass eh.  

[nando714]

Would rather have big tex for a yr

[Second Base]

Concussions suck. I had one at 14, was fine a day or two later, same with brother that had one at 12. After a day or two of dizziness and vomiting he was fine. I can't imagine what that sort of thing would do to the adult brain.

Poor guy. When he's healthy, he's a premier offensive weapon. But you just don't know when it comes or how long it will last.

Anyway, I'm in favor of offensive help in many forms.

[NJHalo]

More? NO!

[Glen]

More? NO!

More like Moreyeaux!

[nikkachez]

I like the left handed bat and he was fun to watch in his Minnesota prime days, but if I'm going for a first baseman/DH route, gimme Gyun-Ho Park. I imagine the plan would be to flip Cron for some depth, but I want someone a little longer term than Morneau. Park could be a contributor for years. He's my guy. 

[Second Base]

I think the Angels will want to hold onto Cron at least one more year. The way he hit in the second half, if he does that all year he'll be dangerous, and then they can trade him or lock him in. I can't imagine teams would pay full price for him right now because of his first half performance. Teams don't make it a practice to trade their young talent away when their value is low. There's just no benefit in it.

[JE Cromet]

Believe the Angels have enough depth at 1B/DH, Pujols, Cron & Navarro. Eppler should concentrate on LF, 3B, 2B and BP. A starting pitcher like Wei-Yin Chen, 30, lefty, and has had a good ERA for the past 2 years (Avg 3.44 ERA)  wouldn't be a bad signing either...

[Puget Sound Angel]

Didn't he use to be a star?

[mrwicked]

perfect addition to our bullpen.

[ten ocho recon scout]

perfect addition to our bullpen.

or to the competitions

[laagamer]

No.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

After Justin Morneau sneezes it takes him 30 minutes to remember his name and where he is.....No Thanks~

[Guest]

This is the worst suggestion I've ever seen on this website–and that's saying a lot.

[Stradling]

This is the worst suggestion I've ever seen on this website–and that's saying a lot.

You obviously forgot the guy that wanted to trade Trout to solidify the bullpen.

[ettin]

If we needed a platoon bat vs RHP we could do a lot worse in his defense. Of course as others have mentioned there would be risk involved from his previous concussion injuries.

[Second Base]

I think if he's willing to take a platoon or bench role, and were willing to be a DH only, I'd sign him.  I'm thinking there are other teams that could offer him more opportunity. 

[Ohtaniland]

.219 lifetime in Anaheim........Nope!

[Stradling]

Moreaun would be AO's nickname for him.

[Mark68]

Non.

 

 

I believe that's French for Morneau.