Which Big Free Agent OF and SP do you hope the Angels sign?

[Angelsjunky]

I'm going to use Fangraph's crowd-sourced predictions.

 

Consider those rough estimates. I've also included the baseball age (as of July 1, 2016) the player will be when their contract starts.

 

Feel free to list the players you want in order of desirability in the comments.

 

Edited November 16, 2015 by Angelsjunky

[Angelsjunky]

I picked the Heyward/Cueto combo, although I'm warming to Upton as I think he could take a step up in productivity if he can "hide" behind Mike Trout. But I still love Heyward's combination of youth, glove, and offensive upside. As far as pitching goes, I think the Angels already have a ton of mid-rotation options so if they sign a start they should get a good one. But I'd rather stay away from the Big Two due to cost and the gut feeling I have that David Price is going to implode sooner than later.

 

My order:

Outfielder

1. Heyward

2. Upton

3. Span

4. Cespedes

5. Other

 

Starter

1. Cueto

2. Greinke

3. Zimmermann

4. Price

[Cdaniel]

Heyward and Cueto. If I'm being greedy than add Fister and Aoki to that list as well.

[Hollyw00d]

Heyward/greinke

[Angel Oracle]

I went with Heyward/cheaper righty pitcher for the #3/#4 spot in rotation option

 

Paying close to $200 million for pitching is not necessarily the smartest thing to do.

Also need dollars for a 2B and setup man.

[nando714]

Heyward

Grienke

It's not my money

[Stradling]

"Joyce/Blanton"

-Dipoto

[Hollyw00d]

I went with Heyward/cheaper righty pitcher for the #3/#4 spot in rotation option

Paying close to $200 million for pitching is not necessarily the smartest thing to do.

Also need dollars for a 2B and setup man.

You have to actually click your votes, AO

[xboom28x]

I chose Gordon and cheaper pitching in the hopes that it allows the Angels to also sign Zobrist.

Edited November 16, 2015 by xboom28x

[Angel Oracle]

I guess I forgot to, just clicked it (Heyward/cheaper starter option).

 

But please, no Samardzija or Kennedy!

Edited November 16, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Homebrewer]

Gordon also...for the leadoff factor.

Cueto or cheaper Samardjia etc, so there is money left for a utility IF and some pen help

[ELEVEN]

Heyward and fix the pen.

[Stradling]

I wouldn't mind going after Samardzija if that means we can also sign a legit LFer. I wouldn't mind either Heyward or Gordon.

[Troll Daddy]

Double G like my mistress.

 

 

Gordon/Greinke

[Troll Daddy]

When Angels traded Newcomb ... Greinke/Price/Cueto is a good possibility. I don't see Heyward/Upton/Gordon/Cespedes happening.

 

Hope I'm wrong

[Chuck]

"Joyce/Blanton"

-Dipoto

 

I see you Trolling....

[bloodbrother]

Went with Heyward and then Other for the pitching options. I think it's Heyward or Gordon since the team wants a left-handed bat in the lineup.

[marcosantinia12]

I actually think that Heyward will get 8/200, but anywho...

I'll take Heyward and Leake/Chen (preferably Chen).

If Arte is willing then I honestly would certainly not reject a Cueto signing.

In order:

1. Heyward/Upton (strongly prefer Heyward but if not him, Upton is priority)

2. O'Day + Sipp/Bastardo

3. Chen/Leake/Iwakuma (yes, Iwakuma)

4. Aoki

5. Cueto

Honorable mentions (for the helluv it):

1.Kendrick

2.Zobrist

3.Zimmerman

4.Fister

5.Gordon (I like his overall game but his age doesn't fit the team's identity going fwd)

Only reason I don't have Kendrick and Zobrist in the list is because I'd rather a trade for a Prado/Walker type.

Stay away from:

Price

Greinke

Cespedes

DAVIS!!!

MURPHY!!!

Edit: throw in span next to Aoki. One of them HAS to be signed if we miss out on Hewayrd/Upton

Edited November 17, 2015 by marcosantinia12

[nikkachez]

Heyward and Leake

[Ohtaniland]

Umm Eppler was our "Big Splash"

Ok now you know.

[bloodbrother]

Heyward and Leake

 

 

I'm on board with this. Add in a reliever like O'Day or Soria or even Sipp. Would love for them to try and find an option at 2B or 3B but who knows how much money Arte is willing to shell out

[nikkachez]

I'm on board with this. Add in a reliever like O'Day or Soria or even Sipp. Would love for them to try and find an option at 2B or 3B but who knows how much money Arte is willing to shell out

Get a bunch of guys who are heading into their prime, you get Heyward at 26 and Leake at 28, you don't lose another draft pick with Leake, big spacious ballpark, one of the best defensive outfields + Simmons. I think they're going to re-sign Freese, no big additions at catcher, use one of the young starters on a second baseman (no idea who, the market isn't very good for it), sign Soria or Sipp for the pen. 

[Blarg]

I really can't come to any reasoning for picking up a starting pitcher in free agency.

[tomsred]

I really can't come to any reasoning for picking up a starting pitcher in free agency.

 

Might want to save that bullet for July if we are in it.

[nikkachez]

Might want to save that bullet for July if we are in it.

With what trade assets?