Why the Angels need Heyward more than any other team

[jecho_21]

Nice article probably stating what most of us already know.

 

http://m.mlb.com/news/article/158703938/jason-heyward-a-perfect-fit-in-angels-outfield

 

Go get him Billy!

 

[HBMike]

The Cards have money from there TV deal, my guess he stays with with them.

[Second Base]

No argument here. I'd love to have him. Or the others, but him especially, even if he isn't the best fit.

[greginpsca]

Is it just me? Everytime i think of Heyward as an Angel, i think he could become Carl Crawford part 2.

[marcosantinia12]

The Cards have money from there TV deal, my guess he stays with with them.

Yeah, it seems like a lot of sources are predicting Cardinals. Kind of surprising to me considering the depth they have due to the exceeded expectations from their younger guys (Pham, Piscotty, Grichuck). They aren't the type of organization to throw big money around unless they are in big need. I'd say they are just the opposite with their young OFer's. They could instead use that money for SP or a power bat (some sources are predicting Davis).

[Second Base]

Is it just me? Everytime i think of Heyward as an Angel, i think he could become Carl Crawford part 2.

 

Heyward is better defensively, is better at reaching base, and younger than Crawford was when he reached free agency.  They're DEFINITELY similar, but I think the dfense and OBP should help Heyward preserve his value a bit longer than Crawford.  

 

I mean Carl's value was largely derived from his legs, and playing all those years on that turf in TB took a toll.  Heyward should age a bit better. 

 

But I do understand the comp. 

[ABC]

The Cards have money from there TV deal, my guess he stays with with them.

 

I recall one of his interviews where he said he plays better in STL because of the fans. He was surprised by fans cheering a smart cutoff throw. He said the environment allows him to be a better player. Lackey made similar comments.

[Troll Daddy]

Getting a player like Heyward would be great ... he makes any team better. He just not a elite player in my eyes.

Anything over 7yrs/140M is a overpay. Arte must be drooling at the opportunity of signing him.

[ukyah]

I recall one of his interviews where he said he plays better in STL because of the fans. He was surprised by fans cheering a smart cutoff throw. He said the environment allows him to be a better player. Lackey made similar comments.

 

 

this is just more of the same old narrative. cards fans are the best in baseball, blah, blah, blah. it's self aggrandizing by definition.

[Jobu]

this is just more of the same old narrative. cards fans are the best in baseball, blah, blah, blah. it's self aggrandizing by definition.

This one time, I saw Cardinals fans doing the wave.

[ABC]

this is just more of the same old narrative. cards fans are the best in baseball, blah, blah, blah. it's self aggrandizing by definition.

 

I've been to a Cards game and there is some truth to it, actually.

[Docwaukee]

The Crawford comp is terrible.

Barry bonds is 4th on heywards sim score through age 25. Crawford isn't on the list.

Heyward isn't going to be either.

[Docwaukee]

His impact comes withhold age and consistency. Being solid for the next five years almost certainly is a bigger deal that most think. Upton is actually a much closer 2nd for me than anyone else. Stay away from Gordon and be very wary of cespedes. Impact needs to

Last for more than two years.

[ukyah]

I've been to a Cards game and there is some truth to it, actually.

 

 

i have too. i'm not saying they're bad fans. i'm saying they're the same fans as the rest of america, basically. i've seen fans show up late and fans leave early from hallowed grounds. people are the same. now, if you go to a different country, then you'll see fans that put all americans to shame.

[ABC]

Showing up late and leaving early are different than cheering for a smart cutoff throw. 

 

I've been to sporting events in Asia and Europe. They put Americans to shame in some respect but not in others.

[NrM]

I'm starting to see the light on Heyward.

Especially after the Simmons trade, they really can't afford to wait another year.

Their window is closing fast.

Edited December 4, 2015 by Poozy

[Cdaniel]

His impact comes withhold age and consistency. Being solid for the next five years almost certainly is a bigger deal that most think. Upton is actually a much closer 2nd for me than anyone else. Stay away from Gordon and be very wary of cespedes. Impact needs to

Last for more than two years.

This

[totdprods]

The only thing that gives me pause about Heyward....would he be the leadoff hitter? If so, who would hit second? He feels like he would be perfect at #2, but that leaves us still needing a leadoff hitter, and aside from Calhoun, I'm not sure who that would be. Are there any potential 2B/3B acquisitions who would be an ideal leadoff hitter?

In my mind, Heyward is at #2 and Kole somewhere between #4-6.

Heyward, Trout, Pujols, Calhoun, Cron is a great 2-6.

Edited December 4, 2015 by totdprods

[JarsOfClay]

lol why are some of you so insistent on getting Josh Hamilton 2.0?

 

You guys are as bad as Arte, you never learn do you?

[tdawg87]

lol why are some of you so insistent on getting Josh Hamilton 2.0?

 

You guys are as bad as Arte, you never learn do you?

 

Literally the best comparison that has ever been made in the history of comparisons. 

[Stradling]

Literally the best comparison that has ever been made in the history of comparisons.

I can only assume you are joking.

[tdawg87]

Why would I be joking? Comparing Jason Heyward to Josh Hamilton is the best comparison ever made. They are alike in literally every single way imaginable.

[Stradling]

Got it.

[wopphil]

Their last names both start with H. They both bat left handed and play outfield. They are both over 6 feet tall, and male. Seem like excellent comps to me.

[totdprods]

Their last names both start with H. They both bat left handed and play outfield. They are both over 6 feet tall, and male. Seem like excellent comps to me.

And their first names both start with J!!!