Angels after Cespedes?

[nate]

link?

And im not debating that, ive kind of suspected it, but have never actually read it anywhere

 

I tried to google and didn't find anything but didn't try very hard.  It might have just been AZ trying to justify the trade.  They tried to trade him to Seattle before he eventually went to Atl.  They were questioning his enthusiasm and were unhappy with him not being dedicated to his rehab from a thumb injury or something.

[laagamer]

Dude has had mental issues in the past. AZ cut ties with him because of attitude and effort issues. No need to give a guy like that a big contract.

Really? Damn.

100% agree then

[ten ocho recon scout]

I tried to google and didn't find anything but didn't try very hard. It might have just been AZ trying to justify the trade. They tried to trade him to Seattle before he eventually went to Atl. They were questioning his enthusiasm and were unhappy with him not being dedicated to his rehab from a thumb injury or something.

yeah, ive never "heard" anything official, but ive always kind of had a feeling there was something to that.

Then again, it could have been more of a personal thing with him and some people in Az. But i said a few weeks ago, upton for whatever reason strikes me as the type of guy who might not care as much once he gets paid. I think the talent is there to put up way better numbers, but maybe hes too "content". Again, just a feeling

[Inside Pitch]

Dude has had mental issues in the past.  AZ cut ties with him because of attitude and effort issues.  No need to give a guy like that a big contract.

 

Are you sure you're not thinking about his brother?   From what I understand he had a bit of an Edmonds issue (he didnt look like he was trying).  He had a red-ass for a manager who wanted him to go around looking angry after losses, and was labeled as soft as a result.

Edited December 6, 2015 by Inside Pitch

[eaterfan]

Are you sure you're not thinking about his brother?   From what I understand he had a bit of an Edmonds issue (he didnt look like he was trying).  He had a red-ass for a manager who wanted him to go around looking angry after losses, and was labeled as soft as a result.

 

Exactly. Gibson was a terrible manager who ran things terribly. I have no problem with anyone he had a problem with.

[Mark68]

Vernon Wells was a 3 time gold glove.  Silver Slugger.  And was in 2 all stars by the time he was 27.  

 

See how stupid of an arguement age is?

The Angels didn't get him until his age 32 season. You see how stupid an argument about how stupid an argument about age is?

[19HALO71]

Just a reminder that Cespedes only has 4 years of major league service.

 

Go Halos!!!

[Erstad Grit]

The Angels didn't get him until his age 32 season. You see how stupid an argument about how stupid an argument about age is?

 

Read this statement and notice the irony. 

[tdawg87]

Cespedes is a brown version of Calhoun. Whilst this wouldn't be a terrible addition to the lineup, the Angels still need LH bats and guys to drive in.

 

Gordon makes far more sense than Cespedes.

 

And Heyward makes far more sense than anyone else.

 

Which is why we'll end up with Cespedes and he'll pull a Vernon on us.

Edited December 7, 2015 by tdawg87

[Mark68]

Read this statement and notice the irony. 

The irony was intended.

[AngelsFanSince86]

The effort thing was Kirk Gibson being a moron. He complained Upton didn't try hard enough and railroaded him out of AZ. Know who else supposedly doesn't try hard enough? Bryce Harper. Upton is fine. AZ dumped him because they were managed by morons, and Atlanta traded him because they were trading everybody.

 

Yeah I had heard a lot of negative things about his attitude over the years, but when I recently tried to look into this is what I basically came across.  Upton has gained this perception he is a slacker, but it seems that it is nothing more than that: a perception.  I still prefer Heyward, but it doesn't have to do with attitude.

[Chuck]

While Cespedes isn't my first choice, he improves our LF defense and offensive production by a TON. So I'm OK with it. 

 

Plus we don't lose a draft pick. 

[CanadianHalo]

https://twitter.com/bnightengale/status/673986632425463809

Tigers apparently out on Cespedes and Gordon

[nikkachez]

While Cespedes isn't my first choice, he improves our LF defense and offensive production by a TON. So I'm OK with it. 

 

Plus we don't lose a draft pick. 

Exactly where I'm at, just not my first choice. Would still need a leadoff hitter. 

[Docwaukee]

I just don't like the idea of spending 150mil to get 3-4 war from LF when you can spend way less to get 2 WAR production from both LF and 2b.  Get the best player for LF (Heyward) or upgrade both LF and 2b modestly.  

[Stradling]

Sign Heyward, Davis, Cueto and Sipp, then call it a day.

#notmymoney

[martinpa25]

Has everyone forgot that Calhoun thrived in '14 leading off? We need an impact bat..why are people so high on Gordon? The dude hit 8th towards the end for KC..in my opinion he's not worth 20mil plus a year compared to a guy like Cespedes who can win you a game with one swing, with his arm, glove and legs.

[Docwaukee]

Gordon is Heyward 6 years from now.  

[Brent Maguire]

Has everyone forgot that Calhoun thrived in '14 leading off? We need an impact bat..why are people so high on Gordon? The dude hit 8th towards the end for KC..in my opinion he's not worth 20mil plus a year compared to a guy like Cespedes who can win you a game with one swing, with his arm, glove and legs.

Gordon hit 8th because Yost hasn't been known to be good with lineup management. He had a .293 OBP guy bat leadoff to end the season. Gordon has been a very solid hitter for years now.