Angels-Nats discussing deal for Yunel Escobar.

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@JeffFletcherOCR  3m3 minutes ago

As expected, Yunel Escobar will be the Angels 3B, Billy Eppler said.

 

 

 

I'm sure this news won't stop the Escobar 2B posts.

 

 

Interesting. I wonder if it is a negotiation ploy for Freese. Gia has a serious eye issue and it is risky to place your hoped on him to be there all season.

[Jay]

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[Troll Daddy]

I'd be surprised if Gia will be manning second base next season. The position will be up for grabs.

[mulwin444]

http://bleacherreport.com/los-angeles-angels

 

Max Wildstein@MaxWildstein

#Angels have officially moved on from reuniting with David Freese at third base, as the team is set with Yunel Escobar.

3:05 PM - 11 Dec 2015· Boston, MA, United States

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[nando714]

With Castro blocking refsnyder I hope eppy makes a call to his old mates in the bronx.

[halosfan1970]

 

@JeffFletcherOCR  3m3 minutes ago

As expected, Yunel Escobar will be the Angels 3B, Billy Eppler said.

 

 

 

I'm sure this news won't stop the Escobar 2B posts.

 

 

Well that seems definitive to me.

[ABC]

 

http://bleacherreport.com/los-angeles-angels

 

Max Wildstein@MaxWildstein

#Angels have officially moved on from reuniting with David Freese at third base, as the team is set with Yunel Escobar.

3:05 PM - 11 Dec 2015 · Boston, MA, United States

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Makes me wonder if the Angels are still trying to acquire a 2B. They were in on Walker, after all.

[Hollyw00d]

What are the angels doing

[Guest]

What are the angels doing

[Oz27]

@JeffFletcherOCR 3m3 minutes ago

As expected, Yunel Escobar will be the Angels 3B, Billy Eppler said.

I'm sure this news won't stop the Escobar 2B posts.

If whoever our starting second baseman is tanks or gets injured then we might see a move then. Either way, I'd like to see Escobar play a bit of 2B in spring training so we have that as an option down the track.

[Jay]

 

http://bleacherreport.com/los-angeles-angels

 

Max Wildstein@MaxWildstein

#Angels have officially moved on from reuniting with David Freese at third base, as the team is set with Yunel Escobar.

3:05 PM - 11 Dec 2015 · Boston, MA, United States

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why does this tweet have 55 likes?

[70runner]

Last I checked, the general manager was a guy called "Eppler"

 

of course he is, what was I thinking...

[ABC]

Jon Heyman â€@JonHeymanCBS  3h3 hours agoManhattan, NY

yunel escobar said to be fine with trade to angels (as opposed to oak a year ago). penciled in at 3b (but could go to 2b).

 

 

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[Second Base]

Weird Heyman's just now investigating that. I'd certainly hope Escobar's good with being here!

[Docwaukee]

If by some voodoo magic the halos go all in and sign a lfer, and freese is still around to sign a 1yr deal, I could see them bringing him back. Might as well at that point.

I also think the halos would consider a cowart kubitza giavotella platoon depending on what aptitude Escobar has at 2b.

Vs lhers Gia 2b and Escobar at 3b. Vs rhers cowart 3b and Escobar at 2b.

Or if Escobar ends up being quite good defensively at 2b, then you could give one of the young guys at 3b the position outright.

Personally, I think Pennington is gonna play a bigger role that we thought and get mixed in there a fair amount.

[Second Base]

If by some voodoo magic the halos go all in and sign a lfer, and freese is still around to sign a 1yr deal, I could see them bringing him back. Might as well at that point.

I also think the halos would consider a cowart kubitza giavotella platoon depending on what aptitude Escobar has at 2b.

Vs lhers Gia 2b and Escobar at 3b. Vs rhers cowart 3b and Escobar at 2b.

Or if Escobar ends up being quite good defensively at 2b, then you could give one of the young guys at 3b the position outright.

Personally, I think Pennington is gonna play a bigger role that we thought and get mixed in there a fair amount.

I think you're definitely right. I envision a few developments happening.

1. Escobar is going to be much better defensively than previously reported, and Giavotlla will open the year at 2B, Choi at 1B, Cron at DH.

2. Pennington will be playing 2B 2 innings per game, and getting the weekly start at 3B and SS.

3. Cowart will be playing 3B in Salt Lake while Kubitza plays LF, 2B, 3B and 1B.

4. In May, Pujols will return, relegating Choi to bench and Cron to 1B. Choi will be pinch hitter and defensive replacement at 1B.

5. In July, Kubitza is going to hit his way onto the roster at 3B with Escobar sliding to 2B and Pennington filling the same UT role.

6. In August, Cowart is going to hit his way onto the team and be Kubitza's late inning replacement at 3B, Choi at 1B, Pennington at 2B, Gentry in LF.

Basically, there's going to be a lot of defensive maneuvering and matchup based lineups.

[Docwaukee]

I could see choi platooning with cron when Pujols comes back. Got a good feeling about him.

[Angel Oracle]

I think you're definitely right. I envision a few developments happening.

1. Escobar is going to be much better defensively than previously reported, and Giavotlla will open the year at 2B, Choi at 1B, Cron at DH.

2. Pennington will be playing 2B 2 innings per game, and getting the weekly start at 3B and SS.

3. Cowart will be playing 3B in Salt Lake while Kubitza plays LF, 2B, 3B and 1B.

4. In May, Pujols will return, relegating Choi to bench and Cron to 1B. Choi will be pinch hitter and defensive replacement at 1B.

5. In July, Kubitza is going to hit his way onto the roster at 3B with Escobar sliding to 2B and Pennington filling the same UT role.

6. In August, Cowart is going to hit his way onto the team and be Kubitza's late inning replacement at 3B, Choi at 1B, Pennington at 2B, Gentry in LF.

Basically, there's going to be a lot of defensive maneuvering and matchup based lineups.

Except that makes 5 bench players in August. Can only do 4 with the now normal 12 man pitching staff.