Orange County Register: Angels GM Billy Eppler sharpens focus on outfielders

[AngelsWin.com]

After Thursday’s acquisition of Yunel Escobar to be the Angels' everyday third basemen, General Manager Billy Eppler is down to one major item on his offseason to-do list.“Our focus,” Eppler said Friday, “is very much sharpening toward the...

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[Guest]

Down to one? You sure fooled me.

[seenoevil]

sharpens focus on Sosh ass

[Stradling]

sharpens focus on Sosh ass

Your contributions to our community are pretty great

[Chuck]

Some of you guys. Lol

I bet you're better humans in person

Hopefully for your sake.

[Angels Lifer]

I feel very positive we  will upgrade and sign one of the LF's. But it really concerns me to hear that he is staying in house with the bullpen. We would really need Bedrosian to turn the corner and be affective.

[tomsred]

There is one thing I'm really starting to like about Eppler.  I've read all of his comments and interviews the last couple of months, and while he is not as eloquent as Dipoto, the guy seems to be really thorough.  It beats decisions to death, and thoroughly discusses them with others in the organization.  He's a doggedly patient guy, we need that now more than ever.

 

I think we are seeing a contrast in styles between Dipoto and Eppler, and I'm not saying that one is better than the other because they aren't, they are just two different ways of doing their job.  Dipoto lets things rip, he believes in blasting ahead and moving quickly, and has the confidence to clean it up later if it doesn't work.  Eppler is more cautious, he seems to be more careful about getting everyone on the same page, and beating decisions to the bitter end.  On the one hand Dipoto probably feels he can open more opportunities if he beats others to the punch.  Eppler is more willing to let opportunities roll off the table if things aren't all lined up properly.

Edited December 12, 2015 by tomsred

[tomsred]

I feel very positive we  will upgrade and sign one of the LF's. But it really concerns me to hear that he is staying in house with the bullpen. We would really need Bedrosian to turn the corner and be affective.

 

There will be more bullpen support added, I am positive they won't go with what they have now.

[Docwaukee]

"As for replacing Gott, Eppler seems content to stay in-house. He said it’s an opportunity for pitchers such as Cam Bedrosian, Mike Morin and newly acquired Rule 5 draft pick Deolis Guerra to step into that role."

 

****.  

[ABC]

"As for replacing Gott, Eppler seems content to stay in-house. He said it’s an opportunity for pitchers such as Cam Bedrosian, Mike Morin and newly acquired Rule 5 draft pick Deolis Guerra to step into that role."

 

****.  

 

wtf

[Second Base]

I can see Morin stepping up. but maybe he's seeing something in Bedrosian, Rasmus and Guerra I'm just not seeing. 

[QuinlansMinion]

Hopefully he continues to look for good OBP players and goes after Upton.  Its the smart thing to do and I think Upton will be the best value of this free agency.  

[halosfan1970]

Some of you guys. Lol

I bet you're better humans in person

Hopefully for your sake.

 

Because the anonymous internet is the way to bring out the best in people. LOL!

Edited December 12, 2015 by halosfan1970

[laagamer]

Upton please

[arch stanton]

Saying the replacement for Gott is in house doesn't mean they won't do anything in the pen. If Morin and Rasmus are healthy what is really needed is a power righty and a power lefty to get the starters out of trouble with a K. The full inning options for late in the game aren't so bad.

[Angel Oracle]

What is the big deal with a rule 5 reliever?

For every O'Day, there are many who don't pan out.

If Guerra makes it, great. Just don't expect anything to start with.

Edited December 12, 2015 by Angel Oracle

[Chuck]

“One of the areas of focus that we have talked about within our front office and scouting department and major league staff is getting guys that make contact and have an idea of the strike zone,” Eppler said. “We don’t have to chase after multiple 20-plus home run guys. They are fun and when they are out there, there is an attraction toward them. You can have an above-average offense and not have guys that sit and spin and lift the ball out of the ballpark.”

 

Well it's a good thing we're not looking for guys that hit home runs and sit and spin. 

 

lol

[Hollyw00d]

Who the f is doily guerrero

[Angel Oracle]

A new cloth cover for a Dominican table?

[Oz27]

"As for replacing Gott, Eppler seems content to stay in-house. He said it’s an opportunity for pitchers such as Cam Bedrosian, Mike Morin and newly acquired Rule 5 draft pick Deolis Guerra to step into that role."

****.

Every time this guy opens his mouth my faith in his ability decreases.

[nikkachez]

I think they want Gordon.

[eligrba]

"As for replacing Gott, Eppler seems content to stay in-house. He said it’s an opportunity for pitchers such as Cam Bedrosian, Mike Morin and newly acquired Rule 5 draft pick Deolis Guerra to step into that role."

 

****.  

 

The new pitching coach has his work cut out for him.

 

Good luck.

[Troll Daddy]

I think they want Gordon.

I know they want Gordon

[Angelsjunky]

Maybe they're going to use one or more of Skaggs, Shoemaker, Tropeano, or Santiago in relief.

 

Anyhow, I still have hopes that everything will come together for Bedrosian.

[Stradling]

Well Butcher was an average pitching coach, maybe Nagy will be better and can help solve Bedrosian's consistency issues.