Rymer Liriano

[Chuck]

I think we should pick this guy up or make a trade to acquire him.

 

Padres designated OF Rymer Liriano for assignment.

Liriano has failed to gather momentum since being named a top-50 prospect a couple years ago, but it's a surprise that the Padres have decided to give up on him. He's still just 24 and batted .292/.383/.460 with 14 homers and 18 steals at Triple-A last season. He'll land on his feet elsewhere quickly, whether by waiver claim or trade.

 

[bloodbrother]

Agreed. Said that in the hot stove thread. Former top 100 prospect, still just 24 years old....good power/speed combination. Never really got a fair shake in SD and that ballpark kills offensive potential anyway. Would love for the Angels to try and get this guy into the fold

[tdawg87]

Makes sense. Seems like he'd get picked up immediately though.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Well, it only takes a waiver claim right?..... Doesn't matter our FO is closed for business till the end of March.

[Chuck]

Makes sense. Seems like he'd get picked up immediately though.

 

Unless he's pulled back by the Padres because a team has a player via a trade they're interested in first. 

 

Offer Victor Alacantra for him.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Overall, the kid has put up some pretty nice #'s. like the speed also! Could be similar to a figgy pickup!

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=lirian001rym

[totdprods]

I like pursuing him more than Kyle Parker!

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

How is his defense and arm anyone know?

[Docwaukee]

why not.  the guy would be our best position player prospect immediately

[Chuck]

why not.  the guy would be our best position player prospect immediately

 

We're not going to get him through waivers so a trade is going to have to happen.

 

I cannot think of another team that needs an outfielder more than us, so hopefully we can make a deal to acquire him. 

 

Good career minor league OBP, good amount of steals, good defense and some pop. 

[Chuck]

Who would you guys offer for him?

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

Who would you guys offer for him?

 

Notti and Strad~ + a poster to be named later....

 

I'd hold on to AO due to self bans....

Edited January 23, 2016 by SlappyUtilityGuy

[totdprods]

Who would you guys offer for him?

The Alcantara prop was fair.

Just spitballin' ideas, one of Cowbitza (they let go of Middlebrooks and Gyorko) or a RP like Bedrosian maybe fair as well.

[Stradling]

Notti and Strad~ + a poster to be named later....

I'd hold on to AO due to self bans....

Dude.

[Docwaukee]

Notti and Strad~ + a poster to be named later....

 

I'd hold on to AO due to self bans....

so a high k reliever with control issues and toolsy middle infielder that's out of options?  

 

I'll let you guys decide who's who.  

[laagamer]

This sounds great. 

[Troll Daddy]

Nava is a much better pickup

[Mark68]

Yes please. I've always liked Liriano.

 

 

I'm just not sure that we have anything they'd want. What tradeable assets we have are for positions for which they actually have decent coverage.

Edited January 23, 2016 by Mark68

[Hollyw00d]

Is he related to francisco liriano?

Better cheque Los papeles

[Chuck]

Yes please. I've always liked Liriano.

I'm just not sure that we have anything they'd want. What tradeable assets we have are for positions for which they actually have decent coverage.

Nate Smith or hell, give them Salas. They need an RP after dealing their closer.

[Mark68]

Nate Smith or hell, give them Salas. They need an RP after dealing their closer.

Except we're not exactly drowning in relief pitcher options, either.

[Second Base]

Except we're not exactly drowning in relief pitcher options, either.

Actually, we really are. Bedrosian, Morin and Rasmus are a dynamic young three. We have Mahle and Paredes on the way as well. But where the depth really resides is in the pitching that's being used as a starter but very clearly are relievers. DeLoach is a LOOGY, Austin Wood has a huge fastball, Alcantara should be a closer, Jeremy Rhoades profiles as a good middle reliever and Jake Jewell is filthy.

The Angels as currently constructed have 10+ young relievers that are either ready for the show or are within 3 years. So relief depth isn't a problem.

[barshels]

Angels almost have to get this kid. I hope Eppler can swing some kind of deal to get him.

[Mark68]

OK...let me amend that...we're not drowning in PROVEN relief options.

[Angel Oracle]

Tossed Salad is not a 7th inning guy.

Bedrosian can't find the strike zone.

Morin is very inconsistent.

Rasmus has TJ concerns.

 

Blech!