Meanwhile on the Fowler Front ...

[LAAMike]

Looks like the Orioles are willing to give up a top forty draft pick to sign Fowler for 2 years/ 10 million  per year.  This still seems like something the Angels should consider.

[Glen]

Don't even get your hopes up.

[totdprods]

Looks like the Orioles are willing to give up a top forty draft pick to sign Fowler for 2 years/ 10 million per year. This still seems like something the Angels should consider.

Meh, at this point I would rather have the #16 pick in the 1st round. I like Fowler but I don't think he's a player that'd push this team to a new level.

[DMVol]

No FA signings this year.....there is a chance, if all our starters look good in the spring, that we might trade for a LF'er then, but only if we stay below the dreaded luxury tax...that's about the only chance to upgrade that I see....

[halosfan1970]

Is Fowler's eventual signing holding up the signing of Austin Jackson?

 

A one-year deal on Jackson might be reasonably close to fitting within the Angel's CBT limitations. Would creating a Jackson (strong side) / Nava platoon in LF be a significant improvement over Nava (strong side) / Gentry platoon at a net increase of $4-5m?

[DMVol]

Is Fowler's eventual signing holding up the signing of Austin Jackson?

 

A one-year deal on Jackson might be reasonably close to fitting within the Angel's CBT limitations. Would creating a Jackson (strong side) / Nava platoon in LF be a significant improvement over Nava (strong side) / Gentry platoon at a net increase of $4-5m?

I assume Jackson wouldn't cost a draft pick?

[halosfan1970]

I assume Jackson wouldn't cost a draft pick?

 

No draft pick.

[Stradling]

If they are keeping Nava you almost have to keep Gentry, although Jackson could do most of what Gentry can do, and other things better. I like Gentry in the right role, 5th outfielder, just not sure we carry 5 outfielders. I like him as a pinch runner late in games when you need a stolen base. I like him as the CFer when Trout needs a day off his feet. He can get a bunt down. Austin Jackson is a better starter, Gentry would be better off the bench late in games. That may not appear to be sexy but it's important.

[halosfan1970]

If they are keeping Nava you almost have to keep Gentry, although Jackson could do most of what Gentry can do, and other things better. I like Gentry in the right role, 5th outfielder, just not sure we carry 5 outfielders. I like him as a pinch runner late in games when you need a stolen base. I like him as the CFer when Trout needs a day off his feet. He can get a bunt down. Austin Jackson is a better starter, Gentry would be better off the bench late in games. That may not appear to be sexy but it's important.

 

I agree with your analysis. Gentry is the superior pinch runner to either Nava or Jackson. The Nava/Gentry platoon probably provides higher OBP while the Jackson/Nava platoon probably provides more power.

 

Jackson and Gentry both provide satisfactory to above back-up average CF coverage behind Trout. 

 

I guess it comes down to spending the $4m now or saving it for the trade deadline.

Edited February 11, 2016 by halosfan1970

[zenmaster]

I'm so tired of talking about LF when we already have like 5 LFers. Let's keep our draft picks and start to re-stock our "worst farm system ever".

[Docwaukee]

 F it.  Sign Fowler 2/20, Gallardo 3/40, and Desmond 4/50.  All club friendly deal and all players that make us better.  Plus, with those contracts, it brings additional tradeable assets to the org if things don't work out.  You could then trade Hector for a good pen arm or prospects.  

 

whatever.  I guess I'm still not over it.  

[gotbeer]

I was big on Fowler.  But that was when he was going to be teamed up with Zobrist/Murphy.  Fowler alone, I just don't think it's worth it atm. 

[laagamer]

Fowler would be nice...

[Stradling]

F it. Sign Fowler 2/20, Gallardo 3/40, and Desmond 4/50. All club friendly deal and all players that make us better. Plus, with those contracts, it brings additional tradeable assets to the org if things don't work out. You could then trade Hector for a good pen arm or prospects.

whatever. I guess I'm still not over it.

I agree with all this.

[totdprods]

I think Gentry's contract is non-guaranteed, he may be able to go to SLC.

[ELEVEN]

If they are keeping Nava you almost have to keep Gentry, although Jackson could do most of what Gentry can do, and other things better. I like Gentry in the right role, 5th outfielder, just not sure we carry 5 outfielders. I like him as a pinch runner late in games when you need a stolen base. I like him as the CFer when Trout needs a day off his feet. He can get a bunt down. Austin Jackson is a better starter, Gentry would be better off the bench late in games. That may not appear to be sexy but it's important.

We wont even carry 3 outfielders.

[Chuck]

I think Gentry's contract is non-guaranteed, he may be able to go to SLC.

You are correct.

[Second Base]

I actually thought Fowler would go 4/60. Boy was I wrong.

[Blarg]

Again.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

 F it.  Sign Fowler 2/20, Gallardo 3/40, and Desmond 4/50.  All club friendly deal and all players that make us better.  Plus, with those contracts, it brings additional tradeable assets to the org if things don't work out.  You could then trade Hector for a good pen arm or prospects.  

 

whatever.  I guess I'm still not over it.  

 

Why would we do this when there are so many .180 hitters that we can sign and hope that they improve?

 

Doc, you make a lot of sense, which is why nothing like this will happen.

[tdawg87]

But....muh tax

[Second Base]

Again.

When was the other time?

[Docwaukee]

Why would we do this when there are so many .180 hitters that we can sign and hope that they improve?

 

Doc, you make a lot of sense, which is why nothing like this will happen.

If it was gonna happen, it would have already.  It should have already.  but you know....yacht fuel, economics, and 'we're doing the best we can'  

[zenmaster]

Arte is stockpiling money so we can throw a 10 year 300 million $ deal at a 37 year old Bautista next off season.

[Mark68]

Why would we do this when there are so many .180 hitters that we can sign and hope that they improve?

 

Doc, you make a lot of sense, which is why nothing like this will happen.

No...we're not looking for .180 hitters.

 

We're looking for guys who will hit .180 AFTER we get them.

 

 

See Joyce, Matt.