James Shields anyone?

[Docwaukee]

potential partial solution.  SD is obviously going nowhere.  65mil left over the next three years.  I would imagine that the friars would love to rid themselves of that contract.  It's a lot to take on and you probably lose some cash at the end, but it could bridge a gap.  Not my money.  

[Second Base]

Yeah, as long as San Diego knocks the price down.instead of 65 million over 3 years, 45 million. Shields is worth 15 mil a year. He gives you 200 innings, tons of K's and an acceptable ERA.

 

I'd like to see the Angels get aggressive on Timmy Lincecum too.

[ELEVEN]

No.

Just give Trout to any team that will take Pujols contract.

[Chuck]

According to reports Lincecum looked good yesterday in his showcase and the Angels are the favorites to land him.

[nando714]

3 hours ago, Chuck Richter said:

According to reports Lincecum looked good yesterday in his showcase and the Angels are the favorites to land him.

I thought the Giants were? I guess that's what mlb tonight was saying. Maybe it's just to bump up the price by his agent? If anyone knows Tim the best it's SF

[Stradling]

SF only wants him as a relief pitcher. 

[Angel Oracle]

Seattle would also have been a good destination, as Lincecum pitched for UDub.

I'll gladly take him, of course.   We need someone, or should I say a mess of someones.

[DMVol]

1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

We need someone, or should I say a mess of someones.

Unless Shoemaker wakes up and it's 2014, we'll need more than Linceum I'm afraid....

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

What kind of offer would it take to land him? We are already depleted enough in MLB ready prospects and it would be silly to trade some of the prospects in A ball. 

[Docwaukee]

I thought Shields might be an interesting choice but he's certainly high risk.  He's a thought if they don't want to just bag the season.  

Lincecum's velo was way down last year.  Was he injured?  SF needs a starter and is only willing to consider him as a reliever.   That has to tell you something.  

But hey, it's desperation time. 

[Dick B Back]

1 hour ago, Dochalo said:

I thought Shields might be an interesting choice but he's certainly high risk.  He's a thought if they don't want to just bag the season.  

Lincecum's velo was way down last year.  Was he injured?  SF needs a starter and is only willing to consider him as a reliever.   That has to tell you something.  

But hey, it's desperation time. 

Hey Doc, I think Lincecum had a hip injury of some sort.

[ettin]

I'm sure Lincecum could provide Richards with vast advice on where to acquire the best medicinal marijuana during his recovery. Jokes aside we could use someone like Timmah.

[beatlesrule]

If they included some young talent along with Shields, go for it.  Of course, the Angels can't go over the luxury tax so SD will have to pay enough for that not to happen.

[Troutta here]

Just gave up a HR to Bartolo Colon

[Guest]

A horrendous suggestion. Disturbing, even. 

[bloodbrother]

43 minutes ago, Troutta here said:

Just gave up a HR to Bartolo Colon

rip his trade value

[Broad Street]

Any pitcher that gives up a bomb to Colon is a pitcher I wouldnt touch with a 10 ft pole.

[Oz27]

This is a pretty awful idea and it's the sort of logic we used to justify trading for Vernon Wells.

[CAAngelsLifer]

We could use Bartolo's power in our lineup these days.

[nando714]

1 hour ago, Kody Mac said:

Any pitcher that gives up a bomb to Colon is a pitcher I wouldnt touch with a 10 ft pole.

He'd be cheap to get then

[Vegas Halo Fan]

1 hour ago, CAAngelsLifer said:

We could use Bartolo's power in our lineup these days.

He could provide protection for Pujols in the lineup.

[dimitrig]

1 hour ago, CAAngelsLifer said:

We could use Bartolo's power in our lineup these days.

Not to mention probably being the ace of the staff.

[ELEVEN]

16 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

Seattle would also have been a good destination, as Lincecum pitched for UDub.

I'll gladly take him, of course.   We need someone, or should I say a mess of someones.

Hey hey, one mess at a time!

[GrittyVeterans]

Why even try to improve the team? They're not making the playoffs with Santiago, Weaver, Shoemaker, Tropeano, as the core of the rotation, I don't care how hot Trout/Pujols(LOL)/Calhoun get. It's time to strap in for a bumpy ride and watch this team lose close to 100 games this year and then hope our GM makes some prudent signings/trades, and Heaney/Richards/Skaggs can come back and pitch well next season and beyond. 

 

Plus getting a top 3 pick in the draft and potentially a top prospect is something this team could use more than any other team in baseball

Edited May 8, 2016 by GrittyVeterans

[Sciosciapath]

Can Bartolo play the OF? Or 1st base?