Weaver

[Torridd]

So many of you are down on Weaver. I'd like to know what you think since this is his last year before free agency.

Do you think he'll re-sign as a starter? Re-sign as a reliever? Go to another team as a starter? Retire?

[Oz27]

Re-sign him? Oh please no.

Something pretty miraculous would need to happen for him to get anything more than a minor league contract with a spring training invite this offseason. A new career beckons for him, as sad as I am to see someone who was so important to us for so long decline in such rapid fashion.

[Torridd]

So what do you think he'll do?

[Jason]

Who know what he'll do but I really don't want it to happen with the Angels

[CaliAngel]

Honestly with his personality, in how he took less money to stay here, and his realization that he just can't compete like he used to, I think he will retire.

I don't understand how his velocity dropped so rapidly. You think it's something they could fix. But sadly that doesn't seem to be the case.

[Inside Pitch]

2 minutes ago, Torridd said:

So what do you think he'll do?

Retire....   I think he's doing everything he can to fight off father time -- but he's been successful and he knows what it takes for him to be successful, I'm sure nobody is more well aware of what he can and cannot do than Jered Weaver.  

I can't imagine he is enjoying who he is these days...

[Oz27]

4 minutes ago, Torridd said:

So what do you think he'll do?

Look for a contract and not get one I would guess. Even a spring training invite seems pretty optimistic.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

As far as re-signing him goes if you were the fan of any other team would you want them to sign him?  He's one of my favorite Angels and there's no denying he's a competitor but physically he just can't get it done way more often than not as his deception doesn't work.  As far as what he'll do I have no idea because I haven't heard him say anything about next year.  I imagine it would be hard for anyone his age to walk away and call it a career and hopefully he doesn't try sticking around for financial reasons.  

[notherhalo]

he should juice before the last 50 games, and if he gets suspended - whatever

go out in a blaze of glory

[Torridd]

If he were willing to try relieving, I would sign him to a 1-year contract. I know he doesn't throw hard, but I wonder, as a starter, does he still pace himself in games? If so, he could "let it loose" as a reliever he may be successful. 

[Oz27]

The first thing I look for in a reliever is the ability to throw more than 82 MPH. Weaver out of the pen really isn't a good idea.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

5 minutes ago, Oz27 said:

The first thing I look for in a reliever is the ability to throw more than 82 MPH. Weaver out of the pen really isn't a good idea.

And that's why its easier if he is a starter. Your offense has 9 innings to get a lead or catch up. As a reliever it doesn't work. (falling behind late and with the emergence of situational relievers). I also don't know how his body at this stage could roll throwing on consecutive days. For Weaver to have a long man spot in the bully he would literally need to throw at this stage (with our current rotation minus him) 3-4 times a week. His arm may not be able to handle the abuse.

[meat]

I believe he's just trying to get through this last season and will quietly retire when it's over.

I don't see him as a guy who will sign a minor league deal with some garbage org like the Padres or Marlins. He has 2 young kids to spend his time with.

I'd assume the Angels will offer him a role as a coach or advisor. 

[LooneyPlatoons]

26 minutes ago, Torridd said:

So what do you think he'll do?

Hang out with Dan Haren and start a new tv series together called "Super 80's Bros"

[gotbeer]

I think he's going to retire. 

But I wouldn't put it past him to take a year or two off, rest the arm, and make a comeback after seeing some velocity return after rest.

[totdprods]

If he moves to the pen and somehow winds up fitting really well there limited to an inning here or there or a spot start, I could *maybe* see him filling a role like Rasmus next year, especially if Richards and Heaney have surgery and the team throws in the towel. 

But I have a feeling he's retiring. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 hour ago, Torridd said:

So what do you think he'll do?

Retire

[IEAngelsfan]

Wasn't he quoted as saying that he would be willing to go to the pen and if it didn't pan out, he would end up on the golf course?  If so, I think he recognizes it time to hang up the glove.

[Second Base]

Weaver above others knows what it takes to be successful.  Listen to his interviews and he's telling you in a not-so-subtle fashion that he does not have it anymore.  I'm guessing he retires, and in a couple of years he comes back in an advisory role.  Once Mike Sciascia calls it quits after the 2018 season, Weaver will be brought on as the pitching coach, alongside Darin Erstad as manager and Tim Salmon as the hitting coach.

[Ohtaniland]

He's not worried. Dipoto will sign him. 

[John Taylor]

Retire. I think the same thing happened to his brother Jeff.

[Troll Daddy]

I've mention this before .,. serious question

Does Weaver have some trade value at the deadline if the Angels eat the remainder of his salary? 

[AngelsLakersFan]

no

[Blarg]

I think the Angels will give him a job offer as the Roving Scowling Instructor. 

[UndertheHalo]

ive said it before and I'll say it again.  Weaver has done enough for the Angels to keep me from ever whining about him.  It is miserable to watch him though. 

Edited June 16, 2016 by UndertheHalo