Daniel Nava DFA'ed, Shane Robinson back

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, DMVol said:

Billy's first LF solution was Saunders.....not a bad idea....

He also backed himself up by picking up 292 other guys who could play LF just in casies..  Good thing too since Gentry/Nava proved to be made of glass...    

In other news -- the team's OPS+ is 104.

[Broad Street]

I'm surprised that Nava got dumped so soon

[LooneyPlatoons]

Can we get Borjous or Grichuk back?

[totdprods]

1 hour ago, DMVol said:

Billy's first LF solution was Saunders.....not a bad idea....

When it comes to talent evaluation he has done a pretty solid, consistent job so far. He had a rep for that in the Yanks org, finding good players that were under the radar or undervalued or due for a bounce back. He isn't batting 1.000, but he's done a great job on a budget.

 

[OregonLAA]

I didn't hate Nava. I hated how Scioscia used him. Hitting 5th and pinch hitting in big spots. I wish him luck. I've heard he's a good dude 

[Vegas Halo Fan]

3 hours ago, totdprods said:

When it comes to talent evaluation he has done a pretty solid, consistent job so far. He had a rep for that in the Yanks org, finding good players that were under the radar or undervalued or due for a bounce back. He isn't batting 1.000, but he's done a great job on a budget.

 

I'm sure that a lot of the acquisitions that he made were within the confines of what Moreno is allowing, rather than being his best judgment. I am not judging him as a GM based upon moves like Nava and Gentry.

[Second Base]

To be fair to Eppler...

1. He originally intended Nava or Gentry to fill in as backup OF's. However, prices remained high and he never got the go ahead to make a move.

2. He did try to sign Austin Jackson, who is still good when healthy.

3. He came really close to acquiring Michael Saunders, which would've been amazing.

4. Even though he didn't plan this, Choi and Marte have emerged as an intriguing LF platoon. Younger, cheaper and more upside than Nava-Gentry ever was.

5. Our LF platoon really wouldn't be cause for concern if the rotation wasn't decimated by injury. But now it's just another problem in an ever growing list of issues Eppler has to address (minor league system, budget, LF, 2B, rotation and bullpen).

[happybat4]

I love how he goes from being our clean up hitter one day to being designated for an assignment the next. WTH. He should have never been batting clean up.

[fan_since79]

9 hours ago, OregonLAA said:

I didn't hate Nava. I hated how Scioscia used him. Hitting 5th and pinch hitting in big spots. I wish him luck. I've heard he's a good dude 

He'll catch on with another team that has a place for him, and hit .270.

 

[Dick B Back]

1 hour ago, fan_since79 said:

He'll catch on with another team that has a place for him, and hit .270.

 

Kemp's replacement?

[Tank]

1 hour ago, fan_since79 said:

He'll catch on with another team that has a place for him, and hit .270.

 

Without a doubt.

[Lou]

4 hours ago, happybat4 said:

I love how he goes from being our clean up hitter one day to being designated for an assignment the next. WTH. He should have never been batting clean up.

he hit cleanup on friday? 

[Lou]

I'm pulling for Robertson. He and his family have been through more than anyone should have to endure. 

[Oz27]

9 hours ago, Lou said:

I'm pulling for Robertson. He and his family have been through more than anyone should have to endure. 

Wow I wasn't aware of that until your post prompted me to search. Life can be pretty messed up sometimes.

[Docwaukee]

9 hours ago, Lou said:

I'm pulling for Robertson. He and his family have been through more than anyone should have to endure. 

Robinson?  

[Lou]

5 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

Robinson?  

Something whiteyish. Stupid auto-correct 

I'm going to start posting in Spanish

[Docwaukee]

4 minutes ago, Lou said:

Something whiteyish. Stupid auto-correct 

I'm going to start posting in Spanish

you shouldn't be following pat robertson on twitter.  

[Inside Pitch]

29 minutes ago, Lou said:

Something whiteyish. Stupid auto-correct 

I'm going to start posting in Spanish

Robinsono?  Or is it Robinsonez?

[Docwaukee]

robiñsoñ

[arch stanton]

Hijo de Robin?

[Billy_Ball]

Daniel Robertson..I liked that guy.  I was pizzed when he was sent down.

[Angel Oracle]

This will become an age old question right up there with "Mary Ann or Ginger?"

Worse player for the Halos?    Joyce or Nada?

 

[John Stellman]

What took so long?

[ELEVEN]

They will probably bring him back when Meyer goes on the DL.

[John Smith]

Angels Verified account ‏@Angels

OF Daniel Nava has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake (@SaltLakeBees).