Do you think Eppler makes a run at Harper this offseason?

[Chuck]

Vote!

[mulwin444]

Big fat NOPE!

[arch stanton]

If his market goes south maybe you make an offer but no way are the Angels out front in the pursuit

[Angel Oracle]

Trout, Upton, Adell, Marsh, Knowles, Adams, plus bigger needs elsewhere plus his up and down seasons = pass. 

[zenmaster]

PITCHERS please (preferably one's with arms attached still).

[Tank]

gotta think it'd be fun to watch him and trout in the lineup for a few years together.

i think you have to kick the tires on this one.

[stormngt]

No I dont think he will go after Harper this off season.  I dont think they will spend what is necessary because we have greater needs and we have to keep our resources available for a Trout extension

[Taylor]

A couple months ago, I would have said yes.

[Tank]

no harper = another year of calhoun in RF.

worth considering.

[Second Base]

Our payroll from a yearly standpoint this year was close to bring maxed out. We're sitting pretty from a luxury tax standpoint, but there isn't a ton of money coming off the books this year, so I don't think Harper is an option.

In fact, if I didn't know better, Eppler is trying to prepare this team to compete post-Trout. There are only three outfield positions, and our past few drafts, we've specifically focused on athletic OF with huge upside at the top of the draft. Jahmai Jones, Brandon Marsh, Jo Adell, Jordyn Adams, and then internationally they targeted Deveaux, Knowles and Uceta.

I think they're preparing for life after Trout.

[Taylor]

2 minutes ago, Tank said:

no harper = another year of calhoun in RF.

worth considering.

Before the season, Harper's contract was predicted to surpass $400M. I'm sure his underwhelming performance this year decreases that, but not significantly. I'd be hesitant to give him $200M for 7+ years, since we want to be able to resign Trout in a few years.

[Tank]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

Before the season, Harper's contract was predicted to surpass $400M. I'm sure his underwhelming performance this year decreases that, but not significantly. I'd be hesitant to give him $200M for 7+ years, since we want to be able to resign Trout in a few years.

oh absolutely agree. i don't know what the magic number would be to get him here, but it's certainly worth a phone call or two.i think you have to talk to trout, also.

[arch stanton]

4 minutes ago, Scotty@AW said:

Our payroll from a yearly standpoint this year was close to bring maxed out. We're sitting pretty from a luxury tax standpoint, but there isn't a ton of money coming off the books this year, so I don't think Harper is an option.

In fact, if I didn't know better, Eppler is trying to prepare this team to compete post-Trout. There are only three outfield positions, and our past few drafts, we've specifically focused on athletic OF with huge upside at the top of the draft. Jahmai Jones, Brandon Marsh, Jo Adell, Jordyn Adams, and then internationally they targeted Deveaux, Knowles and Uceta.

I think they're preparing for life after Trout.

I'm think they're preparing to beat the shift. These are players that can hit those doubles and home runs but can also take a walk or beat out a bunt, steal second then score on a single. The antithesis of all that was mentioned in the article about not beating the shift. We have the privilege of watching our front office lead the way into 21st century baseball. That's my story and I'm sticking with it.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

[tdawg87]

They aren't going to set the market for Trout.

[arch stanton]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

They aren't going to set the market for Trout.

This is exactly why I don't see them out front on this

[Torridd]

I would like this, and I think we need offense more than anything, but I don't think we get Harper.

[Dick B Back]

Please save the excess yacht fuel funds for Trout.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Only if Albert decides to it quits after this season, which is a big NO.

[Docwaukee]

no chance

and 

no way

[UndertheHalo]

hard to believe we’d be in on him and intending to retain Trout.  The Angels will need to spend more money tho. 

Of course I’d love to have Bryce Harper.  Anyone who says otherwise is crazy. 

[Puget Sound Angel]

Arte still feeling the burn of the Hamilton contract. So no way.

[UndertheHalo]

6 minutes ago, Puget Sound Angel said:

Arte still feeling the burn of the Hamilton contract. So no way.

See this is a bad comp.  I get what you’re saying but aside from spending lots of money on a RF Harper is a lot different then the coke head.  For starters the Angels don’t need to make sure they have a Jesus friend baby sitter around all the time for Harper.  

Much younger, way less baggage.

Edited July 13, 2018 by UndertheHalo

[Troll Daddy]

I think first Eppler needs to get Trout to sign a extension in the off season. If Trout is set on testing the FA market then kick the tires on Harper. I don’t think the Angels can afford Trout and Harper. 

Plan on AP being around until Trout’s current contract runs its course. 

[Angel Oracle]

Given the money likely involved, and his up and down seasons since 2014, it is a risk to be sure.

Trout's consistency >>>>> Harper's.    His down seasons aren't bad, but they aren't that great either.   Has he stopped running into walls?

 

[Blarg]

Strange thought but combining Trout and Harper would be like the pairing of Mantle and Maris. 

That said I'd rather see Trout and Adell paired up.