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

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

44 minutes ago, Blarg said:

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.

Unless Trout signs an extension you'll never see that.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Just now, BackUpTheTruck said:

I must say, if we had Trout, Ohtani, and Harper in the same lineup, we would be the talk of baseball. 

I care more about the bullpen though.  I would rather win than be talented choke artists.

Bullpen will take care of itself with the return of Shoemaker, Meyer, JC Ramirez, Middleton, Tropeano. We need a quality starting pitcher next season to replace Richards, and not just some inning eater with a high ERA and a losing record, a quality starter a true ACE. We only have Skaggs, Heaney, and Barria ATM with Pena filling in. So much for starting the season with 9 starting pitchers. We went thru them faster than I change socks.

[ten ocho recon scout]

52 minutes ago, Blarg said:

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.

It comes down to money. If the money is right, id definitely consider it. Specific like your said above, it would be a legendary pairing.

I wouldnt at all be against offering a jd martinez type contract. Pay a bunch of money up front, offer an opt out after 2 years or so.

Not sure how he and trout get along. But id assume they'd both be all over it.

[Dick B Back]

2 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Bullpen will take care of itself with the return of Shoemaker, Meyer, JC Ramirez, Middleton, Tropeano. We need a quality starting pitcher next season to replace Richards, and not just some inning eater with a high ERA and a losing record, a quality starter a true ACE. We only have Skaggs, Heaney, and Barria ATM with Pena filling in. So much for starting the season with 9 starting pitchers. We went thru them faster than I change socks.

I can’t wait to see Meyer back actually.

[totdprods]

Anything can happen. The injuries and underperforming players and emergence of some prospects really could lead to any wild range of possibilities. Especially with Sosh and Eppler's nearing end of contracts. Could very much be a back to the drawing board off-season.

[BackUpTheTruck]

22 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Bullpen will take care of itself with the return of Shoemaker, Meyer, JC Ramirez, Middleton, Tropeano. We need a quality starting pitcher next season to replace Richards, and not just some inning eater with a high ERA and a losing record, a quality starter a true ACE. We only have Skaggs, Heaney, and Barria ATM with Pena filling in. So much for starting the season with 9 starting pitchers. We went thru them faster than I change socks.

Canning? Suarez? Tropeano really going to the 'pen? 

The bullpen will be fine, bit we still need the sure thing at closer.  I would much rather spend big money on Herrera than Harper.

[Dtwncbad]

Harper may sign a one year deal in February for $30m.  He is still a baby.  He is going to want to set his one main huge contract on a big year performance, not on his career worst year.

[Slegnaac]

I think the Trout extension talks get serious after Harper signs some where else.  Hopefully they can come to an agreement. 

A one year contract for Harper is risky, what happens if he has a second down season and not a rebound season? 

[arch stanton]

3 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

I think the Trout extension talks get serious after Harper signs some where else.  Hopefully they can come to an agreement. 

A one year contract for Harper is risky, what happens if he has a second down season and not a rebound season? 

Then he'll have to learn to make do with the $47 mil he's already made plus the measly 8 figure deals he'd get going forward

[IheartLA]

Adell/Marsh coming up with Upton/Trout/Ohtani at OF/DH means no FA signings period. They will ride out Kole for the final year and let Adell come up when he's ready next year, then let Kole walk and Adell RF starting in 2020.

[kevinb]

No they won’t and yes I’d love an actual power hitter in the lineup besides Trout

[Stradling]

PEDs

[kevinb]

3 minutes ago, Stradling said:

PEDs

Who in baseball/professional sports isn’t on something 

[Stradling]

I will go out on a limb and say a majority of the players are not cheating. 

[Docwaukee]

50 minutes ago, Stradling said:

I will go out on a limb and say a majority of the players are not cheating. 

95 plus % aren't now.  Especially the domestic players.  

[TroutField]

Well Scotty ruined my night by confirming what I have been thinking for the last year or so. 

 

Seems like Eppler plans on competing post-Trout. I mean I can’t blame him because you can’t put all your eggs into one basket. And this franchise was a clusterfuck when he got here. I hope to god Trout buys into this shit and decides to stick around. 

 

 

[ten ocho recon scout]

47 minutes ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

our holes will be filled when it is time to extend 

 

[Stradling]

5 hours ago, TroutField said:

Well Scotty ruined my night by confirming what I have been thinking for the last year or so. 

 

Seems like Eppler plans on competing post-Trout. I mean I can’t blame him because you can’t put all your eggs into one basket. And this franchise was a clusterfuck when he got here. I hope to god Trout buys into this shit and decides to stick around. 

 

 

Scotty isn’t capable of confirming this.  Scotty is capable of having an opinion.  Scotty’s opinion is ALWAYS slanted towards the prospect side.   So if Scotty has ruined your night (the Angels offense ruined my night) then you need to focus on other things.   Trout is here for 400 more games over 800 more days.   You’ll be dead from ruined nights by then.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Why do people still think Harper's a good player? Yes, let's sign a guy to hit .275 and 25 homers a year but for twice the money Upton's making. We'd hate that contract more than Pujols' 

[TroutField]

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Scotty isn’t capable of confirming this.  Scotty is capable of having an opinion.  Scotty’s opinion is ALWAYS slanted towards the prospect side.   So if Scotty has ruined your night (the Angels offense ruined my night) then you need to focus on other things.   Trout is here for 400 more games over 800 more days.   You’ll be dead from ruined nights by then.

Yeah I really let a baseball ruin my night... get real, dude. 

[mancini79]

Regardless if Harper was batting .500, the Angels need to focus on pitching. 

As for as Harper's lack luster season thus far, he still has time to erase doubts. If he has a great 2nd half, that will put confidence back into the FA market.

[Slegnaac]

11 hours ago, arch stanton said:

Then he'll have to learn to make do with the $47 mil he's already made plus the measly 8 figure deals he'd get going forward

Low 8 figure deals don't go as far as they use to.

[Stradling]

2 hours ago, TroutField said:

Yeah I really let a baseball ruin my night... get real, dude. 

Sorry I quoted you.  I will now get real.  

[Stradling]

Dude

[WeatherWonk]

21 hours ago, Blarg said:

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.

"I knew Maris and Mantle, sir, you're no Mickey Mantle or Roger Maris........." apologies to Sen, Lloyd Bentsen.

Besides, this is Anaheim, not the old Yankee Stadium. Home run hitters DIE in Anaheim.

Harper is a great OBP guy, no doubt. But he's all about the HR, with his .277 lifetime BA, that figures to go even lower this year.

Really, even in terms of HRs, he has exceeded 30 HRs only ONCE in his six previous full years. That was his career year when he hit 42. He may exceed 30 this year, but he may not, with that continuing .215 AVG..

Pass.

Besides, we couldnt afford the contracts of Trout AND Albert AND Harper AND Upton AND Calhoun. Calhoun's trade value is lower than ever.Too much money tied up in things that will prevent us from working on our REAL needs;  pitching. Oh, and a catcher at least as good as Maldonado.