Mike Moustakas

[BackUpTheTruck]

I've seen the idea of trading for Moose floated around here today.

I have my reasons for being against this.

[failos]

I’d rather have a player like Fletcher

[Angel Oracle]

I'd rather see what Ward can do, now that he's played 3B for over 3 months.

Moose has around a .650 OPS since June 1, and not much over .700 since May 1.

Ward and Rengifo BOTH could well supply two much needed things in front of Trout in the lineup, going forward:  OBP and SB's. 

[BackUpTheTruck]

Moose: .249 19 HR 354 AB

Pujols: .251 16 HR 347 AB

2018 Moose by month: 

April: .296, May: .255, June: .217, July: .159.

Do we really need to entertain what he may do with the Angels?!?!?

[DMVol]

I would if we were closer in the WC and Division.....For now, I'd file him away for offseason consideration....

[bloodbrother]

Angels are sellers at the deadline, not buyers. So....No

[mulwin444]

Never was a fan.  His D is better this year than last but still basically the same player we passed on when allegedly a 3/$45 mil offer was being floated.  He's cheap so, if we gave up the prospect equivalent of a bucket of balls, I guess why not but not really interested.

[Chuck]

18 minutes ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

Moose has career average of .251 with a .305 OBP.

Cozart is .251/.304.

Cozart career OPS .711, Moose .735.

See the Taylor Ward thread. 

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[halomatt]

Now begins to muse about Moose. 

[jsnpritchett]

I'm sorry, but why in the world would anyone want to trade for him for less than half of a season when the Angels aren't in contention?  Genuinely don't understand.

[Docwaukee]

3 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

I'm sorry, but why in the world would anyone want to trade for him for less than half of a season when the Angels aren't in contention?  Genuinely don't understand.

Troll Daddy thinks it will show that Eppler has faith.  

[Erstad Grit]

Should have just signed the guy in the offseason. 

[mulwin444]

4 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

Should have just signed the guy in the offseason. 

If we could have actually signed him for 1/$5.5 million sure 

[bloodbrother]

Nah they were right to pass. He got off to a hot start but has been pretty forgettable for much of the season. Last thing this team needs is more big money locked up to low OBP% guys like him

He's batting .223/.292/.412 since May fyi

[Dick B Back]

That was the easiest no I’ve had lately.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 hour ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

I've seen the idea of trading for Moose floated around here today.

I have my reasons for being against this.

I'd rather give Ward/Fletcher a chance. I don't see any reason to keep Ward in AAA. Get him up here and see how well he can hit ML pitching, before Eppler goes looking at FA infielders. Moustakas doesn't walk much, actually his stats look pretty much the same as Cron's this season and we all know how many felt about him.

Edited July 19, 2018 by Ace-Of-Diamonds

[Angel Oracle]

I'm tired of the tired old stop gaps and their low OBPs and very little speed.    Start setting the table right for Trout, Ohtani, Upton, Pujols, etc.

 

[Troll Daddy]

You definitely have to kick the tires on him now and get a feel for the asking price. He’s the player that makes the most sense imo. Especially since he’s a much needed LH bat.

Our upcoming home stand will be the determining factor on weather the team will be buyers or sellers. Houston and Seattle will be tough. 

Note: Tropeano and Shoemaker are on their way back and Ohtani is a slight possibility. 

One game at a time Baby! 

PS I’m also intrigued with Tyler Ward getting a shot at 3B. 

[stanick88]

3 minutes ago, Troll Daddy said:

You definitely have to kick the tires on him now and get a feel for the asking price. He’s the player that makes the most sense imo. Especially since he’s a much needed LH bat.

Our upcoming home stand will be the determining factor on weather the team will be buyers or sellers. Houston and Seattle will be tough. 

Note: Tropeano and Shoemaker are on their way back and Ohtani is a slight possibility. 

One game at a time Baby! 

PS I’m also intrigued with Tyler Ward getting a shot at 3B. 

I agree on all points. Let’s run down a playoff spot. Go Halos!!!!!!

[Troll Daddy]

6 hours ago, Dochalo said:

Troll Daddy thinks it will show that Eppler has faith.  

You have a 98% chance of being right ... way to go out on a limb lol 

[Inside Pitch]

Career

.251/.305/.430

Since May 1st

.223/.292/.412 

Valbuena as an Angel.  .201/.277/.395

Can people please stop pretending that a guy that's put up a career 98 OPS+ through age 29 is going to do anything but stay mediocre or get worse at age 30 and beyond...  And oh yeah -- chronic back problems that are starting to get worse.

[Troll Daddy]

32 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Career

.251/.305/.430

Since May 1st

.223/.292/.412 

Valbuena as an Angel.  .201/.277/.395

Can people please stop pretending that a guy that's put up a career 98 OPS+ through age 29 is going to do anything but stay mediocre or get worse at age 30 and beyond...  And oh yeah -- chronic back problems that are starting to get worse.

Which makes Moustakas a affordable rental. I see Nobueno brining the team down. Getting Moustakas is a fresh face in the lineup. He’s been struggling lately which works in favor of the buyer. 

19 HRs 58 RBIs .772 OPS

Low risk High reward 

btw there’s ten games to play first ... chances are the Angels are sellers 

[jsnpritchett]

1 hour ago, Troll Daddy said:

You definitely have to kick the tires on him now and get a feel for the asking price. He’s the player that makes the most sense imo. Especially since he’s a much needed LH bat.

Our upcoming home stand will be the determining factor on weather the team will be buyers or sellers. Houston and Seattle will be tough. 

Note: Tropeano and Shoemaker are on their way back and Ohtani is a slight possibility. 

One game at a time Baby! 

PS I’m also intrigued with Tyler Ward getting a shot at 3B. 

Note: Tropeano and Shoemaker aren't very good.

[Troll Daddy]

6 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Note: Tropeano and Shoemaker aren't very good.

You could trade both at the deadline for prospects

[fan_since79]

3 hours ago, failos said:

I’d rather have a player like Fletcher

+1,000,000