2018 Hot Stove League

[UndertheHalo]

Stop saying the Angels will sign Kikuchi.  He’s going to be a tough guy to reel in. 

[Blarg]

On 12/11/2018 at 1:59 PM, Second Base said:

Bellinger is better than Realmuto.

Maybe not, 1st base is not a premium position so Bellinger's value is depreciated. Regardless the Marlins are acting like they have Johnny Bench in his prime up for trade. They don't and won't get that kind of package. 

[Angel Oracle]

1 hour ago, Inside Pitch said:

So, I checked....  Ausmus' starting catcher averaged 112 games during his stint in Detroit.    

Franchise over!!!

How many teams even start a primary catcher more than 110-120 games nowadays?    The Bob Boones in their Halos days (7 years, close to 140 games average) are few and far in between, anymore.

[m0nkey]

 

7 minutes ago, Blarg said:

Maybe not, 1st base is not a premium position so Bellinger's value is depreciated. Regardless the Marlins are acting like they have Johnny Bench in his prime up for trade. They don't and won't get that kind of package. 

Bellinger is athletic enough to play a good outfield.

[nando714]

Slow day, huh 

[ukyah]

9 hours ago, BackUpTheTruck said:

Cozart is not ruining the team, at least not financially.

However, he has underperformed as an Angel, has been a soft spot in our lineup, thus overpaid, and if he doesn't bounce back, he is throwing a monkey wrench into our plans of having homegrown talent taking over second and third, and/or our dreams of signing Manny Machado.

To me, Cozart is a good example of a "bad contract" that allows for some room for recovery. I think contracts like Cozart's are risks worth taking for a reliable closer.

If it works out, you get a contending team. I can't say the same even if Cozart were to put up his all-star numbers again next year, and still not have a reliable closer on your team.

let me give you the facts on cozart, and not the perceptions.

cozart has had a grand total of 224 at bats as an angel. he got hurt, played hurt, then had to shut it down halfway into the season. his season is nothing more than lost to injury.

during this lost season, here is what his actual performance was:

home: 109 AB/ .156 avg./.248obp/ .505 ops+

away: 115 AB/ .278 avg./ .344obp/ .805 ops+

his overall numbers, in his half season, were dreadful because he was exceptionally bad at angel stadium. his road numbers were way above average. he just needs to improve on hitting at angel stadium, and he'll become everybody's darling. 

[kevinb]

Huge News!!!

Kinsler Signed with the Padres for 2 years and 8 mil

[WeaverFever]

Such a weird offseason. I think it’s safe to say the Angels have made some questionable moves so far. I do like the Bour signing however, and with Billy it’s more of a trust the process type thing anyway.

One thing that hasn’t been brought up much as a concern is relief pitching... Am I the only one massively concerned about this? 

[kevinb]

9 minutes ago, ukyah said:

let me give you the facts on cozart, and not the perceptions.

cozart has had a grand total of 224 at bats as an angel. he got hurt, played hurt, then had to shut it down halfway into the season. his season is nothing more than lost to injury.

during this lost season, here is what his actual performance was:

home: 109 AB/ .156 avg./.248obp/ .505 ops+

away: 115 AB/ .278 avg./ .344obp/ .805 ops+

his overall numbers, in his half season, were dreadful because he was exceptionally bad at angel stadium. his road numbers were way above average. he just needs to improve on hitting at angel stadium, and he'll become everybody's darling. 

I am sure being a year older and coming off surgery he will be much better this year than he was last year. Guy had a great year in his contract year got paid and went back to being who he was prior to his contract year.

[rafibomb]

The reddit user that predicted the Bour signing is now saying the Dodgers signed Harper. Is he legit? We will soon find out.....

https://old.reddit.com/r/angelsbaseball/comments/a688sk/bryce_harper_to_the_dodgers/

[BackUpTheTruck]

13 minutes ago, ukyah said:

let me give you the facts on cozart, and not the perceptions.

cozart has had a grand total of 224 at bats as an angel. he got hurt, played hurt, then had to shut it down halfway into the season. his season is nothing more than lost to injury.

during this lost season, here is what his actual performance was:

home: 109 AB/ .156 avg./.248obp/ .505 ops+

away: 115 AB/ .278 avg./ .344obp/ .805 ops+

his overall numbers, in his half season, were dreadful because he was exceptionally bad at angel stadium. his road numbers were way above average. he just needs to improve on hitting at angel stadium, and he'll become everybody's darling. 

I know what I saw. He was a fly ball machine just like Kinsler.

If he can get back to his career averages, which I think he can, we would be getting our money's worth.

[kevinb]

Would be a bummer if true. But would be kind of cool to have two of the top 5 players in baseball playing in So Cal. 

[BackUpTheTruck]

11 minutes ago, Kevinb said:

Huge News!!!

Kinsler Signed with the Padres for 2 years and 8 mil

I don't get that signing. Tatis/Urias is a solid future at SS/2B.

[totdprods]

Just now, BackUpTheTruck said:

I don't get that signing. Tatis/Urias is a solid future at SS/2B.

Ken Rosenthal‏Verified account @Ken_Rosenthal 2m2 minutes ago

For now, even with Kinsler agreement, #Padres still envision Urias as their second baseman, according to a source. Kinsler will play some at third base while also mentoring Urias and Tatis and providing leadership. Kinsler’s career experience at third: Two innings.

[T.G.]

The Padres better not let Kinsler high five any of their pitchers...

[Broad Street]

Harper to the Dodgers 10/326

[Broad Street]

Also, I just made that up. 

[Broad Street]

I mean, I can't reveal my sources.

[beatlesrule]

31 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

The reddit user that predicted the Bour signing is now saying the Dodgers signed Harper. Is he legit? We will soon find out.....

https://old.reddit.com/r/angelsbaseball/comments/a688sk/bryce_harper_to_the_dodgers/

Well he was right about Bour.

[Angelsfan1984]

Can’t reveal my sources

will Bryce Harper sign with the dodgers?

[T.G.]

If this Harper thing is trolling... it's a pretty good troll...

[beatlesrule]

1 minute ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

Can’t reveal my sources

will Bryce Harper sign with the dodgers?

[Glen]

1 hour ago, ukyah said:

let me give you the facts on cozart, and not the perceptions.

cozart has had a grand total of 224 at bats as an angel. he got hurt, played hurt, then had to shut it down halfway into the season. his season is nothing more than lost to injury.

during this lost season, here is what his actual performance was:

home: 109 AB/ .156 avg./.248obp/ .505 ops+

away: 115 AB/ .278 avg./ .344obp/ .805 ops+

his overall numbers, in his half season, were dreadful because he was exceptionally bad at angel stadium. his road numbers were way above average. he just needs to improve on hitting at angel stadium, and he'll become everybody's darling. 

Why will he suddenly improve hitting at home?

[Broad Street]

1 minute ago, Glen said:

Why will he suddenly improve hitting at home?

Because there's no reason for this splits other than bad luck.

[beatlesrule]

6 minutes ago, True Grich said:

If this Harper thing is trolling... it's a pretty good troll...

I doubt they are. They established their cred with the Bour signing so we would know they're legit.