Brantley to the Astros

[WeatherWonk]

No terms yet, that I have seen.

They now have a platoon option for Springer and possibly for Guriel at first. He could also get ABs at DH. A lot of versatility there. Average fielder, but still has speed and puts the ball in play. High OBP.

HOU is loaded with good OFers. The youngster Kyle Tucker is supposed to make the club, too, after terrorizing AAA. Springer, Kemp, Brantley, Tucker, Reddick. 

I wonder if we could get Tony Kemp from them as our leadoff guy? Has he got the arm for RF?

 

[Taylor]

In before outrage from people who don't even know who Brantley is.

[Angelsjunky]

 

[WeatherWonk]

In before outrage from people who know that Brantley makes the Astros better, and our road more difficult.

That's a lotta savvy people, I would think.

[beatlesrule]

Hello Craig. We started discussing this on page 85 of the hot stove thread.

[Docwaukee]

48 minutes ago, WeatherWonk said:

In before outrage from people who know that Brantley makes the Astros better, and our road more difficult.

That's a lotta savvy people, I would think.

our road to what?

[Lou]

47 minutes ago, beatlesrule said:

Hello Craig. We started discussing this on page 85 of the hot stove thread.

drunk old men have trouble remembering (and they obviously want attention). 

[Billy_Ball]

Bour better.

[WeatherWonk]

3 hours ago, Dochalo said:

our road to what?

Our road to the playoffs, of course.

Keep your eye on the ball!

[totdprods]

Pretty good move. Division rival bias aside, Houston has been pretty spot-on with their org philosophies and acquisitions for awhile now. It’ll be interesting to see how they adapt when their current core starts getting expensive and they lose some guys to FA.

[WeatherWonk]

5 hours ago, Lou said:

drunk old men have trouble remembering (and they obviously want attention). 

Just looked back. Still as lucid as ever. The craft never abandons me.

Others resort to memes...............

[WeatherWonk]

After the first inning, a lineup that might go Kemp, Altuve, Brantley, Bregman, Correa, Guriel, Springer (or some permutation) is going to be tough to keep off base. Above average speed, except for Guriel, too.

Platooning Brantley increases chances he stays healthy;  something he has had problems with.

WOW, a club with Major League depth...............I suspect they will try and flip one of their expensive outfielders for pitching. Maybe Springer? Maybe Reddick? Both depart after this season, I believe.

[Stradling]

I think Reddick has two more years.

[Dtwncbad]

I'm sure if the Astros had the luxury of having Kole Calhoun for RF they wouldn't have bothered even thinking about an upgrade.

Maybe I just have to get used to the challenges of trying to compete with large market teams like Houston.

[Stradling]

10 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

I'm sure if the Astros had the luxury of having Kole Calhoun for RF they wouldn't have bothered even thinking about an upgrade.

Maybe I just have to get used to the challenges of trying to compete with large market teams like Houston.

You are smarter than this.

[Dtwncbad]

10 minutes ago, Stradling said:

You are smarter than this.

So you get it.  Cool.  Steve Martin tells jokes about boobies. . .

[Stradling]

Just now, Dtwncbad said:

So you get it.  Cool.

Yes, I get that the Astros have a ton of young talented affordable players and are the favorites to come out of the west.  I also get that when I look at their team they have a 1-2 year window where they are already really good, but will start to lose players to free agency, most notably starting pitching.  At some point Verlander will retire or move on.  

[totdprods]

2 hours ago, WeatherWonk said:

After the first inning, a lineup that might go Kemp, Altuve, Brantley, Bregman, Correa, Guriel, Springer (or some permutation) is going to be tough to keep off base. Above average speed, except for Guriel, too.

Platooning Brantley increases chances he stays healthy;  something he has had problems with.

WOW, a club with Major League depth...............I suspect they will try and flip one of their expensive outfielders for pitching. Maybe Springer? Maybe Reddick? Both depart after this season, I believe.

I imagine they'll swing a trade for a frontline SP sometime in the next 12 months or so. 

[Dtwncbad]

How long do you think Upton will not be a problem defensively in left?

My post was primarily in jest but the reality is Brantley is a good hitter that would have made the Angels better, and you can argue that he would not be blocking anyone.

I think Upton may end up at first anyway.  So maybe your OF ends up Brantley, Trout, Adell.

The serious vein in my comment comes from a frustration that the Angels seem to pass on moves that make the team better even if they are not huge financial commitments.

The argument that the Angels can't catch the Astros in 2019 falls on deaf ears for me.  I don't personally think roster planning for 2019 should revolve around whether or not the move gets the Angels equal to the Astros.

I still want the team to be good and entertaining every year.

I would have rather seen the Angels sign Brantley than Bour.

 

 

 

[Lou]

3 hours ago, WeatherWonk said:

Just looked back. Still as lucid as ever. The craft never abandons me.

Others resort to memes...............

[AngelsLakersFan]

5 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

I'm sure if the Astros had the luxury of having Kole Calhoun for RF they wouldn't have bothered even thinking about an upgrade.

Maybe I just have to get used to the challenges of trying to compete with large market teams like Houston.

Houston is a very large market.

[Tank]

13 hours ago, Dochalo said:

our road to what?

perdition?

[T.G.]

14 hours ago, Dochalo said:

our road to what?

 

[Dtwncbad]

27 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Houston is a very large market.

Ranked 15th out of 30.

Angels are 5th.

[AngelsLakersFan]

15 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Ranked 15th out of 30.

Angels are 5th.

Depends on how you calculate it. Houston is the 4th largest city in the US, with the top three all having two teams each..