What if Kole has a MONSTER season

[hangin n wangin]

3 hours ago, Blarg said:

So would Billy Beane, then miss the playoffs. 

If Kole is the difference between us making the playoffs or not, we're in trouble.

[Blarg]

I'm sure that's what Beane thought of Cespedes. 

[Duren, Duren]

Don't forget about his own goals and motivation. He has a lot of pride, and went through a surreal 2018. He also is a consummate team player and defensive fixture. With a lesser right fielder, Trout will have more ground to cover and more outfield responsibility.

I still prioritize old school values like pitching and defense, and sacrificing one strong asset for an unproven commodity is risky.

Calhoun also hasn't let his problems at the plate affect his defense either. In fact, it seems he tries to even play harder in the field to compensate for his hitting struggles.

That said, 14 million isn't chump change. He will have to come out of the gates showing a consistent stance and be productive. A good season for him now helps the team in a playoff push. I only want to focus on this year and see the team get into the playoffs. The future will be decided on what happens this season. 

Too many intangibles and variables to look into the future before this season unfolds. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

I like Kole a lot. A big year would be huge. But with OF being the position we have the most prospects in, I dont see it at all making sense to retain him, even if he has a big year.

[Jay]

I think if he has a monster year you pick up the club option for 2020.

 

[TroutAdell]

Don’t sign a player who has his best season at the same time he becomes eligible for FA (assuming the Angels don’t pickup his option). This team needs to get younger. There is no reason to believe that Adell will have a bad season in the minors. Marsh is probably two years away. 

[nate]

What if I marry Emelia Clarke

[Lou]

1 hour ago, Jay said:

I think if he has a monster year you pick up the club option for 2020.

 

then trade him 

[Dtwncbad]

I am not a Calhoun hater.  He has overall been a cool player to root for.

But it's over. He is not part of the next era of Angel baseball.