Cole's Asking Price: Too steep, or too stupid to pass up?

[Taylor]

Since we needed another Gerrit Cole thread. This is a hot debate in one of the other 12 threads right now.

Should the Angels give him the reported 8+ years, $300M+ deal he's asking for? Or should they move on?

[Angelsjunky]

We've got Hoby Milner, so no.

[Adam]

Can't pay that for FA pitchers

[the dude abides]

[aznhockeyguy]

Angels already have a player making that type of money and aren't close to the playoffs.  Spread that money around and improve the rest of the roster.  Baseball is a team game last I checked.

[Chuck]

It's not my money, pay the man yesterday. 

That said, I'm also good with letting the Yankees have him and spending that money wisely going with other options, including trading for offense and pitching.

[Ochocinco!]

Another $320+million dollar contract would hamper this teams ability to improve the roster top to bottom for years to come... no thank you. Just pass at that rate. Spend on Ryu or Bum, trade for Robbie Ray and at the deadline if this team is clicking... trade for an ace of Kluber's caliber. 

[tdawg87]

Just now, Ochocinco! said:

Another $320+million dollar contract would hamper this teams ability to improve the roster top to bottom for years to come. 

See? I told you guys.

In literally 3 years, Pujols and Upton will be off the books and we'll actually have a lower payroll than we would if we signed Cole.

But keep assuming you know what the budget is, guys. You're doing fantastic at keeping Arte in check.

[CanadianHalo]

As long as it doesn’t hamper our ability to keep spending this offseason then GET COLE!

[BackUpTheTruck]

Absolutely give Cole a blank check.

Cole on Saturdays and Ohtani on Sundays.

Angels start winning division titles.

[Erstad Grit]

I'm more in favor to go 300 if we could tack on another year. 

10/300

 

 

[Halos61]

I don't know what option they really have. To compete now, you have to sign him at all cost. He would not only be the leader of your staff, he would give this club so much needed identity. I love Trout but he doesn't bring identity to this team. On the other hand you have better have a damn good backup plan if you walk away. They would have to sign Bumgarner and/or Ryu/Kuechel. Problem is these guys aren't leading rotation's anymore and still lack that identity piece this team needs. One way or another, i think the Angels are screwed.  

[eligrba]

8/280-anything above that is a walk away.

Watching the inconsistency of Greinke the past few years reminds me that there must be a limit.

[Taylor]

1 minute ago, Vladdylonglegs said:

Don’t forget the inconsistency of Cole. 

 

[kevinb]

I think the last poll we did I said 265 was my peak and I think I’m still at that for 7 years. There’s no way I’d give him 300 or more over 7 or 8. I don’t want to be paying a 37 year old pitcher anything. 

[kevinb]

14 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

See? I told you guys.

In literally 3 years, Pujols and Upton will be off the books and we'll actually have a lower payroll than we would if we signed Cole.

But keep assuming you know what the budget is, guys. You're doing fantastic at keeping Arte in check.

How many wins do the Angels win next year signing Cole and being done for the offseason? 

[kevinb]

11 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

I'm more in favor to go 300 if we could tack on another year. 

10/300

 

 

No way does he sign for anything less than 35 per year 

[Erstad Grit]

7 minutes ago, eligrba said:

8/280-anything above that is a walk away.

Watching the inconsistency of Greinke the past few years reminds me that there must be a limit.

Not saying they should be Greinke has been mostly really good. Good enough to even trade to  WS contender

[tdawg87]

3 minutes ago, Kevinb said:

I think the last poll we did I said 265 was my peak and I think I’m still at that for 7 years. There’s no way I’d give him 300 or more over 7 or 8. I don’t want to be paying a 37 year old pitcher anything. 

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Thank you for paying money for Cole. I appreciate it.

 

 

[the dude abides]

3 minutes ago, Taylor said:

 

It’s worth noting that his best two years were with HOU.

[Taylor]

Just now, the dude abides said:

It’s worth noting that his best two years were with HOU.

True. The pitchers knew when the hitters were going to swing.

[kevinb]

1 minute ago, tdawg87 said:

I'd

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Thank you for paying money for Cole. I appreciate it.

 

 

Dumb. People say that shit all the time about this team. I get it I’m not spending the money. 

[Erstad Grit]

1 minute ago, Kevinb said:

No way does he sign for anything less than 35 per year 

Wow didn't know you had such insight into the personal life of Cole. You really think that someone getting a 300 million contract would care about per year salary? The same guy who as an 18 year old turned down 4 million? 

Have an opinion but express it as such. 

[tdawg87]

2 minutes ago, Kevinb said:

How many wins do the Angels win next year signing Cole and being done for the offseason? 

Based on what? WAR? At least 7. They got Bundy too, remember.

And before you imply this makes us a 79 win team I'm going to go ahead and stop you right there. I'm not going down that rabbit hole.

[tdawg87]

2 minutes ago, Kevinb said:

Dumb. People say that shit all the time about this team. I get it I’m not spending the money. 

Then why do you care how Arte spends his?

Edited December 10, 2019 by tdawg87