Angels interested in Anthony Rendon

[angelsnationtalk]

Angels could theoretically afford BOTH without paying tax.

Upton and Pujols will come off the books and will be replaced with cheaper prospects. Arte could absolutely afford both. 

[totdprods]

11 minutes ago, floplag said:

Based on what?  I know hes has some attitude issues but his numbers didnt suck, still a better than average WAR.  Calhoun has almost the same WAR as Castellanos and could he had for far less.  Just seems a luxury we dont need to me is all. 
IF we did all this other stuff and then still did him, fine i guess but otherwise no.

The last thing this team needs right now is someone with so many issues off the field and with his behavior. He’s good but he’s probably about to be one-year deal territory for his career and just not worth the effort. If we were doing a one-year in RF, I’d just as soon go with Pillar or Souza, or a Kole reunion. 

Kole will be 32...Castellanos only 28. I’m not gonna bank on some kind of JD Martinez surge for Castellanos now that he’s gone from Detroit, but he looked great in Chicago and is at an age where he should start peaking - and he’s coming from a very good base - .286/.336/.504/.840 the last four years, averaging near 50 doubles, 10 triples, and 30 HR per 162. He could very well blow up and be a .950+ OPS beast for a few seasons. Seemingly did well under Maddon.

I wouldn’t go crazy on him - nothing like $25m+ AAV, but if you can sneak in and get him for $15-20, maybe $22m AAV, it could be great value.

Edited December 10, 2019 by totdprods

[AngelStew43]

We don't need OF's.  Why is Castellanos even in this conversation?

We have Marsh and Adell.  Just a reminder, Marsh outperformed Adell in the AFL just one month ago.

[Mark68]

Rendon would not cost us any Rondons, only a potential Rondon (due to QO).

[Mark68]

2 minutes ago, AngelStew43 said:

We don't need OF's.  Why is Castellanos even in this conversation?

 

He shouldn't be. As a third baseman, Castellanos makes a great DH. As an outfielder, Castellanos makes a great DH. 

We have enough DH types already.

[Angelsjunky]

[totdprods]

9 minutes ago, AngelStew43 said:

We don't need OF's.  Why is Castellanos even in this conversation?

We have Marsh and Adell.  Just a reminder, Marsh outperformed Adell in the AFL just one month ago.

He’d presumably start transitioning to 1B, pushing Pujols to part-time by end of year or next year once Adell is ready.

[floplag]

17 minutes ago, totdprods said:

The last thing this team needs right now is someone with so many issues off the field and with his behavior. He’s good but he’s probably about to be one-year deal territory for his career and just not worth the effort. If we were doing a one-year in RF, I’d just as soon go with Pillar or Souza, or a Kole reunion. 

Kole will be 32...Castellanos only 28. I’m not gonna bank on some kind of JD Martinez surge for Castellanos now that he’s gone from Detroit, but he looked great in Chicago and is at an age where he should start peaking - and he’s coming from a very good base - .286/.336/.504/.840 the last four years, averaging near 50 doubles, 10 triples, and 30 HR per 162. He could very well blow up and be a .950+ OPS beast for a few seasons. Seemingly did well under Maddon.

I wouldn’t go crazy on him - nothing like $25m+ AAV, but if you can sneak in and get him for $15-20, maybe $22m AAV, it could be great value.

i would be fine with Calhoun coming back on a 1 yr, im just not sure thats something he wants and most guys dont go back to teams that let them go on such a decreased price which i why i though Puig.   If anyone could get him right its Pujols, and Trout... if he truly wants to continue playing.  
I just have zero interest in any long term OF at a higher price tag, its counter productive in my view and makes little sense. 

[Mark PT]

2 hours ago, SLCHalo said:

Seems about right. The burgers and fries are worth it though imo.

Start the Go fund me page, I've got an extra 5 bucks!

[ettin]

1 hour ago, totdprods said:

Rendon sure does line up with the type of player Eppler likes. Lots of contact, not a lot of strikeouts, great defense. 

Against both LHP and RHP he ran OBP's over .400 (.404 vs RHP, .433 vs LHP). He would be a huge monster in front of Trout in the lineup. Put a lead-off hitter, then Rendon, then Trout, and then someone like Ohtani behind Mike. Major offensive production with that alignment.

[mmc]

 

[floplag]

Wouldn't it just chap Heyman's ass if we got both?  He might have a Gammons-esque stroke.

[Bronson]

Honestly Moreno might realize Cole won’t be enough to get to the Series and might just go balls out and backload Rendons contract. 
 

Pleasd do it Moreno!!!

[CanadianHalo]

Ugh I really hope all this Rendon talk today isn’t because the Angels feel like they’re losing out on Cole...

Really starting to worry

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I don’t want to get hyped on this, too. 

[Bronson]

Just now, CanadianHalo said:

Ugh I really hope all this Rendon talk today isn’t because the Angels feel like they’re losing out on Cole...

Really starting to worry

I mean would it really be the worst thing in the world if we got Rendon, Ryu and trade for a 3 starter???

[floplag]

4 minutes ago, Bronson said:

Honestly Moreno might realize Cole won’t be enough to get to the Series and might just go balls out and backload Rendons contract. 
 

Pleasd do it Moreno!!!

if he has half a brain, he knows this.

[Jay]

3 pages on a Heyman tweet

[failos]

Rendon and Cole get it done Eppler

[CanadianHalo]

5 minutes ago, Bronson said:

I mean would it really be the worst thing in the world if we got Rendon, Ryu and trade for a 3 starter???

I want no part of Ryu. It’s no coincidence he pitched the second most innings of his career (2013 was his most) in a contract year 

[Bronson]

Just now, CanadianHalo said:

I want no part of Ryu. It’s no coincidence he pitched the second most innings of his career (2013 was his most) in a contract year 

Good point. 

[Bronson]

2 minutes ago, failos said:

Rendon and Cole get it done Eppler

Can you imagine the meltdown all these East Coast reporters would have?

 

 

[angelsnationtalk]

5 minutes ago, floplag said:

if he has half a brain, he knows this.

That's what worries me. That he'll settle for a guy like Bumgarner and Rendon and Bumgarner's arm will fall off

[Bronson]

Honestly I just want to see Yankee fans cry. 
 

Moreno this is my Christmas wish. Make it come true.

[ettin]

15 minutes ago, CanadianHalo said:

Ugh I really hope all this Rendon talk today isn’t because the Angels feel like they’re losing out on Cole...

Really starting to worry

If they are really looking at Rendon, it is because they are getting both of them. They won't upgrade at 3B if they don't upgrade with Cole in the rotation. Rendon is part of an all-in on Gerrit. It is not one or the other in my humble opinion.