Signing Rendon was great...

[tdawg87]

12 minutes ago, Second Base said:

If Price gives you that mentor the rest of the young pitching staff desperately needs, and provides #3/4 quality performance, and you can get him for 15 million a year, that's not a terrible situation to be in. 

And Hedges, I've watched him enough to confidently say he's an elite defensive catcher. I believe he's the best. 

If Boston pays down that much of his contract, you can expect to give up a couple decent prospects.

[Pancake Bear]

28 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Who is he and is there a link?

Young, front of the rotation starter with years of team control don't seem to be available via trade. Not unless you're trading Jo Adell and more.

That’s the most specific one. He’s been saying another arm is coming via trade since Ryu signed. Before that it was just another SP is coming. 

Here’s from today: 

 

[Second Base]

4 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

If Boston pays down that much of his contract, you can expect to give up a couple decent prospects.

I disagree. Boston is losing Mookie after this year, they're over the luxury tax limit, they're stuck with Sale's contract, they've been surpassed by the Yankees and Rays, the Blue Jays are hot on their tail, they've got a very weak farm system.....

That team needs to rebuild. 

If the Angels offer them Luis Rengifo, who has no place left with the Angels and would almost certainly be they're starting 2B long term, then the Red Sox would consider it a win to be out from 45 million of Price's contact.

[Second Base]

5 minutes ago, Pancake Bear said:

That’s the most specific one. He’s been saying another arm is coming via trade since Ryu signed. Before that it was just another SP is coming. 

Here’s from today: 

 

Oh ok, that's what we are referring to. I think in this case, Gubi is using the term "upside" pretty loosely. Like if you ask Gubi, I think he'd probably tell you that Bundy has upside.

[Lou]

has anyone asked Gubi if he's just guessing/hoping?

[failos]

21 minutes ago, ettin said:

just imagine how boring AW would be if we hadn't traded Rondon...

Quite the opposite actually. This place would be filled with angry peeps which is quite entertaining.

[Pancake Bear]

40 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Oh ok, that's what we are referring to. I think in this case, Gubi is using the term "upside" pretty loosely. Like if you ask Gubi, I think he'd probably tell you that Bundy has upside.

He said previously that Teheran was a good signing but not what he was referring to. He indicated the future acquisition would be notably better than Teheran. 

Gubi quite possibly knows barely more than us and is just blowing smoke.

[T.G.]

Christmas has come and gone and the Angels didn't get the pitcher(s) on their Santa wish list. Being on the naughty list sucks.

If Gubi proves to be right, I won't make one single complaint about his broadcasting style for a whole season.

 

[Second Base]

1 minute ago, Pancake Bear said:

He said previously that Teheran was a good signing but not what he was referring to. He indicated the future acquisition would be notably better than Teheran. 

Gubi quite possibly knows barely more than us and is just blowing smoke.

Gubi is extremely knowledgeable. Don't let the humble personality fool you. The guy has connections in the game that are far reaching and his pitching insights far exceed your typical on air personality. 

If he says more upside than Teheran then I believe him.

The part that I have a difficult time understanding is why such an acquisition is taking as long as it is then. Young guys that are controllable with upside typically aren't expensive, so I don't it's coming from a team that's trying to do beneath payroll.

I'm going to do some homework to see what I can speculate on.

[Lou]

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[Second Base]

Ok.... Here are the ones I think you can make a small argument for. Some are more likely than others. 

Padres: Dinelson Lamet, Joey Lucchesi, Cal Quantrill, Eric Lauer

Indians: Mike Clevinger

Rockies: Jon Gray, German Marquez

Tigers: Matthew Boyd

Marlins: Sandy Alcantara

Mets: Steven Matz

Pirates: Joe Musgrove

Cardinals: Carlos Martinez

Of all listed, I think the ones that likely make the most sense are Gray, Marquez, Boyd, Musgrove and Martinez...

 

 

[Pancake Bear]

33 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Gubi is extremely knowledgeable. Don't let the humble personality fool you. The guy has connections in the game that are far reaching and his pitching insights far exceed your typical on air personality. 

If he says more upside than Teheran then I believe him.

The part that I have a difficult time understanding is why such an acquisition is taking as long as it is then. Young guys that are controllable with upside typically aren't expensive, so I don't it's coming from a team that's trying to do beneath payroll.

I'm going to do some homework to see what I can speculate on.

Okay, I went back and looked it up:

I appear to have conflated his comment on Teheran with the previous comment where he spoke of adding a young player with upside. 

[Lou]

8 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Ok.... Here are the ones I think you can make a small argument for. Some are more likely than others. 

Padres: Dinelson Lamet, Joey Lucchesi, Cal Quantrill, Eric Lauer

Indians: Mike Clevinger

Rockies: Jon Gray, German Marquez

Tigers: Matthew Boyd

Marlins: Sandy Alcantara

Mets: Steven Matz

Pirates: Joe Musgrove

Cardinals: Carlos Martinez

Of all listed, I think the ones that likely make the most sense are Gray, Marquez, Boyd, Musgrove and Martinez...

 

no Asians, huh?

interesting...

[Second Base]

Just now, Lou said:

no Asians, huh?

interesting...

I read that on Twitter. Not sure I buy it.

[Second Base]

I think @Dochalo was the first to mention Joe Musgrove. He seems like a target they'll pursue. Young, unrealized upside, has three more years of team control, covers innings, plays for a team that's probably entering into sell-mode with a new GM and dugout.

[hangin n wangin]

Guby needs to stfu.

[Lou]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

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I'd like to thank recon for acknowledging this post.

[Lhalo]

3 hours ago, True Grich said:

If Gubi proves to be right, I won't make one single complaint about his broadcasting style for a whole season.

And if he’s wrong?

[ten ocho recon scout]

6 minutes ago, Lou said:

I'd like to thank recon for acknowledging this post.

I felt like an a hole doing it, but I got it.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I felt like an a hole doing it, but I got it.

and a belated Merry Christmas to you, too. 

[ettin]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

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You're missing a testicle.

[JustATroutFan]

Mike Clevinger would be a great addition. Former Angel who has been one of the underrated starting pitchers in the game the last few years. Would be a great #2 starter in the Angels starting rotation. 

[failos]

1 hour ago, JustATroutFan said:

Mike Clevinger would be a great addition. Former Angel who has been one of the underrated starting pitchers in the game the last few years. Would be a great #2 starter in the Angels starting rotation. 

He’s an ace

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Φαήλος said:

He’s an ace

I don't see how anyone could call him underrated. 

[failos]

13 hours ago, Lou said:

I don't see how anyone could call him underrated. 

Lol seriously

Edited December 27, 2019 by Φαήλος