Pederson/Stripling deal is DEAD. MOVE ON.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

This thread and how it’s played out reminds me of the scene in Porky’s when they go to the whore house and their friends prank them.  Only we’re Pee Wee who thinks he’s gonna get laid but ends up running away naked before getting picked up by the cops. 
 

Shit happens. Bring on spring training. 

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

No because the trade completely favored the Angels.  So why would he back out now when the trade can actually happen.  If he backed out 3 days ago that would be one thing.  

it meant the Arte paying an additional 8m to make the deal happen and keep prospects to make the team better.  You may want to have an open mind about this one.  

[Turd Ferguson]

Oh, so the Dodgers and Sux screwed us again?

Color me surprised.

Time to trade for Clevinger and burn MLB to the ground.

[Stradling]

Just now, GrittyVeterans said:

Because Arte Moreno has always been completely logical in his entire tenure as Angels owner

It’s ok to be mad about this without blaming Arte.  

[John Taylor]

If Arte pulled out because the Dodgers asked for more than the original deal, or one of our top blue chippers, then I don't fault him, if he pulled out because he is an impatient old man then it's on him, but if the Dodgers pulled the trade because they realized they didn't need the Angels in any of this, then f*$k the Dodgers in every conceivable way. 

[Jason]

At least we keep Regnifo. He’s the one 

[eligrba]

Fuck the Dodgers (Details Inside)

Love the new thread title.

[kevinb]

Angels still get Adell and Marsh in the line up before we know it. It’s a bummer we didn’t get Stripling. But I can see Eppler still making another move for pitching. Deals fall through all the time. It happens. Be bummed for a minute and get ready for a good Angels season about to start. 

[Stradling]

Ok, I will be the guy that doesn’t blame Arte.  If I end up being wrong so be it.  If the Dodgers trade Joc and get something better in return then I guess we can decide at that time who was right.  

[UndertheHalo]

None of us know what happened here.  

[GrittyVeterans]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

It’s ok to be mad about this without blaming Arte.  

You are the one denying reports from well-respected/informed writers, not the other way around. It's amazing how clouded your judgement gets with regards to certain people inside the organization.

 

It's possible you end up right, but just as possible you are dead wrong. To be spouting off "no chance Arte pulled out" after that tweet is bizarre delusion

[The_Outrunner]

[Stradling]

Just now, eligrba said:

Fuck the Dodgers (Details Inside)

Love the new thread title.

You’re welcome

[Drink More Yakult]

I don’t think the trade would have taken the Dodgers under the tax line anymore so it makes sense the Dodgers would change things.

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Ok, so they had a deal in place, the Marlins asked for more and that is Arte pulling out of a trade?  

Who knows what the heck is going on. 10 minutes ago the report was that the Angels deal was being 'slightly reworked' or something like that. I feel like that makes things comparable.

[rafibomb]

@Jeff Fletcher can we know what the rumored deal was since this trade isn't going to happen now? lol

[Stradling]

Just now, GrittyVeterans said:

You are the one denying reports from well-respected/informed writers, not the other way around. It's amazing how clouded your judgement gets with regards to certain people inside the organization.

Because it lacks common sense.  Also lets not pretend that these reporters don’t make mistakes.  Exhibit A: every tweet about this trade for the better part of a week.

[DMVol]

6 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

It would not surprise me if a new deal is worked out. The Dodgers still have to make some kind of move unless they are suddenly not worried about the luxury tax.

Unless Eppler and Friedman have a really good relationship, I doubt it....Somebody pulled the plug and I don’t think that Humpty Dumpty gets put back together....

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 minutes ago, John Taylor said:

If Arte pulled out because the Dodgers asked for more than the original deal, or one of our top blue chippers, then I don't fault him, if he pulled out because he is an impatient old man then it's on him, but if the Dodgers pulled the trade because they realized they didn't need the Angels in any of this, then f*$k the Dodgers in every conceivable way. 

I still don't understand why the Dodgers would pull out of the deal. They need to shed payroll and clear a roster spot.

[John Taylor]

Haha I love the new thread title. Thank you.

 

Meanwhile the Astros are like

[Stradling]

Would anyone be surprised if the trade still happens?

[eligrba]

[Justin]

Just now, Stradling said:

Would anyone be surprised if the trade still happens?

Not at all - Stripling's tweet no longer exists

[AngelsLakersFan]

2 minutes ago, GrittyVeterans said:

You are the one denying reports from well-respected/informed writers, not the other way around. It's amazing how clouded your judgement gets with regards to certain people inside the organization.

Rosenthal did not report that Arte backed out of the deal. He reported 'conflicting reports' one of which was that Arte backed out. 

[John Taylor]

1 minute ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

I still don't understand why the Dodgers would pull out of the deal. They need to shed payroll and clear a roster spot.

It's possible in the past few days they heard that they could get a better return for Joc and/or Stripling? IDK it's speculation and I guess we'll find out in the coming week or so (Maybe)