Right Field Options for the Angels

[BTH]

The Angels could use an upgrade in RF until one of Adell or Marsh are fully developed. There are a lot of outfielders out there, so the Angels should be able to get an upgrade in RF at a lower cost once players get desperate to sign somewhere.

 

1st Tier: Springer & Ozuna.

2nd Tier: Brantley, Pederson, Rosario, & Schwarber.

3rd Tier: Bradley Jr, Dahl, Duvall, Grossman, Pillar, & Puig.

4th Tier: Gamel, Goodwin, Markakis, Mazara, Naquin, Reddick, & Renfroe.

5th Tier: Almora Jr, Marisnick, & DeShields.

 

1st Tier is elite starters, 2nd tier is quality starters, 3rd tier is solid starters, 4th tier is platoon options, and 5th tier is strictly defensive 4th outfielder.

Also, there are Jurickson Profar and Enrique Hernandez, who could both be potential options.

[totdprods]

I think Springer can be ruled pretty quick based off QO, his cost, his interest in Northeast. There is a little bit of interest in my part in Ozuna, and I think given his impact with Minasian’s Braves last year, he can’t be completely ruled out - especially if Adell and Marsh are dealt for pitching - but very unlikely.

After that though, almost any of those sound realistic, except maybe Schwarber who only has 14 innings of experience in RF, and wouldn’t fit the defense criteria the Angels are valuing of late. I also really doubt Ward is seen as much of a solution either, even temporarily. His play was nice last year but nothing groundbreaking or even necessarily sustainable. If they have to spend elsewhere first, sure we could see him there or in a platoon, but I doubt they’re wanting to count on that yet.

 

[BTH]

Just now, totdprods said:

I think Springer can be ruled pretty quick based off QO, his cost, his interest in Northeast. There is a little bit of interest in my part in Ozuna, and I think given his impact with Minasian’s Braves last year, he can’t be completely ruled out - especially if Adell and Marsh are dealt for pitching - but very unlikely.

After that though, almost any of those sound realistic, except maybe Schwarber who only has 14 innings of experience in RF, and wouldn’t fit the defense criteria the Angels are valuing of late. I also really doubt Ward is seen as much of a solution either, even temporarily. His play was nice last year but nothing groundbreaking or even necessarily sustainable. If they have to spend elsewhere first, sure we could see him there or in a platoon, but I doubt they’re wanting to count on that yet.

 

Yeah, I figure that Springer and Ozuna are out of the Angels price range, but I included them just to show all the OF options out there.

Also, Brantley, Rosario, and Schwarber would all be suspect in RF, but I included them for the same reason.

[Warfarin]

I’d say the goal should be to find a LHH who can complement Ward in RF until one of Adell or Marsh is ready.

Dahl can likely be had for cheap (was projected at 2.5mil arbitration per MLBTR).  At a cost like that, he’d be my top choice.

[DMVol]

I am fine with Ward, Adell and Marsh...spend money on pitching...Maybe another 4th OF type like Schebler...

[OhtaniSan]

I would love to bring on Dahl on a cheap contract. Lots of upside and would be a great platoon with Ward and Upton in the corner OF spots. Gives us a solid means of production until Adell/Marsh are ready.

[kevinb]

Trade for Harper and make the Phillies eat half his salary.

[Erstad Grit]

I know it's risky but I'd sign puig. Perhaps being out of the game for a year has humbled him and showed him how quickly it can go away.  Dude can play and has done so in high stressful playoff situations

[AngelsLakersFan]

I'd sign the best player they can get on a one year contract. Grossman jumps out at me as the best bet but I'd take Jackie Bradley if he'd sign for one year (Im betting he wont).

[Halodays]

35 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

I know it's risky but I'd sign puig. Perhaps being out of the game for a year has humbled him and showed him how quickly it can go away.  Dude can play and has done so in high stressful playoff situations

Maybe the Angels can get a discount on Bauer if they sign Puig since they have the same agent.

[Angel Oracle]

I’d focus on the third group.

Pillar seems to be the best of them, defensively?   And would supply just enough offense.

[rafibomb]

With all of Minasian's talk of run prevention give me someone with a cannon of an arm and plus-fielding. I miss having someone like Kole Calhoun in right.

[Chuck]

2 minutes ago, rafibomb said:

With all of Minasian's talk of run prevention give me someone with a cannon of an arm and plus-fielding. I miss having someone like Kole Calhoun in right.

Pillar and/or Bradley Jr. 

[Stradling]

1 hour ago, Kevinb said:

Trade for Harper and make the Phillies eat half his salary.

Why would they do that?

[Lou]

Just now, Stradling said:

Why would they do that?

Because we need someone to play RF.

[kevinb]

1 minute ago, Stradling said:

Why would they do that?

 

Just now, Lou said:

Because we need someone to play RF.

Exactly. I’m bored in quarantine that’s the answer. 

[Stradling]

Ok, let me rephrase.  Why would Philly do that?  Here’s a hint, they wouldn’t. 

[T.G.]

You guys are doing it again

[Angelsjunky]

With Rasiel in the fold, the Angels still probably need 1-2 relievers. Maybe they acquire one by trade, but the other will still cost ~$5M.

They also need a platoon catcher. Figure $2-6M.

Then, of course, there's the big one: SP. Either they go Bauer for $25-30M or hope for the best with what they have, or they get two cheaper options for $20-30M.

So before a RF, they need to spend $27-41M. That doesn't leave much (if anything) left. I figure they'll get a tier 4-5 guy for $2-4M.

[kevinb]

24 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Ok, let me rephrase.  Why would Philly do that?  Here’s a hint, they wouldn’t. 

I know they wouldn’t I don’t think they would I was just making a funny. 

[kevinb]

23 minutes ago, T.G. said:

You guys are doing it again

FF

[Angelsjunky]

And don't forget the long list of OF prospects on the way up, with estimated major league ETA:

2021 (2nd half): Adell, Marsh

2022: Adams

2023: Knowles, Deveaux, Holmes

2024: Ramirez, Calabrese, Rivera

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, Kevinb said:

I know they wouldn’t I don’t think they would I was just making a funny. 

Actually, you made a poopie.

[Taylor]

Half of Kyle Schwarber

[Angels 1961]

How about Joc Pederson as he can play all 3 OF position, but has to be 1 year deal at 6 mill or less. Grossman I like, but we have Schbeler.... No to Puig, and Schwarber. Ward and Grossman be nice pairing until Adell and Marsh ready. Maybe we trade one for Snell (plus others to Rays).