Angels sign Jesse Chavez to a minor league deal

[Angel Oracle]

35 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Jesse Chavez Ravine

Clearly this is an FU to the Dodgers.

Brooklyn says the stadium should have been named Carpetbagger Stadium.

Sorry Latriner fans, can’t say the same for the Rams and Lakers.

Baseball was an institution in Brooklyn.   The NFL wasn’t that old when the Rams moved from Cleveland, and the NBA wasn’t very old when the Lakers moved here. 

Edited February 26, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Angel Oracle said:

Beg to differ on Greene.

He’s not elite, but he isn’t bad either.

Our pen is loaded with isn't bad.

[mmc]

Just now, Lou said:

Our pen is loaded with isn't bad.

Getting more "isn't bad" is better than getting "bad"

[T.G.]

Opening day can't get here soon enough.

[Docwaukee]

If he makes the team and actually pitches for the Angels this year then it's a dumb move.  Otherwise, who cares.  

[Blarg]

8 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

If he makes the team and actually pitches for the Angels this year then it's a dumb move.  Otherwise, who cares.  

What if he makes the team and pitches well? That would really make this thread bumpable. 

[Stradling]

19 minutes ago, Blarg said:

What if he makes the team and pitches well? That would really make this thread bumpable. 

That is what Lou provides for us.

[Second Base]

46 minutes ago, Lou said:

Our pen is loaded with isn't bad.

That's actually a fair point. The pitching staff in general, both at the major league level and AAA is filled with pitchers in the "isn't bad" category.

In this case, "isn't bad" likely describes back end starters and middle relievers. 

I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing or just a thing. Just a casual observation.

[ukyah]

2 hours ago, True Grich said:

Maybe he's a good character guy

 

"Character guy" will be this year's most used phrase since "spin rate."

i used to hear the padres talk about that A LOT, when they sucked ass.

character guys are fantastic, when they can ball still. trout's a character guy.

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, ukyah said:

i used to hear the padres talk about that A LOT, when they sucked ass.

character guys are fantastic, when they can ball still. trout's a character guy.

Well, we can always talk about Chavez's spin rate instead.

[ukyah]

Just now, True Grich said:

Well, we can always talk about Chavez's spin rate instead.

go for it. i'll be over here feeding the birds.

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, ukyah said:

go for it. i'll be over here feeding the birds.

[tdawg87]

I would ask why this thread is at 2 pages but I'd just be adding to it.

[Torridd]

2 hours ago, True Grich said:

It's not about the number of scouts...

Why is the guy with the hatchet all the way in the back?

[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, Torridd said:

Why is the guy with the hatchet all the way in the back?

He's obviously sneaking up on the other six guys.

[JAHV76]

Meh its a minor league deal if he skus they release him

[rafibomb]

By some of the reactions here I thought we signed him to a Major League contract lmao

[angels1963]

really, the Angels can't do any better than that !!!!!

[Lou]

9 minutes ago, angels1963 said:

really, the Angels can't do any better than that !!!!!

[Inside Pitch]

4 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

I would ask why this thread is at 2 pages but I'd just be adding to it.

Is it really a thread if it doesn't reach 3 pages?

[Mark PT]

7 hours ago, mmc said:

 

Dam, please season start soon!!!

[m0nkey]

Lose Garcia yesterday, and Chavez today. Mexican quota met 

[Tank]

6 hours ago, True Grich said:

He's obviously sneaking up on the other six guys.

Well, you know how shifty those people are.

[ELEVEN]

7 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

I would ask why this thread is at 2 pages but I'd just be adding to it.

I SEE WHAT YOU DIDN'T DO THERE 

[totdprods]

I don’t think it’s the primary reasoning, but the accumulation of #5 type SPs, MIFs, and RFs still leads me to believe that Minasian is building up an MLB-ready safety net of vet players to hold down the fort in the event a trade opportunity for a frontline arm or Contreras comes up that would zap us of some of the Barria, Sandoval, Rengifo, Adell/Marsh types...the MLB ready depth that we’re basically relying on to compete and fill MLB roles in some capacity. 

That way if he does pull the trigger he isn’t rushing someone like they did with any of the arms or Adell. He can stopgap with these vets until a prospect truly deserves a shot.

Edited February 27, 2021 by totdprods