One more piece priority

[Pancake Bear]

We have a little over $12m in luxury cap space before going over, which we may be reluctant to do. *If* we can only bring in $12m more, what is the highest priority? 

[Second Base]

I chose starter, and the reason why is because multiple relief pitchers would fall into a price index where they really aren't that effective, aside from Chafin. But another starting pitcher, allows the Angels to use guys like Barria, Suarez, Rodriguez, Canning, etc... In bullpen roles. 

It helps the rotation and and bullpen. 

[angelsnationtalk]

Beef up the bullpen and pray it works

[Chuck]

I chose two relievers but if we're able to get Wacha or Miley and another decent reliever for 12 million, that would be my option. 

Also wouldn't be opposed to trade for a good backend reliever and sign one of the remaining FA starting pitchers. 

[Revad]

Some money will be saved for the deadline.  I chose a starter but I doubt that’s what happens.  One reliever.

[BTH]

I chose “more than one of these options on the cheap.”

A 4th OF should only cost a couple million, so at minimum, I think you’d be able to pair a 4th OF with another starter or reliever.

I think I’d sign a high leverage reliever for $6M-8M and a 4th outfielder for $2M-$3M.

[Pancake Bear]

2 minutes ago, Trendon said:

I chose “more than one of these options on the cheap.”

A 4th OF should only cost a couple million, so at minimum, I think you’d be able to pair a 4th OF with another starter or reliever.

I think I’d sign a high leverage reliever for $6M-8M and a 4th outfielder for $2M-$3M.

I don't hate it, but I'm skeptical you could get a decent starter for that little and I'd probably rather have a starter and a 4th OF. 

[BTH]

1 minute ago, Pancake Bear said:

I don't hate it, but I'm skeptical you could get a decent starter for that little and I'd probably rather have a starter and a 4th OF. 

Do you mean reliever?

[wopphil]

1 hour ago, Second Base said:

I chose starter, and the reason why is because multiple relief pitchers would fall into a price index where they really aren't that effective, aside from Chafin. But another starting pitcher, allows the Angels to use guys like Barria, Suarez, Rodriguez, Canning, etc... In bullpen roles. 

It helps the rotation and and bullpen. 

My thoughts exactly. I think a Wacha or Cueto at $9-10 mil is more effective than two $4.5 mil relievers. 

[Pancake Bear]

47 minutes ago, Trendon said:

Do you mean reliever?

No, I was saying I like the idea of getting two pieces, but the biggest priority for me is a starter, and I don't think we could easily get a starter and fourth outfielder that's better than what we have of both for $12m.

[Warfarin]

So if we are indeed playing the LT game, we probably only effectively have around 7mil or so to spend, not 12mil.

The reason for this is several reasons:

1.  The Fangraphs estimate is for 33 players on the roster.  This assumes we have various guys injured, enough to add up to 7 full seasons worth of players.  We have exceeded this multiple times in the recent past, so I think we'd want to create a little more wiggle room.

2.  If we are competitive, we probably want to save some salary for the trade deadline.  Probably up to 5mil or so of space.

So assuming we have around 7mil left, that probably would be another reliever, as I don't think we can find a decent start at that price.

[Pancake Bear]

38 minutes ago, Warfarin said:

So if we are indeed playing the LT game, we probably only effectively have around 7mil or so to spend, not 12mil.

The reason for this is several reasons:

1.  The Fangraphs estimate is for 33 players on the roster.  This assumes we have various guys injured, enough to add up to 7 full seasons worth of players.  We have exceeded this multiple times in the recent past, so I think we'd want to create a little more wiggle room.

2.  If we are competitive, we probably want to save some salary for the trade deadline.  Probably up to 5mil or so of space.

So assuming we have around 7mil left, that probably would be another reliever, as I don't think we can find a decent start at that price.

I'm less concerned about the trade deadline. At that point, it's likely no longer in Arte's control and new ownership can decide if they want to go over. Before that point is where I suspect they'll be reluctant to cross it until they get explicit approval.