Kole Calhoun Update

[Halo4life714]

I just hope Trout doesn't leave us when he becomes a free agent. This organization is completely in over it's head. From management to the manager to the players. I pray to God Trout stays with us.

[axalar]

But can he play 3B?

 

 

But on a serious note.. Trumbo is starting to produce again and Bourjos will be back soon. There's nowhere for Calhoun to play without a trade (for more than 2 week intervals, at least).

 

Guess we can always put Trumbo back at 3B

[Angelsjunky]

Kole's updated batting line: .349/.417/.604. I know he's 25 in the very hitting friendly Salt Lake, but come on - give the guy a chance.

[Angelsjunky]

Oh yeah, he's now played 162 AAA games:

 

.316/.387/.543, 204 hits, 44 2b, 12 3b, 26 HR, 121 RBI, 22 SB

 

Dude's a stud. Now I highly doubt those numbers translate to the majors, but why not .290/.350/.470? Its certainly possible and would be better than Trumbo or Shuck. This guy needs major league at-bats.

[Docwaukee]

2-2 tonight.  3 walks

 

6-6 last two games.  3hrs, double, 3 walks.  On base 9 abs in a row. 

 

Honestly, what does the guy have to do. 

[Tyler]

It's so ridiculous how fans have to beg for moves to be made. How is this shit not clear to them to begin with?

[mulwin444]

Ninja'd

[ScottT]

I don't know who to blame, so let's blame all of em.  Arte Moreno, Jerry Dipoto, and Mike Scioscia.   Get this guy to Anaheim and in the starting lineup.  He may not get 4 plate appearances per game when Bourjos is back or Hamilton or Pujols aren't aching.  Shuck is good as a backup and fill-in, but Calhoun has more upside.  It's like Richards vs Blanton and Williams. Proceed with the mediocre or less than mediocre status quo or find out what you've got.   You've got nothing to lose this season. 

[Scott34]

Shuck probably has a tiny bit of value at this point.

Deal him, DFA Hawpe and call up Calhoun. DFA Cowgill when Bourjos comes back.

It's stunning how Kole isn't on the team right now. Seriously a fun player to watch and potential starter in the future.

[ScottT]

Shuck is valuable.  He's done a good job off the bench.  I'm guessing his (lack of) defense so far has been a fluke.  I doubt he brings anything in a trade, though. He is the kind of player you stash on your bench for little money... like Orlando Palmeiro.   

[halonatic13]

Now the Angels are just plain stupid if they don't DFA Hawpe and add this kid. 

[Scott34]

Forgot to add that one of his hits tonight was a walk-off knock.

[ScottT]

This has little to do with Hawpe.  It has more to due with Shuck.

[ScottT]

Forgot to add that one of his hits tonight was a walk-off knock.

 

They should've walked him again.  

[Docwaukee]

Forgot to add that one of his hits tonight was a walk-off knock.

no wonder they won't bring him up.  He's too clutch. 

[Hollyw00d]

Might as well trade him while his value is high. I mean, where is he going to play? Trout, Bourjos, Hamilton, Cowgill, Hawpe and Shuck. He is not going to see any playing time with the big club for a looooooong time.

 

 

Calhoun is better than at least four of those players, hamilton included

[Chuck]

Sick! I'm thinking there's a trade or two that's going down soon.

[Scott34]

Sick! I'm thinking there's a trade or two that's going down soon.

Ooh late night trade pr0n?

[Inside Pitch]

Shuck is valuable.  He's done a good job off the bench.  I'm guessing his (lack of) defense so far has been a fluke.  I doubt he brings anything in a trade, though. He is the kind of player you stash on your bench for little money... like Orlando Palmeiro.   

 

 

Thats exactly who he is...   

[bloodbrother]

Sick! I'm thinking there's a trade or two that's going down soon.

 

I hope it's the team selling rather than buying

[YouthofToday]

AAA production is the newest false stat.

[Reveille1984]

He's trash until he hits at least 4 HR in a game

[Jay]

Calhoun's trade value is highest while he's still succeeding in the minors