The Deadline's Magic Number

[Angelsjunky]

So there are 7 games left until the trade deadline and the Angels play the Athletics and Texas for all 7. It is do or die time - this is basically the most interesting and important week of the year for the Angels.

 

Anyhow, it struck me that Dipoto might have a "magic number" for how many games the Angels need to lose before he sells. Obviously chances of making the postseason are rather slim right now, but if they win six or seven of the next seven games he will be very tempted to keep all the pieces and hope for the best.

 

So hypothetically speaking, if he has a "magic number" in terms of losses, what do you think it is? 2? 3?

 

The point being, over the next seven games, at what loss number does he say "OK, time to send Downs for that pitching prospect."

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Zero. It's over and has been over for awhile.

[kevinb]

I hope he doesn't have a magic number. But selling quick doesn't mean you get the best deal. Get the best deal you can and trade. Whether it takes waiting till the deadline or a week before

[JAHV76]

If they get swept by Ath's it was nice having you on the team Downs.

[Troll Daddy]

They had a much better chance last season ... and look how that turned out. You can still sell and try to make the playoffs. It won't change our chances much if they sell.

[Ray McKigney]

for it is a human number

its number is six hundred and sixty-six

[Angelsjunky]

Zero. It's over and has been over for awhile.

 

Not quite. Its very unlikely they make the postseason but i'm hoping the team isn't ready to roll-over like you evidently are.

[Pdblu]

There is only one player that is worth anything for a good pitcher and that is Trout. He isn't going anywhere, so I guess you are doomed.

[Chuck]

They would need to sweep the A's and take 2 out of 3 from the Rangers to determine selling or buying IMO. 

[halobob]

He should already be willing to trade Downs for a prospect.

[fan_since79]

11 back in the division and 8.5 behind in the WC + a fumbling, bumbling team with lots of holes =  SELL.

 

 

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

Not quite. Its very unlikely they make the postseason but i'm hoping the team isn't ready to roll-over like you evidently are.

I'm hoping they'll roll over? Where did I say anything like that?

Those people that thought the Angels still had a chance at the AS break, probably still think the Angels have a shot after going 3-3 on the homestand that included a bad Twins team. They'll still think the Angels will have a chance if the Angels get swept by the A's or if they're 10 games out of a WC in the middle of Aug.

[HaloFan85]

This team will not go into rebuild mode during the last few years they can get possible decent production out of Pujols and Hamilton.  It may never happen with those two, but the Angels won't give up on them this early since they're stuck with their contracts for now.  If they ever opt to rebuild, I don't see it happening until Hamilton is in the last year of his contract, at the earliest.

[Scott34]

If we don't sweep the A's, sell.

[Chris]

_{We aren't going to contend with a 2 man rotation and 2/3 of OF's hurt.}

[Mark68]

[Ray McKigney]

 

I thought of this scene when I was reading this thread too. 

[Angelsjunky]

OK, so 1-0. Texas and Oakland (obviously) both lost, so the Angels are now 10 games out of 1st and 7.5 out of a wildcard berth.

[YouthofToday]

BAL, NYY and TEX have all reloaded too.

[ELEVEN]

We're probably buyers unless we lose 5 of the next 6

[Troll Daddy]

If you're going to buy ... Then now is the time otherwise you'll be buying leftovers.

[tomsred]

If you're going to buy ... Then now is the time otherwise you'll be buying leftovers.

Hey, I've had me some delicious leftovers.

[YouthofToday]

If you're going to buy ... Then now is the time otherwise you'll be buying leftovers.

Considering the state of our farm system I doubt we can get anything other than leftovers.

[ELEVEN]

Just check the expiration dates next time!