Running out of time

[mulwin444]

Weaver and Wilson have both been solid values. Need to hang on to them. I'd look to trade Downs, Trumbo, Ianetta, Aybar, and maybe Kendrick if we can something really good. There is no moving Josh or Albert.

[jsnpritchett]

This team isn't a rebuild ... just needs to enhance the pitching and Callaspo Wouldn't hurt to get some prospects for the farm without trading core players.

And how would you propose doing that?

[Scott34]

This team isn't a rebuild ... just needs to enhance the pitching and Callaspo Wouldn't hurt to get some prospects for the farm without trading core players.

 

How the F could we do that?

[ScottT]

If they've figured out something with Hanson.  If Richards pans out to be a solid starter.  They could be a good team even if Hamilton and Pujols continue playing how they've been playing this year.  This team has a lot of talent.  They should be around .500... or better... even with the questionable decisions and individual struggles.  

 

This is not a terrible team or organization. 

[NrM]

If they've figured out something with Hanson.  If Richards pans out to be a solid starter.  They could be a good team even if Hamilton and Pujols continue playing how they've been playing this year.  This team has a lot of talent.  They should be around .500... or better... even with the questionable decisions and individual struggles.  

 

This is not a terrible team or organization. 

I guess if fans are fine with being a 3rd place team every year.....

[Lifetime]

If Calhoun is not brought up immediately, the FO will lose all credibility with me.

they have credibility with you now?

[ScottT]

If you trade Kendrick and Aybar, they  may be a 4th or 5th place team with 4 guys who may or may not eventually perform as well as Kendrick and Aybar.

[Season Over]

My dream scenario is the Angels get something for Downs, shut Albert down for the season, and tank for a draft pick.  They can still compete in 2014 if they don't screw up another offseason.

[ScottT]

Good idea.  Tank and get LeBron James.

 

Or, realize this is MLB, and you can sometimes get the guy that is second on your draft board in the middle of the first round.... AND that is little guarantee the guy will be a good major leaguer.  

[bloodbrother]

My dream scenario is the Angels get something for Downs, shut Albert down for the season, and tank for a draft pick.  They can still compete in 2014 if they don't screw up another offseason.

 

Downs won't command much. Best case scenario is they get some RP prospect who could perhaps become a good middle reliever option for this team down the road. I'll gladly take that though

 

Trumbo would be their best trade chip. Iannetta won't return much as well but I could see a team like the Yankees having some interest(their catcher situation has been atrocious). Outside of that, don't see who else this team will really trade. They aren't doing a full rebuild, not when Pujols is only in year 2 of his deal and Hamilton is in year 1

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Wouldn't hurt to get some prospects for the farm without trading core players.

 

If you can figure out a way to do that, I will vote for you for GM right now.

[Season Over]

Good idea.  Tank and get LeBron James.

 

Or, realize this is MLB, and you can sometimes get the guy that is second on your draft board in the middle of the first round.... AND that is little guarantee the guy will be a good major leaguer.  

 

Getting a better draft slot is a better proposition than the .000001% chance we have of catching Oakland.

[Season Over]

Downs won't command much. Best case scenario is they get some RP prospect who could perhaps become a good middle reliever option for this team down the road. I'll gladly take that though

 

Trumbo would be their best trade chip. Iannetta won't return much as well but I could see a team like the Yankees having some interest(their catcher situation has been atrocious). Outside of that, don't see who else this team will really trade. They aren't doing a full rebuild, not when Pujols is only in year 2 of his deal and Hamilton is in year 1

 

The Orioles stole Chris Davis and Hunter for Uehara.  I'd rather gamble on a prospect or two than watch Downs walk.

[ScottT]

Tanking is stupid and it won't happen.

[SoWhat]

Tanking is stupid and it won't happen.

Why is tanking stupid if we have no farm and aren't getting anywhere near the playoffs?

[Season Over]

Obviously this doesn't work like basketball, but what's the point of watching the Angels limp to 80 wins?  The focus should be on 2014.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

This offseason should be interesting.

[SoWhat]

The Orioles stole Chris Davis and Hunter for Uehara. I'd rather gamble on a prospect or two than watch Downs walk.

Uehara was a closer when traded and far more superior to Downs. He's nothing more than a LH specialist, which won't net us anything close to what the O's received.

[bloodbrother]

Uehara>Downs. Speaking of, another FA this past year the Halos overlooked. Great K/BB ratios which is what you want to see from your RP

[Season Over]

I just checked Cot's.  The Angels owe 106 million to five players in 2016.  This doesn't even factor in Trout, who will likely earn a fortune in arbitration.

 

This is a mess.

[bloodbrother]

I just checked Cot's.  The Angels owe 106 million to five players in 2016.  This doesn't even factor in Trout, who will likely earn a fortune in arbitration.

 

This is a mess.

 

And those players are all going to be at least 34 years old or older, I believe

[ScottT]

The Angels have a tv deal that pays them around $150 million per year... and they have, what, a 25% stake?  Apparently, the sports tv bubble might burst, too.... which would mean some teams will miss out.  

[NrM]

The Angels have a tv deal that pays them around $150 million per year... and they have, what, a 25% stake?  Apparently, the sports tv bubble might burst, too.... which would mean some teams will miss out.  

where'd you hear the sports tv bubble might burst?

[Season Over]

I play Xbox with the Sports TV bubble.

[SmallSampleSize]

Tanking is stupid and it won't happen.

Implying it isn't already happening.

Without trying.