Blue Jays Interested In Howie Kendrick

[Chuck]

In recent days, the Blue Jays have expressed geniune interest in Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.  While the Blue Jays aren't buyers in the traditional sense, they are looking at ways of addressing needs for 2013 and beyond.

 

 

Kendrick, 30, will earn the prorated portion of $8.75MM in 2013, $9.35MM in 2014, and $9.5MM in 2015 before hitting free agency.  This season, Kendrick is hitting .301/.344/.446 with eleven homers and is looking stronger than he did in 2012.

The Angels have also discussed Kendrick with the Royals as Kansas City combs the market for a second baseman. According to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, the Halos would require a front-line, Major League or MLB-ready starting pitcher for Kendrick or Erick Aybar. This morning, DiGiovanna noted that the club is fielding numerous inquiries on Kendrick, who has a no-trade list of a dozen teams.

 

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

If he's traded there, I hope it works out better than the last trade with Toronto.

[HaloCory22]

Do they even have prospects left?

[jshep]

If he's traded there, I hope it works out better than the last trade with Toronto.

 

Hey, our last trade with the Jays rid us of Jeff Mathis.

[bloodbrother]

Do they even have prospects left?

 

They got Aaron Sanchez, as well as guys coming off TJ surgery in Hutchison and Drabek who used to be highly touted. Roberto Osuna is another guy but he's too far away from the bigs

 

And no, I wouldn't want the Halos to do that

[AngelsFaninGA]

Not sure why Toronto would give up a front-line, Major League or MLB-ready starting pitcher when their pitching is an even bigger mess than ours. 

[Lhalo]

I knew Dipoto would find a way to get Darren Oliver back.

[DMVol]

Don't think Howie is going anywhere, at least not now....the market just isn't there for what we would want in return....

[jshep]

Ya, Toronto doesn't seem like the best match.

 

Sanchez seems to be off limits(and isn't as close to the majors as the Angels seem to be looking for, not that I think they would turn him down because of that). Sean Nolin is probably the closest to major league ready pitching prospect they have, and I'm not sure he has the upside you would look for here.

[nate]

Howie for Encarnacion

[Chuck]

 Would be awesome if the #Angels could get SP prospect Marcus Stroman and reliever (potential closer) Steve Delabar for Howie Kendrick.

[jshep]

 Would be awesome if the #Angels could get SP prospect Marcus Stroman and reliever (potential closer) Steve Delabar for Howie Kendrick.

 

Eh, I think Stroman is a reliever in the end as well. And I can't see a reason to ship Howie off for 2 relievers at this point.

[WallyWorld]

i'd be really surprised if Howie gets moved today.  The offseason is a different story however . .. 

[Chuck]

Eh, I think Stroman is a reliever in the end as well. And I can't see a reason to ship Howie off for 2 relievers at this point.

 

Nope. Stroman is a starter. Was in college and possesses four good pitches. 

[Docwaukee]

 Would be awesome if the #Angels could get SP prospect Marcus Stroman and reliever (potential closer) Steve Delabar for Howie Kendrick.

I would do this.  Stroman has been very good as a starter in AA this year.

[Angelsjunky]

Stroman looks good, but he is 5'9".

[Chuck]

I would do this.  Stroman has been very good as a starter in AA this year.

 

"Don’t be fooled by Stroman’s diminutive frame. He has quick-twitch athleticism and the ball explodes out of his hand. His fastball sits at 92-94 mph when he starts and can reach 98 when he relieves. He has two variations of a breaking ball—a mid-80s slider with big break and a harder, shorter cutter at 88-90 mph. He also mixes in a good changeup. He maintains his velocity well into starts but will need better command to remain a starter."

[bloodbrother]

Stroman looks good, but he is 5'9".

 

That's my only concern. Stuff is legit though. I mean, I guess worst case scenario is that if he doesn't stick as a starter, he'd be an electric closer. Halos need both....they need a lot of arms everywhere

[Reveille1984]

Yeah, nothing seems like a real match at the moment.  And we don't really have a replacement for Aybar that we can just plug in at SS.  

[jshep]

That's my only concern. Stuff is legit though. I mean, I guess worst case scenario is that if he doesn't stick as a starter, he'd be an electric closer. Halos need both....they need a lot of arms everywhere

Ya, I definitely think he'll be a very good reliever if he's in the bullpen, but I'm not confident enough that he sticks in the rotation to be comfortable with him as the center piece of a Howie deal.

[m0nkey]

I bet nothing happens

[Scott34]

I think Stroman is a starter but I'm not confident enough if he's the only starter we get back.

[SoWhat]

Lawrie and Stroman :-)

[Chuck]

Lawrie and Stroman :-)

 

Lawrie is overrated IMO. 

[fan_since79]

Lawrie is overrated IMO. 

Horrible numbers this year. 

.207 BA, .273 OBP, .661 OPS, and a .958 career fielding pct at 3B.