Trumbo increasing that trade value

[NrM]

Really important for him to finish strong

[Tyler]

It wouldn't hurt in any way to perform better.

[Glen]

I prefer an angry finish, myself.

[Jimmag]

Slather me in Bombsauce.

[Chuck]

Don't trade him unless you get a very good arm in return. I'm already counting on him to contribute in 2014 for the Angels. 

 

Trade Kendrick (because we have depth at 2B) and Bourjos (tons of outfield depth) for pitching in the offseason. 

[rageous]

Don't trade him unless you get a very good arm in return. I'm already counting on him to contribute in 2014 for the Angels. 

 

Trade Kendrick (because we have depth at 2B) and Bourjos (tons of outfield depth) for pitching in the offseason. 

We have far more depth at OF/1B/DH than 2B.

[Angel Oracle]

What Rageous said, currently for 2014 we have Bourjos, Trout, Calhoun, Trumbo, Hamilton, and Shuck for 3 OF spots and DH.

Other than Kendrick, we only have Grant Green who is MLB ready currently.

[Scott34]

For me, any of Kendrick, Bourjos, Trumbo could go.  They are all readily available.  Trade the one (or two) that gets you the best net return.

[WallyWorld]

Trade Kendrick (because we have depth at 2B) and Bourjos (tons of outfield depth) for pitching in the offseason. 

 

Chuck, who do you see as depth at 2B?  Are you sold on Green?  I don't think anyone wants to see Romine play every day, the jury is still very much out on Jimenez, and Lindsay is still a couple years away from my understanding.

[T.G.]

Actually, Keith Law thinks the Angels have the most depth at 2B of any team in the majors: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/keith-law/post?id=1228

 - subscription required. He also includes Taylor Lindsey in the discussion (with Kendrick and Green) and mentions that Jose Rondon could end up at 2B and that Alex Yarbrough could be a second-division starter.

[FireThemAll]

For me, any of Kendrick, Bourjos, Trumbo could go.  They are all readily available.  Trade the one (or two) that gets you the best net return.

 

This. The people calling Bourjos untouchable are pretty crazy IMO. His play has not been close to untouchable since 2011, and that was his one good season. The other years he's either struggled at the dish or been injured. If they can get a Major League ready arm for Bourjos that has the upside to be a #2 or #3 starter, then I would hope Dipoto would consider it.

[SoWhat]

Damn, I wanted to read that article. Anyway, i think Dipoto is willing to move Kendrick the most because of the depth we have at 2B. I'll miss Howie tho

[rageous]

Actually, Keith Law thinks the Angels have the most depth at 2B of any team in the majors: http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/keith-law/post?id=1228

 - subscription required. He also includes Taylor Lindsey in the discussion (with Kendrick and Green) and mentions that Jose Rondon could end up at 2B and that Alex Yarbrough could be a second-division starter.

Depth at minor league doesn't really mean depth for next year's team.

Edited September 11, 2013 by rageous

[WallyWorld]

my only hesitation on trading Bourjos would be that he his value to the rest of the league might have dropped.  He seems injury prone and he doesn't even fully take advantage of his best asset (low SB).

[Brent Maguire]

Trumbo will get a pretty solid return. Same for Kendrick. Bourjos? Not so sure after his injury concerns this year. 

[Angel Oracle]

Rondon at 2B?    Who the heck plays SS then, once Aybr's contract is up????

[Chuck]

What Rageous said, currently for 2014 we have Bourjos, Trout, Calhoun, Trumbo, Hamilton, and Shuck for 3 OF spots and DH.

Other than Kendrick, we only have Grant Green who is MLB ready currently.

 

I believe Lindsey is major league ready IMO. I've seen enough to like him at 2B for the Angels next season. He definitely made an impression this past spring on Scioscia and the staff as well. 

[tdawg87]

Trumbo and Frieri for Gerrit Cole

[rageous]

I am not sold on Green as a starter for next year.

He seems to have very limited range and his bat is ok but the Angels will be getting a huge downgrade from Howie.

[Angel Oracle]

I believe Lindsey is major league ready IMO. I've seen enough to like him at 2B for the Angels next season. He definitely made an impression this past spring on Scioscia and the staff as well. 

I like Lindsey long term.   I just hope he can make the jump from AA to the majors, or at least need only a couple of months at AAA. 

[ettin]

my only hesitation on trading Bourjos would be that he his value to the rest of the league might have dropped.  He seems injury prone and he doesn't even fully take advantage of his best asset (low SB).

 

Injury prone implies that he gets injured through his own rough play. Getting hit on the wrist by a pitch isn't "injury prone". Just a clarification because that phrase is tossed around and players get tagged with it even though the injury happened through no fault of their own.

[ettin]

Trumbo will get a pretty solid return. Same for Kendrick. Bourjos? Not so sure after his injury concerns this year. 

 

I think Trumbo and Kendrick are the two most likely players to be traded this off season. Close seconds might be Aybar and Bourjos.

[ettin]

Trumbo and Frieri for Gerrit Cole

 

That really isn't a half bad idea. Jameson Taillon wouldn't be a bad target either instead of Cole.

[Hollyw00d]

Injury prone implies that he gets injured through his own rough play. Getting hit on the wrist by a pitch isn't "injury prone". Just a clarification because that phrase is tossed around and players get tagged with it even though the injury happened through no fault of their own.

 

 

So I guess the hip issues and hamstring issues aren't injuries, they're make believe

[ettin]

So I guess the hip issues and hamstring issues aren't injuries, they're make believe

 

No the hip/hamstring deal is a real injury. But it is only one injury, not plural injuries. There is a difference. It does not mean "prone".