We must be close to signing a FA starting pitcher

[Tyler]

We have to be close to signing an arm...

 

Garza? Tanaka? Arroyo?

 

Should happen soon

[jshep]

Signing the likes of Arroyo to a stupid contract would be an awfully fitting way to close out today.

[Stradling]

I have this feeling we will see a signing real soon.

[bloodbrother]

Huh? Why? Obviously wouldn't be Tanaka since he hasn't even been posted yet

[CardsFanVegas]

Halos ought to look into a reunion with Santana.    But he wants too much.

 

Arroyo is an option because he'd be cheaper and less years, and I think he could be a good fit.

 

I just think 4 or 5 years is too much commitment unless we are talking about guys with Ace stuff like Weaver or Wainwright. 

[AngelsLakersFan]

None of the options sound very enticing right now.

[SoWhat]

I have a horrible feeling Dipoto is going to sign Arroyo. I hope I'm wrong

[nate]

I don't think anything big will happen until the winter meetings.

[Cdaniel]

I have a horrible feeling Dipoto is going to sign Arroyo. I hope I'm wrong

That's what I'm afraid of as well.

[Stradling]

I'll take Arroyo as long as we also trade for a #3.

[Cdaniel]

Do you have a #3 in mind that you think we have a shot at?

[southpaw]

My fear is that we just don't have any trade chips to get any decent pitching. God I wish we had a farm system  ugh

[xboom28x]

Signing any SP now will be overpaying for one. I think we wait until during or after the WM

[nando714]

Please sign Bartolo.

[Hubs]

I'd really look at trading Kendrick and Iannetta for a starter either from the Jays, or the Royals, Rays, or the Orioles. Try to get a guy who maybe can be at AAA for 2014 with a high ceiling if they don't get two starters. Then I'd sign a veteran starter on a one year deal. I'd look at Tanaka of he gets posted. There will be competition. Haren and Arroyo are targets but Hammell, Happ, Etc would be ok.

[Cdaniel]

What #3 type pitchers could be available via trade if any?

[eligrba]

Based on Dipoto's pitching selections, I expect the next new Angel pitcher to be old, blind, wheelchair bound with a huge upside.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Halos ought to look into a reunion with Santana.    But he wants too much.

 

We have been down that road. Santana is maddeningly inconsistent, which is why the FO was willing to part with him. He alternates good years with bad, and last season was a good year. You do the math.

[Chimi]

I'm a big fan of Santana and was when he was here.  With that said, I don't know what team would be willing to give up a draft pick for him.

[Agalloch]

I'm a big fan of Santana and was when he was here.  With that said, I don't know what team would be willing to give up a draft pick for him.

Yep, I wouldn't be opposed to bringing Santana back. However, no way I want any part of giving up a draft pick and meeting his price tag.

[Mark68]

Signing the likes of Arroyo to a stupid contract would be an awfully fitting way to close out today.

Signing the likes of Arroyo to just about any contract would be an awfully fitting way to close out today.

[Second Base]

Just so we know, (and it totally may be coincidence) the order just came down this afternoon to begin scouting Hiroki Kuroda, specifically focusing on his second half starts.  It could be due diligence or it could be that Kuroda wants to return to So-Cal where his family lives.  I feel like the Angels would be extremely hesitant to abandon that draft pick and the only way they sign him is if he agrees to a 2-3 year pact. 

[YouthofToday]

We are totally going to overpay for an old pitcher and blow another 1st round draft pick.

[arch stanton]

As everyone here is so fond of pointing out Jerry's affection for former Rockies and D-Backs, my money is on Hammel.

[Tyler]

Just so we know, (and it totally may be coincidIence) the order just came down this afternoon to begin scouting Hiroki Kuroda, specifically focusing on his second half starts. It could be due diligence or it could be that Kuroda wants to return to So-Cal where his family lives. I feel like the Angels would be extremely hesitant to abandon that draft pick and the only way they sign him is if he agrees to a 2-3 year pact.

nice, dipoto is listening finally.

I think kuroda would be good wirh a 1 year deal. I just hope it isnt back with the Dodgers.