UPDATE: The Colorado Rockies & Angels Trade Talks Cool - Rockies Pursue Justin Morneau

[Docwaukee]

Easy Mancini.  Not in the business of spreading false rumors, or for this board's case, hope.  I've got my ear to the grindstone just the same as everyone else. 

lighten up Francis. 

[Mile High Dreams]

Easy Mancini. Not in the business of spreading false rumors, or for this board's case, hope. I've got my ear to the grindstone just the same as everyone else.

Except that you are in that business...always have been.

[Tyler]

It's gotta be Kendrick. I thought they wanted to move Rosario to the OF and Cuddyer to 1st. Could be something like Kendrick, Iannetta, and Cron for Pomeranz, Matzek, and LeMahieu.

[Second Base]

lighten up Francis. 

 

Sorry, I just thought I was being attacked because of my Jewish faith. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

We already have him! He's the Arkansas Travs pitching coach - haha.

well get that man a jersey for the big team then before we trade one of our guys for someone we already have!

[mancini79]

Yeah, I was hardly being serious. But I think Trumbo makes the most sense. Colorado will give him the highest value since they need a guy with pop to replace Helton and will fit in perfect there.

[Docwaukee]

Sorry, I just thought I was being attacked because of my Jewish faith. 

we only attack the Irish on the main board. 

[martinpa25]

Trumbo & Aybar for Tulo and Butler...we take on the contract...trade Kendrick for a number 3 and sign someone to be the 4th starter..Richards to the 5 spot...one can dream right?

[Second Base]

Honestly I'm just worried Trumbo will knock one of our satellites out of orbit if he's traded to Denver. 

[mancini79]

Good news is that I have no problem rooting for him in the NL.

[ten ocho recon scout]

I see where you're going mancini, but I think with bourjosbeing traded already, trumbo is probably staying. I could be totally wrong, but I think we only (at most) trade one more guy, and its only going to be for a pitcher. Colorado doesn't seem like they have one (that could help in 2014). I think this rumor is probably either for cron, or something for the bullpen (maybe for cron).

[Mark68]

Good point doc, but again, I'm wondering who if anything colorado has (that they would trade) us for if it is in fact one of kendrick/trumbo. They aren't exactly deep in pitching that I can think of, and the guys they have I can't see them moving (like us).

They've got guys in the minors, some of whom they actually might trade (not Jonathan Gray...who wouldn't help this year, anyway) and they do have some very nice position player prospects (Trevor Story, David Dahl). However, I honestly don't think they'd trade Story unless they are sure that Tulo won't be traded anytime in the next few years (before the end of his contract). Dahl might be traded, they seem to have had some issues with him.

 

They do have some bullpen pieces, however, they are looking for more (hence bringing Hawkins back), so I doubt it's anyone from the bullpen.

[haloman]

My guess is Kendrick.

Frees up money to sign another FA pitcher.

[mauijim3]

Iannetta back to Rockies for Chatwood?

[jsnpritchett]

Predictions:

 

1. Nothing will happen.

 

or...

 

2. If an Angels/Rockies trade does happen, we won't be happy with it.

 

I'm the next Jon Heyman.

[arch stanton]

I still don't think they want to trade Trumbo until they are convinced Pujols can play 1st everyday so I'm guessing Howie is the one with us getting back De La Rosa. Others could be added to make it fit more snugly. I've said many times that this team is built for the next 2 years. JDLR is a free agent after next season but by getting him now they can give him a QO at season end.

[Redondo]

"And Joe Blanton exists tonight's contest after facing only 9 batters and giving up 9 consecutive home runs. Word is, that last guy wasn't actually a player, just some dude from the stands who really wanted to hit"

 

Lol. The name Blanton would live forever.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Trumbo, Kendrick, Lindsey, and Morin for Juan Nicasio and his 5.14 ERA.

[AngelsFaninGA]

But in all seriousness the likely target on the Rockies is Jorge de la Rosa, who of course is 33 coming into next season and has a career ERA of 4.70. 

Edited November 26, 2013 by AngelsFaninGA

[Chuck]

Nothing new to report this morning guys.

Obviously it takes two sides to agree upon a deal so it could take some time or fall through. We'll see.

Oh yeah, I also heard that Tanaka is a serious priority. Really hope we get him.

[Chimi]

But in all seriousness the likely target on the Rockies is Jorge de la Rosa, who of course is 33 coming into next season and has a career ERA of 4.70. 

 

This is what I'm worried about.  A 33 year old that has one good season last year and we would be looking to pick up for Trumbo or Howie.

[Angelsjunky]

I have a feeling Dipoto is going to go hard after Tanaka, but I'm worried the Mariners will want to reinvigorate their "Pacific connection."

[nando714]

Sick. Angels might get Jerome "the bus" Bettis

[DMVol]

I have a feeling Dipoto is going to go hard after Tanaka, but I'm worried the Mariners will want to reinvigorate their "Pacific connection."

Have to fix the posting issue first....Sounds like they are trying but it's not done yet...do you pull the trigger on a trade or FA signing while you're waiting on Tanaka?  Dunno....

[tdawg87]

I had suggested a trade for Chacin and Butler a while back. I doubt they would trade both pieces but perhaps something like Kendrick, Cron, and Kohn could get the talks started.