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

[Chimi]

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....

I would. It's going to take $60-$70 Million for the posting and then another $60-$70 Million for his contract. If you can get someone at a more reasonable rate then go for it. Tanaka is no for sure thing.

[Angelsjunky]

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....

 

Given that they need two starters it isn't an either/or proposition. If the right trade comes up, then go for it. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Angels go after Tanaka and look into trades and, if one doesn't happen, go for one of the lesser free agent starters.

[nate]

Now that we traded Bourjos we are going to trade Trumbo to CO for Dexter Fowler to fill the role of always injured overrated outfielder.

[Angel Oracle]

Knowing Manic Moreno and Jerry Dipoto, they would probably ship Trumbo, Kendrick, and Morin for DeLaRosa and Nicasio.

Nothing like more mediocre and aging players to fill out a team

[stormngt]

"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"

That deserves more than a "like".  That was funny as hell!

[stormngt]

While I wouldn't mind that outcome, I just can't see it going down after the Freese deal. It wouldn't make sense to deal Bourjos only to trade Hamilton a week later. I couldn't handle Jables (Shuck) as a starter, guy looks lost in the outfield sometimes.But who knows with the Angels FO.

I was going to wait until I read all of the posts before I commented, but that was exactly what I was thinking.  Trading Hamilton or Trumbo would make the Bourjos trade really stupid!  Trading Bourjos only made sense when we had a surplus of OF/DHs.  Trading either Trumbo or Hamilton will leave a void in either the DH or OF position.

[stormngt]

Chatwood? -- perhaps we should dig through the archive threads........folks were pretty vicious with their posts about his performance towards the end of his Halo time..........

guy was mediocre, but it was only his rookie season.  It wasn't like he was a ten year vet and was average.

[HaloCory22]

Chuck,

 

Like I stated last night. Give us a 1-10 rating on the impact of this trade. Don't do this to us man lol.

[Stradling]

If he knew the names I'm sure he would give us more hints.

[YouthofToday]

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.

I've heard the same thing from somebody connected to another AL West club. Seems like other teams expect Moreno to make a very, VERY aggressive posting offer.

[Stradling]

My fear about this trade is that we will give up Kendrick or Trumbo and get back a major league arm. I would prefer to trade one and get one of the high upside guys that aren't quite ready but will be soon.

[jsnpritchett]

My 3rd prediction:

 

3. We won't get Tanaka.

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Troy Renck of the Denver Post had this footnote in his column today...

 

With Brian McCann off the board, the Rockies continue looking for an impact bat, and have heavy interest in first baseman Justin Morneau. Morneau, a former Minnesota teammate of Michael Cuddyer’s, delivered 53 extra-base hits last season. Others on the radar include Mike Napoli and Michael Morse

 

If true, they wouldn't have an area for Trumbo then...maybe someone else?

[Hollyw00d]

mike trout and aybar for troy tulowitzki and rex brothers

[Blarg]

I was going to wait until I read all of the posts before I commented, but that was exactly what I was thinking.  Trading Hamilton or Trumbo would make the Bourjos trade really stupid!  Trading Bourjos only made sense when we had a surplus of OF/DHs.  Trading either Trumbo or Hamilton will leave a void in either the DH or OF position.

The Angels still have a surplus of outfielders.

[tdawg87]

Troy Renck of the Denver Post had this footnote in his column today...

 

With Brian McCann off the board, the Rockies continue looking for an impact bat, and have heavy interest in first baseman Justin Morneau. Morneau, a former Minnesota teammate of Michael Cuddyer’s, delivered 53 extra-base hits last season. Others on the radar include Mike Napoli and Michael Morse

 

If true, they wouldn't have an area for Trumbo then...maybe someone else?

 

It's possible they would prefer Trumbo and are seeing if they can get him. Though they also need a second baseman so they could be after Kendrick.

[Stradling]

I think we will see something happen today.

[jsnpritchett]

I think we will see something happen today.

 

Why? 

[fan_since79]

If Kendrick goes, the door is open for Cano. 

 

Just sayin'

 

 

[m0nkey]

Nothing will happen

[Stradling]

Why?

Just a gut feeling that something will happen soon. Also I trust Chuck when he says there is something to this. Of course it could always fall through.

[ettin]

we only attack the Irish on the main board. 

 

No wonder posters have been bagging on my Hot Stove Trade Speculation series..... all makes perfect sense now!

 

[ettin]

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

 

As a side note the ball would encounter less wind resistance at the higher elevation so Trumbo only needs to hit the ball a little over 8 kilometers/second rather than the 9.3 km/s needed from Anaheim.

 

Besides who cares about the Sprint satellites anyway?

 

[bloodbrother]

If Kendrick goes, the door is open for Cano. 

 

Just sayin'

 

Please no

[Chuck]

I'm calling nopes on Cano.