If we were to get Colon, can...

[19HALO71]

a stipulation be placed in the contract that would void out the contract if he were to come up hot on a PED test?

[fan_since79]

Great. Then he'll go off the juice, lose 15 games, and still collect his millions.

[JAHV76]

They could call it the colonoscopy clause.

[stevestevens]

I would be ok if his contact states that he HAS to use steroids but if he were to get caught, his contract would be voided.

Edited December 4, 2013 by TylerP

[floplag]

been there, done that.. if this is the best option left forget it as far as im concerned.

[TroutAdell]

DiPoto already said they aren't interested in Colon. My feeling is he may be the only SP left by the time Dipoto acts.

[Scott34]

DiPoto already said they aren't interested in Colon. My feeling is he may be the only SP left by the time Dipoto acts.

 

When did he say that?

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

When did he say that?

@Alden_Gonzalez: For those wondering, I'm told the #Angels don't really have interest in Bartolo Colon. At least not at this point.

He posted that yesterday.

[Scott34]

@Alden_Gonzalez: For those wondering, I'm told the #Angels don't really have interest in Bartolo Colon. At least not at this point.

He posted that yesterday.

 

So Dipoto didn't say it.

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

So Dipoto didn't say it.

Don't be a d bag.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

They could call it the colonoscopy clause.

 

Technically, that would be colonectomy.

 

It should be a stipulation in the contract that the A's have to send the remaining supply of whatever he was using in Oakland.

Edited December 5, 2013 by Vegas Halo Fan

[EDinTUSTIN]

They could call it the colonoscopy clause.

lol

[EDinTUSTIN]

a stipulation be placed in the contract that would void out the contract if he were to come up hot on a PED test?

The stipulation should be placed on Dipoto. No more signing of expensive players past 30 years of age. With our tenuous pitching situation, the team is in no position to gamble by taking a flyer on a 41 year old former power pitcher.

[Brandon]

sign colon, have him win another CY young here.

then lure Jamie moyer out with a 9 year deal.

[stormngt]

If we are so desperate  that we have to sign Colon than my advice would be:

 

Sacrifice the season.  Go with Blanton as a starter.  Extend Trout NOW! Then work to rebuild the system as Trout as the center piece.

[Season Over]

I'm not sure about the specifics of the CBA, but I don't think you can void a contract based on PED tests.

 

You don't have to pay a player for the games he's suspended though. 

[Mark68]

I'm not sure about the specifics of the CBA, but I don't think you can void a contract based on PED tests.

 

You don't have to pay a player for the games he's suspended though. 

The players may actually revisit the CBA to put stronger rules in effect, that is if you go by what Brad Ziegler feels.

[Angel Oracle]

The stipulation should be placed on Dipoto. No more signing of expensive players past 30 years of age. With our tenuous pitching situation, the team is in no position to gamble by taking a flyer on a 41 year old former power pitcher.

If he wasn't pretty much a lock to sign a new deal with the Raviners, Kershaw is the perfect guy to sign after 2014, being only 27 in 2015.

Of course if the Raviner rumors are true, it would take at least $300 million for the rest of his career to sign him. 

10 years/$310 million?   That allows him one more smaller contract, elsewhere or here, starting at age 37.

 

Of course, what would that do to the chances of keeping Trout beyond 2017?

Although the Wells and Hamilton contracts (some $40 million in 2014 and $30 million in 2015-2017) are off the books by then.

Edited December 5, 2013 by Angel Oracle

[NrM]

Kershaw is already showing a decline in velocity. There's no way his arm holds up.

[Angel Oracle]

His numbers got even better in 2013, less hits and walks, just as many Ks, and only 11 HRs allowed. 

He seems to be just entering his prime years at age 26 in 2014.

Maybe he's become a complete pitcher who doesn't need to dial it up on every fastball anymore, same as with Price but being 2 years younger than Price. 

Edited December 5, 2013 by Angel Oracle

[NrM]

His numbers got even better in 2013, less hits and walks, just as many Ks, and only 11 HRs allowed. 

He seems to be just entering his prime years at age 26 in 2014.

Maybe he's become a complete pitcher who doesn't need to dial it up on every fastball anymore, same as with Price but being 2 years younger than Price. 

I think Kershaw will continue to be one of the best for another 3-4 years, but I think it's clear he's going to decline sooner than people anticipate.

[Sciosciapath]

I say sign Colon just so he doesn't face the Angels and shut them out 5 times during the season.

[Angel Oracle]

Fatolo "Larry Jaster" Colon