Official Mark Trumbo Trade Chatter (DEAL DONE)

[Hubs]

Everyone stop being negative. You like the trade, you don't, fine, but stop being whiners and know-it-alls. 

[Blarg]

 

I honestly think this deal may have fell through. The real sources have been silent for a good hour now.

 

 

The press never misses their lunch breaks, they are union.

[Mark68]

White Wily Mo Pena will be missed by fans, but the Angels can live without him.

LOL

[Homebrewer]

The only downside I can see in acquiring 2 young promising pitchers for Trumbo is .... Butchy.

That, and Trumbo will, most likely, finally put a whole season together under Gibbby.

[Mark68]

So, can we actually call it a three-way when there are at least six players involved?

 

Shouldn't we start calling it an orgy?

[force951]

Jeff Fletcher â€@JeffFletcherOCR2m

Over-under on 500-foot HRs for Mark Trumbo in 2014: 2.5. Arizona plus 9 games in Coors.

[Halos of Anaheim]

 

Jon Morosi â€@jonmorosi2m

Hector Santiago is involved in 3-way White Sox, Angels, DBacks deal, source confirms. Trade is close to being finalized.

 

 

There goes that theory.

 

Nice.

[Amazing Larry]

Bill Shaikin â€@BillShaikinnow

#Angels deal could involve prospects that would need to clear Thursday's Rule 5 draft, reports @MDGonzales: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-chicago-white-sox-hector-santiago-20131210,0,7483455.story â€¦

[force951]

Bill Shaikin â€@BillShaikin29s

#Angels deal could involve prospects that would need to clear Thursday's Rule 5 draft, reports @MDGonzales: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/whitesox/chi-chicago-white-sox-hector-santiago-20131210,0,7483455.story â€¦

[seenoevil]

dam you all  are on top of these twitter feeds

[m0nkey]

Is there anyone of relevance exposed to the rule 5?

[Homebrewer]

I'm still waiting for a more definitive confirmation that the trade is complete...

Waiting for MLB.ch to go live again at noon PT?

[Chuck]

Oh shit, we may have to wait until then. Holy shitballs, I don't think I can handle another hour of waiting.

[Vladfan]

The press never misses their lunch breaks, they are union.

You just reminded me that I need to take my lunch break from my union job......be back in a couple hours.

[force951]

Jeff Fletcher â€@JeffFletcherOCR47s

Scout on Skaggs: "Great body lefty with good arm and feel. Complete mix. No. 3 lefty for me. Best case Jonathan Niese." #Angels

[HaloCory22]

Is there anyone of relevance exposed to the rule 5?

Lindsey and Cron are on the 40 man so I think we're in the clear. 

[jshep]

Is there anyone of relevance exposed to the rule 5?

 

I'm trying to recall: Schugel, TIllman, Ty Kelly, Ryan Chaffee, Berg were all Rule 5 eligible if I remember right.

 

Grichuk was the only big name in that category I believe.

[AngelsFaninGA]

Since there have been 22 new pages since I last checked the thread, what's the latest? Is this a done deal and who are we getting?

[bloodbrother]

Here is the scouting report on Skaggs just this past year(who was the Dbacks #1 prospect)

 

Baseball Prospectus

1. Tyler Skaggs
Position: LHP
DOB: 07/13/1991
Height/Weight: 6’3’’ 195 lbs.
Bats/Throws: L/L
Drafted/Acquired: 1^st round, 2009 draft (Angels), Santa Monica High School (Santa Monica, CA)
2012 Stats: 5.83 ERA (29.1 IP, 30 H, 21 K, 13 BB) at major-league level
The Tools: 5+ FB; 6+ CB; 5 CH

What Happened in 2012: An impressive run through the upper minors left Skaggs standing on a major league mound at the end of the season, where the 21-year-old held his own on the biggest stage.

Strengths: Underrated pitchability; clean delivery; maintains a good line to the plate; good strike-throwing ability; fastball is crisp in the 89-92 range; can get more and attack north/south; excellent up and down curveball; major-league bat-missing pitch; changeup plays at 5; can flash more, with good arm-side fade; mature approach.

Weaknesses: Fastball is table setter, not big plus offering; command needs to be sharper; can live too loose in the zone; can push changeup and lose deception.

Overall Future Potential: 6; no. 2/3 starter

Explanation of Risk: Low risk; arsenal can play at major-league level; ready for rotation spot.

Fantasy Future: Has strikeout potential because of sharp 12-to-6 curveball; walks fine line with hard contact and lack of dominant fastball; body to log innings; prototypical mid-rotation arm if everything clicks.

The Year Ahead: Skaggs will look to take another developmental step forward, earning a rotation spot out of camp and living up to the hype. If he can locate the fastball early, working low in the zone, he can set up hitters for the big bender, which should allow the southpaw to miss bats at the highest level. If the changeup can join the curveball as a steady plus offering, the sky is the limit for the young arm.

[seenoevil]

Skaggs best pitch is the curve ball. I think

[Homebrewer]

 

Jeff Fletcher â€@JeffFletcherOCR47s

Scout on Skaggs: "Great body lefty with good arm and feel. Complete mix. No. 3 lefty for me. Best case Jonathan Niese." #Angels

 

Waiting for he answer to the REAL question here...How does the ball come out of his hand?

[Amazing Larry]

If Trumbo is traded, they absolutely have to find someone who is an above average bat to DH or at find a guy to use in a platoon situation. 

 

Hart is my #1 choice but a guy like Youkilis would be great especially since he'll probably come cheap. Anything but Shuck and his .366 SLG% at DH. 

 

Apparently he prefers the west coast.

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/12/youkilis-drawing-interest-prefers-west-coast.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

[Angels Never Die]

For the record, I would rather have Santiago than Miley and Cahill, so if this deal gets done, color me full of joy!

 

Yeah, there really is no reason to consider Miley or Cahill better than Santiago.

[force951]

Hopefully this deal is done when i get back from lunch.

[Halos of Anaheim]

Oh please no. I don't think Dipoto could even wait til Thursday.