Official Mark Trumbo Trade Chatter (DEAL DONE)

[AngelArcher]

Neimann and Hudson

 

I like what you're thinking and I would definitely take a flyer on either one for depth, but not both if they were the only ones sign for that purpose. IMO can't have two guys that didn't pitch in 2013 as your 6th and 7th.

[bloodbrother]

So, it has come down to us rooting for Texas to outbid Az for Choo's services?

 

Maybe, ugh. Don't forget though, there's always the mystery team!

[AngelArcher]

Come on Reds, keep your house in order.

[Angelsjunky]

Sounds like AZ wants Choo and then they can go after Price with a package of Skaggs and other prospects.

[Stradling]

Maybe, ugh. Don't forget though, there's always the mystery team!

Boras is Choo's agent?

[Turd Ferguson]

Unfortunately, I have a feeling that AZ is just using these Trumbo negotiations as leverage for Choo.

[bloodbrother]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m

Three execs don't see fascination with Trumbo, citing low OBP, streakiness, struggles vs. RHPs in '13. Two compared him to Mark Reynolds.

 

 

Those exec's need to keep quiet and hope the Halos can fleece some dumb team who only looks at HR's

[southpaw]

Unfortunately, I have a feeling that AZ is just using these Trumbo negotiations as leverage for Choo.

then you walk away... no need to trade Trumbo if not for the best deal possible but it is probably the other way around, think Choo's holdup is why AZ hasn't committed to the deal.

Edited December 10, 2013 by southpaw

[tdawg87]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 1m

Three execs don't see fascination with Trumbo, citing low OBP, streakiness, struggles vs. RHPs in '13. Two compared him to Mark Reynolds.

Those exec's need to keep quiet and hope the Halos can fleece some dumb team who only looks at HR's

Dear other exec's,

Stop cockblocking us,

-Angels fans.

[The_Outrunner]

Dear other exec's,

Stop cockblocking us,

-Angels fans.

Just laughed so hard I spit water on my screen

[KevinStockerIsGod]

At the end of the day, Choo is getting over 100 mil from someone, which is a little crazy.  If the D'Backs can and will do that, fine, but I really think their best play is a Trumbo deal with Cahill/Skaggs coming back, where they actual save payroll space and can still go out and get David Price and extend him.

[Cdaniel]

@Ken_Rosenthal: That said, Trumbo's RH power is rare in game today. Unlikely #Dbacks would trade two SPs for him, but maybe something like Skaggs-Gregorius?

[Stradling]

Ok, so 10% of the execs don't like Trumbo, that is fine with me. My guess is these execs are arrogant and don't really listen to others anyway.

[Chuck]

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that one possible deal on the table would have the Angels trade Mark Trumbo to the Diamondbacks for Trevor Cahill and Tyler Skaggs.

 

If that's the case, we're not sure what the Angels are waiting for here. Acquiring either Cahill or Skaggs would probably be sufficient enough, but getting both would be quite a coup and address a major area of need. The Diamondbacks are in the market for a power bat and are prepared to use their pitching surplus in order to do it.

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Steve Gilbert ‏@SteveGilbertMLB 46m

#Dbacks continue to work hard with #Angels on deal for Trumbo. Also remain in mix for Choo.

 

Steve Gilbert ‏@SteveGilbertMLB 25m

To answer question that's been asked. Yes, it would be either Trumbo or Choo for #Dbacks not both. Long shot on Choo.

 

This is the D'Backs beat writer...

[Stradling]

@Ken_Rosenthal: That said, Trumbo's RH power is rare in game today. Unlikely #Dbacks would trade two SPs for him, but maybe something like Skaggs-Gregorius?

I don't know much about Gregorius, but if it allows us to trade Aybar and save $7 million, I would do that as well.

[Chuck]

What the f*ck. If that's true, PULL THE TRIGGER, JERRY.

They're waiting on Choo.

 

We're going to get ****ed by a Korean.

[KevinStockerIsGod]

 

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that one possible deal on the table would have the Angels trade Mark Trumbo to the Diamondbacks for Trevor Cahill and Tyler Skaggs.

 

If that's the case, we're not sure what the Angels are waiting for here. Acquiring either Cahill or Skaggs would probably be sufficient enough, but getting both would be quite a coup and address a major area of need. The Diamondbacks are in the market for a power bat and are prepared to use their pitching surplus in order to do it.

 

Who says the Angels are the one waiting?  It seems clear the D'Backs are trying for Choo, as well, and most likely are waiting to see which route they go.

[Stradling]

Angels seriously need to sign Choo. Then trade Trumbo for Skaggs and Gregorius. Trade Aybar for another pitcher then sign Balfour.

[Stradling]

We're going to get ****ed by a Korean.

Payback's a bitch....

[Erick McClendon]

I am with you guys on wanting Trumbo traded to AZ. Then Texas gets a better deal on Choo. GO LAA!!!

[HaloMilliVanilli]

They're waiting on Choo.

 

We're going to get ****ed by a Korean.

Likely won't feel a thing.

[Cdaniel]

Angels seriously need to sign Choo. Then trade Trumbo for Skaggs and Gregorius. Trade Aybar for another pitcher then sign Balfour.

What if trade Aybar for Jon Niese?

[Stradling]

Sign Choo, then trade Choo and Trumbo to Az for their starting rotation. BOOM!

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Angels seriously need to sign Choo. Then trade Trumbo for Skaggs and Gregorius. Trade Aybar for another pitcher then sign Balfour.

If Arte was willing to spend, can you imagine the lineup?

 

RF  Choo

DH  Calhoun

CF  Trout

1B  Pujols

LF  Hamilton

3B  Freese

2B  Kendrick

C   Conger

SS  Grigorious

 

Hell, with that lineup I think you could afford to trade Kendrick for pitching as well.  What would be the overall net in increased salary if you send Aybar, Trumbo and Kendrick out and bring in Cahill, Choo and young, cost-controlled pitching?  Might still be under the luxury tax.