Tyler Skaggs

[LightTheHalo]

I'm seeing a lot of people here suggest that Santiago will hold down the No. 5 spot while Skaggs starts in AAA if the Angels sign/acquire another starting pitcher.

 

I have heard nothing that indicates Dipoto sees Skaggs as anything but a definitive part of his 2014 rotation. If anything, Skaggs is in and Santiago is the potential swing man.

Edited December 11, 2013 by LightTheHalo

[Angels]

If anything, Skaggs is in and Santiago is the potential swing man.

 

I agree, and I'm hoping for that.

 

Weaver/Wilson/FA (Garza?)/Richards/Skaggs with Santiago as swingman.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Angels

[jshep]

And Santiago as the swingman would push Blanton out of the picture to go....who cares where.

[Greg_Bearringer]

Santiago is a better value as a starter. Not only are his stats better as a starter, but  a healthy Santiago gives us a minimum of an extra 100-120 innings over what he would give us as a RP. 

[Angel Oracle]

Santiago may not be ready for 200 innings yet. 

Last season's 149 innings (all spent at the MLB level) was a career high for him.

He's in a similar boat with Richards and Skaggs, both of whom have never exceeded 157 innings in a season across any level.

 

The first 3-4 months of 2014 should be fine for all 3.   But by August, it would be nice to have a good backup in place (Shoemaker?).   

[Chuckster70]

I have no problem going into the season with Weaver, Wilson, Santiago, Richards and Skaggs. That said, if we signed Garza or a talent like his for the #3 spot, it creates depth and gives the Angels a change to use Santiago as our closer ahead of Frieri.

[Mark68]

Up to this point, Santiago has been a better Major League pitcher. Skaggs was the better prospect and has a much higher upside. I think they'll both be in the rotation, however, if we get one more good starter, I can see Skaggs and Richards fighting for the 5th spot.

 

Anything that pushes Blanton down the depth chart is a plus.

[LightTheHalo]

"Tyler's young," Dipoto said. "We can grow up with Tyler, feel like he's ready to cut his teeth in the big leagues. He's had a cameo the last two years, and feel like now he's ready for a full-time role."

[Jay]

Translation: we want to flip Skaggs

[Brandon]

Santiago may not be ready for 200 innings yet.

Last season's 149 innings (all spent at the MLB level) was a career high for him.

He's in a similar boat with Richards and Skaggs, both of whom have never exceeded 157 innings in a season across any level.

The first 3-4 months of 2014 should be fine for all 3. But by August, it would be nice to have a good backup in place (Shoemaker?).

From reading around, sounds like Santiago was kind of groomed last year into a starting role and is also where he excelled. Most write ups have any drop off of his numbers from the pen.

He can take on a full load.

[tdawg87]

He can take on a full load.

 

So can Victor's mom but you don't see her in the rotation do you?

[arch stanton]

They both have options. Either of them can ride the SLC shuttle while things sort out. Richards too for that matter.

[nando714]

Is there a innings limit on Skaggs? Santiago? Richards?

If we make a late run we can be assed out 3 SP

[Brandon]

So can Victor's mom but you don't see her in the rotation do you?

Victor's mom is in everyone's rotation

[arch stanton]

Is there a innings limit on Skaggs? Santiago? Richards?

If we make a late run we can be assed out 3 SP

Mike Rizzo doesn't live here.

[Redondo]

Anything that pushes Blanton down the depth chart is a plus.

 +1

 

Anything

[Brent Maguire]

I like the idea of Weaver, Wilson, Garza/Tanaka, Richards, Skaggs/Santiago.

 

I don't know if it's a good idea to have 3 starters who haven't had full time workloads yet. It doesn't hurt to use one of the young guys as depth. 

[WallyWorld]

I have no problem going into the season with Weaver, Wilson, Santiago, Richards and Skaggs. 

 

Angels have the luxury now of that being the worst case scenario.  Hopefully they add at least 1 more SP and out of Richards/Skaggs/Santiago, the one they deem least ready will start the season in AAA and be the 6th starter.

[Torridd]

I have no problem going into the season with Weaver, Wilson, Santiago, Richards and Skaggs. That said, if we signed Garza or a talent like his for the #3 spot, it creates depth and gives the Angels a change to use Santiago as our closer ahead of Frieri.

From what I've been reading, Dipoto seems to be saying that Frieri is going to stay the closer. I'm not happy with this, but this seems to be the direction. I'm not sure if he's saying this because he doesn't want to spend any more money on relief.

[Torridd]

Another thing will Santiago be "damaged" by putting him in relief yet again - another potential Richards fiasco?

Edited December 11, 2013 by Torridd

[Glen]

So can Victor's mom but you don't see her in the rotation do you?

 

 

As soon as I read "full load" I knew what was coming.

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Santiago said yesterday he is fine shifting from bullpen to rotation and is happy to do both.  I can see the Angels getting Garza, inserting Skaggs as 5th, with Santiago as swingman that can start and spell Richards and Skaggs if needed to balance out innings workload. 

[nando714]

Is it me or does Santiago have a violent delivery?

[HaloFan85]

Santiago may not be ready for 200 innings yet. 

Last season's 149 innings (all spent at the MLB level) was a career high for him.

He's in a similar boat with Richards and Skaggs, both of whom have never exceeded 157 innings in a season across any level.

 

The first 3-4 months of 2014 should be fine for all 3.   But by August, it would be nice to have a good backup in place (Shoemaker?).   

I'm hoping for 180+ innings from Skaggs and Santiago but that's probably not going to happen.

[tdawg87]

I knew what was coming.

 

That's what.....wait I don't get it.