Raul Ibanez heading to Angels

[Chris]

I like it! 

 

On MLB Network this morning Sosh said Trout would probably hit 2nd or 3rd because leadoff is wasting his RBI ability.  Plus he wants to keep him connected to Pujols and Hamilton so maybe that's 2-3-4, Trout-Pujols-Hamilton.

Edited December 11, 2013 by Chris

[Chuck]

Plus, he can play 120-130 games. He doesn't need to be THE big bat like he was for the Ms

Nailed it. He WAS the big bat of the 2013 Mariners.

[Inside Pitch]

The entire team sucked in the 2nd half, they weren't even playing for pride up here in the summer, just focused on the kids performing. Ibanez wasn't getting as many starts in the 2nd half after the M's knew they were out of it.

 

If you think I was dogging Ibanez, I wasn't.   I just pointed out how awful Trumbo was the second half for those who were poo-pooing the guy..  I don't want Ibanez because I just don't think the Angels need to sign a guy to DH.  But neither would I care if they signed him for cheap.  

[HaloNation]

Man, Trout should really hit lead off.

 

no, 2nd or 3rd

[Chuck]

If you think I was dogging Ibanez, I wasn't.   I just pointed out how awful Trumbo was the second half for those who were poo-pooing the guy..  I don't want Ibanez because I just don't think the Angels need to sign a guy to DH.  But neither would I care if they signed him for cheap.  

 

Oh no, I was piggybacking your post.

[SigBaby]

1. Trout CF

2. Calhoun RF

3. Pujols 1b

4. Hamilton LF

5. Kendrick 2b

6. Ibanez DH

7. Freese 3b

8. Aybar SS

9. Conger C

Edited December 11, 2013 by SigBaby

[Inside Pitch]

Oh no, I was piggybacking your post.

 

 

I looked up his salaries the last two years.   1.1 Mil and 2.75 mil.   If they sign him for somewhere in between those two numbers -- done-zo IMO...

[Scott34]

BillShaikin 3:48pm via Twitter for BlackBerry®

#Angels have talked parameters of a deal with Raul Ibanez, but no formal offer yet. Ibanez had higher OPS than Morales last season.

[halonatic13]

Steve Finley Part Due

[Cdaniel]

1. Trout CF

2. Calhoun RF

3. Pujols 1b

4. Hamilton LF

5. Kendrick 2b

6. Ibanez DH

7. Freese 3b

8. Aybar SS

9. Conger C

I like Aybar hitting 9th. I don't want Conger preventing Trout from running 2nd, 3rd, 4th time through the lineup

[Chuck]

Steve Finley Part Due

 

Oh god no. Steve Finley was counted on as "The Piece" in the middle of the lineup. Ibanez is just trying to replace Trumbo, which isn't that hard until Cron is ready.

[Blarg]

This would be a waste of money.

[Chuck]

Ibanez had 6 fewer HR's than Trumbo in 166 less at bats.

 

166 less at bats folks. That washes out!

 

Raul is also clutch, but the real talk here is that Ibanez keeps the DH spot warm until Cron is ready, which could happen at anytime during the season, which would give us a GREAT lefthanded bat power off the bench on our roster.

[Jay]

no thanks

[Ordos]

Steve Finley Part Due

Steve Finley is due a part? In Pippin?

[Chuck]

This would be a waste of money.

What is THIS you speak of?

[m0nkey]

I'd rather have conger/green/shuckles dh

[robblin17]

Yes, yes, yes. Epic chaw cheek would go nicely with Aybar's dip lip. 

[Chris]

plus it pushes Shuck to a bench role which is proper

 

though I'd be ok with any of Green / Jimenez / Cron being worked into the DH rotation at some point

[Bruce Nye]

I would prefer to have someone from within the organization or a rotation of Shuck, Hamilton, Calhoun and Pujols.

[Cdaniel]

Ibanez had 6 fewer HR's than Trumbo in 166 less at bats.

166 less at bats folks. That washes out!

Raul is also clutch, but the real talk here is that Ibanez keeps the DH spot warm until Cron is ready, which could happen at anytime during the season, which would give us a GREAT lefthanded bat power off the bench on our roster.

Based off Raul's recent contracts he will be at least half the cost of Trumbo as well

[wopphil]

I like ibanez, but my one concern is that he has no defensive abilities. He wouldn't be of any help covering first base or the outfield when needed.

[Hamilton Noji]

i like it. 

 

pujols/kendrick/aybar/freese/green/romine

trout/hamilton/calhoun/shuck

ianetta/conger

ibanez

 

weaver/wilson/richards/santiago/skaggs

frieri/smith/burnett/DLR/blanton/kohn/salas or jepsen

 

there's 25. sign another starter and send skaggs to AAA. get another relief pitcher and select 1 of kohn/salas/jepsen and we are solid.

[Chuck]

Raul Jiminy Cricket Ibanez!

 

[Ordos]

Raul Jiminy Cricket Ibanez!

I knew there was something familiar about him. Kind of like how Tori Spelling looks like a frog.