Angels are apparently looking for a backup catcher

[jshep]

 

DannyKnoblerCBS ‏@DannyKnoblerCBS

Angels have been out looking for a backup catcher, according to sources from other teams.

 

 

 

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

I'm glad Mathis isn't an option right now.

[nate]

Scioscia really does not like Conger.

[Quinlanforthewin]

What exactly does Scioscia have against Conger? This man and his illogical favoritisim.

[jshep]

What exactly does Scioscia have against Conger? This man and his illogical favoritisim.

 

He doesn't fit the "no bat/average defense for him to overrate and make out to be a catching god" mold.

[Justabitoutside]

 

Scioscia really does not like Conger.

Maybe Conger is just not as good as we all hoped he would be.

[Glen]

Scioscia really does not like Conger.

 

 

 

It'll be interesting to see if he improves on whatever team he's on next.

[Glen]

 

Maybe Conger is just not as good as we all hoped he would be.

 

Yeah.  I've wanted Conger to be the catcher of the future for a while now but he isn't cutting it with his D.  It seems like his throws are getting worse.  

[Scott34]

Based on what I've seen, I would not be mad if Conger was dealt and another catcher was brought in.

[jshep]

Conger might turn out to be nothing, but he's really only had one shot(where he was in a strict lefty/righty platoon with Mathis). He certainly didn't light it up, but he showed a little bit of value then.

 

Really the way he's been handled has annoyed me, they've given ABs to players we know are bad instead of giving him another shot, and now they've apparently decided he's unplayable behind the plate based on Spring Training after he entered camp as the favorite for the backup catcher spot.

 

Can't wait to give up something for another team's scrub that they don't want.

[nando714]

Gerald Laird the master of 1 yr 1 mill back up duty is already signed lol

[AngelsAndRamsFan]

I agree Jshep.

[Second Base]

I doubt Conger is given up for nothing, Dipoto is smarter than that.  But much like Napoli, I think Conger will only get better away from Scioscia.  IF playing everyday, Conger could be a .280 15 HR type of switch hitting catcher, and if he's ever adequate defensively he could be incredibly valuable. 

[tdawg87]

I hear Sal Fasano is looking for work.

[Taylor]

Is there another Molina brother floating around somewhere? It seems like MLB is due to receive one.

[jshep]

Is there another Molina brother floating around somewhere? It seems like MLB is due to receive one.

There is a Gustavo Molina floating around somewhere, but he isn't related as far as I know.

[Justabitoutside]

Conger might turn out to be nothing, but he's really only had one shot(where he was in a strict lefty/righty platoon with Mathis). He certainly didn't light it up, but he showed a little bit of value then.

 

Really the way he's been handled has annoyed me, they've given ABs to players we know are bad instead of giving him another shot, and now they've apparently decided he's unplayable behind the plate based on Spring Training after he entered camp as the favorite for the backup catcher spot.

 

Can't wait to give up something for another team's scrub that they don't want.

The only problem with your theory is they have been watching him for 7 years not just this spring training.

[HaloCory22]

Never a big Conger fan. Overrated by many on here.

[jshep]

The only problem with your theory is they have been watching him for 7 years not just this spring training.

And until the past week or two, were perfectly fine with him being the backup catcher.

If they were so concerned about the backup catcher spot earlier this offseason, there were quite a few guys that were landed for cheap or even non-guaranteed deals. Instead the team signed Luke freaking Carlin.

Now they're left with the scrap heap.

[2002_halos_II]

Well Hester wasn't very impressive. Still, I thought Conger would be back-up to Chris I.

(And I'm not a Conger fan either.)

[Ohtaniland]

Looking for a backup catcher?

 

Why we already have three of them. We need a proven and dependable front-line starting catcher. 

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Is there another Molina brother floating around somewhere? It seems like MLB is due to receive one.

 

 

I believe former LA Supervisor Gloria Molina is available.   She can probably throw down to second better than Conger.

[Ohtaniland]

I believe former LA Supervisor Gloria Molina is available.   She can probably throw down a cheeseburger better than Conger.

 

That's about right.

[mp170.6]

I'm sorry, but this is Mike Scioscia flexing his micromanaging muscle yet again...

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I'm sorry, but this is Mike Scioscia flexing his micromanaging muscle yet again...

 

Honestly, if that's all he ****s up is catcher, I'm ok with that.    I was one of the lead complainers about Mathis, and he's gone.    As long as Mike doesn't screw up the other 23 guys on the roster, I don't care who he has crouching down behind the plate.   If he doesn't like Conger, move him for something.