Angels acquire Brian Moran

[Angelsjunky]

Here.

 

Nice pick-up, although I don't like the fact that the Angels are so willing to trade away their international slot money.

 

 

[wopphil]

Looks like a great move. How did this guy go unprotected?

[Glen]

We lost foreign money?

Get a brain, Moran Dipoto!

[Angelsjunky]

Glen, look at his minor league peripherals - he could be of help this year.

[Chuck]

Awesome pick up.

[bloodbrother]

Glen, look at his minor league peripherals - he could be of help this year.

 

He was joking. Nice reference to this photo

 

[Chuck]

Glen was channeling his inner AO.

[Angelsjunky]

LOL. Awesome picture.

[nate]

Don't like sending foreign money like that.

 

His stats don't impress me much.  He gets a lot of Ks and also gives up a lot of hits.  At least he has a low walk rate.

[xboom28x]

Turnbow was supposed to help us too. Not many Rule V guys contribute in a way that they become valuable in the bullpen. Having to carry this guy all season most likely means Santiago will be in the bullpen to eat innings since one bullpen spot will be taken up by this guy.

Edited December 12, 2013 by xboom28x

[stormngt]

Since he was taken in the rule V draft, does that mean he has to be on the 25 man roster the whole year?

[DMVol]

Kind of odd that we've traded away slot money a couple of times (once to the Mets last year as I recall)....our history with international players isn't too bad---Aybar, KRod, Benji, ESantana....

[xboom28x]

Since he was taken in the rule V draft, does that mean he has to be on the 25 man roster the whole year?

 

As I understand the rule... yes.

[Jobu]

we don't need international money because we have no international presence.

[wopphil]

Because our GM and entire front office are unmitigated idiots.  

 

So I presume you like him?  Please tell us what you know about him.

[Chimi]

Since he was taken in the rule V draft, does that mean he has to be on the 25 man roster the whole year?

Just the 40 man

[xboom28x]

Just the 40 man

 

Incorrect.

 

But here's the kicker: To prevent teams from drafting players willy-nilly, each Rule 5 pick must be kept in the major leagues the entire following season or be offered back to his former team for half of the $50,000 selection price.

[Stradling]

But is this still the case since didn't we technically trade for him?

[Chuck]

But is this still the case since didn't we technically trade for him?

 

Well, we traded money we could have used in signing international talent that could flop and is probably 5-6 years away for a guy that could help our bullpen now.

 

It was a good trade IMO. This team needs bullpen help now and can only afford to sign a #3 type arm and DH. No money left for a bullpen guy.

[xboom28x]

Not sure how that works.

[xboom28x]

Well, we traded money we could have used in signing international talent that could flop and is probably 5-6 years away for a guy that could help our bullpen now.

 

It was a good trade IMO. This team needs bullpen help now and can only afford to sign a #3 type arm and DH. No money left for a bullpen guy.

 

Not concerned about the money Chuck. It's the roster spot in a bullpen that already has question marks in Burnett and Jepsen.

[DMVol]

Not concerned about the money Chuck. It's the roster spot in a bullpen that already has question marks in Burnett and Jepsen.

 

Absent a lights out spring or lots of ineffectiveness or injuries amond other bullpen arms, I don't see where Jepsen will fit in.....Frieri, Burnett (assuming he's healthy), DeLaRosa, JSmith are pretty much locks...Kohn, Rasmus and now Moran are all in the mix...assuming we sign another starter, Santiago could be in the pen...

[Mark68]

We lost foreign money?

Get a brain, Moran Dipoto!

It's ok. The exchange rate on the dollar is high.

[Cdaniel]

This is a good problem to have.

[xboom28x]

Well, barring a trade of Moran in ST, he will be in the bullpen and will not be used by MS in close games. Therefore, Santiago will have to be in the pen to offset the fact that Moran will be taking up a spot.

 

The other option to this is carry one less bat on the bench which MS seemed to do a majority of last season.