Jeff Fletcher Predicts: Garza to Angels

[Cdaniel]

@JeffFletcherOCR: Prediction: Garza will sign with #Angels for 4 years, $55M. I assume we’ll know soon. Only 22 days till Ps and Cs report.

[Glen]

I don't really want him but I could live with that deal.

[Cdaniel]

I'll take it as well.

[rick99gtp]

Please yes.

[nate]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

Please, Jerry, consider my suggestions.

[jshep]

I would be cool with him at that price, but still, Garza is just really blah for me.

[mtangelsfan]

Burp.

[Chuck]

Seriously don't get the dislike for Garza here.

[nando714]

At that price tag.

Do we have enough for another RP?

[Torridd]

He hasn't been very healthy Chuck and his record isn't that great.

[mtangelsfan]

Seriously don't get the dislike for Garza here.

 

For me, I would call it lack of enthusiasm and trepidation.  I don't like the injuries or the stats last season.  For me, it is just another big reach by the Angels hoping to get lucky.  If they do sign him, I sure hope they do get lucky and he ends up being a solid number 3.  I still don't think the pitching will be good enough for the team to get them to the playoffs. 

[Tyler]

Meh

[gotbeer]

A bit under $14 a year.  Wouldn't be horrible, and is still movable if it doesn't work out.  Or if it works out, could seem like a bargain in trade to get quality prospects back.  

[SoWhat]

He hasn't been very healthy Chuck and his record isn't that great.

His track record is just about on par with Anibal Sanchez, who everyone wanted last offseason. He's a solid #3, but the health concerns turn a lot of people off. If the Angels can get him on a 3 year deal, they should do it.

Edited January 22, 2014 by SoWhat

[Chuck]

He hasn't been very healthy Chuck and his record isn't that great.

7 straight years with a sub 4.00 ERA. You cannot bring up W/L when talking about a player's value.

 

His stuff is lights out and a legit #2 when everything is working, plus he's still fairly young as pitchers go.

[Chuck]

For me, I would call it lack of enthusiasm and trepidation.  I don't like the injuries or the stats last season.  For me, it is just another big reach by the Angels hoping to get lucky.  If they do sign him, I sure hope they do get lucky and he ends up being a solid number 3.  I still don't think the pitching will be good enough for the team to get them to the playoffs. 

 

Even if he's never battled an arm injury, you're always at risk when signing or trading for a pitcher. They're a blown out elbow or torn labrum away from missing a year. Garza hasn't had a major injury to his arm, so I don't get the over the top concern here.

[jshep]

Even if he's never battled an arm injury, you're always at risk when signing or trading for a pitcher. They're a blown out elbow or torn labrum away from missing a year. Garza hasn't had a major injury to his arm, so I don't get the over the top concern here.

 

I'm guessing the 69 games he missed in 2012 with a right elbow injury and the 84 games he missed in 2013 with a right shoulder injury would be the reason for the concern.

Edited January 22, 2014 by jshep

[mtangelsfan]

Even if he's never battled an arm injury, you're always at risk when signing or trading for a pitcher. They're a blown out elbow or torn labrum away from missing a year. Garza hasn't had a major injury to his arm, so I don't get the over the top concern here.

 

Well, you certainly didn't get it from any of my posts. 

[Chuck]

Well, you certainly didn't get it from any of my posts. 

 

Oh I'm not saying I did, just in general. There seems to be no interest or distaste in this guy, when in reality his stuff is better than anyone in our current rotation and he's got 7 straight years of a sub 4.00 ERA. That's a major accomplishment as a SP IMO. Someone I'd love to slide into our #3 spot.

[Quinlanforthewin]

We need to stop giving big contracts to players over 30 with health concerns and then making excuses for the player after the suck because they battled these same health concerns all year.  I can envision what we will say next off-season about him:  "Garza was hurt all last year, he's healthy now and poised to turn it around"

[Angels]

4/55 wouldn't be terrible I suppose, but I'd rather see something like 3/45 with a club option for a 4th year.

[nando714]

Wouldn't surprise me to see Blanton as the #5 and Skaggs in SLC to start the season.

Not saying I agree with it. Just wouldn't surprise me

[VariousCrap]

Would love Garza at that price.  The Angels could then afford Maholm or Capuano to be a back up.

[Angel Oracle]

What would Capuano likely be signed for, compared to what Garza likely gets? 
 

[Tavon Brown]

55 million.   All day baby.   But after  Tanaka just signed for 155 plus 20 posting fee.   You really think Garza will only be 55 million?