The Dude

If this is the only move that happens this year. Sure, it means depth at 3B, and that can't be bad...but Gillaspie is not the answer to what ails this team.

If there are more moves coming, for instance, to get an ACTUAL LFer, then I'm fine with this move.

There is no way this will be the only deal made...

I hope.

A good bench option for cash only? Good deal imo.

Good for the Pirates. Not sure how well Ramirez is doing this year,but I hope he helps them make ta decent run in October.

Also, its nice to see some action as we near the deadline, things had been pretty quiet until today.

When has Rodney complained about Butcher?  He bitched and moaned he was replaced by Walden, whined he didn't get the respect he deserved, but when did he openly complain about Butcher?  

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/angels/post/_/id/3858/fernando-rodney-not-happy-in-role

Didnt he bitch about the coaching staff trying to change his mechanics? Or am I remembering it wrong?

I'm ok with Kubitza at this point, let Cowart build up his confidence a little, dude was lost for a year or two. The team doesn't need Kubitza to carry them, just put up close to average numbers for a few weeks until Mr. Freese is back.

I've read rumors of the Angels supposed interest in dealing for another MR. If they could get Benoit without giving up too much, that would make for a pretty sick back end of the bullpen. Benoit, Smith, Street would be sweet.

Wasn't Kazmir the pitcher who some long-ago poster said he used to play xbox with?

Lol...I remember that, something about weed and xbox if I recall correctly.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=mengde000dan

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=nottin000jac

Couple of emerging prospects...young

Thanks for the links mulwin. Nottingham is a typical Beane acquistion(high OBP). Mengden looks like a decent pitching prospect based off his stats. Seems like a good trade for both sides for a few months of Kazmir.

Yeah, this is a good acquisition for Houston. Kazmir is putting together a pretty damn good season to date. Anyone know anything about the two prospects they gave up? I don't follow other teams mnors very much.

Wait do people hate this?

I don't hate it, I was just surprised by it is all. At least we know he won't be trading any of the team good prospects.

I thought for sure this would be a joke thread...

WTF?

Cron looks terrible at the plate... Off balanced on every swing. Where is the dude we saw in the spring?

Weaver sure is giving up a ton HRs this year.

The Trop is a F'n dump. I kind of feel bad for the Rays players having to play there 81 times a year.

What the heck is a "brony"? A bro from NY?

Its short for Jabroni...

I am glad Albert is finally hitting the way we all know he's capable of.

 

He looks like a completely different batter than we've seen this entire time in an Angel uniform.

 

It looks like he has it back, and I hope it's here to stay!

Glad someone made a thread for this, Albert deserves some love.

Although Albert had a pretty solid season in 2012, he looks even better during this current streak. .289/.320/.603 over his last 30 games! Not quite vintage Pujols, but it sure is nice to see this kind of production from him.

Yeah, it sucks when they drop off offensively between levels.  The guy obviously could rake at A, A+, and AA and even his AAA numbers were fine but he was historically bad once he got on the 25 man roster.  Same thing with Brandon Wood...the guy had 100 extra basehits one season between three levels and still put up solid numbers at AA and AAA on a shuttle between there and Anaheim but he could never get close to figuring it out at the MLB level.  In 2010, the Angels gave him a ful fledge shot at owning the 3B position and he put a .146 .176 OBP .208 SLG .382 OPS 6 BB 71 SO 6 OPS+ in 243 PAs...I didn't even know that shitty of a performance was possible.

Its crazy to think Mathis was compared to Mauer back in the day, dude didn't even come close to that projection. I knew Wood was bad the year they gave him a shot, I had forgotten how bad he actually was. Those are some historically bad numbers. Its a shame he never paned out, seemed like a good guy.

Excited to see Kubitza make his debut tonight! The 25% K rate is a little alarming, and I know his D isn't the best, but I think he could develop into a decent player for the Angels. Hope he makes the most of this opportunity.

I guess I can take a wait-and-see approach. After all, catchers are late bloomers with the stick, anyway (with obvious exceptions). How long did it take Yadi to be a productive hitter?

Didn't post a 100 or better ops+ until his 5th season in the Majors. I agree with the wait and see approach. Scouts aren't 100% right all of the time, so there is definitly a chance Ward could exceed expectations or he could turn out to be a bust...another Mathis. Guess we'll know in a couple of years.

Hopefully something.   I know nothing about the kid, I'm not going to get bent about random scout comments.  But looking at his college numbers, he knows how to milk a walk and he posted an OPS over 1.000 in a very limited (tiny) sample size in the Cape Cod League.

He does seem to have some decent ability to draw the walk based those numbers. I'm not saying I hate the pick,just seems like a bit of a head scratcher. Looks like he could be Iannetta like with the bat(not counting this year), but a lot better defensively and I be totally fine with that.

The parade and cheer in the War room was almost NFL worthy......

I'm not able to tune into to the draft at the moment, so I missed that. They were that pumped up over this guy? WTF do they see that no one in all of baseball sees?

Dont know a damn thing about this kid and after reading those scouting reports, I have to say I'm not sure about this pick, Seems like a massive reach. They must think his bat will develop.

Im not sure how closely you follow the Phins, but its my opinion that Tannehill is far from being an issue. The Oline,RB s and WRs have all been major issues the last few years. Not the mention the D falling apart in the second half of what seems like every game. Most of those problems have been addressed over the last two years. While Qbs are a huge part of the winning formula these days, its not all on them. As its been mentioned before he has improved every year and now has offensive pieces that compliment him. Don't be suprised to see him take the next step.

As a Dolphins fan, I'm fine with the signing. Tannehill has skills and has shown improvment every year, they have also added pieces this offseason that fit Tannehills skill set and the offenesive scheme. After years of below average QBs since Marino retired, Tannehill has been a godsend. I expect them to be competitive this year and for the life of the contract.

What a game from Perez!! I needed that after the Ducks lost.