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5 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

he's a market disruptor and a lot of rules go out the window for him.  you basically have to go above any market ceiling by a decent amount for the total number and then spread it out over an number of years.  In other words, you're paying him 400m .  Whether you spread that out over 10 years, 8 years, 12 years, whatever.  The longer you can spread it out, the better.  

No team will give him 400m, you’ve been listening to the fake news. The largest contract is 320m by a owner who wanted to sell his team. Won’t happen. 350m maybe, if the Angels extend him this year. 

23 minutes ago, GrittyVeterans said:

Disagree. He can get 10/400 from any team. He wouldn't be foolish to want to get his pick of where he plays. 

If he truly only wants to be an Angel, then it's a different story.

But it's not "foolish" for him to want to test the market

Not when he will be turning 30 and starting his decline years 2 to 3 years in and no DH in the NL. No team will offer him that. 

9 hours ago, Hubs said:

He was a noted Yankees fan and s fan of Jeter in particular.

Nope, he is a noted Philly fan, but yes Jeter was his faviote player.

21 minutes ago, Randy Gradishar said:

Did Trout not have a favorite baseball team as a kid? 

Yes, Philly. 

2 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

Back to Puig.

What are the chances Arte claimed him? I'm guessing slim to none. 

Well according to the ESPN article Albert did call Puig. So you never know.

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/17422404/yasiel-puig-tries-make-best-triple-a?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

http://www.todaysknuckleball.com/inside-baseball-with-jon-heyman/yankee-intrigue-trade-gap-arod/

Los Angeles Angels

"Brandon Marsh, the second round pick, originally had a deal with the Angels and while there’s word some medical issue complicated things (some say it’s his back, but the principles won’t comment), the sides remain in talks. Angels GM Billy Eppler says the team is “hopeful” to do a deal with Marsh. And why not? He is said to be a five-tool outfielder, someone any team would want, much less the top-heavy Angels, who have two great outfielders for now. While Marsh was quoted at one point as saying, “I’m not signing,” folks aren’t sure where things stood at that juncture. Marsh does have options, as he could attend Kennesaw State, but baseball people say he has a bright future in pro baseball. If the Angels don’t land him, this will continue a star-crossed year for them (they lost five starting pitchers, which might be some sort of record) …"

 

He's in today's lineup. He's no Hamilton.

When is he available to be signed by a major league club?

I believe I read he's doing a showcase in late Feb. and will be available sign sometime in Feb.

https://twitter.com/jessesanchezmlb/status/687006257094377472

He interests me much more than Alexei Bell. Great OBP.

Yes, he's a better fit for the Angels, LH bat in is prime.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/cuban-outfielder-yadiel-hernandez-leaves-cuban-team-north-carolina/

Get it done.

Angels don't pay attention to the international market

I know, but there are 2 Cuban OFers, won't cost a draft pick. You would think they would at least explore the possibility.

Alexei Bell might be a good risk, and might come cheap. Might be the way to go.

Ethier had an OPS+ of 136 last year and will be making $17.5 million this year and next. Is it really too much money?

That's why the Dodgers won't trade him. They need his offense.

Absolutely NOT. Blackmon should be a fine defensive LF, and he should still hit 10 HR's and swipe 30 bags for the Angels. However, a .250 BA and .300 OBP doesn't improve us by much in LF. Tropeano's probably our third or fourth best starter right now. I'd just as soon keep Treopano and wait until more payroll frees up than trade Tropeano for Blackmon.

As I said before, I'd do Kubitza and a prospect like Alcantara for Blackmon, that's it.

Tropeano should be off-limits. 6 years of a mid rotation starter is worth more than 3 of a slightly better than replacement level LF.

Tropeano Shouldn't be off-limits and he's Not a mid rotation starter, he's a back end stater. That being said I wouldn't move him for Blackmon.

Jeff Fletcher pissed all over this report, said Angels are not in on any FA but think they will get a LF from a trade. Jeff says the Angels are in on Charle Blackmon.

Yeah, different league and division. I definitely think he's under 3.90 ERA his 'rookie' year.

Maybe, but it won't be in the 2's.

A guy who relies on offspeed stuff and command? Dude will have an ERA in the 2's this season.

So you are saying he will have a better ERA then Darvish did his 1st year. That's funny.

I'll believe it when it becomes OFFICIAL! Barring injuries, the Angels are going to regret not signing him!

First off if the Angels offered the same contract as the Dodgers he would still be a Dodger, they would have to overpay. Also scouts think he's a #3 and Keith Law said a #4, time will tell but I doubt highly the Angels will regret it , even if he's good.

He's a beast, this sucks.

He is? Are you a scout? Have you personally watched him pitch? Here read the scouting report in the LA Times and tell me he's a beast. A #3 or #4 starter.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/la-sp-dodgers-maeda-20160101-story.html

Let's hope that the Dodgers use some of their EXCESS players too acquire a right handed starter now and eventually thin out the Maeda sweepstakes!

Why? Most scouts say Maeda is a #4 starter nothing special and then you have to pay 20M upfront. The Doyers have said they won't get in a bidding for Maeda, they don't consider him a top of rotation starter.

Eppler is nowhere near as competent as Dipoto, that much is clear. This has been a sad showing by the Angels FO.

yeah like signing Blanton. This could be just a bench move he plays 1B also, maybe Cron is being traded. But bullshit on he's not as competent as Ditpoto. Angels made the playoffs ONE time under Dipoto, over-rated.

Trading sp to NYY for refsnyder makes way too much sense.....won't h

Me and u have been on the BART for the last 2-3 yrs. Won't happen either

Why would you want to give up pitching for a player that the Yankees didn't think was good enough to start for them? That's a terrible idea. Also Eppler knows him better the any of you and if doesn't think he's worth trading for, then I would trust him.

There was 3 teams that offered more money then the Cubs for Heyward. The Angels did not bid and are not having conversations with any of the FA. Angels aren't signing any big FA.

I love how everyone thinks a 7th inning guy is worth more then a starting 2B. This was not a overpay, it was a fair deal.