Yep, I'd be okay with Eppler splurging there if it means Cowarts glove at third. Fernandez, Heyward, Trout, Pujols, Calhoun, Cron, Perez/Soto, Simmons, Cowart? If they really wanna go crazy, they could re-sign Freese.
If only they could get a leadoff option at second base to hit in front of Heyward. I love Heyward, but I want him hitting second with someone else who can get on base at a decent rate in front of him. Then you go Trout, Pujols, Kole, Cron, and Freese. Love if Arte went ham and signed Fernandez to eventually join he club.
Simmons is light years ahead of Aybar defensively, Soto replacing Iannetta as the backup catcher is a defensive improvement, Pennington replacing Featherston seems like an offensive and defensive upgrade (Pennington has a reputation as a good defender), and I'd think the FO feels like Cunningham or Ortega can be a cheaper alternative to Cowgill. Keep up the run prevention.
Soooooo much this. Without looking, Freese must've been second (which is scary). Heyward and another decent OBP guy would be very welcome to the lineup. The Angels don't really need a lot more power.
I cannot take the guy seriously, who honestly thinks Santiago gets Polanco or even gets the Marlins attention for Yelich. In fact, I should take everything you say the opposite way. Soooo you should overpay for defense.
I'd be interested in Alvarez, they have an open spot on the bench (Pennington is the UTIF, Soto/Perez the backup catcher, and Ortega /Cunningham will probably fight for the four outfielder role). And I have been in favor of adding some lefty thump off the bench. Depends on his price I guess.
Dang, he was an early offseason target of a lot on here (myself included). Halos shouldn't wait around too long while the cheaper options are picked up. Maybe this means they're going after a bigger fish?
Hmm well if they do intend to push Sano to left, it makes sense. Dammit!
Martin Prado could be the next target, Eppler has some experience with him back in his NY days.
Seriously though, sign Heyward already. Eppler's clearly going for a run prevention team. Sign Heyward, trade for Plouffe or Prado (preferably without giving up a starter) or sign Hwang, sign a FA pen arm, beg Arte to sign a stud SP.