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Angels getting some love recently 

I think they'll definitely sign a fourth outfielder, if they wanted to replace Pennington with Stephen Drew as the UTIF, that'd be sweet as well. I think we'll definitely see a fourth outfielder and pen arm signed soon, another catcher and SP/swingman could also be on the agenda depending on how everything else shakes out. 

Eppler has shown us we should have more faith in him, wanna react fast because of the management in prior years. Seems natural. 
 
But really, depending on what the corresponding moves are, this could be a minor improvement, but an improvement nonetheless. Kinda curious to know if they have plans to replace Carlos. I never know with Eppler as GM anymore haha

I think they'll hold onto Escobar (could become a trade chip at the deadline), but I'm actually hoping for Moustakas next year. Ruptured his Achilles this past season, but he was finally putting it together heading into 2016. Had a 3.6 fWAR in 2015, makes a lot of contact, great defender at third, left-handed bat to throw into the mix, he'll be entering his age-29 season in 2018. I could see them extending Espinosa too, just as a stopgap second baseman. 
 
Moustakas, Simmons, Espinosa, and Perez/Bandy in the infield with Calhoun and Trout patrolling the outfield? Drool* 

I think they'll hold onto Escobar (could become a trade chip at the deadline), but I'm actually hoping for Moustakas next year. Ruptured his Achilles this past season, but he was finally putting it together heading into 2016. Had a 3.6 fWAR in 2015, makes a lot of contact, great defender at third, left-handed bat to throw into the mix, he'll be entering his age-29 season in 2018. I could see them extending Espinosa too, just as a stopgap second baseman. 
 
Moustakas, Simmons, Espinosa, and Perez/Bandy in the infield with Calhoun and Trout patrolling the outfield? Drool* 

Yes, the name's are cool and all, but also look at the ages next to a lot of them
 
Harper and Machado make this class exciting, Fernandez would have as well, but obviously...

Yes, the name's are cool and all, but also look at the ages next to a lot of them
 
Harper and Machado make this class exciting, Fernandez would have as well, but obviously...

Yes, the name's are cool and all, but also look at the ages next to a lot of them
 
Harper and Machado make this class exciting, Fernandez would have as well, but obviously...

Man, that was boring
 
Obviously, the Sale/Eaton trades and surprising FA signings (Desmond namely) were cool, but goddamn, another boring ass Winter Meetings. 

Travis Wood and Trevor Cahill are the most interesting to me, capable swingmen who are able to spot-start and soak up innings when needed. 
 
This could really change if Eppler uses a starter to get a second baseman. Still a million scenarios out there. Maybe Searage really worked his magic on Nova? His groundball rate and low walk rates would look mighty fine in Angel Stadium with Andrelton and, hopefully, a strong second baseman vacuuming up groundballs behind him. 

Seems more like a poor man's Ben Zobrist on a good team, than an everyday guy. If they got him as part of the equation, I'd be down. But I'd want at least one more offensive piece. He doesn't hit enough. 

This is definitely the most likely outcome. Mike Moustakas could be an option next winter, maybe save a majority of the spending flexibility for next offseason? He'll be three years younger than Turner, left-handed bat, good defender, put it together in 2015 then had the bad luck this year with his ACL, fantastic at making contact. Moustakas, Simmons, ?, and Cron would make for a pretty sweet infield. Still have to figure something out at second, but they'll have a toooon of cash to spend next winter. 

Defensive ratings don't like him, .972 FLD% at second base in 87 games (11 errors), for someone with speed, he's not good at stealing bases, but I love the idea of some more speed pumped into the lineup in general, so it's not the end of the world. Lack of power would be the reason he's still rated as a below average offensive player (94 OPS+ and a 95 wRC+). 
 
I think you'd be banking on him to continue improving on the defensive end, getting that SLG% as close to .400 as possible. 
 
Wouldn't be an exciting option, but I could get on board. 

Can't forget Cron! 
 
Agree with the list, feel the exact same about all the players you mentioned, think Meyer's destined for the bullpen (especially after the Chavez signing), but that's not a bad thing. I think he could thrive there, and it's an area of need. Him, Bedrosian, and Middleton throwing gas out of the pen certainly is a nice idea. Marte's definitely got a spot on this list too, in my opinion. 
 
People act surprised when I tell them the Angels core, just gotta think about it. You got a franchise center fielder, shortstop, right fielder, first baseman, designated hitter, part of the catching equation (Bandy's a solid tandem catcher), 3-4 quality starting pitchers, 2 potentially dominant relievers in Bedrosian and Meyer, and more relief help in the pipeline (Middleton, Paredes, Adams, and Grendell). What's still missing? A long-term second baseman (#1 on the list), third baseman, and left fielder, along with overall depth in the rotation, bullpen, bench, and farm system. 

That's when he becomes arbitration eligible too, hopefully Thaiss is ready to take over at that point. 

Shorter term deal with a higher average annual value seems like the best bet if they are, in fact, interested in Turner. 
 
It would take quite a bit of spending on Arte's part, but if they signed Turner, flipped Yunel for anything (which would also free up $7 million), flipped Skaggs for Hernandez, signed a Jason Hammel type of SP, and utilized the Rule V/smaller free agent deals to fill out the bullpen and bench (team still really needs a 4th outfielder), that would make for one hell of a lineup (particularly, one hell of an infield, minus a franchise catcher). That front 6 could be as strong as anyone aside from the Cubs. 
 
1. Hernandez 2B
2. Trout CF
3. Turner 3B
4. Pujols DH
5. Calhoun RF
6. Cron 1B
7. Maybin LF
8. Bandy/Perez C
9. Simmons SS 

Shorter term deal with a higher average annual value seems like the best bet if they are, in fact, interested in Turner. 
 
It would take quite a bit of spending on Arte's part, but if they signed Turner, flipped Yunel for anything (which would also free up $7 million), flipped Skaggs for Hernandez, signed a Jason Hammel type of SP, and utilized the Rule V/smaller free agent deals to fill out the bullpen and bench (team still really needs a 4th outfielder), that would make for one hell of a lineup (particularly, one hell of an infield, minus a franchise catcher). That front 6 could be as strong as anyone aside from the Cubs. 
 
1. Hernandez 2B
2. Trout CF
3. Turner 3B
4. Pujols DH
5. Calhoun RF
6. Cron 1B
7. Maybin LF
8. Bandy/Perez C
9. Simmons SS 

Yeah I wouldn't do Skaggs for Hernandez straight up, especially with the price tags that should be on SP. 

With Dozier and Hernandez, I'm afraid of buying high after career years from both. 
Having said that, I think this is at least interesting in the sense that in opens up a new possible route to upgrading the team, I don't think many were thinking of before. I'm not comfortable trading Skaggs or Shoey (especially with the available options in free agency) but if the team feels like Skaggs' elbow/arm are cause for long-term health concerns, maybe it would be a viable time to flip him? Or maybe they don't think Shoemaker's success is sustainable and sell him at his peak value. 
Either way, I think it's important to at least take this into consideration, just depending on the return, and how they fill the void left by Matt or Tyler. Maybe the package is based more around prospects who are knocking on the door? I don't know, I just think it gets the ball rolling on some out-of-the-box ideas, which is what Eppler seems to love to do. 

Greg Holland and Boone Logan, give me. 

Greg Holland and Boone Logan, give me. 

They either pick it up and he's the everyday third baseman or he becomes instant trade bait. 

Thanks! Was just a little thrown off to hear him interested in adding a catcher, didn't think it was a necessity. 

Hey I just wanted to jump on here and thank you for the information, this was very informative, and I'm soooooo excited for the offseason. Sounds like some stuff is actually going to go down. 
 
Just one, or two, quick questions, you mentioned catcher/Matt Wieters, does that mean he's looking to acquire another catcher on top of Bandy and Perez? Because if he values the glove over the bat at catcher, I don't see a real need to add one since Bandy/Perez combined to be one of the better catching units (using FanGraphs' defensive ratings). Jason Castro looks like the only worthwhile, defensive-minded catcher on the free agent market. 
 
And one last one, since he's trying to stockpile talent in the minors (none of us can blame him obviously), it doesn't sound like they're going to acquire anyone via the trade, no? Limited trade assets, their best bet may be through free agency.