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Not sure I answered the poll question correctly but I still feel the Angels have a shot at the playoffs.

Just now, Dave Saltzer said:

Thanks. Ironically, I think this injury actually makes a trade for Moustakis a bit more likely as our lineup becomes ridiculously right-handed and it allows us to put Pujols at DH full-time. I would consider Ward and Hermosillo for Moustakis right now.

That seems like a lot to give for Mouse.  I would think Ward would be enough.

Just now, yk9001 said:

Great show!

Just now, wopphil said:

Lol, no, not a possibility.

How was he still pumping 96 + MPH fastballs if he needs TJ?  I always thought a drop in velocity was a huge indicator.

2 minutes ago, Dave Saltzer said:

I was just going to point out the Ohtani news. Do you really want to trade Suarez to fix one problem, only to leave yourself a potential hole in a different area?

Not anymore.  I also leave it to you, Scotty, Doc, AngelsJunky, Tots and IP to let us know who we should and shouldn't trade.  You guys are awesome and Im sure Im leaving someone out and for that I apologize.

I would still be open to a trade that improves the team longterm but if Ohtani is out for any extended period of time Im calling this season a wash and hoping for the best.

Ohtani didnt seem to lose any velocity in his last start it was more of an issue with control, is it possible he might not need TJ?

Just now, Dave Saltzer said:

That's the thing, you aren't going to get that negotiating deal. Now I think if we trade for Moustakis, we could probably extend him, as I think he learned a good lesson about the size and value of his market. And, we could then slide Cozart down the road to 2B. But, I'm fairly certain Herrera would test the market. KC has no reason to keep Moustakis because they won't get him again and won't get anything for him. But, they aren't going to give him away. Herrera is the prime piece here for them, and getting 6 years of a 20-year lefty leading all the minors in Ks is nothing to slouch at. KC is in a rebuilding mode and is looking for a 3-5 year timeframe, so they only want prospects. 

Herrera would need to be open to negotiations I think before I would pull the trigger, are teams allowed to discuss this with potential trade candidates before agreeing to a deal?  The Ohtani news may change things for me as well.

2 minutes ago, Dave Saltzer said:

So, let's put this hypothetical out there: Suarez, Thaiss, and Ward for Herrera and Moustakis. Would you pull the trigger on that and do you think that is enough?

Id do that as long as we could extend them both.

Ohtani grade 2 sprain of the UCL

2 hours ago, OHTANILAND said:

Arte has spent over $200M for this years team. He’s not going to throw more money at it. He’s allowed Eppler to put this team together so Eppler is going to have to figure this out with no more money this season. 

How does Eppler improve the team without adding to the payroll?  Are you saying the Angels wont add or trade for anyone this year?  What moves would you make?

Its a balancing act.  Prospects help balance payroll to bring in those key impact veterans.  Im down for trading prospects if it makes the team better and doesnt hurt us in the long run.

7 hours ago, stormngt said:

Want your guys feedback if this scenario I'd feasible.  Since every starter throws a bullpen session between starts, why cant we have one starter available for a relief role on days they would normally throw in the bullpen? Is that feasable?

That's what I was trying to ask and you phrased it better than I could.  I guess it comes down to giving a roster spot to a BP/SP that can only be used at certain times and limits the flexibility I guess.

8 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

He looks 12.

Thats exactly what I thought lol.  

Going to Oklahoma next week and I want to check out a Bee's game, is there a way for me to see potential starters for the series?

great points guys.  I thought I had a great idea that I obviously didn’t think it all the way through.  

Just throwing this out there and maybe it’s a crazy idea but why shuttle Barria back and forth between the minors and the MLB?  If the plan is to have him pitch 2 innings in the minors to control his innings on his start days why not just let him do it at the MLB level out of the pen?  

3 minutes ago, Turd Ferguson said:

Is there a list anywhere of every pick?

https://www.mlb.com/draft/tracker/angels

Another great report from TBW on the AL West and his favorite pick from each day.

https://247sports.com/mlb/scouting/Article/AL-West-Draft-Recap-118854008

3 minutes ago, totdprods said:

CORNER INFIELDERS
Matt Thaiss (23, b:L/t:R, 1B AA/AAA):
52 G, 233 PA - .292/.356/.512/.868 with 13 doubles, 3 triples, 9 home runs, 20 walks, 42 strikeouts, .993 FP%
Taylor Ward (24, R/R, 3B, AA/AAA
45 G, 192 PA - .331/.438/.494/.931 with 8 doubles, 6 home runs, 30 walks, 35 strikeouts, 8 for 9 in SB attempts, .919 FP% - 2018 AA All-Star
Jared Walsh (24, L/L, 1B, RF, RP, A+/AA):
53 G, 232 PA - .290/.388/.632/1.020 with 13 doubles, 1 triple, 17 home runs, 34 walks, 64 strikeouts, .993 FP% - also pitched 3 G, 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Jose Miguel Fernandez (30, L/R, 1B, 3B, 2B, AAA):
53 G, 226 PA - .345/.412/.562/.973 with 12 doubles, 1 triple, 10 home runs, 20 walks, 19 strikeouts, .995% (1 error)
Worth watching...
Zach Houchins (25, R/R, 3B, RF, 1B, AA/AAA
40 G, 155 PA - .301/.342/.462/.803 with 6 doubles, 1 triple, 5 home runs, 8 walks, 34 strikeouts - .990 FP%
Jose Rojas (25, L/R 1B, 3B, 2B, DH, AA):
36 G, 148 PA - .288/.365/.492/.857 with 5 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs, 16 walks, 34 stirkeouts - .949 FP%
Dustin Ackley (30, L/R 1B, LF, 2B, DH, AAA):
25 G, 102 PA - .337/.431/.488/.920 with 4 doubles, 3 home runs, 14 walks, 9 stirkeouts - .995 FP%

MID-INFIELDERS
David Fletcher (24, R/R, SS, 2B, 3B, AAA):
52 G, 246 PA - .350/.396/.580/.976 with 24 doubles, 5 triples, 6 home runs, 15 walks, 17 strikeouts, 6 for 8 in SB attempts, .981 FP%
Luis Rengifo (21, S/R, SS, A+/AA):
53 G, 245 PA - .329/.424/.467/.891 with 13 doubles, 5 triples, 2 home runs, 31 walks, 25 strikeouts, 26 for 27 in SB attempts, .963 FP%
Jahmai Jones (20, R/R, 2B, A+):
49 G, 227 PA - .249/.348/.426/.774 with 7 doubles, 5 triples, 6 home runs, 27 walks, 46 strikeouts, 7 for 10 in SB attempts, .953 FP%
Kaleb Cowart (26, S/R, SS, RF, 3B, 2B, AAA): 
35 G, 162 PA - .302/.352/.456/.808 with 12 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, 11 walks, 34 strikeouts, .951 FP%
Leonardo Rivas (20, S/R,SS, 2B, A):
51 G, 238 PA - .241/.380/.340/.720 with 7 doubles, 3 triples, 2 home runs, 42 walks, 53 strikeouts, 5 for 9 in SB attempts, .964 FP%
Worth watching...
Nolan Fontana (27, L/R, 2B, DSL
19 G, 87 PA - .266/.430/.453/.883 with 7 doubles, 1 triple, 1 home run, 19 walks, 18 strikeouts .977 FP%
Roberto Baldoquin (21, R/R, SS, 3B, 2B, A+
21 G, 87 PA - .316/.395/.487/.882 with 2 doubles, 4 triples, 1 home run, 8 walks, 22 strikeouts, 3 for 3 in SB attempts, .970 FP%
Julio de la Cruz (17, R/R, A+/AA):
3 G, 13 PA - .273/.385/.636/1.021 with 1 double, 1 home run, 2 walks, 4 strikeouts - very good debut last year as a 16-yr old
Hutton Moyer (25, S/R, DH, 3B, 2B, SS, AA):
31 G, 133 PA - .205/.256/.393/.649 with 3 doubles, triple, 6 home runs, 8 walks, 44 strikeouts, 7 for 11 in SB attempts, .989 FP% - started red hot and crashed

OUTFIELDERS
Jo Adell (19, b:R/t: R, CF, RF, LF, A/A+):
38 G, 166 PA - .267/.331/.533/.865 with 9 doubles, 2 triples, 9 home runs, 14 walks, 45 strikeouts, 7 for 8 in SB attempts, .938 FP%
Brandon Marsh (20, L/R, RF, CF, LF, A/A+): 
50 G, 227 PA - .266/.352/.392/.744 with 14 doubles, 1 triple, 3 home runs, 27 walks, 59 strikeouts, 8 for 8 in SB attempts, 3 assists, .966 FP%
Torii Hunter, Jr. (23, R/R, LF, CF, RF, A
46 G, 207 PA - .274/.362/.391/.753 with 8 doubles, 5 triples, 1 home run, 26 walks, 55 strikeouts, 14 for 16 in SB attempts, 2 assists, 1.000 FP%
Michael Hermosillo (23, R/R, CF, RF, LF AAA
40 G, 187 PA - .265/.387/.477/.865 with 4 doubles, 4 triples, 7 home runs, 21 walks, 56 strikeouts, 7 for 10 in SB attempts, 6 assists, .971 FP%
Jabari Blash (28, R/R, RF, LF, CF, AAA): 
42 G, 180 PA - .327/.417/.737/1.154 with 17 doubles, 1 triple, 15 home runs, 19 walks, 55 strikeouts, 5 assists, .972 FP% 
Worth watching...
Rymer Liriano (27, R/R, CF, RF, LF, AAA): 
40 G, 163 PA - .264/.340/.569/.909 with 4 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs, 5 for 5 in SB attempts, 16 walks, 52 strikeouts, 6 assists, .976 FP%
Sherman Johnson (27, L/R, LF, 2B, 3B, SS, RF, AAA): 
12 G, 48 PA - .286/.354/.738/1.092 with 3 doubles, 2 triples, 4 home runs, 5 walks, 9 strikeouts, .950 FP%
Zach Gibbons (24, R/R, LF, RF AA): 
42 G, 162 PA - .283/.352/.338/.690 with 6 doubles,1 triple, 16 walks, 17 strikeouts, 3 assists, .985 FP% - 2018 AA All-Star

Roberto Baldoquin (21, R/R, SS, 3B, 2B, A+

Baldoquin is only 21?  Would have thought he was older than that.

Pretty awesome insight from TBW on picks 1-10.

https://247sports.com/mlb/angels/Article/Angels-Draft-Notes-Picks-1-10-118806467

11th round pick by the Angels Connor Van Scoyoc

7th round pick by the Angels:

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

Cool, Angels just drafted Tim Brennan.  Hope he plays some of the Dropkick Murphys' greatest hits.

Rangers drafted him.

Warren, Austin  RHR

Anyone have thoughts on Bryce Monte De Oca? 4yr Senior, 6’7 265lbs.  Scouts say he can touch 100mph and has a devastating curve.  Health is an issue but say he is future closer material.