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5 minutes ago, Scotty@AW said:

I really want to see Eppler go after Solarte instead. You get him for three years, outside of Petco, you can count on .270/.330 30 DB 20 HR each year and solid average defense. Basically similar numbers to Headley with a few major differences.

1. 4 years younger.

2. Costs less money.

3. More team control.

4. Can be shifted to 2B next year if the Angels decide to be in on Machado or Donaldson.

I think Yangervis Solarte is a decent path to take here.

I like this idea

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

He was taken in the minor league portion though, so we don't have any real need to keep him on the 25-man, so I imagine we're still seeking someone who can do that for the big league club. Still, Unroe could grow into that as the year goes on.

Thanks for the clarification.  I just saw we picked him up.

Riley Unroe has position flexibility.  Here is your Utility guy Tots.  Riley can handle SS, 2B and CF.

https://rayscoloredglasses.com/2016/01/04/rays-top-50-prospects-number-25-riley-unroe/

Anyone have any info on Matt Ball and Riley Unroe?

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Yeah I was under the assumption that it wouldn't take much to get Kinsler. If it does, sign off Eppler and look elsewhere. 

Nobody has answered this, or maybe they have and I missed it, but what about Eduardo Nunez for 2B (and leadoff) then sign Moustakas. 

Can Nunez play 2B?

I think I read on hear  that he is avg at best at 2B

Just now, totdprods said:

Hermosillo is the highest-rated OF that I could see actually being in play for Kinsler.

I wouldnt want to do that deal for 1yr of Kins.

5 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Jason Beck‏ @beckjason
At this point, Angels may be most logical fit for a Kinsler deal. Farm system isn't deep, but can address a Tigers need with outfield prospects such as Jo Adell, Jahmai Jones and Brandon Marsh.

From the Tigers MLB.com beat writer. If that is indeed the asking price, that's a firm no for me, and that's exactly why I'm advocating that we keep an open mind in terms of where else we could improve, such as RF or SP, if we are being asked on our top prospects. If we need to fill a void by trading significant prospects, there may be different targets.

Jason Beck is high if he thinks that fair for Kinsler....anyone of those guys.  I figure Balquin (sp?) straight up is a good deal.

2 minutes ago, SlappyUtilityMIF said:

Cards got him for a single prospect?!?!?!?!.... Alcantara rated their 9th best prospect and that's IT?!?!??!.......

WOW!

Jeter must be looking to get exiled and sent back to the SKANKS! ....

 

I remember in the 70's the Commish stepped in on some deals when Charlie O'Finley was attempting to dismantle the A's.... They got dyck in return for Stanton (unless they are going to flip Castro) *** Call Jeter and offer him Cowart or Cron or Hermowhatever for Castro STRAIGHT UP!!!!!*** They got a single prospect for Ozuna.....

 

Jeet's must be working with some memory and confusion issues from Syphilis....

3 other prospects are involved but names havent been released.  Think its another pitcher and 2 OF.

dont forget they have Castro sitting there as well.

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

I guess they're not trading him now, so we can put down the pipe dream until further notice. 

He is going to want out and not deal with a rebuild.  Miami is just posturing.

Lots of relievers have signed but thats about it.

Rockies are bringing back Holland...that BP is going to be lights out.

5 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Lots of times these meeting are the start of dialogue for future moves that happen in the coming weeks.  

I thought thats what the GM meetings are for.

1 minute ago, Turd Ferguson said:

Murphy and Turner broke out a bit earlier (they are 32 and 33 respectively) and at least had a fairly established track record for a few years before that breakout (Murphy has always been a low-mid 700 OPS guy, Turner has been in the mid-high 800s since 2014). I get what you're saying though. It would come down to money. MLB trade rumors projects him at 3/$42 -- not wild about that. Did he get a QO?

Cozart doesn't have a QO attached to him.

rockies signing Jake McGee

4 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Well then. Screw Kinsler. 

I'm with @Dochalo now.

Kinsler isnt my first choice but reading the article it seems like out of the three teams that are interested in him he is more likely to waive his no trade for the Angels.

Is today the day we get a second baseman, third baseman, starting pitcher or a bullpen piece?

Just now, totdprods said:

Same here in South Texas haha. Except Houston seems to be gaining bandwagon fans like mad this way.

I'm just ready for the wheels to fall off the Rangers cart for awhile and have them be a shitty team for a couple years again, where any road trip there becomes a fairly easy way to jumpstart the Halos offense.

We moved here 10yrs ago just in time for them to get good.  Felt like it was me against the world for awhile.

1 minute ago, totdprods said:

Anytime Texas gets quality pitching it's worrisome, because any hitter they land gets a boost in that ballpark. Even with Greinke taking a hit in that park it comes out a win for them. And to shed Choo in process? Lame. Could be a great trade for them.

That’s what I was thinking.  Living in N. Texas this could really piss me off hahaha

2 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Also, wtf.

Jeff Wilson

@JeffWilson_FWST

1h

Confirming @Sullivan_Ranger report on #Rangers' interest in Zack Greinke. The Rangers would need the deal with Arizona to include Shin-Soo Choo and the $63 million he's owed the next three seasons to offset the $138.5 million owed to Greinke the next four.

1st reaction is that’s a good deal for Texas, what are your thoughts?

What’s the expected contract for Reed?

What if we worked a trade for Ian Kinsler and Shane Green?

9 minutes ago, Chimi said:

Speaking of boring, the Winter Meetings have been a total snooze fest. And I’m not even talking about the Angels, it’s been boring in general. Hopefully some stuff starts happening soon.  At least let’s get some good rumors going. 

agreed.  I thought it was starting to pick up a few hours ago but nothing really happened after the trades.