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Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR 1m
#Angels remain focused on Garza, Tanaka for pitching. If they fail on both, will likely wait for bargains in late January.

Jeff Fletcher ‏@JeffFletcherOCR 1m
#Angels remain focused on Garza, Tanaka for pitching. If they fail on both, will likely wait for bargains in late January.

Again, I don't think this is a stopping point, but the Angels haven't paid over the 5/85 that Weaver got and I'm sure they would see the CJ Wilson contract as the highpoint at 5/77.5.  So if it escalates over 5/75, I don't think they do it, nor should they.  The best would be 4/60 plus a vesting option...make him earn the 5th year.  Based on the moves we've made, outside of maybe a DH type and another bullpen arm, the team is pretty set, so we should be an attractive option for the California native.

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 22s
Sources: Chances of Trumbo trade increasing. #Angels more open. #Dbacks pushing. Other teams in, all with improving offers.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Angels moved on Garza quickly to fill the #3 spot.  I can see them waiting on a trade or potential lower tier FA to see what develops.  I think it's imperative to make a move for either Garza/Tanaka (if posted) as quickly as possible, so they have a little more wiggle room with waiting out other FA SP or trades once teams get a little more needy.  This could play out for awhile. 

My guess is that when compared to the rotation -- the pen looks less ugly.

Talk is talk.  Final judgement will be on what actually transpires. 

I'm sure the agents and GMs know if Trumbo is really available or not b/c I'm sure there has been talk with him involved.  No one is off limits, save for Trout Weaver, and Wilson most likely.
 
In fact, Dipoto's last quote is "You never know what can happen when you start talking," Dipoto said, acknowledging there is always a chance a deal for Trumbo could materialize, "but Mark is valuable to us for the same reason other teams value him."  Basically, Dipoto is saying if all things were equal and we didn't have void for pitching, we'd keep Trumbo.  However, I'm sure if a team ponies up a 2/3 SP, he'd talk.

 

I support the team...so, I will be positive with the moves...the first move of a long offseason.

I support the team...so, I will be positive with the moves...the first move of a long offseason.

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 15s
With Bourjos out, #Angels 2014 outfield is expected to be: Hamilton in LF, Trout in CF, Calhoun in RF, with Trumbo at DH.

I think any judgment of Dipoto this offseason should be made...when the offseason is over.

I will answer with just one question.
 
Is the off season over yet?

Ya I don't know why I said Josh. I've got drums on the mind apparently.

If you weren't going to start Bourjos this year, his value would have been even worse next year.  Might as well get something we can use.

I think any judgment of Dipoto this offseason should be made...when the offseason is over.

I think any judgment of Dipoto this offseason should be made...when the offseason is over.

Tim Brown ‏@TBrownYahoo 32s
Freese and Bourjos are primary players in trade. Couple others included. Prospects, likely.

At least it isn't Reagins trading with Friedman.

Anything these guys provide in actual baseball skill is secondary to the awesome names they have.  Dipoto took the Yankees' Cayones and stole Kramer.

Anything these guys provide in actual baseball skill is secondary to the awesome names they have.  Dipoto took the Yankees' Cayones and stole Kramer.

Alden Gonzalez
‏@Alden_Gonzalez
 
It's early, but two guys who stick out in camp so far: Barry Enright and Tommy Hanson. #Angels