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    Expectations for Skaggs and Henaey

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    For Heaney to have a similar year to 2018. A #3+ starter and go  +/- 200 innings.

    No expectations for Skaggs to be anything but what he has been...great, bad or hurt. See 2019 as the end of the road with Angels for him. Just doesn't seem to be built to take the wear and tear and never has developed the brass balls it takes to be a stud pitcher...only has glass ones.

    Would like to see Felix Pena and Barria be given the chance to further develop and then see Canning and Suarez come up later in the year to see if they really are possible rotation pieces going towards 2020 to go with Heaney and Ohtani. If not then pitching critical next off season.

    2020 Offseason predictions.

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    1 hour ago, WeatherWonk said:

    And Ward's never had a major league season with the bat, the way Fletcher has.

    Fletch will never have the power of Ward, but Fletch will never have so many unproductive outs (over 30% Ks) as Ward. Ward's numbers were great at SLC last year, but only 8 HRs in all those hits in that environment is somewhat disappointing, if one is enamored with his slugging.

    There's still a lot to tell about these two. But one thing is sure. Fletch can hit at the MLB level, while Ward still has much to prove. AAA is where he should start. I expect some regression from a .350+ average at SLC from Ward. Heck, even Fletch hit .350 at SLC and got on base at nearly a .400 clip. Just not the power. 

    These two could easily co-exist in the same lineup, after Cozart leaves. 

    Ward hit 20 HR' s last yr in 500 AB's.

    His OBP was at or over .400 in college, .457 1st yr of pro ball, .323 in his 2nd yr @ A+, .348 at A+ and .400 at AA the next yr and .446 at Salt Lake last year.

    His average has also been over .300 in college and pro ball except for the two years behind the plate in pro ball. 

    Don't see his bat, average, obp or power, as the question but watching him at 3B in the majors last year seems he needs more time at Salt Lake honing his defensive skills.

    Your concerns regarding 2019 Angels

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    How quickly Eppler / Moreno handle Pujol's inability to produce...it will happen.

    Third base hole. OK with Cozart / Fletcher as 2B / utility. Ward needs another year at AAA.

    Not worried about pitching especially with  Middleton and JC returning and good chance Canning will advance to majors by ASG.

    4th outfielder. Borjous not the answer. Need righty to platoon with Calhoun. 

     

     

     

    Angels sign C Jonathan Lucroy to 1yr/$3.35M deal

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    24 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

    https://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/pitch-framing-data-is-going-insane/

    above is an article about the inconsistency of pitch framing from year to year for particular players.  Lucroy is actually mentioned in the article as someone who's oddly declined without explanation.  

    if you're not into all the actual data provided, the last paragraphs sums up everything in that the year to year framing of a guy has become fairly unpredictable.  

    My guess is that it has something to do with pitchers, but no one that I know of has tracked this relative to the umpire.  The human element of having an ump is what makes framing a thing.  There has to some variability in a catcher ability to frame relative to who back there.  I don't even know how umps rotate and their travel schedule.  

    WOW what a fascinating article. The replies after the article are also worth reading especially the Rangers fan who had observation on Lucroy and possible wrist injury.

    Before anyone criticizes Lucroy's pitch framing skills they need to read this article and replies.

    Thanks so much Doc. This is the sort of analysis I enjoy for it goes beyond the surface level of stats.

    Angels sign C Jonathan Lucroy to 1yr/$3.35M deal

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    21 hours ago, Dochalo said:

    Lucroy was a very good framer when with the Brewers.  I can't imagine that being an age related skill.  That could easily come back if it's a point of focus.  I also think the Halos have been intent on controlling the running game from the mound so I think that improves his CS metrics.  

    At least he has a chance to be a decent offensive player because he's done it before.  A guy like Machete was never good offensively and is never going to be.  So there's a chance.  

    Regarding pitch framing Doc...would rating have much to do with type or quality of pitchers Lacroy had in Milwaukee vs Oakland? I ask this because I agree with you that his age probably isn't related to pitch framing rating.

    Angels sign C Jonathan Lucroy to 1yr/$3.35M deal

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    11 minutes ago, Stradling said:

    I truly think we are going to see one more bigger money signing, whether that is Kikuchi or Robertson, I don’t know, but one more bigger guy coming our way.

    This!

    Harvey $11M, Cahill $9M, Lucroy $3.35M leaves about $6.65M+ for Robertson or another closer type in 2019.

    Eppler has filled 3 of 4 positions he said he would fill this off season.

    Grandal might work at leadoff?

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    7 hours ago, nate said:

    Grandal at leadoff?  Come on, other than a good obp, dude has no leadoff qualities.

    And he is going to get way more money than he should.

    Agree because if OBP is the main factor for lead off, Albert's career # is .382. 

    Possibly will flip flop between Fletcher against lefties and Calhoun against righties.

    Griffin Canning and Jose Suarez

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    51 minutes ago, Second Base said:

    Suarez's stuff is better than Barria's, but Barria has better pitch ability and mound demeanor. The end result is likely a left handed version of Barria himself, which is a #4 starter.

    Canning though, he's just on a whole other level. The very best comp I can think of for him is Trevor Bauer. 

    Both are going to make the Angels better, the only question is if they'll end up sacrificing Barria or Suarez for more upside in the future, which I don't believe they should, but theoretically could. 

    Not doubting Canning's future but why would Angels invite Saurez to 2019 major league spring training but have not decided yet whether Canning would be. Eppler was quoted stating this recently in mlb trade rumors article (about Bourjos & 7 others signed minor league contracts).

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