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And the angels would be back to having one of the worst farm systems of all time. And then imagine how shitty that would be if Harper left in the off season. No need to gut the farm. I am all for sending prospects for one impact player like Arenado (who has hinted he would like to come to the west coast). But for someone like Harper who will assuredly test the market and likely sign with who ever offers him a brinks truck full of cash, that would be foolish. Especially since Eppler has waved the white flag and signaled this season is over. If we are to get Harper it would make sense to go after him in free agency where it would not gut our farm.

Throw a strike.

And if he didn’t come back out for the 8th you guys would be all over mike scioscia for taking him out. Can’t win with some of you guys here.

Almost seems like Dontrelle is an angels fan. I am enjoying listening to him announce this game.

What about him pitching and his actually delivery of pitches baffles you that he doesn’t get hammered? It does not baffle me at all.

I like that idea and I hope we kick the tires on trying to sign him.

And if Donalson was to get hurt, that’s why we would have Cozart as utility and Thaiss/Ward should be ready for their cup of Major League coffee (If they haven’t already by that point).

Why? He would have a fairly reasonable price tag, he is friends with Trout, and it would improve our offense and allow us to sign other pieces. I do not see Moreno allowing us to go very far over the tax to become contenders. I know Donalson has injury concerns. But a comprobable contract to Cozart would allow many other signing. He could even split time at first with Pujols. If we are set on not trading our prospects ( As the consensus on here feels we should not, even though for the right trade I would) what other options do we have to put a contender on the field immediately. That is the purpose of this thread, to discuss what we can do to make us contenders in one offseason.

What realist off season signings can we make in this upcoming off season that can make us contenders right away. Off the the top of my head, what about Dallas Keuchel, josh Donaldson (Have fletcher play second, and move Cozart to an uber utility role) and add a bullpen piece. And of course after we do that see, if we can lock up Trout for life. I know that would take significant money and I haven’t looked at potential numbers to see if something like that is even likely. But I think there is a possibility to make such moves. Please discuss with your opinions and projections.

I think even Blash would have had a better at bat.

Valbuena seriously pisses me off as much as any angel ever has. I would have rather seen Espinosa, Mathis, or Nava batting in that situation.

Shocking another strike out with runners in scoring position for ValNoBueno

I know Verlander is REALLY good. But every time we face him, we make him look like Nolan Ryan and Sandy Koufax mixed together on their best day.

ValNoBueno with a strikeout. Shocking.

Solidified may have been an over statement, but what i meant is that we may be at the point that we have actual starters pitching now since Tropeano is back, and shoemaker and Ohtani are beginning to throw. Also, Even if Pena continues to have to start, he has built up a solid pitch count to where can may be get get into the 5th or 6th inning. So may be Solidified may have been an over statement. After skaggs and heaney, there is Barria, Tropeano, and hopefully Shoemaker and or Ohtani soon. And Pena has developed a pitch count to pitch over 80 pitches finally.

I think this a great question. I would consider doing it. But i would have a hard time falling through with it. I would give up a package of Jones, Suarez, Canning, and Ward for sure. That would be essentially 3 top 100 prospects and another top 150 prospect. But if i were to give up adell, I would not want to give up any of our other top 12 prospects ( and i think we would have to). But at the same time, Thor is the type of pitcher who transforms a team. I think our offense will start clicking more in the second half. I think thor would be good enough to get us back in the race (as Seattle is bound to fall back down to earth, and I think we can take the A's).

Look at it this way. We just split 6 games with Dodgers (a team being crowned one of if not the top NL team) while trotting our relievers to start 3-4 of those six games.

On some serious talk though. Does anyone here truly believe we can get back in this thing? I know I do.

You should try broadening your horizons then. You may get more out of life that way.

Awwww. Let’s make it Ron then so we dnt have to give up Adell.

I agree on all points. Let’s run down a playoff spot. Go Halos!!!!!!

Well we better find Pen and Teller then. Or Harry Potter at the least.

I think the Angels would have to go 42-23 the rest of the way ( atleast) to make that playoffs this year. The angels play the mariners 7 more times. And the A’s a bunch more times. If we went 5-2 against the mariners During that time, I think we would have a chance. That would put us finishing at 91-71. Is it likely? May be not. Is it possible? I think so. We may finally have a solidified rotation ( if they remain healthy) and not trot out a reliever to start a game every 3 games now. I am aN optimst and will remain that way. Go Halos.

Wow

Pujols would have been nice to see batting there in the 4 spot. Edit: 5 spot