jgimondo

We need pitching , it has to be the priority.  Maldonado can be had for a inexpensive contract.
 

Didnt say they were who I wanted either now did I?.....

Alvarez isn’t great by any means but he’s having his usual ok year with the Phillies....bad trade....

No
The Halos are 5th/6th in AL offense, and 12th in AL ERA.
Need to reserve payroll for pitching, pitching, and more pitching.

Most people wish he would retire, this post was about he still goes out there and gives his all to win. You should respect that.

Dude stole a base in the 11th inning. Say what you will about him, but he was still trying to win the game. 

Dave Chalk was an awesome player for the Angels.  I remember him more as a 3rd baseman though, although he could play all 3 infield positions.

Terrible, terrible move. WTF. How is Stassi better than Garneau? We gave up two intriguing prospects for a replacement level catcher. 
I don't get it at all.

I love a parade! another catcher. who's he going to catch? we have no pitching!

Fletcher is no where near Simmons quality of play in the field.

Fletcher is no where near Simmons quality of play in the field.

Seems like he would be an ideal acquisition for us. He is effectively an $11 mil player through next season (though with a $5 mil buyout on an option). The Mariners would probably eat some of that.  He wouldn't cost Adell, and shouldn't cost Marsh.
As for performance, it doesnt appear he has missed a start the last three years. Over that time, he has a 101 ERA+ and his FIP is nearly identical to his ERA. 
He would go a long way toward stabilizing the rotation, with minimal risk.

Ive learned or been reminded of 2 things in this thread.
#1 the trade calculator is whack and im glad i never looked at it.
#2 we have proven beyond shadow of dount that we have the memory of a canary around here.
Kole had a great night, hes playing well right now, but it changes nothing long term.  If anything it helps us if we decide to deal him but thats about all.

That's because every year pitching is what kills us, we need pitchers!

That's because every year pitching is what kills us, we need pitchers!

and Bumgarner 

It depends.  Day game the wife and I will often go to The Tilted Kilt after the game to beat the heat.  For our regular night games, we often bring Claro’s Italian Deli sandwiches to the game.
all washed down with a couple brews.  Responsibly.

Bunch of thoughts from reading this thread...
-Puello could still get traded but they won’t get much for him because he was DFA’d so they have no leverage. 
-Puello also could clear waivers. Yes he’s a guy who hit .390 in about 50 ABs in the big leagues, but he’s also a guy who is 28ish years old and been DFAd about 5 times. 
-Front offices get a daily report of transactions from the commissioners office. I am sure the GMs not only read it themselves but have people assigned to monitoring the other teams to know in advance who might be DFA’d so they can prepare. No one goes unnoticed. GMs and scouts also get information from Twitter the same way we do, although it’s mostly to get an idea what’s about to happen, not what did happen.
-Don’t be so sure Tovar is getting DFA’d when Simmons comes back. I think they may option Rengifo so he can play everyday. That way they also keep both players. 
-There was really no other good move to make when Upton came back. Keeping just 3 infielders is a short term solution that may have only bought Puello days or a week. And with Fletcher’s shoulder and La Stella’s forearm being sore recently, it was asking for the nightmare scenario of Pujols someday starting a game at 3B.

He always has a dumb look on his face.(Ausmus)
 

He always has a dumb look on his face.(Ausmus)
 

2 reasons:
Cahill Harvey

The A’s pitchers loved Lucroy last year. I doubt he’s changed. 
Also, you’ll notice the younger, less experienced, Angels pitchers are all doing better than the older ones. 

If you took Trout of of the line up, then compared it to the Salt lake Bees line up, they look pretty even!

Actually made an AL All-Star team.

Goodwin doesn't belong on a major league roster, there has to be a veteran outfielder we can get to be a 4th outfielder till Upton comes back?