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1 minute ago, Billy_Ball said:

That's not a determining factor.

You're right, because Hawk had greater years with the Cubs than he did with Expos upon 2nd look of the stats.  

5 great years with the Angels.  But, he'd have to go in as an Expo with even greater, more years there, like Hawk.    

On ‎1‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 5:29 PM, Stradling said:

Lots of interesting picks.  The only one I can really disagree with is Hosmer to SF.  Belt is a better player than Hosmer, and Belt is under contract at a better number than what Hosmer is going to get.  Also Belt is only one year older.  

Hosmer betters belt by 1 WAR point in career (not saying much), is the better glove, while his knack for the post-season impact factors of influence as the better player.  Boras will not get the overzealous asking tag, however. 

Should the Angels be in on Hosmer because of that themselves and trade Cron, perhaps?  His bat, glove, and all around is valuable at the right price.      

Hosmer - Giants: Upgrade to Belt and Longoria's at 3B now, Hosmer's won a WS, the best fit (as long a Boras' price comes down). 

Yelich - Nationals: Harper's in a FA walk year and he's the upgrade to Adam Eaton (replacing Werth) 

Darvish - Cubs: Theo remembers how well he pitched against them in the playoffs last year

Cobb (good value) - Brewers: Good young rotation of needing a better piece with Chacin presently in the middle, while they finished 2nd of a strong division last year. 

Arrieta (overpriced) - Mariners: DiPoto overpays for a power pitcher to put in with King Felix and Paxton to pitcher friendly Safeco as the Angels, Astros division answers.

Martinez - Red Sox

Moustakas - Reds: Suarez (underrated) moves to SS, Mouse to 3B, Votto at 1B...Cinci has to do something for Votto.  Mouse added might make for a more intriguing lineup.

Lynn (overrated) - Reds: See Moustakas 

On ‎1‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 8:51 PM, Stradling said:

Ok, it is the middle of January and most free agents are still available.  So where do you think they will go?  I am sure I will miss a couple but here are my guesses.

Cobb- Cubs

Lynn- Toronto

Arrieta- Braves

Darvish- Angels

Martinez- Red Sox

Hosmer- Padres

Moustakas- KC 

 

Yellich- Braves

Darvish, Angels, how?  Too much $ strapping payroll with adding him, I think.  A trade for a SP, maybe, but not a FA.

On ‎1‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 8:51 PM, Stradling said:

 

49 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Plus, he's not far from retiring anyway, if the story is truly an indication of his desire to walk away soon.

Who would it take to get Morton?   Who does Houston need most amongst position players?

By the depth charts, the Angels have it on the IF with the Astros on the OF.  The Angels BP looks stronger, particularly with Ramirez that can slide in there.  The Astros inevitably will need to move Morton there, it seems.  Valbuena and JC Ramirez for Morton and Marisnick?  

32 minutes ago, totdprods said:

They'll probably shift him into the role Musgrove occupied anyways. 

I kind of scratch my head why they gave up Musgrove who was such a workhorse for them last year.  Mid-innings, there was Musgrove!  ***My mistake, Devenski, not Musgrove, was the bullpen workhorse last season.*** 

If push comes to shove, both the Angels and Astros will have 6-man rotations for the 2018 season.  Both squads are quite deep at this point all over the field, particularly from SP to RP.

....Richards, Skaggs, Shoe, Morton, Bridwell would be my SP 5.  Ohtani/Ramirez/Heaney next in line, but you see the trade leverage involved here for added depth to the bench or farm perhaps.   

16 hours ago, disarcina said:

astros seem to be stocking up on starting pitching.......

either they expect a lot of injuries OR they are stock-piling and going to pull some major deadline deals for teams starved for rotation guys.

Morton, Peacock and other Houston starters who got them there last year.........

now they are going after Darvish, too?  A Darvish return to a Texas team and within the AL West makes sense. Didn't seem to fit in the NL.

The Angels are stacked at SP and BP themselves, but Morton's potential impact is eye-catching.  Who's the odd man out for the Angels with getting Morton?  I'd  say maybe Heaney with his durability concerns where if had Ramirez and Morton to pitch SP or RP for season or post-season, damn I want that!!

16 hours ago, disarcina said:

astros seem to be stocking up on starting pitching.......

either they expect a lot of injuries OR they are stock-piling and going to pull some major deadline deals for teams starved for rotation guys.

Morton, Peacock and other Houston starters who got them there last year.........

now they are going after Darvish, too?  A Darvish return to a Texas team and within the AL West makes sense. Didn't seem to fit in the NL.

Darvish is off their radar after Cole acquired.  

16 hours ago, totdprods said:

I think literally kidnapping him is the only way we'd be able to get him from the Astros.

His role has changed with the Astros now, demoted to say the least, where the Angels are that opportunity of a division rival to give him the promoted one.  I don't see it as kidnapping but rescuing.   

12 hours ago, Dochalo said:

Morton is at the top of the list for guys unlikely to repeat their previous season.  

A fluke?  His stuff was so good last year that I would be willing to take the chance that it would carryover for another year at 35 years old.

On ‎1‎/‎16‎/‎2018 at 6:05 AM, jordan said:

Yeah Peacock would be a nice pick up but I highly doubt Astro’s would trade him. And Morton has stated he plans to retire after his contract with the Astros. He said something like he’s never been on a ball club like the Astros and doesn’t expect to ever find one again so he might as well retire when the Astros don’t want him anymore. Let me see if I can find a link. 

By the same token, he can do what he did last for the Angels this year with his outlook diminished with the Astros.

Now that Cole has been traded to the Astros muddying up Morton's outlook, Eppler should go get Morton!  The Astros are an inter-division rival but swing it!!

7 hours ago, stormngt said:

My comment had nothing to do with Angels or trading Richard's. 

It was in reference to the original poster and said Boston looking to trade Sale because of Stanton.

I was the original poster saying I read that they might prefer an SRHP to face Stanton and Judge.  

7 minutes ago, Angelsjunky said:

Let's trade Richards and Calhoun for Sale, then send Sale to the Orioles for Machado, then let Machado go to free agency. 

Signed,

Jerry Dipoto

How, Dipoto is the M's GM?!

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 5:25 AM, JustATroutFan said:

Why would the Red Sox be afraid of Sale facing Stanton? Stanton's like the most overrated player in the league. People act like he's great. He is a very good hitter but streaky. In fact, he is an all or nothing hitter. He's never even hit .300 in a season. Lets not act like he's prime Miggy or Pujols, or even Trout. Sale owned Judge last season. 0-12 with 10 strikeouts. He'll own Stanton as well. 

Maybe you could answer that one for me?

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 7:29 AM, Dtwncbad said:

Then once we have Sale and Red Sox have Richards the Yanks will nervous for Stanton to face Richards and we trade for Stanton.

What, how?  

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 7:25 AM, zenmaster said:

This trade was rejected in MLB the Show.

It rejected the Yankees' Stanton deal, too, right?  

5 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

I think you're giving up too much. I'm thinking we resign Espinosa and Nolasco and tell them take it or leave it.

Okay, one says it's too little, the other too much.  If too much, pick of their fruitful prospect tree, right?  

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 8:04 AM, stormngt said:

Let me get this straight.  They want to trade their ace because they are afraid to pitch to Stanton?????

Why not just pitch around him?

then pitch around Judge, then Gary Sanchez, then Aaron Hicks in band box ballparks throughout the AL East?  Why wouldn't Boston want Richards??

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 7:53 PM, Throwman91 said:

Richards will put up better numbers than Sale in 2018, you heard it here first.

I'd take Sale for Angel Stadium any day of the week!  

On ‎12‎/‎10‎/‎2017 at 2:08 AM, Kody Mac said:

Hahahaha. Haha. I'd love to have Sale. But they'd be utter morons to take that deal.

Those 2 toward it, not necessarily the deal suggested there.

Read the Red Sox are concerned about facing the Yankees now with a lefty after their getting Stanton. 

Give them a nice RHP comp to Sale and they might like the idea, Yes?  They also need OF help.

Richards and Calhoun for him

Sign Revere to  lead off.