Nolan Fregosi

So sweeten the deal and Angels take Maeda providing some of their bullpen depth. who in the Angels bullpen or system ranks with Graterol ? Would that be too much? rengifo and xxx for Pederson, Stripling, and Maeda seems like a win?

But you are proposing waiting for the rebuild and not trading to improve the rotation, I’m not sure how you might do that now? In terms of trading Trout, of course it’s ludicrous- just like waiting to grow a pitching corps quickly via the minor leagues and compete quickly.

So...in your scenario, we should endure four years of rebuild, waste more Trout years? that’s better than admitting the mistakes and trading unproven outfield or infield surplus assets to become competitive more quickly? that does not sound appealing or why they bring Joe Madden and Rendon in...but ok if that’s the case, trade Trout and begin the rebuild. Ludicrous

Years of losing by adding two top of the rotation arms? please explain how the staff as currently manned (with Adell in the future) gets you to the playoffs long term? Unless Adell and Marsh can pitch, nothing changes

Sadly, when a franchise that needs pitching opts to NOT draft pitching for YEARS, it’s pretty difficult to rely on a young crew coming to save the day any time soon. If it’s NOT via free agency (and we know it’s not now)...you trade. If Adell gets you Clevinger - you do it...if Marsh plus gets you Gray...you do it. This club is meant to win now...or next...not in five years! Already wasted Trout’s contributions the last half decade. Adell could be the next Braandon Wood...no one knows. I’m willing to risk for a couple of top rotation guys. suck it up...and do it Eppler!

I just keep getting flashbacks to the untouchable Brandon Wood. No one is for sure coming out of the minors, I would see what an Adell headed trade for Contreras and Hendricks (or Quintana) might look like.