Chuck

I think you should see how the 2015 plays out before you continue your disgust with the trade. Green may very well surprise -- or Dipoto has something up his sleeve still. I mean, we do need a leadoff hitter.

"Everybody’s waiting for the big move. The goal is to figure out how to get younger, better, more cost-effective, put yourself in a situation where you can sustain winning. It’s not to get a bunch of guys that everybody has heard of all the time and run them out there and let it flame out. We’re trying to find a way to turn a veteran roster into a veteran roster that can compete now with the elements that are young and can continue to sustain moving forward. The heaviest criticism of the Angels over the last 10 years are that we’re getting older, or that we’re in a short window to win. … I think we’re more sustainable than that.”

I really don't get the fascination people have with Brock Holt.

Next up.... C.J. Wilson and Grant Green for Mookie Betts, who then becomes our starting 2B and leadoff hitter. Even with the trade for Wade Miley, the Red Sox have some SP holes to fill. Betts has a crowded OF and INF to crack in Boston.

They wanted McCarthy and they got him.

Or, C.J. .Wilson to the Red Sox for Mookie Betts. Betts not only becomes our 2B, but a legitimate leadoff hitter. Speed, Pop, Contact and OBP. I don't see where they have any room for Betts in 2015.

Mike DiGiovanna ‏@MikeDiGiovanna 20m20 minutes ago Dipoto said he will look for possible upgrades at 2B, but "if we've made our last move of the off-season, we'll be fine with that."

How about C.J. Wilson for Evan Gattis? The Braves could use a starter after losing Santana. Gattis is our full time DH, part time C, LF to platoon with Josh Hamilton (against lefties) and Cron is the full time DH when a southpaw is on the hill or at 1B when Pujols needs a day off.

Cron.

Yeah, I'm bummed about that too. But look on the bright side, Rasmus can be a guy like Scot Shields and give us 1 2/3 - 2 1/3 innings of relief.

Disagree, Robert. Barnes is 25 years old and he just finished up Double-A. His defense is rated poorly and who knows if he'll hit in the big leagues. All of the other guys were terrible and they sent 10 million dollars to Miami for Haren. Terrible trade.

All depends.... I believe Green can post HK's doubles, HR totals and hit .270-.290 if given the playing time he deserves. The big difference to me is going to be the difference in defense. Howie has been an exceptional 2B the past few years for us. Green is a question mark at the position, though he has seen a lot of time there in the minors.

I went with this deal. The results were in the standings.

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He's still young and still he's hit 19 HR and 21 SB in a backup role, in 268 games. More importantly, his minor league numbers pre-Coors Field are nice! .328/.386/.506 27 HR, 35 SB, 80 Doubles in 264 games.

I think Rutledge is going to be our backup SS/2B still. Green will get the first shot. They'll both battle it out in ST for the starting gig. Both players young and cheap, buying time until Yarbrough is ready.

We have Bedrosian and Gott, we're good! Our bullpen is deep!

Jose Alvarez is looking good in winter ball. He's healthy now!

Green

From BA: Andrew Heaney, lhp Born: June 5, 1991. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 188. Drafted: Oklahoma State, 2012 (1st round).Signed by: Steve Taylor. Background: Heaney was regarded as the top college lefthander available in the 2012 draft after he led NCAA Division I hurlers with 140 strikeouts in 118 innings as a junior. He nearly didn’t come to terms with the Marlins after sometimes testy negotiations, agreeing to a $2.6 million deal just before the deadline. His first full season got off to a delayed start when he was sidelined by a strained lat muscle in a simulated game early in spring training. It took him several games to shake off the rust once he took the hill at high Class A Jupiter in May, but he soon looked dominant, going unscored upon for the entire month of July to earn a promotion to Double-A Jacksonville. He tossed six scoreless frames in his first start for the Suns, then gave up five runs his second time out—nearly a quarter of the runs he allowed all year. Scouting Report: Heaney makes it look simple, with easy arm action and a smooth delivery he repeats well. He gets easy velocity on his fastball, touching 95 mph regularly, particularly in two-strike counts. When he needs a little more he can push it up to 97. He has learned, however, that his command is a little crisper when he sits in the 91-93 range. There’s a little deception to it and natural giddy-up at the end that gives hitters fits, even at the lower velocity. Heaney locates his fastball well down in the zone. His plus slider can be a wipeout pitch, with late, hard, sharp break that finishes outside of the hitting zone. He keeps hitters off balance with his changeup, a valuable weapon against righthanded hitters. It’s solid-average now, though there were times last year, particularly early in the season, when he telegraphed it, or it came in a bit too firm without the fade it has when he turns it over right. It projects as a third above-average offering. He commands all his pitches consistently and mixes them together well, though he needs to get better at reading swings and picking up on hitters’ tendencies. From early in the season to the end, his pitch management took a major step forward as he became more efficient. He also learned how to better control the running game, a notable weakness coming out of college, as was his tempo, which has picked up significantly. He has added nearly 20 pounds to his frame since signing but could benefit from additional strength. He carries himself well on the mound and competes hard every time out. The Future: Heaney’s not far away, though with just 122 professional innings he could stand at least a little more minor league time. He’ll have to prove he can hold up to a full workload to fulfill his potential as a No. 2 starter, but he should join Miami’s young rotation by the end of 2014.

He got one year of Kendrick and a few non top prospects for Dee Gordon. Genius?

Grant Green is getting the gig! I bet they trade Jepsen for Rutledge for insurance. Rutledge can play SS too.

For one year of Kendrick, I'll take Heaney any day of the week. Great deal.

The Cosart was a good deal for the Marlins. I'm not big on the two prospects the Astros got for Cosart.

Heaney looked terrible the two times I saw him last year with the Marlins. Didn't show me an out-pitch. Hopefully he continues to suck for the Dodgers and Puig bites Gonzalez other ear off.