AngelsAndRamsFan

trying to frame a CJ pitch for a strike is like trying to frame Mother Teresa for assault. 

"Might as well."
 
Of course there are 29 other teams thinking the same thing. The kid won't come cheap. In fact, my guess is that he'll blow previous Cuban signings out of the water.

I hate the thought that the Angels could play David Freese and Gordon Beckham a combination of $11 million, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Now I don't they actually will, but that total estimate seems to make it clear that they won't. I mean how could they? Even $5-6M for one seems like too much. But they have to, right? They're not going to get the Panda, although I wouldn't be surprised to see his agent use other teams as leverage with the Giants.
 
Maybe they sign Chase Headley or Casey McGehee and let both Freese and Beckham go? McGehee is decent but really isn't much better than Freese. Headley's 2012 is now looking like an outlier, but he's a solid hitter and strong defender.
 
And now we have Baldoquin in the mix, who seems to project as the Angels' future third baseman - especially with the Kaleb Cowart debacle (in case you're wondering, Kaleb's hitting .183/.234/.250 in 15 AFL games).
 
The more I think about it, the Angels probably should just offer Freese arbitration, let Beckham go, and focus on improving the rotation.

Moreno finally listened to AO!

Moreno finally listened to AO!

Fire Sosh before he ruins this kid as a prospect by making him bunt all the time and won't let him steal any bases!

Moreno finally listened to AO!

The Angels don't need another old, washed up OF. Let him re-sign with the Tigers or sign with the Rangers.

Moreno finally listened to AO!

Moreno finally listened to AO!

Moreno finally listened to AO!

Moreno finally listened to AO!

Moreno finally listened to AO!

I wouldn't call it a beacon of light, no.  But my response was in reference to this being compared to a marriage.  
 
My point is that it's not a commitment between two people.  The cubs are a business and management had to make a decision about whether a unique opportunity to bring someone in that you didn't know would be available was something they should consider.  
 
To me, there is a fair amount of gray here.  Not the Cubs most shining hour, but not an egregious thing to do.  

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

You mean Quintana, not Santiago

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.

Lol. That's a loser's mentality.