Whats the Angels plan for SP?

[Maddog-99]

Im a big fan but a bit out of touch.

Clearly we have Wilson & Weaver.
We just traded for Hanson from Atlanta, clearly a #4 kind of guy, could stretch to a 3.

Weve ejected Harden & Home Run Derby. Grienke is going to be gobbled up by the insane Dodgers.

So whats our basic plan to fill it out?
Guys in minors ready to come up?
Realistic trade targets or FAs?

[vladdy#27]

Basically what we have right now is

1. Weaver
2. Wilson
3. Hanson
4.
5. Richards
6. Williams (Long Relief/Spot Starter)

We have be linked to Greinke, Haren, and Dempster. Greinke is a long shot at this point.

I would say any of these guys are realistic free agent options

Anibal Sanchez
Dallas Braden
Dan Haren
Brandon McCarthy
Joe Saunders
Edwin Jackson
Shuan Marcum
Ryan Dempster
Kevin Correia
Francisco Liriano

[popo85]

No thanks to Liriano, wouldn't mind the rest

[Maddog-99]

Basically what we have right now is

1. Weaver
2. Wilson
3. Hanson
4.
5. Richards
6. Williams (Long Relief/Spot Starter)

We have be linked to Greinke, Haren, and Dempster. Greinke is a long shot at this point.

I would say any of these guys are realistic free agent options

Anibal Sanchez
Dallas Braden
Dan Haren
Brandon McCarthy
Joe Saunders
Edwin Jackson
Shuan Marcum
Ryan Dempster
Kevin Correia
Francisco Liriano

Nice work man. thats why PSD is better than reading the LA Times.

Will be interesting to see where they go with this. We kind of wasted Harens great year (2 yrs ago) with us & now after last year Im not sure he has much left.

[natepro]

How absurdly ironic is it going to be if we don't resign Haren, but do sign Saunders?

[Conquest8089]

Dempster wanted to be traded to the Dodgers prior to the Rangers deal and he could be an option. I think that the team is still looking to retain Greinke. They've made their offer and Casey Close is trying to pressure Moreno into upping the ante.

I think Richards deserves the 5th spot in the rotation. If Greinke cannot be retained, I do not like the idea of a longterm deal to Sanchez. Lohse does not make sense, as that would force surrendering the first round draft pick.

Possibly Shaun Marcum or Brandon McCarthy. The trade for Hanson really helped solidify the rotation regardless and it sends a clear message to the Greinke camp. The team is considering fallback options and will not be forced into increasing the offer.

[BigGuy951]

I'm assuming if Greinke signs elsewhere, they'll be looking to sign at least one of Marcum, McCarthy, Jackson and Saunders.

[GA16Angels]

How absurdly ironic is it going to be if we don't resign Haren, but do sign Saunders?

Enough to make me laugh. Especially since, if I recall correctly, you really dislike Saunders.

[GA16Angels]

I'm assuming if Greinke signs elsewhere, they'll be looking to sign at least one of Marcum, McCarthy, Jackson and Saunders.

I think we should take McCarthy off that list since he's a huge injury risk and we already have Wilson and Hanson to fill that role.

[natepro]

Enough to make me laugh. Especially since, if I recall correctly, you really dislike Saunders.

Just because he's terrible, I don't have anything against him personally or anything.

[Halo4life]

get Greinke and adams and call it a day

[FalconsNation02]

Im a big fan but a bit out of touch.

Clearly we have Wilson & Weaver.
We just traded for Hanson from Atlanta, clearly a #4 kind of guy, could stretch to a 3.

Weve ejected Harden & Home Run Derby. Grienke is going to be gobbled up by the insane Dodgers.

So whats our basic plan to fill it out?
Guys in minors ready to come up?
Realistic trade targets or FAs?

Well with the signings of Blanton and trade for Hanson, it is clear that Moreno is pulling back the checkbook and looking to save money on his overspent roster from last year. No commitment to winning this thing in 2013 with these devastating signings.

[deadman8586]

Well with the signings of Blanton and trade for Hanson, it is clear that Moreno is pulling back the checkbook and looking to save money on his overspent roster from last year. No commitment to winning this thing in 2013 with these devastating signings.

Well this is our punishment for not winning in 2012 we cut payroll.

[mn1170]

since you guys signed Josh Hamilton would you be opposed to sending peter Burjouis to Miami for Ricky Nolasco? Nolasco would make a good 4 or 5 SP and we could use Peter for our Center Fielder.

[BigGuy951]

Lol no. Never. We're looking for upgrades (a #1-3 pitcher) not another scrub.