So Cespedes is still out there

[Jimnesie]

The Angels need a left fielder.  Common knowledge.  But there are a few things about Cespedes that really are bothersome.  Oakland was making a run at the AL West, and in the heat of the race, Oakland trades Cespedes.  Detroit is looking like it has a chance and then all of a sudden they trade Cespedes.  Why?  This man has so much baggage.  Do you really want a big gun left fielder who isn't even liked by his teammates?  Who has proven to throw errant shots from the outfield?

 

The lack of Angels hitting in 2015 stems from not having a real hitting coach.  The material was there, but Don Baylor has never shown he can translate his hitting ability into instruction.  Let's give this team a chance.  I am so afraid that we are so anxious to put a big name in left field that we will create another Josh Hamilton scenario.

[Troutstanding]

As far as I know, Cespedes is considered to be a team friendly guy, well-liked by teammates and coaches. I could be wrong. Cespesdes has some red flags but neither of which pertain to clubhouse chemistry or his arm.

[Docwaukee]

this is like telling most single guys that a victoria secret model is still available.  

[QuinlansMinion]

According to all the reports out there so far Arte isnt interested.  He wants to make 50 million dollars this year instead of just 20 million.

[gotbeer]

Guess the other threads about this wasn't enough.

[Docwaukee]

According to all the reports out there so far Arte isnt interested.  He wants to make 50 million dollars this year instead of just 20 million.

wouldn't you?  

[QuinlansMinion]

wouldn't you?

If I was already a billionaire? No. Id rather have a World Series ring. Its also in Arte's best interest to build a winner here. If we can get Trout a ring he would probably stay here for his whole career. Just think of the marketing dollars if that happens. Not to mention, the value of this franchise would skyrocket if we ever won anything.

Edited January 20, 2016 by QuinlansMinion

[ukyah]

might as well just let it go guys. we're not signing anybody of note. at best we do nothing, at worst we make some ill informed bad trade. this FO is in shambles.

[gurn67]

If I was a 69 year old billionaire who owned a Major League Baseball team I would have only one goal, winning a World Series. Right now, this organization doesn't seem to be following either a short term, or long term strategy of achieving that goal.

[Angel Oracle]

Arte obviously has no clue about long term planning.

[Stradling]

Arte obviously has no clue about long term planning.

Well as much as I hate what he's doing, not throwing bad money at free agents, is at least a sign he's thinking about the future. He could have said, "F' it" and given Price or Greinke those ridiculous contracts that you would have bitched about in three years.

[ScottT]

Arte got his own ridiculous contract that will cover quite a few ridiculous player contracts.  

[laagamer]

Is anyone still hoping we pick him up?

[Ohtaniland]

So Arte has quit gambling on big money free agents. Good for him. He will still get 3 million fans to come to the ballpark and save $20M in the process.

[Stradling]

So Arte has quit gambling on big money free agents. Good for him. He will still get 3 million fans to come to the ballpark and save $20M in the process.

I quoted this post and made a comment in the last thread you placed it in then deleted and moved here.

[Ohtaniland]

I quoted this post and made a comment in the last thread you placed it in then deleted and moved here.

ok

[VariousCrap]

I still think Dexter Fowler is who the Angels should sign instead of Cespedes.

[stormngt]

The Angels need a left fielder. Common knowledge. But there are a few things about Cespedes that really are bothersome. Oakland was making a run at the AL West, and in the heat of the race, Oakland trades Cespedes. Detroit is looking like it has a chance and then all of a sudden they trade Cespedes. Why? This man has so much baggage. Do you really want a big gun left fielder who isn't even liked by his teammates? Who has proven to throw errant shots from the outfield?

The lack of Angels hitting in 2015 stems from not having a real hitting coach. The material was there, but Don Baylor has never shown he can translate his hitting ability into instruction. Let's give this team a chance. I am so afraid that we are so anxious to put a big name in left field that we will create another Josh Hamilton scenario.

First why the hell ate we talking about the cons of signing Cespedes when it's clear we are not pursuing him. It's like debating who we should to go to bed with: Charlize Theron or Jennifer Lawrence. We not bedding either one so why discuss it.

Second Oakland was dominating until they traded him and then they tanked. The Mets made the playoffs because of him. I think this shows he's a winner... Not a player with baggage.

[ScottT]

Arte would make even more money if his team made the playoffs and he didn't sign drug addicts.  Dumping a drug addict for nothing and settling for a lesser shot at the playoffs was a shrewd move, though.  

[Docwaukee]

this late in the game and he's still unsigned.  makes me think he's just not getting anything close to what he thinks he deserves.  

 

He's probably got some 3, 4 and maybe even 5yr offers, but if he's holding out for 6 or 7, I think he's gonna be disappointed.  I just don't see any of the teams left suddenly shifting gears and backing up the money truck.  

 

Teams are looking to get a deal at this point.  There aren't any that seem to have any real sense of urgency.  

[Second Base]

Wait Yoenis Cespedes is still available?  Why didn't anyone tell me.  Did any of you notice any threads talking about him?

 

Ok seriously, Cespedes now has the market cornered.  He's going to get 5/105 with an option for a 6th year which will bring it to 130 million. 

 

Personally, I'd offer him what I think he's worth in a relatively equal market for late January.  5/95.  It probably wouldn't get it done, but at least I'd be able to say I made a competitive offer.  If someone's really going to pay more than that, fine, but my guess is they'll regret it later on. 

[Stradling]

I would offer him 5 years $105 million with a club option for a sixth year around $20 million, with a $5 million buyout.

[halomatt]

I'd be content to let him go and be a problem for some other team.  He won't age well.  That OBP blows. 

[bloodbrother]

Alden Gonzalez ‏@Alden_Gonzalez 32m32 minutes ago

Asked Angels GM Billy Eppler if he anticipates some major moves before Spring Training. Here's what he said ...

 

 

 

Eppler is new to the job but I'll say this, dude already knows how to say a lot without saying anything

[Redondo]

 

 

Eppler is new to the job but I'll say this, dude already knows how to say a lot without saying anything

 

+1

 

That was a whole lot of hot air