Angels acquire Cameron Maybin for Alcantara

[totdprods]

Good - a solid 4th OF would be a big help. Nice to have LF addressed so quickly and relatively cheaply.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

1 hour ago, totdprods said:

Just like that, LF is basically addressed. I imagine they'll still be looking for a good 4th OF though.

[Hubs]

12 minutes ago, KevinJ14 said:

Taylor Blake Ward‏@TaylorBlakeWard

Eppler says #Angels will look to add one or two more outfielders to "compliment" Maybin, Trout and Calhoun

Peter Bourjos come on down!

 

[IEAngelsfan]

Just now, Hubs said:

Peter Bourjos come on down!

 

Let's ask Lou what he thinks.

[Chuck]

Cameron Maybin says difference between last year and previous was mechanical and studying on swing #Angels

— Taylor Blake Ward (@TaylorBlakeWard) November 3, 2016

[T.G.]

12 minutes ago, KevinJ14 said:

Taylor Blake Ward‏@TaylorBlakeWard

Eppler says #Angels will look to add one or two more outfielders to "compliment" Maybin, Trout and Calhoun

I'd rather have a couple guys who complement the three.... just saying.

[Oz27]

I haven't read through all the thread so I'm assuming somebody else has mentioned this, but this deal increases the likelihood Escobar will be traded I think. It removes any thought about Marte being a regular LF, freeing him up for 3B. Maybin gives us another leadoff option, too, and his speed at the top of the lineup wouldn't hurt. I'm not saying Escobar definitely will be traded but it seems a bit more likely now, especially if we can get a pitcher in return.

[Chuck]

43 minutes ago, Oz27 said:

Maybin had a .383 BABIP? How in the world is that even possible? His BABIP went up 67 points even though he hit fewer line drives and his hard contact rate was below his career norm. There is very likely to be some regression there because that isn't sustainable, although that isn't to say he will fall to the point of being bad. I don't hate this trade, it's an upgrade over what we had in LF in 2016 (who wouldn't be) - I think he projects as a below average, but acceptable and serviceable, regular. I liked Alcantara as a future reliever but clearly the FO didn't agree and I'm fine with that. Unless Maybin completely tanks, we should be able to trade him at the deadline for something of similar value (possibly even more) if the team sucks again.

This is an upgrade, but clearly we need a lot more if we are going to seriously contend. Given the weak free agent market and our limit trade chips, that won't be easy to do.

Clearly there's never been a season in a major leaguers career where they turned things around and fulfilled their promise and had a successful career. But, based on your thoughts he's going to regress. 

[Oz27]

Just now, True Grich said:

I'd rather have a couple guys who complement the three.... just saying.

Yeah it's nice of those hypothetical outfielders to say complimentary things about Maybin, Trout and Calhoun but having guys who help in a baseball sense is probably more useful.

[T.G.]

"Atta-boy Mike."  "Way to go Kole."  "Nice job Cameron."

We need guys who can do this well.  Eppler is a genius. :-)

[Oz27]

Just now, Chuckster70 said:

Clearly there's never been a season in a major leaguers career where they turned things around and fulfilled their promise and had a successful career. But, based on your thoughts he's going to regress. 

No idea why you're being like this. His BABIP was awfully high and that will probably regress. But that doesn't mean I think he is a bad player or that this was a bad trade. I have no particular issue with the trade, it seems fine. I'm just not expecting a 120 wRC+ next year.

[tdawg87]

Hopefully the police at Angels stadium are wearing cameras.

[totdprods]

The bar has been set so freakin' low in LF since 2013, it'd take an epic collapse from Maybin for this not to be some sort of win.

[tdawg87]

CaMORON K'sagain 

[Chuck]

2 minutes ago, Oz27 said:

No idea why you're being like this. His BABIP was awfully high and that will probably regress. But that doesn't mean I think he is a bad player or that this was a bad trade. I have no particular issue with the trade, it seems fine. I'm just not expecting a 120 wRC+ next year.

I didn't mean to direct that just to you, Oz. Just to the Negative Nancy's in the thread. 

[Jason]

The ultimate question is if the Halos are a better team than last season with this trade. I think they are (on paper)

[Angel Oracle]

Maybin >>>>>>>>>>>>>> JoyceNavaGentryVictorinoMurphyRobinsonetc

[Chuck]

5 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Maybin >>>>>>>>>>>>>> JoyceNavaGentryVictorinoMurphyRobinsonetc

You forgot the worst of them all.

JOSH HAMILTON! 

[JAHV76]

6 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

Maybin >>>>>>>>>>>>>> JoyceNavaGentryVictorinoMurphyRobinsonetc

Add Shuck

[Angel Oracle]

That goes without saying, Chuck.   I only included the 2015/2016 platoon folks.

[AngelsLakersFan]

Kind of a 'meh' trade. I'd probably be disappointed if our left field situation hadn't been such a disaster the last couple years. Maybin is potentially a 3 win upgrade for us next year, which I'd wager Alcantara will be unlikely to surpass over the next 6 years.

[Chuck]

1 minute ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

Kind of a 'meh' trade. I'd probably be disappointed if our left field situation hadn't been such a disaster the last couple years. Maybin is potentially a 3 win upgrade for us next year, which I'd wager Alcantara will be unlikely to surpass over the next 6 years.

and he's going into a contract year. 

[tdawg87]

Also he's black.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

I like the deal.  No idea if we ever see Alcantara at the MLB level.  We have a reasonable idea what to expect from Maybin.  If he can stay healthy and provide solid D in left while getting on base at a .330 clip, I'd be happy.  Especially for $9 mil per.  I would be fine if he hits at the bottom of the lineup.  Might take some pressure off.

[Jason]

4 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Also he's black.

Now the rest of the team has to feel awkward during showers