Props to Sean Newcomb

[Docwaukee]

3 hours ago, CALZONE said:

We both lost in that trade. They lost a good SS and we lost a good pitcher. 

I think this statement is the epitome of what make you who you are.  

[tdawg87]

When do we see Newcomb's first TJ surgery

[Ohtaniland]

5 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

When do we see Newcomb's first TJ surgery

When he turns 35 and after his third Cy Young award.

[Stradling]

17 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

I think this statement is the epitome of what make you who you are.  

Yep. 

[DMVol]

11 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

I disliked the trade because I didn't think we would be competitive in the years we would get the most value out of Simmons.

My thought too...and that is no reflection on Simmons, who is terrific...If we were in a better place, it would be a great trade.

[eligrba]

I blame Dipoto.

Eppler must have seen the reality in the Angels's future when considering the shortstop position.  At the time, it appeared that Balsoquin would not be the future shortstop and may not even make it to the majors.  With the emphasis on defense, particularly up the middle, I am not sure what other opportunities Eppler had to solidify that position for long term.  At the time, pitching was a strength and the Angels were flush with good young pitchers.  The trade made sense then and still makes sense today.  From the Braves perspective, I am not sure I would have wanted to trade Simmons for Newcomb, but they were in no position to compete.

It would be a different story if the Angels had both players, but I think it would be worse to still have Aybar or a "Cliff Pennington" type player filling the role while waiting for something better.

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

22 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

Only 2 BB...   thats gonna be the key for him.  Great debut.

One was intentional.

[Troll Daddy]

16 called strikes on his first 18 pitches ... the ball was coming out of his hand well. 

I watched a couple innings this morning. ... reminds me of John Lester. The Braves would of never traded Simmons unless they were getting a special player.