The Official 2022 Spring Training Hot Stove Thread

[Docwaukee]

11 minutes ago, angelsnationtalk said:

Does anyone believe in the Trevor Story hype? I just see a mediocre hitter despite being at Coors Field. 

Honestly, though. Can someone give me reason to want him on the Angels?

at the right price, sure.  5/100-120?   Great.  He's a good hitter and an excellent defender and the Angels have a need.  7 for 180 or something like that?  Bye bye.  

[mmc]

 

[DMVol]

1 hour ago, Erstad Grit said:

Tyler Andserson makes some sense

Short of a trade, he is about all that is left in the SP market….

[mmc]

LOL

 

[mmc]

 

[jsnpritchett]

3 minutes ago, mmc said:

LOL

 

I'm fine with that.  Never really understood the fascination with him.  Barria might put up similar numbers.

[Angelsfan1984]

Well now that the dodgers did it, it will be hailed as a brilliant move. 

[tdawg87]

2 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

Well now that the dodgers did it, it will be hailed as a brilliant move. 

Ultimately it probably will be. Their scouting is unmatched. 

[Angelsfan1984]

4 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Ultimately it probably will be. Their scouting is unmatched. 

[Pancake Bear]

20 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

I'm fine with that.  Never really understood the fascination with him.  Barria might put up similar numbers.

The problem is guys get injured and most of our starters have gigantic question marks. We need depth really badly, and he would've provided good depth. It isn't about Anderson vs. Barria. It's about having that extra layer of support. 

Obviously it won't be Anderson at this point, but we really need another arm.

[Angelsfan1984]

Just now, Pancake Bear said:

The problem is guys get injured and most of our starters have gigantic question marks. We need depth really badly, and he would've provided good depth. It isn't about Anderson vs. Barria. It's about having that extra layer of support. 

Obviously it won't be Anderson at this point, but we really need another arm.

Might need to overwhelm Cincy or Oakland for 1 of their starters. Preferably Cincy.

[tdawg87]

3 minutes ago, Pancake Bear said:

The problem is guys get injured and most of our starters have gigantic question marks. We need depth really badly, and he would've provided good depth. It isn't about Anderson vs. Barria. It's about having that extra layer of support. 

Obviously it won't be Anderson at this point, but we really need another arm.

Depth is obviously important. But Barria and Suarez have 0 options left so they can't really be considered depth. Anderson would need to be in the rotation and he's basically redundant with those 2.

Packy Naughton will hopefully clear waivers. 

[Angelsfan1984]

1 minute ago, tdawg87 said:

Depth is obviously important. But Barria and Suarez have 0 options left so they can't really be considered depth. Anderson would need to be in the rotation and he's basically redundant with those 2.

Packy Naughton will hopefully clear waivers. 

Definitely agree. might need to include one of them in a trade for a more established pitcher. I could see Oakland taking 1 of those 2 with a high level prospect for Montas or Manaea. Someone to fill out the current roster and an upside later.

[Angels 1961]

31 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

I'm fine with that.  Never really understood the fascination with him.  Barria might put up similar numbers.

Problem now nothing much left on FA market. I hate the Dodgers but they know how to have pitching depth. Anderson was an inn eater. Unless halos add some more depth in starters they will be in trouble. 

[Pancake Bear]

7 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Depth is obviously important. But Barria and Suarez have 0 options left so they can't really be considered depth. Anderson would need to be in the rotation and he's basically redundant with those 2.

Packy Naughton will hopefully clear waivers. 

Suarez is already basically guaranteed a rotation spot. Barria is long relief. We have basically few great options in the minors after Detmers for the rotation. Barria in the pen gives an extra layer of depth. 

[Angels 1961]

3 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

Definitely agree. might need to include one of them in a trade for a more established pitcher. I could see Oakland taking 1 of those 2 with a high level prospect for Montas or Manaea. Someone to fill out the current roster and an upside later.

Could put Barria in BP he has pitch well coming out of pen

[Lou]

2 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

Problem now nothing much left on FA market. I hate the Dodgers but they know how to have pitching depth. Anderson was an inn eater. Unless halos add some more depth in starters they will be in trouble. 

They were using openers in the playoffs last year.

[jsnpritchett]

1 minute ago, Angels 1961 said:

Could put Barria in BP he has pitch well coming out of pen

Barria has a 7.65 career ERA in 37 2/3 coming out of the bullpen, but, sure, ok.

[Angelsfan1984]

2 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

Could put Barria in BP he has pitch well coming out of pen

To me, he doesn't have BP stuff. He's a long reliever at best. His value is as a starter.

[Angels 1961]

Just now, Lou said:

They were using openers in the playoffs last year.

Just shows even with depth they had was not enough. Halos have very little depth.

[angelsnationtalk]

Angels broadcasters keep mentioning the possibility of the Angels deciding to maybe add more infield help. 
Obviously just speculation, but you never know.....

[Angels 1961]

2 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Barria has a 7.65 career ERA in 37 2/3 coming out of the bullpen, but, sure, ok.

He had a couple bad outings and was left in because halo bullpen was over used last year. Most inn of any team from pen last year

[tdawg87]

Barria is either in the rotation or he gets traded. I don't see him being put in the pen because he has no options 

If Maddon feels he will work better out of the bullpen then we'll see.

[Angelsfan1984]

2 minutes ago, angelsnationtalk said:

Angels broadcasters keep mentioning the possibility of the Angels deciding to maybe add more infield help. 
Obviously just speculation, but you never know.....

Seems pretty obvious tbh. I dont think you build a top notch bp with playoff aspirations to have an infield competition amongst utility role players.

[Angels 1961]

2 minutes ago, angelsnationtalk said:

Angels broadcasters keep mentioning the possibility of the Angels deciding to maybe add more infield help. 
Obviously just speculation, but you never know.....

Ohtani was also working in OF today