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Angels Still Exploring Relief Options

By Mike Axisa | December 21, 2011 at 7:12pm CDT

The LaTroy Hawkins signing got understandably overshadowed during the winter meetings, but the Angels are still exploring bullpen options according to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez. Gonzalez says they've been in touch with Darren Oliver's representatives and had scouts watch Joel Zumaya's recent showcase.

The Halos have Jordan Walden, Scott Downs, Hisanori Takahashi, and Hawkins slated for the bullpen at the moment, plus they have Kevin Jepsen, Rich Thompson, Bobby Cassevah, and Jerome Williams on their 40-man roster as well. Gonzalez says the Angels can't afford Francisco Cordero, and he adds that GM Jerry Dipoto has not reached out to free agents Luis Ayala and Dan Wheeler either.

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37 Comments

  1. Trent Norton

    13 years ago

    Trout for Brandon League, git er done!

    Reply
    • Brent Schuber

      13 years ago

      lol

      Reply
    • Ed Stilwell

      13 years ago

      No way that would end up being a huge loss for the Angels!

      Reply
      • Lefty

        13 years ago

        Ol Trent is pulling the leg of all Angels fans….

        Reply
    • Tim 37

      13 years ago

      Dude, you have NO baseball MIND to even make a comment like that! Trout is the future! WOW!!!! A 5 tool player for League? Really…I like the guy but not that damm much. Peace

      Reply
  2. OrangeCards

    13 years ago

    Kevin Gregg is free.

    Reply
    • Chris Bosh

      13 years ago

      $5.8 million isn’t exactly free.

      Reply
      • OrangeCards

        13 years ago

        Really?

        Reply
  3. thebigbangdito

    13 years ago

    Madison… 2 years while walden matures

    Reply
    • Ryan Klinkert

      13 years ago

      “Gonzalez says the Angels can’t afford Francisco Cordero.”

      If they can’t afford Cordero, they sure as heck can’t afford Madson…

      Reply
      • thebigbangdito

        13 years ago

        just like earlier this winter when they were quoted they only had 20 million to spend this entire off season right?

        Reply
        • Ryan Klinkert

          13 years ago

          The alleged “20 million” to spend was pure speculation, based on where the payroll currently stood versus what the payroll was last year.

          Reply
        • KyleB

          13 years ago

          Do you really think they’ll spend another $50M+ on top of the $324M+ they’ve already spent?

          Reply
    • KyleB

      13 years ago

      It will probably take nearly a Papelbon deal to get “Madson”. He won’t be signed for just 2 years. Aside from that, I don’t see the Angels having the money to get another big name.

      Reply
  4. Blue387

    13 years ago

    Hey, they can get K-Rod from the Brewers.

    Reply
  5. WrigleyTerror37

    13 years ago

    Carlos Marmol and his salary for Peter Bourjos??? 

    Reply
    • J. C. Hahne

      13 years ago

      Never. Bourjos is a stud. Much more valuable than his stats show.

      Reply
      • WrigleyTerror37

        13 years ago

        i know hes a stud and a local guy thats why i threw that out there. doesnt hurt to try.

        Reply
    • Ryan Klinkert

      13 years ago

      Oh boy, I love wishful thinking propositions!

      Allow me to counter…

      Bobby Wilson for Starlin Castro?

      Reply
      • thebigbangdito

        13 years ago

        now i like this one lol

        Reply
      • WrigleyTerror37

        13 years ago

        cute

        Reply
    • Job Ang

      13 years ago

      No.

      Reply
  6. theflopallin

    13 years ago

    Royals fans have been following along a guy who claims he broke the Pujols, Cuddyer and Furcal signings and has multiple league sources inside baseball for info…

    claims the Royals and Angels have been progressing on a trade of Soria to Anaheim. Supposedly, the Royals asked for Garrett Richard, and Angels said no…so now, supposedly the Royals are working out a package centered around John Hellweg…

    Please keep in mind, I take any news or rumors not found on this site with a grain of salt and am not endorsing the info…but this guy is developing a pretty big following among Royals fans..so I won’t mention him in case he’s a hack. but…it has our attention.

    Reply
    • sallen22

      13 years ago

      Yeah Piodeportes1.  Angels fans were on him before the Pujols signing.  He has insider info, he’s just got a happy trigger finger.  Reports EVERYTHING he hears just in case any of it is right.  You’ve gotta sift through the dirt to find gold.  He doesn’t bother with that.

      Reply
  7. Lefty

    13 years ago

    Angels Still Exploring Relief Options… Maybe Dipoto and Moreno should be advised first on…. ” How do you spell relief?” “R-O-L-A-I-D-S”. Then maybe Relief can occur! Plus, Pujols could become a closer in the 9th, Trumbo comes in to play 1st base. Hey you gotta make sure you get your monies worth from the guy! Otherwise, Flatulence or Indigestion might occur and the fans might start to Boo!

    Reply
    • Jeremy James

      13 years ago

      lay off the crack buddy

      Reply
  8. Job Ang

    13 years ago

    Zumaya would be SUCH a great pick-up, for literally no money. low risk, high reward.

    Reply
  9. Jeff 31

    13 years ago

    How about Morales for Eric O’Flaherty and Eric Hinske?

    Braves can afford to lose a Bullpen piece.

    I know it’s not a perfect fit but I think Morales might still be able to play some OF/1B.  Hinske’s kinda a cheap throw-in bench bat/DH type for you guys if you need it, not valueless though.  I see Morales at worst filling Hinske’s role on the Braves if he’s incapable of taking LF regularly.

    I’d offer Jurrjens and Venters for Trout but I wouldn’t expect that to be accepted.

    Reply
    • Ryan Klinkert

      13 years ago

      2 years of injury aside, you’re heavily underestimating Morales’ worth.

      Multiple reports from reporters and players (Bourjos works out at the same complex as Morales) indicate that he resembles the player who finished 5th in the 2009 MVP voting.

      I know it’s fun to propose beneficial trades for your team, but I’m afraid this one isn’t close.

      Reply
      • Jeff 31

        13 years ago

        the injury is why I’d be suggesting it, combined with Pujols signing really reducing the options of where to play him. 

        EOF is a very good reliever who last year showed potential to possibly be a closer.  The only downside would be 1 year of team control.  I’d actually consider Venters as an option if Morales was a better fit.

        Reply
        • Ryan Klinkert

          13 years ago

          Yeah, he’s essentially relegated to the DH spot now, which also includes Trumbo and Abreu as candidates.

          It really depends how things play out; whether or not Trumbo is able to transition to 3rd base in time (that experiment was supposed to take place during winter ball but he sustained an injury).

          If Trumbo can play third, Morales is the obvious choice to assume the DH spot and Abreu is a quality, albeit expensive 4th outfielder.

          I suppose I’m hypothetically protective of Morales since I’m an Angels fan, but I just think selling low on a guy who exceeded 30HR/100RBI 2 seasons ago isn’t advisable. 

          Not that your Bravos would ever consider this proposal considering the presence of Freeman, but I’d ask for one of your top SP prospects (vizcaino, teheran, minor, delgado) and Venters, and quite possibly more if Morales is fully healed.

          Of course this is why I’m not a GM =)

          Reply
          • Jeff 31

            13 years ago

            Come to think of it, that’s a big reason I”m glad you guys got Pujols- I thought if Freeman decided to leave in 5 years, it would be for the Angels (Freeman and Hanson I believe grew up Angels fans)

            I’d think about moving Freeman to LF if the right 1B was avaliable.

            Now, if you guys suggested a package for Hanson around Morales, I’d listen.  My reasoning is I think Hanson is a bigger injury risk then JJ, and a bigger headache, though a more talented pitcher, and one who carries higher trade value.  I think JJ would sign long-term with the Braves.  (same reason I’d only consider a special package for getting rid of Prado)

            I understand your overprotectiveness given what happens and Morales’s potential.  I’m really hoping he bounces back.  I saw in him a potentially elite bat.

            Don’t the Angels have other good DH options? 

            That said, I really wish the NL had a DH sometimes, it would have really helped the last couple of years protecting Chipper and McCann from wear and tear.

            Reply
  10. Kingmojo101

    13 years ago

    i would take the chances on zumaya on a 2 yr/2.5m with options

    Reply
  11. Tribefan15

    13 years ago

    How about Chris Perez and some fill-in prospect for either Trumbo/Morales?
    It would work out for both the Tribe and the Angles! 

    Reply
    • Xiseestarsxx

      13 years ago

      Wondering if anybody would do a trumbo/burjos/Richards package for strasburg??

      Reply
  12. sallen22

    13 years ago

    I’d do John Hellweg and Trevor Bell for Joakim Soria.  Royals get a future #2/3 SP/CL and a 5th SP/long reliever, both of which would be under team control for several year.  Angels get 3 years of Soria at 8 million per.

    Reply
    • Tim 37

      13 years ago

      Now that could work! Thanks for the most logic…

      Reply

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