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Angels Seek Lefty Reliever

By Tim Dierkes | March 6, 2012 at 11:57am CDT

The Angels are looking around for a left-handed reliever, tweets Danny Knobler of CBS Sports.  Having committed $23MM to Scott Downs and Hisanori Takahashi during the 2010-11 offseason, left-handed relief is a surprising target.

During this offseason, the Angels signed righty relievers LaTroy Hawkins and Jason Isringhausen.  If they focus on a southpaw, Mike Gonzalez and Arthur Rhodes are still on the free agent market.  Matt Thornton, Will Ohman, and Sean Burnett are a few that might be available in trade, in my estimation.

Some people who talk with the Angels are convinced they'll trade designated hitter Bobby Abreu this spring, adds Knobler, and perhaps they can kill two birds with one stone.  Abreu, 38 this month, hit .253/.353/.365 last year and is owed $9MM in 2012.

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  1. Anthony Smi.

    13 years ago

    Mike Gonzalez, if anyone.

    Reply
  2. James Coughlin

    13 years ago

    Bob Abreu and 30K for Matt Moore. 

    Reply
    • WiiCat

      13 years ago

      Since when was Tony Reagins the Rays GM?

      Reply
      • thebigbangdito

        13 years ago

        seriously.. i player with little role on the angels (abreu).. for a pitcher with years of control with good upside… i’d take that deal in a heartbeat

        Reply
        • stl_cards16

          13 years ago

          ummm you think?  geesh

          Reply
    • Bryan

      13 years ago

      Change that to 30M and they might wait 3 seconds before hanging up the phone

      Reply
      • James Coughlin

        13 years ago

        So you say.

        Reply
        • vtadave

          13 years ago

          Yes, we all saw that he said that.  Thanks.

          Reply
    • bigpat

      13 years ago

       That might work.

      Reply
    • Lunchbox45

      13 years ago

      add longoria to even things up

      Reply
  3. RyÅn Krol

    13 years ago

    Matt Thornton or Mike Gonzalez would probably solidify their bullpen.

    Walden CL
    Thornton/Gonzalez SU
    Hawkins RHP
    Downs LHP
    Isringhausen RHP
    Takahashi LHP

    All but the closer would be veterans, with all of the middle relievers from 2011 going back to AAA. The more I think about it, the less surprised I am because the Angels I believe gave up 3 pitchers in the Rule 5 Draft, and had a couple more leave via Minor League free agency, AND had a number of pitchers with horrible seasons at AAA. Therefore, having a solid veteran bullpen, while putting Bell, Jepsen, Thompson, Cassevah, Rodriguez, and Kohn back at AAA, could do 3 things: A) Bring back that dominant bullpen the Angels used to have, B) Give the younger pitchers more seasoning as the veterans hold the fort, C) Create enough depth to spell injuries or a struggling reliever, and for a big mid-season trade.

    It’s still not exactly the 1990 Reds, but I like what Dipito is doing here.

    Reply
  4. bigpat

    13 years ago

    lolwut? 

    Reply
  5. sportsnut969

    13 years ago

    Indians have Raffy Perez and Tony Sipp both Bullpen Lefties and they are currently looking for a CF or LF could there be a match ???.

    Reply
  6. David McMahon

    13 years ago

    If they were looking for a lefty reliever they should have targeted Darren Oliver. He was great for us ’07-09.

    Reply
    • RyÅn Krol

      13 years ago

      They probably want someone younger.

      Reply
      • Lunchbox45

        13 years ago

        If its a 1 year deal, whats the difference

        Reply
  7. Jeff 31

    13 years ago

    Wonder what they’d offer for O’Flaherty.  Braves have a glut of relievers and some positional needs.

    Reply
    • T Morgan

      13 years ago

      I was kind of thinking the same thing. Maybe we could a young cost controlled OF with some pop. We might have to throw in a minor leaguer or so, but Mark Trumbo sounds appealing to me.

      Reply
      • vtadave

        13 years ago

        O’Flaherty was lights out last year, so not sure I see that happening.  Where would Trumbo play?

        Reply
        • T Morgan

          13 years ago

          I am going off straight memory (on a bus ride to game) but I had read that they were working him out at both 3B and LF. He’s young.. Cost controlled and hit 29 HRs last year.

          Reply
          • Lunchbox45

            13 years ago

            Freeman > Trumbo

            Reply
            • T Morgan

              13 years ago

              I know where he played last year, but he did play RF some and is looking to play 3B or a corner OF. He’s a RH bat with power and young. No need to argue on freeman v. Trumbo, not even part of the discussion.

              Reply
              • Lunchbox45

                13 years ago

                Trumbo hasn’t proven he can play any position besides 1B

                so how could you not include the current Braves 1B in the discussion?

                Reply
                • T Morgan

                  13 years ago

                  Because just like the Angels, I think his bat is in play. 1B isn’t open. Hence why no reason to talk about it. He had above average range at 1B, hence why the Angels are working him at 3B. And I’d rather have a guy with a proven bat.

                  Reply
                  • Jeff 31

                    13 years ago

                    Realistically, the Braves needs are a 3B or LF, and CF.

                    You’d need a good propsect to get EOF.

                    If I thought Morales could play LF I’d want him, but if he’s fully recovered I suspect his value would be more then EOF.  I’d consider Venters in such a situation though.

                    Medlen could fill EOF or Venters role easily I think, maybe even better.

                    Reply
                  • Lunchbox45

                    13 years ago

                    proven bat is hitting HR’s and not doing literally anything else?

                    Reply
  8. Patrick OKennedy

    13 years ago

    Dan Schlereth for Maicer Izturis, anyone?

    Reply
  9. Allison

    13 years ago

    Dennys Reyes. Ya know ya want him!

    Reply
  10. Orlandojjk

    13 years ago

    I’d go with Mike Gonzalez on this one. Still not sure why we need another lefty, but the more depth, the better. I still have confidence in Downs and Takahashi, but I guess adding Gonzalez would make sense too.

    Reply
  11. User 4245925809

    13 years ago

    Why not take a flyer on Rhodes if he’s willing to sign a minor league deal? it couldn’t hurt to make him an offer. At least with Anaheim he’s got a chance to win next year and he could accept it if they made it and he has a chance to think it over.

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  12. User 4245925809

    13 years ago

    Why not take a flyer on Rhodes if he’s willing to sign a minor league deal? it couldn’t hurt to make him an offer. At least with Anaheim he’s got a chance to win next year and he could accept it if they made it and he has a chance to think it over.

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