Despite reports to the contrary, Angels General Manager Jerry Dipoto denies that the club is actively shopping centerfielder Peter Bourjos, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times (via Twitter). Yesterday, the Angels were said to have had preliminary discussions with the Nationals involving Bourjos.
"We are not actively shopping him or looking for a fit for him. We believe he's an asset for us," Dipoto said.
The Royals, Diamondbacks, and Blue Jays also reportedly checked in on the outfielder's availability. However, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez said earlier today that there's no more truth to the Bourjos-Nationals rumors now than there was this offseason. The Nats were actively searching for a solution in center field this winter and had the 25-year-old high on their wish list.
The Angels are in need of bullpen support and Washington would be a solid trade partner if it weren't for the injuries suffered by Drew Storen and Brad Lidge.
off topic.. should b a good game tonight.. Cj vs darvish…. hopefull our offense can score since we usually have trouble with the slow off speed stuff =/
Davish or the Angels?
i was referring to angels cant hit slow stuff from darvish
You guys seem to have trouble with everything.
sad….. but true so far this year
Johnny Venters for Peter Bourjous, and Macier Izturis, but after the season
That sounds awfully imbecilic– after the season, Bourjos fits into the Angels’ outfield with the departure of Hunter.
But doesn’t fit the Braves since they have Michael Bourn. But if there is an injury to anybody in the outfield or Chipper maybe.
Plus, you have Mike Trumbo without a position. Play him in LF, move Wells to RF, DH Morales. All you need is a 3B that hits left handed with some pop, and it’s a very very scary team
This makes me happy
I actually like the venters for peter trade..
I think Bourjos gets traded but for far less than a Venters. He has upside, but Still has yet to show enough with the bat to be a top tier trade chip. I see his value bringing a return of a veteran, playoff proven RP and possibly a mid range prospect at best.