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Stonehands
I wonder who is a fit for Maeda? There are probably 10-12 teams that have the need and capital.
Jeff Hill 2
Dbacks are definitely an option. They were heavily connected with him last season.
mookiessnarl
I wonder if the Red Sox would have interest or if they’re still feeling burned by Matsuzaka.
larrycole3
It’d be great to see Johan compete in the league again.
mrnatewalter
I would too, but I imagine he’ll get more of the treatment like Barry Zito got from Oakland last year. Give him a few starts at the end of the season and call it good.
NickinIthaca
Only if he can make it to the end of the season without getting injured….
mrnatewalter
Touché.
mrnatewalter
Aoki’s market is tough to gauge. I thought he got way less than he was worth last off-season, and the Giants not thinking he’s worth the $5m (or somewhere in that ballpark) on his 2016 option is a head-scratcher, especially considering they pay Gregor Blanco only slightly less to come off the bench.
Rally Weimaraner
The fact that Aoki only played in 93 games may have something to do with it. Still very puzzling they turned down such a reasonable option.
mrnatewalter
I do wonder if it’s more or less for keeping all options on the table. Maybe they attempt to sign someone like Upton? Who knows?
For all we know, they could re-sign Aoki, but I have doubts he’ll be cheaper than what his 2016 Option could have been.
SirPartyAnimal
I wonder Aoki would be a good fit with the Angels. wouldn’t cosyt to much and wouldn’t have to sign him to a 6+ year deal and pay 100+ mil
Rally Weimaraner
Aoki would be a fit if the Angels decide to spend their money on an infielder or pitcher. If they go with their internal options in the infield I think the Angels will go after a more impactful bat in LF.
SirPartyAnimal
I totally agree. I’m just thinking of fun ways the angels could get what the need with out having to sign the guy into his late 30’s. we don’t need a bunch of guys with massive contracts. it will kill the future
dx4life
CarGo to me makes the most sense for left field. He only has 2 years left on his deal. He will be 30 next season. And see if the Rockies will throw in DJ LeMahieu as well. Yes I know the Angels will have to trade good players to get them. Right now I would rather give up minor league players. That over pay what outfielders are available in the free agent market. Just don’t give up Newcomb.
Rally Weimaraner
The Angels basically have 3 good trade chips, Newcomb, Heaney and Richards (you could possibly add Skaggs to that list but he is coming off TJ surgery so his value is probably pretty low). After that the Angels’ farm system drops off substantially.
I don’t see anyway the Angels make any significant trades without parting with one of Newcomb, Heaney or Richards. Trading any of those pitchers would hurt the Angels more than another large FA contract.
dx4life
Cron would be a chip that could help them get CarGo. There is more pitchers available in the free agent market than left handed hitting power outfielders. Hayward would be more expensive and no power. Gordon solid defender but wont add any protection for Pujols. Upton is all or nothing hitter. And the Angels are too right handed heavy already. So it is trade for a left handed bat. Or over pay in free agency. Richards along with Cron Marte and another minor league starting or Shoemaker most likely would be enough to get CarGo and possibly LeMahieu. And they could sign a second teir free agent starting pitcher to replace Richards.
justinlstn 2
Matsuda did not even hit that well in Japan, better hitters have come from there to MLB and struggled. Pass.
MeowMeow
Matsuda had the 6th best OPS in the Pacific League this season (8th overall in NPB), so I’m not sure how he “did not even hit that well in Japan.”
hojostache
Saying the Mets are, “a large budgeted club” is at best a joke. They were 21st in team payroll to start 2015. Their payroll was eclipsed by such powerhouses as the KC Royals (#16, $113m), MN Twins (#18, $109m), and MIL Brewers (19th, $105m).
I’d love for the Wilpons/Coupons to raise their payroll to be AT LEAST in the top half of the league. I mean..they are only in the #1 media market and were the WS runner-up, but I’m sure they’ll plead poverty like the past 5+ years…
mrnatewalter
Is a low payroll the product of not having a large budget or is it a product of simply having low-cost players who are doing well?
I really don’t know the answer, just something I thought of.
hojostache
There have been dozens are articles detailing the payroll restrictions for the Mets since the Bernie Madoff debacle w. Mets ownership. The Mets have fielded a team despite very restrictive spending limits. In the near past the Mets owners had to borrow money from MLB to cover payroll/expenses. The Wilpons have/had close ties w MLB leadership, so they have gotten a pass. They are run like a small market team…with money problems. It is pathetic.