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HaloShane
DFA Ortega…. For Jesse Chavez? Not a smart move in my opinion Angel fans.
gmflores27
He is a 5th OF at best
HaloShane
I agree.
JT19
So if you agree that he’s a 5th OF at best, how is this a bad move? Sure Chavez is pretty bad, but pitching depth is more important than a 5th OF. Almost anyone with working legs can function as a 5th OF in a pinch.
24TheKid
Doesn’t he have a really good arm in the outfield?
HaloShane
Exclude KC, and you could argue he is the best defensive OF on their team.
adogg5000
I’m sorry did you really forget about mike trout. I don’t necessarily agree with designating him for Jesse Chavez but for you to say that he’s a better outfielder than trout… just stupid
HaloShane
I’d not forget about Trout. Trout is a fine defender. Gold Glove defender? Absolutely not. KC is the best defensive OF on this team. Only thing Trout has on him is a little extra speed.
beauvandertulip
Yeah actually Trout has a well below average throwing arm.
jdodson1822
Trouts arm is not well below average. The dude can throw about 93 mph from CF. Trout may not be a GG, but he is average at minimum
angelsinthetroutfield
which is more valuable guys. 5th starter or 4th OF?
Easy choice. Ortega will be in AAA in case we need him.
gmflores27
There’s a reason why all fans are not in FOs…
halos101
not sure why anyone questioned this
doug4848
He nothing to cry over the Cardinals Released him so just show how much he worth keeping