The past week’s original content from the MLB Trade Rumors staff:
- Given that the Dodgers don’t have a clear second base solution, I asked readers what the team will do about the position before the 2017 season begins. The majority of voters expect Los Angeles to acquire a second baseman via trade in advance of Opening Day.
- With Greg Holland serving as arguably the best reliever remaining in free agency, Jeff Todd polled readers on where the once-elite Royals closer will sign. The Nationals got the most support among the five listed clubs, but the plurality of votes went to the “Other/mystery team” option.
- We’re in the midst of arbitration season, leading Jeff to highlight various all-time arb records for relievers.
Could the angels be a mystery team for Holland and Weiters? I think the angels will be better then what experts think, they have improved on defense and the bench is getting there, as long as the three in the rotation stay healthy, give them a chance.
Who is the division are they better than?
Oakland for sure and any of Houston, Seattle, or Texas could range from hot messes to great.
they projected the angels to win 85 games and a wild card spot, I think they can be an 89-90 win team, I wouldn’t be shocked if they do sign weiters for more depth.
I think you are gonna end up pretty disappointed. Even the projection of 85 is likely a little over. They are assuming a lot of health and effectiveness from that rotation that I just don’t think they will be able to produce.
You might be proven wrong, remember in 2014 , The A’s were ahead by the break, and the experts still went against us. Richards went down with injury and skaggs, we won the west by 10 games, then got swept by the royals in the playoffs. We will prove everyone wrong again by flying under the radar.
Angels won’t win that many no way lol they will only get worse with a huge payroll and a pathetic farm system I mean they might have only one guy good enough for the white sox top 10
All I will say is that they will prove people wrong, If Richards and Shoemaker stay healthy , with an improved defense, I would give them a wildcard shot
What happened in 2014 has absolutely nothing to do with what happens in 2017. I’m not sure why people constantly try to use that narrative.
“if x and y stay healthy” – you could say this about so many teams though, that’s the point. LAA could be good and surprise people, but the chances of that happening just aren’t very good. Due to injury issues and the fact that they just really aren’t a very good or deep club. If they do have injuries or under performances they don’t have the depth to fill in the holes or trade for it. That’s why people aren’t buying into them.
In addition to those things, the west has gotten better. Sea, Tex, and Hou all have legit teams that can compete in that division as well. So the angels will be fighting with Hou/Sea/Tex/Det/Cle/Bos/Tor/Bal and maybe TB for 5 playoff spots
If everything goes perfect, they can compete for a wild card…but how often does everything go perfectly over 162?
Not saying the angels are going to win anything, but you can’t say assuming the angels are healthy is the only long shot. What if Seattle or Houston or Texas have injuries? Sure, the angels don’t have a deep farm system, but their major league depth this season far exceeds that of last years. Don’t be so quick to shut down the angels with the depth and injury narrative. That’s a problem faced by every team, not just the angels.
Would like to see the Dodgers make a play for Profar. He has a ton of upside, is over a year removed from his injuries, has the speed they are lacking (except for Toles), and could energize their lineup. He and Seager would be great at the top of the lineup. Kike and Barnes could fill in for him when he needs a day off.
Chances of Weiters and Holland landing in Milwaukee and could serve as potential trade candidates with strong seasons?