Comments on: Evaluating the Angels’ Recent Moves

By: Edward

Edward — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:15:21 +0000

What about the Phillies, Dr. Bradbury?

By: JC

JC — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:46:37 +0000

Thanks John. Fixed.

While I don’t advocate the Braves signing Anderson, he would improve the outfield. That says more about the Braves outfield than Anderson.

By: Marc Schneider

Marc Schneider — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:27:32 +0000

I fear that Garrett Anderson is Bobby Cox’s type of player and the Braves will overpay for him.

By: John

John — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:21:06 +0000

Typo alert. You said: “…will turn 37 half-way through the 2008 season.” It should be the 2009 season and not 2008 season.

By: John McCann

John McCann — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:48:31 +0000

I can’t imagine GA getting 2 years and 17M from anyone (well maybe the Yankees or Mets if they lose their minds). I thought it was only pitchers and RBI men who got deals for too much $$$.

By: Edward

Edward — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:35:07 +0000

Can you see Garrett Anderson in Phillies red, Dr. Bradbury? Odds are that the Phillies won’t extend Burrell’s contract past this season and a bunch of the Phils’ current players are due for a pay increase in their current contracts. Garrett seems like a good value play here if the Phils don’t have to commit more than two years to him. I’ve heard whispers of moving their top catching prospect, Lou Marson, to left field and keeping Ruiz behind the plate. Signing Anderson would at least bring some stability to the bottom half of that lineup.

By: JC

JC — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:17:40 +0000

Rivera's a bit hard to value because of his injury. I have no idea how he's healed. PrOPS says he underperformed this year, so he's probably better than the line he posted. One thing to remember about "bargain" free agents. He won't be a bargain if everyone thinks he will be.

By: Ken Houghton

Ken Houghton — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:40:57 +0000

The World Series is over; ask the guys in Vegas, who know the rules of baseball.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:26:25 +0000

Can we please get a valuation of Juan Rivera. He would be a steal for the Angels to resign and fills a hole affordably. He is an important signing and should be given a full time role. Give me some statistical backing!