Wow, looks like the Angels may have obtained this guy. They had the west sewn up, now it looks like they may have just become the favorite to be World Series champs. :)
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Wow, looks like the Angels may have obtained this guy. They had the west sewn up, now it looks like they may have just become the favorite to be World Series champs. :)
Yep, reports are that Casey Kotchman got pulled from pre-game workouts, suggesting he's involved in the deal.
any links?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldFatGuy
Wow, no doubt that the Angels are the best team in the majors now.
Just heard this on Sportscenter. Angels STOLE Teixeira, great deal for LA.
Doesnt say much but here is a linkQuote:
Originally Posted by Wassit3
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/...trade_deadline
I won't go as far as say 'stole'. Kotch is a good young player who many feel has alot of upside and Tex is a rental. He has stated he will test the FA waters. Regardless, its a nice upgrade for the short term and I'm surprised ATL couldn't get more.Quote:
Originally Posted by metsguy234
tex for kotch & marek
Holy crap! I just realized Kotchman was only 25! I thought he was, like, 31 or something like that.
So, the deal is actually pretty fair now that I know that.
braves still lose, in my opinion, when you consider what they gave up last year for him
Sorry, I should've posted, but since someone above already did, I won't duplicate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wassit3
They had nothing to gain by keeping him though. With Hudson now likely done for the year, they had no shot at the playoffs. Kotchman and Marek are going to likely provide more value to the Braves than the compensation draft picks the Braves would've got for Tex leaving at the end of the year.
Hmm...so now I have to wonder...if the Dodgers had offered Loney and a "pitching prospect" for Tex, would I take it?
I think I would have to decline.
Good move for the Angels though
Hell yea!
:D
btw: http://trades.mlblogs.com/