Thread: Article: Trade Target Team Profile: Los Angeles Angels

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D'oh! I forgot the Angels have been trotting Mark Trumbo out in the OF. So really, I don't see how the Angels have much need for any Twins hitters.

Cameron Bedrosian (RHP) was a 1st round pick in 2010 for the Angels. He missed the 2011 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He is currently playing for the Cedar Rapids Kernals (A- Midwest League).

From MLB.com:

When healthy, the undersized right-hander has an excellent fastball and slider. He’s thrown a changeup and curve as well, but they are way behind the fastball.

Another pitcher on the Kernals is Joe Melioris, a 6'11" 270 pound RH relief pitcher. Obviously, he wouldn't be the main piece in a trade, but he could be a fun throw-in.

Ariel Pena (from MLB.com):

With a plus fastball that touches the upper 90s and a nasty plus slider, he can be nearly impossible to hit. But his command has kept him from having prolonged success, with a future in the bullpen a possibility.

remember campaigning for the Twins to trade for Trumbo before the season started...would have been nice :/

Originally Posted by SpiritofVodkaDave

remember campaigning for the Twins to trade for Trumbo before the season started...would have been nice :/

Yeah, and I think I said something like "you're nuts!" My bad.

Originally Posted by gunnarthor

Yeah, and I think I said something like "you're nuts!" My bad.

He's still nuts. Wanting Trumbo doesn't change that.

It might have been possible to get a package of 3 of those guys for Capps and Liriano, but with Capps on the DL it throws a wrench in the deal.

Originally Posted by SpiritofVodkaDave

remember campaigning for the Twins to trade for Trumbo before the season started...would have been nice :/

Yeah, our BYTO wishlist from the Angel's glut at a few positions would look really nice right now.

Originally Posted by ScottyB

It might have been possible to get a package of 3 of those guys for Capps and Liriano, but with Capps on the DL it throws a wrench in the deal.

Then throw in Burton. He's better anyway.

BTW when I googled his contract I came upon this website which made me laugh:

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/pl...3_Jared_Burton

Total Stud.

Originally Posted by notoriousgod71

Then throw in Burton. He's better anyway.

BTW when I googled his contract I came upon this website which made me laugh:

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/pl...3_Jared_Burton

Total Stud.

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/pl...137_Matt_Capps

Matt Capps is overpaid...

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/pl...55_Drew_Butera

Drew Butera is very valuable...

Originally Posted by notoriousgod71

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/pl...55_Drew_Butera

Drew Butera is very valuable...

Yeah - since he's not taking any salary.

Bedrosian should be a throw in to Garrett Richards if we do a Liriano thing as his 24/31 K/bb rate in 43.2IP is unappealing but Id gamble that after a full year of recovery, he may look like a formr #1 pick who is only 21.

Originally Posted by greengoblinrulz

Bedrosian should be a throw in to Garrett Richards if we do a Liriano thing as his 24/31 K/bb rate in 43.2IP is unappealing but Id gamble that after a full year of recovery, he may look like a formr #1 pick who is only 21.

If Bedrosian has a beard I'm all for it.

Let's see, if we could get Lombo Jr. from the Nats and Bedrosian from the Halos - that would give us 3 kids of former world champs (to go with Butera) - any other former Twins kids available?

Originally Posted by ScottyB

Let's see, if we could get Lombo Jr. from the Nats and Bedrosian from the Halos - that would give us 3 kids of former world champs (to go with Butera) - any other former Twins kids available?

Toby Gardenhire.

There have been multiple reports from mid-July that the Angels are interested in Liriano. I find that a little hard to believe, but maybe...

not if the rumors surrounding James Shields to the Angels are true.

the problem with teh angels is that htey don't match up well with us. I'd just assume one of the big targets ends up over there.