Article: Trade Target Team Profile: Los Angeles Angels

[Nick Nelson]

You can view the page at http://www.twinsdaily.com/content.php?807-Trade-Target-Team-Profile-Los-Angeles-Angels

[Nick Nelson]

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.

[benhertz]

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.

[benhertz]

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.

[DaveW]

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

[gunnarthor]

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.

[Brock Beauchamp]

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

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

[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.

[TheLeviathan]

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.

[notoriousgod71]

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/players/553_Jared_Burton

 

Total Stud.

[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/players/553_Jared_Burton

 

Total Stud.

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

 

Matt Capps is overpaid...

 

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/players/155_Drew_Butera

 

Drew Butera is very valuable...

[ScottyB]

http://baseballplayersalaries.com/players/155_Drew_Butera

 

Drew Butera is very valuable...

Yeah - since he's not taking any salary.

[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.

[notoriousgod71]

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.

[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?

[mbents]

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.

[John Bonnes]

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...

[Seth Stohs]

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

[diehardtwinsfan]

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.