Angel fans are pissed because of prospects they gave up to get these guys...not about the $. Fans have given up from a plethora of bone headed moves by Artie.
Is now not a good time to trade Polanco? Logjam?
You're going to be hurt if we trade or DFA Kepler or Gallo?
If Buxton wants to start fresh somewhere else and a team is willing to take a risk, you say no?
I am not saying all of these happen in the next few days. But it seems like a prime time to reshape the current roster to make an improvement or 2.
You would rather keep Correa than have Lee/Lewis at SS?
There are moves that need to be made if we want to do anything in playoffs. I am not satisfied getting there and getting our butts kicked.
Is this a roster that will make a push in the post season? If we get there...
We also have a roster crunch at multiple positions. We have prospect capital. In regards to making a big splash...if not now, when?
Keep Gray for this year. He turns into 1st rd pick.
Trade any of Buxton (yes. I am aware he has a no trade clause), Polanco, Kepler, Gallo, Larnach, Kirillof or Maeda.
Trade Correa in off season.
I really like Brady Singer. He would cost a good amount...but wondering if Royals would trade him for prospects. We have many.
Our rotation would pretty much be set for a while.
Good questions. Here's my take:
$15 mil a year is a reasonable contract to risk for Buxton's upside. Couple that with change of scenery...Yada Yada Yada.
St. Louis might want out of one of their contracts for a (semi?) rebuild.
SD might have a good idea if they want to offer huge money to Soto, or if Soto is more interested elsewhere. Buxton might be a good insurance plan.
Same with Cubs...they may risk Buxton if they know they are not signing Bellinger long term.
Going to be a very interesting next couple of weeks!
1. Trade Gallo and Kepler for lotto ticks
2. Trade for Goldy
3. Bring up top prospects we have after #2
4. Trim fat off of bullpen and trade for a decent lefty (Not expecting Hader but it would be damn nice)
5. Trade Correa in off-season (no idea what this looks like)