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2012 Divisional Chat: AL West

Thursday November 29, 2012

4:01

Hello everyone and welcome to our AL West chat. Let's give it a minute for the queue to fill up with questions and we'll get started.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:01

4:02	As of today, who is the favorite in the ALW? Rangers ( 27% ) Athletics ( 27% ) Angels ( 31% ) Mariners ( 14% ) Thursday November 29, 2012 4:02

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[Comment From JacobJacob: ]

Do the Mariners extend Felix this off season?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:02 Jacob

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I don't think they will but I do think this is the time to get it done. You don't want him getting close to free agency and then have him thinking about a huge payday on the open market.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:03

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[Comment From CaseyCasey: ]

What shortstop do you see being the most likely for the A's? Drew, Nakajima, Diaz, Gregorius, Cozart, Cabrera

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:03 Casey

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Of those guys I'll say Drew, but I think they'll wind up trading for Yunel Escobar.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:04

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[Comment From Angelfan1Angelfan1: ]

What are the odds of the Angels signing Grienke?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:04 Angelfan1

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I still think they're very good. I know a report came out the other day saying they were no longer considered the favorites, but I think they a) gave up too much to get him (both at the deadline and by cutting ties with Haren and Santana), and b) have the most to lose by not signing him.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:05

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[Comment From Tommy ZTommy Z: ]

Do the Rangers trade Elvis and start Profar in his place?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:05 Tommy Z

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I think they'll start the year with Andruw at SS and Profar in Triple-A.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:05

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[Comment From CodyCody: ]

Why are the Astros not on the Vote to win the Division? I know they're bad but c'mon hahah

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:06 Cody

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Ha! I forgot they were moving over to the division. Still ... I think we can live with the poll the way it is.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:06

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[Comment From Mike tomasMike tomas: ]

Id say trade crisp ,carter. And peacock or griffen for yunel escobar and logan morrison

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:06 Mike tomas

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I could see something along those lines.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:06

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[Comment From JJJJ: ]

Is Grant Green a legit contender for the Oakland SS job?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:06 JJ

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I don't think so. He seems like a CF more than anything else at this point.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:07

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[Comment From B.S. BluesB.S. Blues: ]

Even if the Lopez deal is off -- for now -- the question remains: Who closes for the Astros in 2013? Or does anbyody care?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:07 B.S. Blues

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I bet they sign a scrap heap closer, someone they can flip at the trade deadline. K-Rod? Capps?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:08

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[Comment From HutchHutch: ]

Swisher seems to be a perfect fit to M's needs (switch-hitting, vet RF/1B). Can the M's outbid the Bostons of the world?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:08 Hutch

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Yeah I think they can if they really want too. They just have to add the proverbial one extra year.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:08

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[Comment From G-MANG-MAN: ]

Rangers rotation the past couple years. Prove me wrong but i think the rotation is overrated and overachieving. Adding Greinke enough?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:08 G-MAN

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I don't think underachieving might be a better word. Darvish was very good and Harrison is very underrated, but Holland was a disappointment and so was Oswalt. Feliz got hurt and Feldman wasn't anything special. They have the high-end SP already, I'd look to add more depth if I was them. Obviously Greinke makes every team better.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:10

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[Comment From adamadam: ]

any chance angels go after david wright or ra dickey?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:10 adam

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I don't think Wright will be traded but I can definitely see them going after Dickey. The Mets want a young CF and C, and the Angels have Bourjos and Conger to offer.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:11

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[Comment From BorisBoris: ]

Tough to predict, but, how big of a step backwards does Mike Trout take? Seems bound to happen right?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:11 Boris

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Yes but that doesn't mean he'll stink. I think he might be headed for an early-career A-Rod path. A-Rod was out of this world in 1996, then dropped off to merely excellent in subsequent years. Trout is great, but I don't think he's a 10+ WAR year-in and year-out.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:12

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[Comment From LongTimeSufferingMsFanLongTimeSufferingMsFan: ]

How important do you think it is for the Ms to do something sooner rather than later in the offseason? I, for one, am getting impatient.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:12 LongTimeSufferingMsFan

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I think it's very important. I think this is Jack Z's last stand.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:12

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[Comment From ChipChip: ]

After the Madson signing... who's got the best bullpen in the division? I think there's an argument to be made for just about every team, but it's really close. My biased vote goes to the Mariners with Capps/Pryor/Furbush/Luetge leading into Wilhelmsen, but I can't see a wrong choice (besides the Astros).

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:12 Chip

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Right now I would probably take the Athletics but could see the argument for the Mariners or Angels.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:13

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[Comment From LJLJ: ]

Two questions: 1. what are you thoughts on jeff bagwell and craig biggo making the HOF. 2. Is Bo Porter as baseball smart. As what reports about him are true?? thanks

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:13 LJ

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Biggio and Bagwell are no-doubt first ballot Hall of Famers for me. Everyone says Bo Porter is a smart guy and highly-regarded, so I'll defer to them.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:14

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[Comment From @EDUBMora74@EDUBMora74: ]

What kind of return can the astros get for Lowrie?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:14 @EDUBMora74

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Quite a bit I bet. Drew is the only good free agent shortstop and with the Rangers unlikely to trade Andrus/Profar, he might be the best SS on the market. He can't stay healthy, but 100 games of him is better than 150 games of the alternatives.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:15

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[Comment From StevenSteven: ]

How many Starting pitchers do you think the Angels will need to sign?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:15 Steven

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They need to sign about three, in my opinion. Weaver and Wilson (coming off minor elbow surgery), then it's ... Williams? Richards? Enright? That's not enough to make a serious run at contention.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:15

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[Comment From @EDUBMora74@EDUBMora74: ]

Does Lopez get traded before winter meetings are over?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:16 @EDUBMora74

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Wilton? I don't think so. Sounds like there's something up with his medicals. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN noted yesterday that his physical was not a slam-dunk and that several teams backed off after reviewing his medicals already.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:16

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[Comment From melissamelissa: ]

how serious are the mariners about signing swisher or napoli?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:17 melissa

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I think very serious. Doubt they sign both.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:17

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[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Are you going to the Winter Meetings?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:17 Mike

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I will be there, yes. They aren't all that glamorous, I'm sorry to say. Lot of standing around.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:17

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[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Do the Mariners trade two of the big three to get a bat?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:17 Mike

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I assume the big three is Ackley, Smoak, and Montero. I can definitely see Smoak being dealt, but not the other two. Smoak doesn't have much value right now.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:18

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[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

Which Team makes the Biggest Splash in the AL West in the Winter meetings?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:18 Josh

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Angels. Again.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:18

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[Comment From WillinghamWillingham: ]

What would it take to get me in a Mariners uniform?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:18 Willingham

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Erasmo Ramirez? Another one of their young arms from the non-Paxton, Walker, Hultzen group?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:18

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[Comment From JKJK: ]

Which are the Angels coveting more: starting pitching, or relief pitching?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:19 JK

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Sounds like they're trying to boost both, honestly. We've heard more about their pursuit of relievers than starters though.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:19

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[Comment From LongTimeSufferingMsFanLongTimeSufferingMsFan: ]

i think he meant Paxton, Walker and Hultzen as the big three

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:19 LongTimeSufferingMsFan

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Hah, whoops. No I think they'll hang on to those guys unless they go after Justin Upton.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:20

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[Comment From StevenSteven: ]

How long till the Astro's can be competitive?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:20 Steven

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A while, unfortunately. Luhnow knows what he's doing though, be optimistic.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:20

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[Comment From TonyTony: ]

what kind of splash are you talking about for the Halos?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:20 Tony

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Greinke, maybe a deal for another starter as well.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:20

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[Comment From JKJK: ]

Is there any reasonable scenario in which the Angels trade Peter Bourjos?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:20 JK

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Yeah I think so, they'd have to get a good starter in return though. I'm not much of a Bourjos fan, I wouldn't label him anything close to untouchable.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:21

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[Comment From BeauBeau: ]

Besides Felix do the Mariners have any other possible All-Stars on the roster?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:21 Beau

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Wilhelmsen?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:21

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[Comment From @EDUBMora74@EDUBMora74: ]

Thoughts on New Astros Unis

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:21 @EDUBMora74

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Love them.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:21

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[Comment From Benny CBenny C: ]

Feliz and olt for Ellsbury? Who says no?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:22 Benny C

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The Rangers. That's one-year of Ellsbury, who is a major question mark.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:22

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[Comment From DrewDrew: ]

I've heard Brett Anderson come up as a trade possibility for a team like the Padres, would it make sense for the As to trade him?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:22 Drew

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I love Brett Anderson but he can not stay healthy. They have a ton of young arms and I'd be open to moving him if I was them. I wouldn't be aggressively shopping him or anything, but he wouldn't be off-limits.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:23

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[Comment From HendersonHenderson: ]

Scioscia or Washington - who's job is in the most danger this year?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:23 Henderson

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Scioscia by far, for me.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:23

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[Comment From Nolan RyanNolan Ryan: ]

How do I replace Josh Hamilton's stats without the strikeouts and injuries?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:23 Nolan Ryan

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You can't replace Hamilton, so don't worry about it. Add a good 1B and C, hope Cruz stays healthy and Kinsler hits like he did in 2011.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:24

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[Comment From AndrewAndrew: ]

Do you think the Angels will sign Kyuji Fujikawa?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:24 Andrew

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I think he'll wind up with the Dodgers.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:24

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Hamilton to the Angels if they dont get Greinke? chances and thoughts on that.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:24 Guest

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I don't see it, one is not a substitute for the other. If they sign Hamilton, their pitching will still stink.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:25

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[Comment From ChrisChris: ]

Profar, m. Perez, and ptbnl for D price and D Jennings?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:25 Chris

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It would have to be a very good PTBNL.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:25

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[Comment From TroutTrout: ]

you think I'll be 50/50 this year?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:25 Trout

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Nah, I don't think he'll hit 50 HR.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:25

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[Comment From CharlesCharles: ]

The Rangers seem to have lost most of their bullpen (Ogando to the rotation and Koji and Adams don't seem like priorities to resign), is that going to be a weaknees in 2013?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:26 Charles

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Yes it could be. They've started stockpiling arms on minor league deals, but they need a little more certainty in the later innings behind Nathan.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:26

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[Comment From MikeMike: ]

MIke trout for Felix hernandez. Perfect trade.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:26 Mike

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The Angels would say no, as they should. It's five years of Trout vs. two (at $20M) for Felix.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:27

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[Comment From HarryHarry: ]

Which Jemile Weeks shows up this year, 2011 or 2012?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:27 Harry

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I have absolutely no idea. I don't think he's as good as he was in 2011 or as bad as he was in 2012. He can run, but I question the bat.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:27

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Answer the question Selig won't. Are the A's playing in San Jose in this decade???

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:27 Guest

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Yes I think so. It'll take time to get a stadium built, but I think the move will happen.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:28

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[Comment From JakeJake: ]

If contracts were not a factor, how much value would Mike Trout fetch in return in a trade?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:28 Jake

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Could any team realistically put together a package good enough? I guess the Giants could offer Posey and Bumgarner, but that ain't happening. No one in baseball has more trade value than Trout right now.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:29

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[Comment From SeattleSeattle: ]

Do we actually add an impact bat this offseason?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:29 Seattle

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Depends on your definition of impact, I suppose. Of Swisher, Hamilton,and Napoli, I think Hamilton is the most realistic. I think Swisher winds up in Texas and Napoli in Boston.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:30

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[Comment From ConnorConnor: ]

I really think Yoenis Cespedes doesn't get enough attention. What do you see his 2013 season looking like?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:30 Connor

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Similar to his 2011 but hopefully with more games played. He's a lot better than I thought he'd be, at least right away. Expected more swings and misses.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:31

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[Comment From JebJeb: ]

What would an extension look like for Trout if LAA offered one?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:31 Jeb

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Would 10/110 work? The annual breakdown could be 1-1-3-6-9-13-15-18-18-18 plus another $8M in signing bonus/buyout.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:32

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[Comment From KeeganKeegan: ]

What pitching and hitting prospect in the division do you think will turn out to have the best career?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:33 Keegan

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Walker and Profar are the easy choices. I'm also a big Sonny Gray and Kole Calhoun fan, perhaps too big.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:33

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[Comment From @EDUBMora74@EDUBMora74: ]

Springer?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:34 @EDUBMora74

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Swings and misses too much for me. Has a lot of Drew Stubbs in him.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:34

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[Comment From MarkMark: ]

Will Dant Straily's minor league numbers ever translate to the majors?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:34 Mark

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They never do, do they? He's good, but not as ridiculous as the numbers would lead you to believe.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:35

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[Comment From LongtimeAstrosfanLongtimeAstrosfan: ]

is John Singleton the real deal

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:35 LongtimeAstrosfan

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Yes. He is a little susceptible to lefties, but he can really hit.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:35

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Kendry Morales staying with the angels past this season?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:35 Guest

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I think so.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:36

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[Comment From KyleKyle: ]

will justin smoak ever live up to his expectations?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:36 Kyle

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I don't think so. He just can't hit a slider at all. Can't lay off it, can't make contact.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:36

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[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]

Are the Astros another 100-loss team this year?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:36 Michael

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Yeah, almost certainly.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:36

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[Comment From HarryHarry: ]

Mike Olt for Oscar Tavares?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:37 Harry

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Interesting, but Cards would say no. Tavares is just better, plus they have the corners full with Freese and Craig (not that Freese is a safe bet to stay healthy).

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:37

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[Comment From CaseyCasey: ]

Are you a believer in Moss' year? or is he due for big time regression?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:37 Casey

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He had no business hitting that well last year. Don't see him doing it again.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:37

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[Comment From JDJD: ]

Any chance Rangers sign LaRoache?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:37 JD

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Yes, he's a good fit for them. They need a lefty bat and he would improve an already strong IF defense.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:38

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[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

Will the Angels move Vernon Wells or does he play out his contract riding the pine?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:38 Josh

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They're stuck with him.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:38

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

If the Angels pair Walden with Wells, is there any chance a team bites on that trade?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:38 Guest

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No,Walden is still just a reliever. Not like you're pairing Lowell with Josh Beckett. Plus I wouldn't devalue Walden like that.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:39

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[Comment From BrianBrian: ]

I think Craig Gentry is going to make a player and that the risk to find out makes more sense than trading a shortstop. Do you think they'll give him a shot?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:39 Brian

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I think they'll continue to his him as a platoon bat. He can hit lefties and play defense, but that's really it.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:39

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[Comment From GSonGSon: ]

Comeback Player of the year in the AL West = Franklin Gutierrez... Are you buying this?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:40 GSon

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Not one bit.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:40

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[Comment From Desperate Ranger FanDesperate Ranger Fan: ]

Any chance Michael Young lets them buy him out?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:40 Desperate Ranger Fan

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I wouldn't hold my breath.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:40

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[Comment From GregGreg: ]

Any chance Michael Saunders has a break-out season this year?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:41 Greg

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Wasn't 2012 the breakout?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:42

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[Comment From Angel FanAngel Fan: ]

Joe Saunders-Angels reunion, possible?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:42 Angel Fan

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Interesting, hadn't though of that. Dipoto was the interim GM for Arizona when they acquired him, maybe he likes him enough to bring him back to LAA.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:43

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[Comment From RanceRance: ]

Better 2013 - CJ Wilson or Darvish?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:43 Rance

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Darvish for sure.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:43

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[Comment From JeffJeff: ]

If Sizemore can stay healthy does he play better than replacement at 2b?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:43 Jeff

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I think so. I didn't like the idea of him at 3B, but he do just enough to be serviceable at 2B.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:44

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[Comment From HoustonHouston: ]

Are we signing anybody significant or are we going to continue letting our kids grow and see what they got?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:44 Houston

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Let's the kids play, man. They aren't one or two veterans away.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:44

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[Comment From NickNick: ]

Is there any chance Dan Haren signs with the Rangers?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:44 Nick

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I wouldn't go to that park if I was looking to rebuild value. Haren's a big time fly ball guy, Arlington's not a good place for him to pitch.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:45

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[Comment From LouisLouis: ]

How likely is a Seattle trade for Butler?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:45 Louis

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I don't think it'll happen. The Royals seems to want an established high-end SP and the Mariners don't really have that outside of Felix.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:46

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[Comment From AsAs: ]

Should we look for a Ryan Cook sophomore slump?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:46 As

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I wouldn't call it a sophomore slump, just typical reliever volatility.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:46

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[Comment From JoshJosh: ]

Would Haren to Houston make some sense on a 1 year, plus option with massive incentives? I'd like it and see if we couldn't get him back going

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:47 Josh

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Same problem with Texas, it's a hitter's park. I'd head straight to Petco if I were him.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:47

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[Comment From AaronAaron: ]

Is Josh Donaldson a real deal 3B starter? Looked awesome at the end of the season...

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:47 Aaron

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I'm not buying it. I think the Athletics will sign Youkilis to bounce between third, first, and DH.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:48

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[Comment From Mike SMike S: ]

Tommy Hanson + Teheran for Mark Trumbo

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:48 Mike S

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Giving up far too much, plus Trumbo in LF in that park would be a disaster.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:48

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[Comment From Halo JHalo J: ]

Does Dan Haren's affinity for batting affect where he lands

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:48 Halo J

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No. We heard that about some big free agent every winter and it never matters.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:49

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[Comment From josbun808josbun808: ]

Jesus Montero = somewhere around .2750/.350/.450 with 20-25 HR in 2012-13?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:49 josbun808

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Might be a little high on the OBP, but I could see .275/.330/.450 with 25 HR next year.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:49

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[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

You think Vargas get's traded before the season starts?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:49 Brandon

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I would before the brought-in walls ruin some of his value.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:50

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[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Around how many games do you see Montero starting at catcher?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:51 Brandon

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Fewer than 30. They don't see to think he's a catcher, and they're not along.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:51

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[Comment From Mason from DallasMason from Dallas: ]

Would a Brandon McCarthy reunion be a good thing for the Texas rotation? Or do you think they will try to go after Zack G?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:51 Mason from Dallas

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I think McCarthy would work out well for Texas, though he is a guarantee to get hurt every year.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:51

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[Comment From Tommy ZTommy Z: ]

Is this the year Ackley finally figures it out?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:51 Tommy Z

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Finally? He's played one full year in MLB.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:52

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[Comment From ThomeThome: ]

Houston's first DH?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:52 Thome

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I could definitely see it being Berkman. If he hadn't won his ring with STL, then he probably would have looked for a contender. He's got his ring and can now just go home to Houston and chill out.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:53

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[Comment From Josh ReddickJosh Reddick: ]

40 HR & 100RBI's in 2013?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:53 Josh Reddick

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I'll bet the under. I worry that pitchers figured him out a bit in the second half, hence the massive slump. Also, Oakland isn't exactly a 40+ HR type of park.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:53

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[Comment From Go BoSoxGo BoSox: ]

Would trading Profar instead of Andrus be a safer mive?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:53 Go BoSox

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Yes.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:54

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[Comment From DanDan: ]

Cant believe no one has asked yet, Does Roger clemens attempt a comeback in Houston this year?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:54 Dan

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I think he will just to reset his HoF eligibility.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:54

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[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Of the plethora of A's outfielders, who is the most likely going to get moved?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:54 Joe

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Crisp by far. The Nats just traded for Span, so forget them. The Marlins, Mets, Royals, Rays, Braves, Phillies, could all be fits.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:55

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[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Figgins Angels reunion?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:56 Guest

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I don't think it'll happen. Someone will sign him to a MiLB deal, but he's done as a useful big leaguer.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:56

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Just a few more, then I need to split.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:57

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[Comment From Jack ZJack Z: ]

What needs to happen this offseason for me to keep my job?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:57 Jack Z

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It won't be the offseason, you'll have to win in the regular season regardless of the moves. They need like two bats to make some noise.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:57

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[Comment From M ZuninoM Zunino: ]

am i the starting catcher in 2013?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:57 M Zunino

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Too soon, give him at least half a year in the minors.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:58

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[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Andy Parrino has solid minor league offensive stats with a decent glove. He gonna be the IF utility man for Oak?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:58 Joe

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I could definitely see it, but if he's the starting SS something has gone horribly wrong.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:58

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[Comment From RicoRico: ]

Who do you like better? Parker, Milone, Griffin or Straily?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:58 Rico

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Parker by a mile over the other guys. I'd take him over the other three combined.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:58

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[Comment From Halos KidHalos Kid: ]

Kaleb Cowart ready for 2014, or should we expect a 2013 call-up?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:59 Halos Kid

4:59

Maybe in September, but 2014 is more likely.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:59

4:59

[Comment From PetePete: ]

Cabrera to the A's?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:59 Pete

4:59

He'd definitely be a fit and the Athletics have the pitching to give up.

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:59

4:59

[Comment From DillonDillon: ]

when will hultzen be called up?

Thursday November 29, 2012 4:59 Dillon

5:00

When he starts throwing some strikes in Triple-A.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:00

5:00

[Comment From CharlesCharles: ]

Kinsler plays the most games at what position in 2013?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:00 Charles

5:00

Still 2B, not feeling the move to a corner OF spot yet.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:00

5:00

[Comment From AngelsAngels: ]

What do u think of the Madson deal

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:00 Angels

5:00

A steal.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:00

5:00

[Comment From SEA-HOUSEA-HOU: ]

Montero for Lowrie, who hangs up first?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:00 SEA-HOU

5:01

I think the Mariners would hang up first.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:01

5:01

[Comment From AutryAutry: ]

micer a Jay, who backs up Angels infield?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:01 Autry

5:01

Maybe Andrew Romine will get a legit shot.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:01

5:01

[Comment From ConnorConnor: ]

What do yo think about the A's getting Chris Young?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:01 Connor

5:01

Great move, they gave up very little to get him. Good job by Beane of not hanging onto Pennington just because he didn't have a SS.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:01

5:02

[Comment From ConnorConnor: ]

Do the A's have the best defensive OF in the game and one of the best overall as well?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:02 Connor

5:02

Absolutely, probably the best now that Bourn is leaving Atlanta.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:02

5:02

[Comment From ChristianChristian: ]

jarrod saltalamacchia a fit for oakland?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:02 Christian

5:02

Yes he could be. The new thing in Oakland is power even if it comes at the expense of OBP, and he fits.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:02

5:03

[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Do you see the Mariners getting over .500 this year?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:03 Brandon

5:03

I just don't see it right now.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:03

5:03

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

I would take Frieri over Madson as my closer. Thoughts?

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:03 Joe

5:03

If Madson is healthy, no way. Frieri doesn't throw enough strikes.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:03

5:03

[Comment From BrandonBrandon: ]

Thoughts on Mariners new video board

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:03 Brandon

5:03

It's awesome.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:03

5:04

Okay, I need to wrap up now. Have a good rest of the week and enjoy the Winter Meetings everyone.

Thursday November 29, 2012 5:04

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Writer: Mike A.

2012 Divisional Chat: AL West

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