California wants Sherrill

by Dr Orpheus on Jul 19, 2009 1:32 PM EDT

Bill Shaikin of the LA Times is reporting that the Angels are also interested in George Sherrill. mlbtraderumors's Ben Nicholson-Smith points out that Andy MacPhail is looking for two top prospects in return, although its more likely that he'll get one B+ prospect for Sherrill. However, with reports that the Dodgers, Marlins, and now the Angels are interested in Sherrill it becomes imperative that MacPhail begin using bids against each other and strongly consider not only trading Sherrill but packaging him with other veterans to maximize return. Meaning we could see a trade including Baez and/or Huff for at least one top level prospect and a spare part or two (in the case of Baez, much more for Huff).

The article also mentions that Os scouts were in attendance for the Angels/A's game last night and will probably swing by their Triple- and Double-A affiliates to see what they can get in a trade. But if logic is any indication, MacPhail will focus any trade with the Angels on Brandon Wood and/or Mark Trumbo. They are, after all, aside from Hank Conger (C) and Peter Bourjos (OF), the Angels only position prospects on most lists.

So, Os fans. What say ye of a trade to the Angels? Or do the Dodgers/Marlins make more sense based on the bounty?

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I like Trumbo

and Wood can be decent, but arent these guys that the Jays were looking at if the Angels are to make a run at Halladay?

Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.

by daveh873 on Jul 19, 2009 1:58 PM EDT reply actions

That's a fair point

But at the same time, their rotation has been more solid than their bullpen this year.

Anyway, most reports say the Jays are more interested in pitching and shortstop prospects than corner infield, so maybe they trade all to get both Halladay and Sherrill. Not to mention that most pundits are saying the Phillies will land Halladay.

by Dr Orpheus on Jul 19, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

I dont actually think the Angels will land Halladay, I just wonder if the Angels will be willing to part with any pieces the Jays may potentially want until Roy is traded.

Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.

by daveh873 on Jul 19, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

If we can get wood

then AM needs to pull the trigger asap. But i have a feeling that they wont be trading wood for a reliever.

"I have seen the future and his name is Matt Wieters." Keith Law

by Reddrummer9187 on Jul 19, 2009 4:58 PM EDT reply actions

trading for closers...

…doesn’t seem to be all that awesome for the dealing team. A few moves that I remember:

Jose Valverde to the Astros for Chad Qualls, etc

Eric Gagne for David Murphy and not much else

Octavio Dotel for Kyle Davies

On the hopeful front, the Braves did trade a nice catching prospect some years ago.

In sum, I don’t have a lot of expectations, though Sherrill is under team control for another couple seasons which either makes him more valuable or just gives MacPhail a reason not to trade him…

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by dfa on Jul 19, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Relievers don’t bring in crap. I would love Wood for Sherrill but I don’t see it happening.

Huff has gone back to being Huff. Deal with it.

by birdman on Jul 20, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions

neither do I...

Maybe we could swing Sherrill and Baez for Wood.

by brek on Jul 20, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions

ahahahahahahahahahaha

from that article:

The Orioles have told teams that Sherrill, reliever Danys Baez and infielders Aubrey Huff and Melvin Mora are available.

Andy’s saying Memlo’s available? What a kidder!

June 30, 2009 — Birdland Day

by zknower on Jul 20, 2009 2:23 AM EDT reply actions

Accepting the move

I’ve been saying this all season, Mora will accept a trade because its the last year of his contract and he’d only be away from his family for three months. He seems more than willing to play for a contender, and he is, after all, a boarderline Type-A.

by Dr Orpheus on Jul 20, 2009 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I think the issue is less convincing mora to accept the trade, and more convincing another team to.

by kba26 on Jul 20, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah but Mora has playoff experience...

by wishEYEhadCRABS on Jul 20, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions

He'll bunt his way into your heart

by Dr Orpheus on Jul 20, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Brandon Wood

Has some pretty sick Minor League stats…

Here is his OPS the last few years:

.959, .970, .835, .835, .907, 1.047

Although, it looks like he strikes out a lot.

by brek on Jul 20, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions

Two Prospects

The Orioles told the Angels they want Brandon Wood and Trevor Reckling, but the Angels shrply declined. If I were the Orioles I would simply pick Wood or Reckling you can’t go wrong with either one.

by No More Steroids Please on Jul 21, 2009 4:12 AM EDT reply actions

I'm sure

they know they arent getting both, but they have time til the deadline. Establish a high point, let teams bid it out, and hopefully you can end up with one of them and maybe a fringe prospect ta boot.

Matt Wieters can get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie pop in under one lick.

by daveh873 on Jul 21, 2009 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions