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I wonder if this eats into Albert Pujols' playing time at all. Right now, their outfield is Trout, Calhoun and Maybin. Maybe Maybin moves more into a 4th OF role and pinch runner spot? If that's the case, they loss some speed, but its definitely worth the upgraded bat. That said, statistically, it's probably best for Upton to take more of Pujols' playing time than Maybin's (matchups pending).

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4 minutes ago, MDK02 said:

We need to go get Miggy.

If we can trade Davis for Cabrera, do it. :)

Justin Upton is a player who most fans don't pay much attention to, but he could end up in the HOF because of stats accumulation.  He's 29 years old and in his prime - having accumulated 249 homers and 1,443 hits.  

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...they also just traded Maybin to free up a spot for Upton. Upton is arguably having his best season ever. Very nice move by the Angels. If we're serious about going all in, we should be looking for the pitching equivalent of Justin Upton. Also read a report that talks are heating back up on a possibly Verlander trade, but I'm sure we're probably sitting on the sidelines. 

 

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Astros have acquired Cameron Maybin from the Angels.

That'll open left field for Justin Upton, whom the Angels just acquired from the Tigers. Maybin, 30, was batting .235/.333/.351 with six home runs and 29 stolen bases through 93 games this season with Anaheim. He is scheduled to become a free agent this winter. No word yet on the Angels' return.
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16 minutes ago, Ruzious said:

If we can trade Davis for Cabrera, do it. :)

Justin Upton is a player who most fans don't pay much attention to, but he could end up in the HOF because of stats accumulation.  He's 29 years old and in his prime - having accumulated 249 homers and 1,443 hits.  

We don't need Miggy...we need Verlander. If adding in Davis for Miggy is part of the deal to land Verlander then I'd be perfectly fine with it. 

On a positive note, all of the hitting statistics strongly suggest that MIggy has been extremely unlucky this season. Although i do worry about his health as he gets older. 

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16 minutes ago, wildbillhiccup said:

We don't need Miggy...we need Verlander. If adding in Davis for Miggy is part of the deal to land Verlander then I'd be perfectly fine with it. 

On a positive note, all of the hitting statistics strongly suggest that MIggy has been extremely unlucky this season. Although i do worry about his health as he gets older. 

Wrong Miggy

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6 minutes ago, bpilktree said:

Wrong Miggy

xD I thought he meant Cabrera too at first, since we were talking about the Tigers.  Agree that we should go get Miguel Gonzalez.  If the Sox are asking too much, then get Matt Moore.  Either or both would be an upgrade on Tillman and Jimenez.  

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