Tejada deal up to Angelos

[MPK76]

BB, With all the talk about who the Angels are going to give up, what we can expect in return for Hawkins and Rodrigo? I'm guessing not much, but has there been any names mentioned? Is it still Hawkins for Baker? RLo for whoever?

[Elbren]

Hmmm...I know they were chirping about Chone Figgins before. And if Tejada takes over at 3B....RUH-ROH!

Oh well, at leats we'd have a guy to hit 2nd.

So....Santana, Figgins, Aybar/Wood, Saunders?

Not too bad I guess.

I thought about Figgins too, but I just can't see them giving up a SP AND a guy who has almost 40 SB's and can play 2B, 3B, SS, LF, RF and CF while their in a playoff race.

[birdsfan4ever]

The more I think about it, the more positive I am that it's Figgins.

I wouldnt be too excited about Figgins myself, I just dont like him very much. He didnt start tonight but he did pinch run, if that means anything.

[utvolzac]

Hmmm...I know they were chirping about Chone Figgins before. And if Tejada takes over at 3B....RUH-ROH!

Oh well, at leats we'd have a guy to hit 2nd.

So....Santana, Figgins, Aybar/Wood, Saunders?

Not too bad I guess.

Figgins is penciled in as their starting centerfielder. If he goes, who replaces him?

Maybe the 2nd guy is Juan Rivera, he's behind Garrett Anderson & Vlad on their depth chart, they could probably stand to lose a depth guy. I can't see them dumping a starter if their already losing Santana from the rotation.

[paulcoates]

I thought I read somewhere that said Kendrick is virtually untouchable. I guess we would be asking for Rivera since we are looking for a corner OF. I dont understand why we would want Napoli or Mathis though.

And it must be only me, but Kotchman's numbers aren't exactly inpspiring

[BigSkip]

The more I think about it, the more positive I am that it's Figgins.

If the rest of the package shaped up as theorized, I wouldn't mind taking Figgins. He's another speedster, has a much better career average than what we're seeing this year, and plays damn near everywhere.

Plus then it wouldn't hurt as much if Patterson walked in the offseason.

[SilentJames]

Just in case/if/when this doesnt happen::

Lets not all jump down PA's throat. There are equally good arguments on both sides of this issue and this trade has the potential to change the the entire direction of the team for years to come.

This is one decision that will NOT be easy for PA to make

[bigbird]

Bigbird-

Is a deal in place with the only road block being Angelos signing off on the deal?

The "we're asking for" part leads me to believe everything hasn't been ironed out.

I love that we're shooting for both Santana and Wood.

He did not say the deal was to Angelos yet. Got to believe we'll milk them for all we can. Add to the fact Texas is also making a run for Tejada puts even more pressure on the Angels.

[Rockbird]

Figgins is penciled in as their starting centerfielder. If he goes, who replaces him?

Maybe the 2nd guy is Juan Rivera, he's behind Garrett Anderson & Vlad on their depth chart, they could probably stand to lose a depth guy. I can't see them dumping a starter if their already losing Santana from the rotation.

Interesting, I didn't know Figgins was playing CF for them, I thought he was their 3B. That changes things.

Kotchman is on the DL, but technically is that 25 man roster?

I'd like Rivera too, but I doubt they'd trade one of their starters without a replacement....

[orioles119]

I thought I read somewhere that said Kendrick is virtually untouchable. I guess we would be asking for Rivera since we are looking for a corner OF. I dont understand why we would want Napoli or Mathis though.

And it must be only me, but Kotchman's numbers aren't exactly inpspiring

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[Optimum O]

Patterson?

[Rockbird]

Just in case/if/when this doesnt happen::

Lets not all jump down PA's throat. There are equally good arguments on both sides of this issue and this trade has the potential to change the the entire direction of the team for years to come.

This is one decision that will NOT be easy for PA to make

Considering the current direction, going on 9 years has SUCKED, its time for something drastic.

[birdsfan4ever]

This is one decision that will NOT be easy for PA to make

Ummm...yes we should get on Angelos if he doesnt allow it to happen because he shouldne be the one making the decision

[orioles119]

Just in case/if/when this doesnt happen::

Lets not all jump down PA's throat. There are equally good arguments on both sides of this issue and this trade has the potential to change the the entire direction of the team for years to come.

This is one decision that will NOT be easy for PA to make

Yeah... this is something to think about... (seriously)

[utvolzac]

Just in case/if/when this doesnt happen::

Lets not all jump down PA's throat. There are equally good arguments on both sides of this issue and this trade has the potential to change the the entire direction of the team for years to come.

This is one decision that will NOT be easy for PA to make

That's fine. If he decides to keep Tejada, then he damn well better open up his wallet, big time. Because if we're building around Tejada, then do it and spend the money to actually get talent to come here so we can compete.

Enough of this 4th place bull*@)#