fathom

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 06:58 PM) well goddamn. im used to the previous years where he .200, .272, .171. Although he only had 200 ABs last year Yeah, he was sensational last year. Pretty sure he was 4th in the majors in OPS vs LHP

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 05:50 PM) I would rather not have 2 guys at DH that hit around the mendoza line last season Raburn hit over .300 last year

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 05:32 PM) He's definitely better in RF than 2b...he won't kill you like a Murphy or Avi/Viciedo, but he has been slipping. He had a worse year defensively last year than Murphy ever has.

When the Cubs signed Zobrist, did anyone mention his defense dropped by 25.9 dWAR. Of course not

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 06:06 PM) Celebrate all you want, but the most important part of the offseason is whether or not JR will open the wallet on Upton, Gordon or Cespedes. Couldn't disagree more. Most important part was acquiring MLB talent without giving up Anderson/Fulmer/Rodon/Quintana. I still wonder just how the Sox were able to get Frazier with what they gave up/Dodgers gave up. Supposedly the night before, the Reds were asking for either Danny Salazar or a package of C. Frazier, Zimmer and more. If the Cubs or KC made this deal, you would be upset that Hahn wasn't able to.

Saw someone speculate yesterday they might go after Archer

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 06:11 PM) I'll listen later but wow sounds like an underwhelming interview. That station sucks. Always turns into a Cubs discussion and the guys sound so clueless. Just seems like everyone on the station feels only way to be successful is via complete tanking/rebuilding.

Can Raburn play the outfield defensively anymore? If so, I'd love a Parra/Raburn RF platoon.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 05:58 PM) Doesn't Span have a hip problem? Yes, supposedly healthy now but still a risk

QUOTE (spiderman @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 04:31 PM) He's not going to confirm much on the topic, but was there any sense they are still looking to add a significant bat and/or any other help via free agency? Said they have to get creative, but to me he seemed pretty optimistic they could find a way.

Again, maybe it's me, but I thought Hahn made a great argument for why they won't go into massive rebuilding mode anytime in the next few years. Also, thought it was refreshing that he mentioned the loss of revenue they'd have if they did do that.

QUOTE (3GamesToLove @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 04:03 PM) Do they have to? It's pretty obvious. He was on to talk about the trade. Usually that means a chance to talk about the actual trade.

Hahn also was talking about Avi next year and said something along the lines of "if no one else is added and he gets 500 at bats"

Maybe it's me, but it sure sounds like they will get a new RF

Keith Law was on 1000 at same time and loved the Frazier acquisition

Haven't really asked about what Frazier can provide

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 04:44 PM) This is an embarrassing interview from Goff and Spiegel. ****ing dumb. I see why the Sox would boycott this channel

Worst interview questions ever. The Score is a disgrace now

QUOTE (SoCalSox @ Dec 17, 2015 -> 05:44 AM) Hayes told me he thought Todd Frazier was "cost prohibitive" 6 days ago. He's a cool dude & I like that he interacts with people but I don't think he's has much of a clue what's going on within the organization. I'll trust Nightengale at this point & guys like Levine, etc. He kept saying it was Anderson plus more. Merkin seemed more confident, even posting a random Frazier story a few days ago from a few years ago

Lots of tweets that Angels won't go after big outfielder as it would push them over luxury tax threshold

Good thread...I truly believe defense has become very overrated in terms of statistical ratings

Good stuff

I will be shocked if Micah Johnson gets a lot of at bats. I like him as a person, so hopefully he becomes their designated pinch runner late in games.

A starting pitcher that's available that makes sense if you are going all in....Mark Buehrle

I always felt like Daniel Murphy would be a great signing for the Angels for their infield.