JDsDirtySox Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Scouts and other baseball people think the Angels might have recalled first baseman Casey Kotchman to showcase him for potential trades. The player the Angels are most interested in acquiring is the Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, and the Royals could use Kotchman at first base for years at a bargain-basement price. I could really see this happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) Scouts and other baseball people think the Angels might have recalled first baseman Casey Kotchman to showcase him for potential trades. The player the Angels are most interested in acquiring is the Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, and the Royals could use Kotchman at first base for years at a bargain-basement price. I could really see this happening. That seems to make sense for both teams. The angels could definitely use another bat and a package surrounding Kotchman would make great sense for KC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) Scouts and other baseball people think the Angels might have recalled first baseman Casey Kotchman to showcase him for potential trades. The player the Angels are most interested in acquiring is the Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, and the Royals could use Kotchman at first base for years at a bargain-basement price. I could really see this happening. As could I. This makes picture perfect sense for both parties. EDIT: FWIW, Swenney is a California kid and I'm sure the Royals organization, an organization that cares for him like a son, would want him to be very comfortable with his new location. Well, that, and I think he has a no trade clause. I expect this deal to be done as soon as possible. Edited June 2, 2005 by AddisonStSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Goddamn; a lineup with Erstad, Sweeney, Finley, Garret, and Vlad would be pretty friggin potent. Add in the table setters like Figgins and Cabrera, the power of McPherson, and the clutch hitting of Molina, and they got somethin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 They've been talking about this trade on the Angels' board for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Kotchman has been awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox-r-us Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 If they make this trade, Kenny better get a big bat in here soon too to counter. With the Angels pitching, BP and O (after this trade), they would be favorites to win it all (injuries notwithstanding) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 11:28 AM) If they make this trade, Kenny better get a big bat in here soon too to counter. With the Angels pitching, BP and O (after this trade), they would be favorites to win it all (injuries notwithstanding) As I put in another thread the Mike & Mike one... another move i would be concerned with is they were saying Roger Clemens said he would be willing to be traded to the Texas Rangers as well.... that would make them very tough..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 QUOTE(sox-r-us @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 12:28 PM) If they make this trade, Kenny better get a big bat in here soon too to counter. With the Angels pitching, BP and O (after this trade), they would be favorites to win it all (injuries notwithstanding) The Angels starting rotation is still a little suspect. Other than that they would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seesox Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 As I put in another thread the Mike & Mike one... another move i would be concerned with is they were saying Roger Clemens said he would be willing to be traded to the Texas Rangers as well.... that would make them very tough..... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Im sure the Astros would ask for either Tex or Hank, at least to start off the talks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 Im sure the Astros would ask for either Tex or Hank, at least to start off the talks If the Astros start off with that talk, the conversation will end quick. No way would I give up Tex or Hank for Roger Clemens. Those are two cornerstone players and are worth more than Clemens for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 02:57 PM) If the Astros start off with that talk, the conversation will end quick. No way would I give up Tex or Hank for Roger Clemens. Those are two cornerstone players and are worth more than Clemens for a year. They have Texieria who's natural position is 3rd if Blalock is traded and supposedly a really great prospect at 1B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Texas didn't play great D at 3B and 1B looks like the perfect position for him. Blalock is a slugging gold glove type 3B, neither are going anywhere anytime soon in my opinion. Soriano will look to be traded for a starter. I could see a Soriano, Adrian Gonzales, Drew Meyer for Roger Clemens trade working for both teams. Texas has been looking to get rid of Soriano's salary while receiving a starter, and the trade could net Houston 3 possible starters for the future and almost two guaranteed future starters(Soriano and Gonzales). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 QUOTE(JDsDirtySox @ Jun 2, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) Scouts and other baseball people think the Angels might have recalled first baseman Casey Kotchman to showcase him for potential trades. The player the Angels are most interested in acquiring is the Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney, and the Royals could use Kotchman at first base for years at a bargain-basement price. I could really see this happening. It'll cost them Ervin Santana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 I know early in the season I heard talk that Sweeney would be interested in going to the Dodgers since his roots are in So. Cal, so an Angels trade would make sense. But I think at this point Sweeney would be willing to go to any contender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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