would take k-mo so take a shot with him cant do n e worse than GMJ. Plus, if he doesnt pan out we have trumbo who has shown upside, but who knows. if we dpnt sign tex in our 15 day window we will lose him…lets go reagins get it done.

He likely will be playing 1st base in ’09 for the Angels most likely unless they make a trade.

I just don’t see the Angels resigning Tex because he’s going to get some outrageous contract from either the Yanks or Boston.

I really don’t think Morales is the Answer, but certainly give him some time to play and see how it goes, maybe in RF/LF.

but K-Mo is your starting RF/DH with Vlad next year. This guy, like Mike Napoli, will put up some awesome numbers, if he’s given everyday playing time.

I’m not sure 25 year olds who haven’t stuck in the majors yet can really be considered prospects with a glow. It’s not like he was blocked by a super stud – he had the opportunity to outplay Kotchman and didn’t.

I do think he can be good, and either be our first basemen if Tex doesn’t re-sign, or a corner outfielder if we do re-sign him. I just don’t see getting much in trade, certainly something much less than the D-Backs got for Quentin last year in a similar situation (older prospect who hadn’t done much at the majors and didn’t really have a spot with the major league club).

I think he has a lot of unrealized value. Along with Rev’s litmus test of “would he be a starter on other teams”, I would say he definitely would start at 1B on at least a handful. Also, along with what howiestheman says, if he gets everyday at bats, something is going to spark.

If we re-sign Tex: obviously, I say we bait him as part of a deal for another quality SP. We’ve got backup at 1B and 3B with Quinlan.

If we don’t re-sign Tex: Give him the job at 1B. If he doesn’t shine through June 09, then it may require some rethinking.

and get him in the lineup everyday, somehow, someway.

between LF, RF, 1B, and DH he should be able to play everday.

No not the adult diapers… Depends if we sign Tex.

Ninja knows how good he is, so I’m sure he’ll get a good chance.

and if re-signing Tex or getting a key pitcher like Peavy means trading or getting rid of Morales then I say we do it. Strike the iron while its hot. Torii, Vlad, Lackey…none of them are getting any younger. And I see that this following year is either going to be a now or never year or a year where we hope our relatively untested prospects can pull through and maintain a winning team. As it stands…I have more faith in the veterans. I’m willing to sacrifice a few killer prospects to win a world series next year.

Think about… all our stars are nearing their peak of their prime or just over it. I don’t see Vlad…or even Torii getting any better next year. In fact, I unfortunately see them getting worse. If its not next year, I have a feeling its going to be a few years of rebuilding and growing before we see a real contender like we did this year.

Then again, we still lost this year. And on paper, this team was WAY better than ’02. So in the end…who knows? But if I had to put my money on it…I go with my trust in veterans over prospects for a winning season next year.

   250/20/75 ? based on his cumulative career #’s, this could be a reasonable expectation for his first full season. Maybe a better BA/OBP.
   Wha do ya think?

If Teix signs, Kendry shuttles between DH and the corner OF slots.