Welcome Bobby Abreu to L.A. of Anaheim
by Rev Halofan on Feb 11, 2009 3:39 PM PST
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In the absolute STEAL of the offseason, the Angels acquired BOBBY ABREU, a Left-Handed bat who can take a pitch with the best in baseball.
Bobby Abreu had 73 Walks in 2008 - that is 11 more than the Angels' club leader Chone Figgins. Add in Abreu's 180 hits in 156 games and consider that he will be DH quite a bit here and be rested AND is underpaid in a contract year and motivated to produce for this team.
Adam Dunn has never played in the American League, he had malcontent written all over him with no desire to DH or even play 1B. Do not be sad that we are not paying this terrible glove, whiny demeanor and strikeout expert the $10 million a year for two years that the Nationals are.
Now let's be clear here... I am not a blindly optimistic fan of offseason signings.
Here is my embittered TAKE ON THE MATTHEWS signing.
I was spot on about the TERRIBLE SIGNING of Shea Hillenbrand.
My confusion over the Steve FINLEY ACQUISITION was justified as well.
So, take it from me (and my immediate enthusiasm from when we signed VLADIMIR GUERRERO), the signing of Bobby Abreu for the 2009 season is the best deal any team made this offseason, and it puts us in as great a position to kick as much ass as possible!
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Well...
At least Rev proved that he knows what he is talking about. You should include that at the end of every post for credibility.
by lackey41 on Feb 11, 2009 3:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Best deal in the 2009 offseason by ANYONE?
Really?
ANYONE?
I've got nothing.
by bc56274 on Feb 11, 2009 3:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
maybe in terms of value? if he DH's?
when considering we needed a lefty, a #2 hitter, and OBP….its definitely a great fit
But i think if you judge the yankees on a different scale(which you have to) in terms of money spent, they filled huge needs with Tex and CC at 2 positions they were desperate for. Considering 25 million to them in roughly equivalent to, oh, 15 million to most other teams(including us), id say getting both of them was great for new york as well.
by ihearhowie2.0 on Feb 11, 2009 3:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree when you take into consideration how much we got him for...
Talent + price. Name me a better deal this season?
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Feb 11, 2009 5:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, memories
Remember when the Beaneheads were trying to defend the Loiaza and Kendall contracts as “what the market will bear” or whatever? Ha frickity ha.
by mattwelch on Feb 11, 2009 3:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
now substitute
Holliday and giambi in there and it is a repeat of Oakland winning the division every february.
by Rev Halofan on Feb 11, 2009 5:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Time will tell,
but Juan Rivera might be a bigger steal.
Psyched for another year of whining for that big bat?
by Rally Manatee on Feb 11, 2009 3:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
With that one good year
of his, he sure has proven a lot.
He is GMJ part 2
I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....
by PhiSlamma on Feb 11, 2009 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Try a lifetime
OPS + for Juan of 106, vs. 94 for Gary. Guess who’s on the wrong end of average?
Light Up That Halo!
by Clutch on Feb 11, 2009 10:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome aboard
Now get to work and prove yourself.
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Feb 11, 2009 3:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Too bad, wish the Cubs picked him up instead of Milton Bradley
#34: You'll be missed!
by Chanman25 on Feb 11, 2009 4:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
LOL i love in the GMJ post how Rev gives congrats to the A's for titles in 07,08,09...
too bad the mariners had to ruin it and win it all last year :-p
12/19/08 - Thank you KLJ for coming into my life.
by norcaliangelsfan on Feb 11, 2009 4:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love jjackflash's
hope for the fall of GMJ by 1 of 3 means. Sadly, it took option 2, injury, to take him out of the game.
by BruinHalo on Feb 12, 2009 9:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter
Well, I was obviously a bit over the top with my “giving up hope” for 2007 and 2008. But the Angels did wind up getting themselves another CF, which indeed had the effect of relegating him to a semi-reserve status.
by jjackflash on Feb 12, 2009 10:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter or not
I think we all know that if GMJ was healthy starting this season, he’d still be in the game and not riding the bench.
by BruinHalo on Feb 12, 2009 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the fact that he wanted 16 and we got him for 5 says it all.
A steal.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Feb 11, 2009 4:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m joking mind you…
I want $1M but only got $10/hr. Talk about a steal.
by Downing Rules on Feb 11, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
good point
I see the flaw in my logic now. This is why I suck at law school.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Feb 11, 2009 5:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I keep looking at the numbers
Abreu’s and Dunn’s, that is, and there’s really not a thing I don’t like about this signing. Especially in light of Abreu’s RISP numbers. Homeruns Shmomeruns, Welcome to the club Bob.
by OntariGro on Feb 11, 2009 5:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
plus Abreu is chill.
that it.
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Feb 11, 2009 5:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He'd be more chill if his last name was easier to make a nickname out of.
any suggestions?
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Feb 11, 2009 5:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Abreucadabreu = Abracadabra?
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 11, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i like this one
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Feb 11, 2009 5:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just to add a little more magic to it
Abre = Open (in Spanish)
Bobby Open U
When He kills a pitcher we can say, "Oh man, did Bobby Open U up and expose your weekness or what!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 11, 2009 6:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
btw Abre is Arabic
there are a shit load of Arabic words that are used in spanish 300+.
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 11, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
its good but we need one we can use when writing about him on here....
like BoAb only a billion times better.
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Feb 11, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I said a minute ago lol
great minds think alike!
I said Breu though the B from Bobby and the REU form Abreu. Or just drop the A from his last name. Or use the whole thing like you did.
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 11, 2009 6:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Angels are now RED WHITE and BREU
at least when they are home lol.
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 11, 2009 6:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How about
“Breu Angel?”
No, that sounds stupid….
by Brew Angel on Feb 12, 2009 9:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL.......nice try ; )
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 13, 2009 1:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oh dude thats the one.
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Feb 11, 2009 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thirded.
this one wins me over.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Feb 11, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually his nickname
Give the young guns a chance...if they suck wellll...
by angelskid2210 on Feb 11, 2009 6:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I will call him Brett Favre.
since 1961
by Chompo on Feb 12, 2009 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like how the Vlad post was written at 4 in the morning
and then you proceed to reminisce about your youth. How many had you thrown back by that point, Rev?
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Feb 11, 2009 5:38 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats Angel fans
on the Abreu signing. What a steal.
So.. where does Scioscia bat him? I think he goes with Figgins, Abreu, Guerrero. Or does he bat Kendrick 2nd and put Abreu 4th?
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Feb 11, 2009 6:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Is the Mad for Madrigal? as in Ex-Angel Warner Madrigal.
Breu will probably bat in front of guerrero which might be 2nd or 3rd.
oh and about your signature…….I looked at Elvis Andrus stats when they asked Young to move to 3b and his Batting stats were not too good, but he is young (as in age not Michael Young) and he has a cool name. I’ll keep an eye on him but i dont know about Rookie of the year.
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 11, 2009 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
No
Mad comes from my last name. But I do look forward to the day when Madrigal Ks …. oh … any Angel in the pennant clinching game for the Rangers. :)
I don’t seriously think Andrus will win the AL ROY. But the glass is half full. It has to be, I am a Ranger fan.
Elvis Andrus - 2009 AL Rookie of the Year
by RangerMad on Feb 11, 2009 7:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
lol thats a good way to look at things
unlike LL, which turned into an absolute depression fest every game.
Driven into right-center field, Erstad says he has it...the Angels, world champions!
by teopeht on Feb 11, 2009 7:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the most depressing aspect of going back and reading the GMJ post
is realizing we’re not even halfway through that contract
by ihearhowie2.0 on Feb 11, 2009 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just wait for the ASB...
Then not only are we halfway to the end, we’re halfway through the season after which Reagins can trade him…provided he doesn’t miraculously start performing (fingers-crossed!), of course.
Light Up That Halo!
by Clutch on Feb 11, 2009 10:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I especially appreciated "The Dons" take on Gary Massacre
"why do you we still have quitlin?" -VladdyG
by cupie on Feb 11, 2009 7:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Chupacabreu
takes the cake, welcome to the Big A amigo
The choices this fall are clear: Obama~Scioscia '08
by AHaloInSF on Feb 11, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
This signing is also good news on the Vlad front.
His knees must be feeling very good. Because there is no way in hell that they’re gonna stick Abreu out there in right. Believe me.
If you’re lucky enough to have had the YES network you’ll know why. I got a good chortle when i saw somebody on the site name checking Bobby’s gold glove! How many guys get worse jumps on balls or run even more inept routes to fly balls than him? I am a little surprised that Abreu accepted a pure DH role, because if his plan is to have a great year and go back into the market, you’d think he’d want to be playing both offense and defense and show his potential worth in either league. But with his inability to try for anything other than the most routine of plays in the outfield, perhaps he feels he’s a pure american leaguer now.
Trust me on this; Moreno and Reagins must have good word of mouth on Vladdy, so the annual signing of an “outfielder” on the surface could actually just mean rent a dh for a season.
It doesn’t matter anyway, because with Vladimir being in a contract year there is also no way in hell that he will accept being relagated to the DH role; Vlad will want to be playing every day, and playing RF every day. This season will be key to the final major contract he signs, and he’s not going to spend the year playing less of a role on the team. That simply will not happen.
Either way, I really cannot see Scoscia living with Abreu stumbling around out there like one of the three stooges. Perhaps if he plays GMJ the same days we’d have two of the three stooges goofing out there. But seriously, my guess is that when Mathews comes back he will be the guy who plays the outfield when another outfielder needs a day off on D.
But DH is cool, especially if this guy is gonna put up the kind of numbers that everybody has been projecting here all day long. Sounds like he’ll make the all star team on his offense alone..
by goodvibe61 on Feb 11, 2009 10:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they can
Poke each other in the eyes and stuff. That’d be fun to watch.
Light Up That Halo!
by Clutch on Feb 11, 2009 10:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
His defensive value is listed at the bottom of his fangraphs page:
I don’t know how many outfielders who played significant time had worse value projections than our Bobby, but hopefully he can keep that offensive value where it’s at instead of falling off like it appeared two years ago. The dropoff was significant enough in 07 that last year seemed to be a decent enough staving off of the inevitable.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=945&position=OF#value
by goodvibe61 on Feb 11, 2009 11:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Abreu thinks he's the starting LF
According to the coverage.
by mattwelch on Feb 12, 2009 5:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
With Coach Mike
I imagine, for the price that we got him, he is going to be thrown into the mix and may the best man survive.
Angel Pitching, Angel Defense - get past that.
by vladtheimpaler on Feb 13, 2009 3:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Candy Eater has arrived!!!!!
Heres to him having a huge year for our Halos
I'm gonna drop the hammer, and dispense some indiscriminate justice!
Terran siege tank
by angelsown3417 on Feb 12, 2009 1:10 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I love this signing....
He fills the patience hole left by Tex with way less cost. Is Tex a better player, younger, etc? Yes, ofcourse. But he’s no Pujols and was paid like he was.
by thewebb on Feb 12, 2009 9:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Speaking of which, so is this like a straight up trade between the Skanks and LAA—-Teix for Abreu straight up? If you think about it that way, absent the cash involved, then man did we get screwed.
But fortunately that’s not how it works…yay Abreu!
Light Up That Halo!
by Clutch on Feb 12, 2009 10:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Draft Choice
Halos got a draft pick in the deal, too, without forfeiting one of their own (Yanks didn’t offer arbitration to Abreu).
by jjackflash on Feb 12, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like
seeing Abreu getting signed. one year 5 mil plus 8 in incentives is a damn good bargain. dunn would of been my pick of the two though.
me and the wonder dog got high!
by YOUknowulovetheIE on Feb 12, 2009 12:11 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
nick green
What if this were to backfire? And we just lost a potential #4 or #5 starter down the road…. Do you think this risk is worth it?
by SMUangelFan on Feb 12, 2009 1:08 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
don’t get me wrong though, I’m all for this deal
by SMUangelFan on Feb 12, 2009 1:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's better for Nick
He’s currently buried on a pretty deep depth chart, and will not have to return to SLC next year. He may be a productive player for the Brewers – he could even break camp in their bullpen.
As for us, you hate to lose value without getting value in return, but odds are the guys ahead of him will be more productive.
by rghan on Feb 12, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
See the resemblance?
Atreyu!!!
Welcome Bobby 'Big Bat' Abreu.
by Rally Manatee on Feb 12, 2009 4:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
WOW
A Neverending Story reference will always get a rec out of me.
by Higz on Feb 12, 2009 5:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I cannot hold back even though I told you I would...
I thought that thing on the left was one of those creatures from that puppet movie “The Dark Crystal.”
by Downing Rules on Feb 12, 2009 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't blame you.
No, that is in fact boy-warrior Atreyu and his trusty steed Artax. No sign of Falcor though.
by Higz on Feb 12, 2009 5:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Falcor, falcor … is that the guy that sang “Amadeus” mid-80’s? ;)
by Downing Rules on Feb 12, 2009 5:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like this one lol
Just saw robot chicken a couple nighs ago with an ending scene of “the neverending party.” That shit was funny. Atreyu it is!!!!
Put Kendry Morales at 1B, and move Sean Rodriguez to 3B......NOW LETS GO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by acuda27 on Feb 13, 2009 1:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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