Angels looking for Relievers

Heath Bell has been waived, but may not be traded to anyone, but there is also a chance we pick up Francisco Cordero.

3 months ago vlad IS my man 5 comments 0 recs |

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Was just about to post this

Claim Bell immediately and work something out with San Diego.

That would instantly fix all out bullpen problems.

I brought sexy back, but they only gave me store credit....

by PhiSlamma on Aug 15, 2009 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sadly, I think the chance we get him is

10 to 20%

RIP Nick Adenhart 4/9/09

by vlad IS my man on Aug 15, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It doesn't work like that

Figure the Rangers to claim Bell before he ever gets to the Angels.

If a deal can’t be worked out, then it’s over. No Bell for the Angels, one way or the other.

by George Kaplan on Aug 16, 2009 8:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Reds haven't even put Cordero on waivers have they?

I don’t see why they are saying we should go after Cordero when he hasn’t even been put on waivers. Plus, just like Bell, he’s too good to not get picked up by someone else before it’s our turn.

This season is my best chance to get called out of the stands to pitch.

by Rally Manatee on Aug 18, 2009 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The difference is that Cordero makes around $12 million a year, whereas Bell probably comes in under $1 million. Any team that puts in a claim on Cordero is potentially on the hook for the rest of his contract (I think he has 2 more years). It might not be a sticking point for teams in contention, but it could be (Dodgers & Rangers probably can’t afford him, for example).

It’s irrelevant, of course, if the Reds haven’t even put him on waivers.

by jjackflash on Aug 18, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs