Saxon: Angels in on KC's Alberto Callaspo

And you should at least provide a link to the ESPN story since it is the bulk of what your post is about.

…especially since KC passed on the offer of SOS and “other minor league scrub”. Embarrassing.

Most of us would assume that a solid year from Wood would bring us closer to contention. Say he batted .250 with 18 HR and 75 RBI with almost no walks and solid D.

Well thats pretty much exactly what Callaspo would represent.

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Not the worst idea I’ve heard, but he’s still not a relief pitcher.

It’s not so much an impact player as it is a more-of-the-same-type bandage. KInd of like a symbolic “ See?!? We’re doing something!!!!!” Let’s hope the bandage is just what we need!

He’s OK, but Maicer is better, and Frandsen is just as good. Callaspo has done an OK job on defense at 3rd, last year he was below average at 2B. He just doesn’t have enough speed to play in the middle of the field, but his hands and arm are good enough for 3rd.

The timing makes no sense. I could see this move a month ago when Izturis got hurt. Now we’ve got 66 games to fill the 3B spot. I think Izzy can give us 40 and Frandsen covers the rest, plus once a week check in and see if Brandon Wood has stopped sucking.

With O’Sullivan’s win over the MFYs, I’d think the offer would be off the table now. Let’s see more of big Sean, and it wouldn’t bother me if I never saw Kazmir pitch in an Angel uniform again.

He gives us a solid bat with some pop, and decent defense. If we could keep him next year, he could be platooned with Izzy. Frankly, I don’t think Frandsen is going to last a whole lot with the Angels. And don’t I remember a time when Callaspo hit 30+ homers in a season?

And strengthen our bench

1. This was reported by ESPN, those guys are freakin’ clueless regarding the Angels.
2. Mark Saxon is an idiot.
3. Consider the primary source, it’s not stated. Sounds like idiots making stuff up.

Should this deal go down (O’Sullivan + Moore?) you gotta figure Brandon Wood and Kevin Frandsen are done. Izzy means more to this offense than I care to admit most of the time. I mean he drives in runs, he gets into scoring position and scores runs, he plays terrific defense. The fact is, we got a better chance at winning with Izzy than Franny or Wood, bt we all know Izy can’t stay in the lineup everyday. So if we landed Callaspo I’d expect the following time share:

Per 10 games.
Second Base: Kendrick 7, Izzy 3.
Shortstop: Aybar 8, Izzy 2
Third Base: Callaspo 7, Izzy 3.

If Wood had any value left, I’d expect to see him packaged with Bobby Wilson in the offseason, perhaps for a pitcher.

play Maicer at 3B and put Napoli back behind the dish, that would give us a decent lineup.

this trade makes no sense if Callapso is playing 3B, he isn’t a big upgrade over Maicer, just a different kind of player.

Given the way Sulli pitched today, not sure I’d be willing to make this move. we have no SP depth in the minors, we kind of need Sulli. I’d probably pass.

anyone?

The Angels have made enough stupid decisions for one year. Let’s just see what happens with the guys we have, and regroup next year. We will either be pleasantly surprised to see these guys half-ass their to play-offs, or we will learn from our mistakes and sign better free agents this winter, plus call up some young guys.

If the rumor were true, and the Royals were interested in making the deal following SOS performance against the Yankees, would you do it? Who is more valuable to this team across the next 3 years, Alberto Callaspo or Sean O’Sullivan? If it’s just SOS and a fringe prospect, by all means I’d do it. Chances are SOS will never be anything more than a swing man or a spot starter.

We simply cannot assume Izzy will be healthy everyday. When he is, he MUST be in the lineup, he’s that good, but having Callaspo to share duties with Izzy at 3B and Howie at 2B would be extremely useful to this ball club.

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