Scioscia: Chris Iannetta to Catch 100+ Games for 2012 Angels

by Rev Halofan on Dec 6, 2011 1:31 PM PST in Angels News

Wow... the complete transcripts of a Mike Scioscia interview at the winter meetings (LINK TO TRANSCRIPT) are up online at ASAP Sports. Scioscia really went on and on, throwing Lyle Spencer a bone for analyzing bullpen blowups as the reason the Angels didn't make the playoffs.

Highlights:

Chris Iannetta should catch 100+ games in 2012 for the Angels
A more reliable bullpen is a top priority
Jeff Mathis defense a luxury they can no longer afford
Mike has not seen Kendrys Morales run (avoiding mentioning his controversial first name).
Fact C.J. Wilson has only been a starter for two season is a PLUS as there is less wear and tear on the arm. (gotta admit, I never thought of it that way).
No way Hisanori Takahashi is going to be considered as a starter.
Mark Trumbo's foot is still healing. No baseball activity yet. Pushed the possibility of him playing 3B off the table.
Wishy-Washy on Hank Conger, Mike Trout (transcript linked here reads "Cot") and Jordan Walden.

Lots there. Same old Scioscia.

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He also prefers a new arm to a new bat

(still the de facto GM?)

I see red people

by The Limey on Dec 6, 2011 1:49 PM PST reply actions

Same source by the look of it

I see red people

by The Limey on Dec 6, 2011 1:54 PM PST up reply actions

Iannetta must cook a mean plate a lasagna, then

by stevefinleyallstars on Dec 6, 2011 2:03 PM PST reply actions

Drops a premium in there also

Willits? Check. Reagins? Check. Mathis? Check

by hauldog on Dec 6, 2011 2:03 PM PST reply actions

NO NO NO I will not wait on Kendrys Morales (again).

by IamME on Dec 6, 2011 2:06 PM PST reply actions

In regards to 'pen, saw a rumor out there Angels interested in Brandon League

I would be concerned if Dipoto wasn’t INTERESTED

by stevefinleyallstars on Dec 6, 2011 2:11 PM PST reply actions

I think DiPo will F.A. a starter, trade for a closer

by mattwelch on Dec 6, 2011 5:28 PM PST up reply actions

Of course there will be less wear and tear on his arm.

" With Haren bolstering the rotation, the Angels are set up beautifully for 2011"- Another East coast biased reporter

by Halos2011champs on Dec 6, 2011 2:13 PM PST via mobile reply actions

I wonder what Seattle is asking for in return... I wouldnt mind someone like Houston Street for Izzy..

by IamME on Dec 6, 2011 2:17 PM PST reply actions

I bet we do something like that.

I would be surprised if Izzy and Callaspo were on the roster come Spring. It’s counter-productive

by stevefinleyallstars on Dec 6, 2011 2:18 PM PST up reply actions

Izzy for League could work

Both are in their final years, making similar salaries.

by mattwelch on Dec 6, 2011 5:29 PM PST up reply actions

I see a Ian Stewart/Street deal for some reason.. Bot saying Ian Stewart is going to be our 3B, but I see the Angels bringing a dirtbag back to Cali as a possibility..

by IamME on Dec 6, 2011 2:33 PM PST reply actions

I initially really liked this idea

But then realized I was thinking of Seth Smith, not Ian Stewart.

I like Stewart, but he has just never lived up to his potential. Putting up just above replacement numbers at Coors Field doesn’t bode well for him being productive elsewhere.

It’s too bad we’re stuffed with outfielders, Smith would be a good acquisition.

Christmas List: DFA Mathis, Trade Abreu, Fire Reagins, Sign Buehrle

"Why [pitcher wins] should be taken as a record of the pitcher's ability is a conundrum to which no one has as yet vouchsafed an answer." M.G. Lloyd; Baseball Magazine - 1908

by Nathan Aderhold on Dec 6, 2011 2:58 PM PST up reply actions

*Not

by IamME on Dec 6, 2011 2:33 PM PST reply actions

I've though about the fewer innings

Sosh really wants some more pitching. Also sounds like he believes Vernon will bounce back and have a good year.

The man is consistent.

by JeffJoiner on Dec 6, 2011 3:19 PM PST reply actions

Jeff Mathis defense...

~~a luxury~~ a pathetic backstop they can no longer afford.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Dec 6, 2011 4:30 PM PST reply actions

Sounds like Soth has been transformed from last season.

Napoli's 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th homers of the year (four more than Jeff Mathis' career total) rained down on Angel Stadium like knives from the ceiling.

by 44FAN on Dec 6, 2011 5:41 PM PST reply actions

The Mike Scioscia Transformation Thread?

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Dec 6, 2011 6:21 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Interesting comments about trumbo and how he was no good at third or first when he was first signed

by Balls and Strikes on Dec 6, 2011 5:49 PM PST reply actions

I read somewhere that Seattle is trying to create some Payroll Flexibility for Fielder

by trading away some starters and relievers. If they get rid of Figgins as well, maybe we could package up Callaspo and scraps for Vargas and League.

Vargas wouldn’t be a bad 5th starter. And with the tone of the transcript, seems like DiPoto really wants Wilson. Both Vargas and League made under 3 Mil last year and I wouldn’t think that any of them would make more than $5 Mil after arb. But that would leave a hole at 3rd base unless Trumbo could…..jk not going there.

by cuscus85 on Dec 6, 2011 6:02 PM PST reply actions

It would take a lot more than Callaspo and scraps to land either League or Vargas.

Napoli's 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th homers of the year (four more than Jeff Mathis' career total) rained down on Angel Stadium like knives from the ceiling.

by 44FAN on Dec 6, 2011 6:35 PM PST up reply actions