Brandon Wood DFA'd, Aybar called up

Brandon Wood DFA'd, Aybar called up

Straight from Sosh's mouth in the postgame interview

about 1 year ago 2pintsofbooze 98 comments 2 recs |

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And Victor on twitter

http://twitter.com/VictorRojas29/status/60550769614659584

by ~MMP~ on Apr 19, 2011 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs

knew it was coming

here’s to a new beginning elsewhere!

www.appealtoemulsion.com

by feNOMINAL on Apr 19, 2011 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs

Any chance he clears waivers?

I figure some team will give him a shot. Maybe he can turn things around somewhere else. Good Luck B. Wood

by halofan1 on Apr 19, 2011 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

Who cares?

by Seraph on Apr 19, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

this needs to be the greenest thread EVER

I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider

by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 19, 2011 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 4 recs

Good riddens Wood

I hope he can succed somewhere else, but just glad we dont have to watch his suckiness anymore

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
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by mathisrocks5 on Apr 19, 2011 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Taking another step in the right direction...

Mathis is next!!

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
Minor League Ball's 2010 Rookie of the Year Poster
If you didn't know by now, my screen name is sarcastic

by mathisrocks5 on Apr 19, 2011 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

We can only hope

by halofan1 on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

you gonna change your name

or just keep rollin with it?

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

haha.

how do i change it?

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
Minor League Ball's 2010 Rookie of the Year Poster
If you didn't know by now, my screen name is sarcastic

by mathisrocks5 on Apr 19, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

no idea

never tried

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

than ill probably just keep it

have to keep the memory of Mathis alive!!

Lance Berkman= Awesome, CJ Wilson= Jack@$$
Minor League Ball's 2010 Rookie of the Year Poster
If you didn't know by now, my screen name is sarcastic

by mathisrocks5 on Apr 19, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Who needs memories?

His ass is going to be on this team all year long.

My response to your letter of February 19, 1976, is - kiss my ass.
Sincerely,
Bill Baxley, Attorney General

by sheisalovelyladyandmyapologiestoher on Apr 19, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Your sig reminded me

A few more good news threads like these, we’ll all become the most rec’ed posters on here.

by TheKingfish on Apr 19, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

and yet none of us will ever compare to DFA's killer rec count

ever

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Got to email the support team for SBN.

The (Contact us) at the bottom of the page will work.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs

Personally I get rid of Willits

Wood’s D is more useful. At least Conger is staying up.

Reggie Willits: The non-tender candidate of my dreams.

by hauldog on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

agree

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

I rec'd this one and none others on this post

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Apr 21, 2011 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs

Well thank you

Reggie Willits: The non-tender candidate of my dreams.

by hauldog on Apr 21, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

That just makes me sad....lol

Really tho…too bad he couldn’t turn it around.

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on Apr 19, 2011 9:01 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 4 recs

Agreed.

by AlanFalcon on Apr 19, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

It’s really borderline tragic that this young man couldn’t get anywhere near his potential,
We all like him and he sure seemed like the Heir Apparent for 3rd.
Now he will be the Apparent Back-up at 3rd for someone—chances are in AAA.

by Raaddad on Apr 19, 2011 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

This.

Sad how badly he was jerked around in the organization. I still think he could have been so much more.

Light up that halo! RIP, Nick.

by Clutch on Apr 19, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

he'll probably go to the Yankees or Red Sox

and mash the shit out of the ball for them.

I can just see him hitting a bomb against us in Fenway and as he rounds the bases he points toward Hatcher, nods his head and smiles.

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Fixed.

" he’ll probably go to the Yankees or Red Sox

and mash the shit out of the ball for them in AAA"

by ~MMP~ on Apr 19, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

touche'

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Agreed

I thought they’d can Mathis or Willits, because of Wood’s versatility

by TheKingfish on Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Any guesses on who claims him?

by halofan1 on Apr 19, 2011 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

rangers or rockies

I take it you don't have the DOV Secret Decoder Ring
You need to drink more ovaltine
-Quad Fin Rider

by DAD OF VLAD on Apr 19, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Marlins maybe? They're pretty much using an assortment of bad options at 3rd this year

If Wood continues to suck, no big deal.

If he does well, they could flip him when they feel their 3B prospect is ready

by ~MMP~ on Apr 19, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

It would be a good bet for them.

by AlanFalcon on Apr 19, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Who can name all the players for whom we did not trade him?

by Seraph on Apr 19, 2011 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

ouch

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

. . .painful memories abound

by TheKingfish on Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I'd like for him to clear waivers so we can assign him to the minors, and let him work things out.

Angels baseball. We do what we must, because we can -- HaloDutch

by red floyd on Apr 19, 2011 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 3 recs

That would be cool.

What do you think the chances are of that?

by Raaddad on Apr 19, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Oh what him clearing waivers or going to the minors and working things out?

Cause we know how the 2nd has gone in the past. I hope that he doesn’t clear cause then we can move on to other third base prospects that we got in the minors.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Big Luis Jiminez fan, are you?

by mattwelch on Apr 19, 2011 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

No though I think he has potential.

Im just saying I think it would be good to start moving towards other prospects since we got them. Right now we are ok at the position but in the next couple years hopefully someone else will be on there way that can play there.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

That'd be cool.

This can probably fuel some anger in his system causing him to turn very aggressive at the plate and finally be what he was suppose to be

Representing the Angels in Sin City.

by maze88 on Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs

This

I still think he can do something, maybe. Let him return to his old swing and give him another shot.

by TheKingfish on Apr 19, 2011 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

I think the chances of this happening are zero

The Indians have Jack “31-year-old-with-a-.224-career-AVG” Hannahan starting at 3B. There are plenty of future-less stinkers out there at 3B & SS; why wouldn’t you take a chance on a guy who hit like Troy Tulowitzki in the minors?

by mattwelch on Apr 19, 2011 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Another case in point

The Rockies sent Ian Stewart down to AAA. From the story:

What makes the move doubly odd is that Stewart has been replaced at third base with Jose Lopez, who’s hitting just .188 with a .537 OPS in 13 games and was absolutely awful for the Mariners last season. Another option at third base, Ty Wigginton, is hitting .200 with a .539 OPS.

Wood won’t last 24 hours on the market.

"The contract is brought up a lot. What it's going to take to get past it is winning. This organization took on the contract. I'm here to make them look good."~Vernon Wells

by George Kaplan on Apr 20, 2011 3:21 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

I agree - Wood will be claimed. He is gone and not coming back, unless as a free agent.

by mustard_man on Apr 20, 2011 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Ironically, Stewart is one of Wood's best minor-league comps

by mattwelch on Apr 20, 2011 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

This is awesome its about time!

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

had his chance.

I like the guy and hope he can get shit figured out elsewhere. Good luck BW.

by jhens76 on Apr 19, 2011 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Vote of confidence in Jeff Baisley

Wow, I find this surprising.

by mattwelch on Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

I feel it probably has very little if anything to do with Jeff.

Much more to do with the fact we only have so many spots and we have to have room for Trumbo and Conger the way they are playing. Also with Aybar returning Izturis will take over the versatility role Wood had for us but be getting more playing time as I now imagine we will see howie, Callaspo, and Aybar get at least one day off a week to make sure they are all getting plenty of playing time.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

When Maicer Izturis gets hurt (it's not an "if"), we'll need a backup 3Bman

We wouldn’t have made this move without Jeff Baisley being an acceptable option.

by mattwelch on Apr 19, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Not saying its impossible and I did say very little to do with it not nothing.

Although Maicer has a long injury history it is an “IF” still though I think and I wouldn’t put it pas Sosh to test Trumbo at third if it came to that. Idk if he could play that position or not so maybe thats not a possibility.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Trumbo cannot play 3rd

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

ah guess it will have to be outfield though which means Morales's return likely means the end of WIllits.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

"Premium" probably can....

by mustard_man on Apr 20, 2011 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

and we will have to add him to the 40 man roster. Yikes!

Reggie Willits: The non-tender candidate of my dreams.

by hauldog on Apr 19, 2011 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Yea I think it would be Freddy Sandoval if he isn't on the DL when a 3B was needed since he is already on the 40 man roster.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Same thing will happen to a larger extent when Kendrys returns I bet

Though I think old Erick is going to have to really battle to get much playing time

by Raaddad on Apr 19, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

what do you mean same thing will happen when Kendrys returns?

Sure Trumbo will get less at bats but I think we will see trumbo start playing another position or two idk. I think maybe third or outfield would make sense. Erick if he is hitting how he was when he got hurt to start the season will get plenty of playing time.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

I mean (as I said in my Fan Post)

tht many guys may see a day off every week to allow playing time for Trumbo, in particular, Hunter, Wells, Boourjos, Abreau, and yes, Kendrys.
I’m referring to what you say above:

howie, Callaspo, and Aybar get at least one day off a week to make sure they are all getting plenty of playing time.

by Raaddad on Apr 19, 2011 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

oops..pressed "post" instead of "preview"

by Raaddad on Apr 19, 2011 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

ah haven't seen your fan post as haven't really looked around the site much lately.

by MoralesHomers on Apr 19, 2011 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

If it's a vote for Baisley, it's understandable.

Baisley actually hit north of .250 in a shitty ballpark the one season Oakland called him up. And unlike Frandsen, he’s actually a plus defender at third.

by Turks Teeth on Apr 19, 2011 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Andrew Romine

Can he play 3B?

by jjackflash on Apr 20, 2011 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!

I’m SIngin’ in the Rain right now

Jeff Mathis Batting Average Watch: .181

by ryanfea on Apr 19, 2011 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Decisiveness!

Kazmir; after one start he`s yanked from the rotation.
Rodney; after the first series of year, no longer the closer.
Wood; DFA in April

Tip of the hat to the Angels. They are taking a no nonsense approach.

by Fan Since 1981 on Apr 19, 2011 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 6 recs

I like it

I wonder if Arte went on a rampage

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some douche named DFA from AN

by 2pintsofbooze on Apr 19, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs

Billionaire Smash

Would be obscenely funny, actually

by TheKingfish on Apr 19, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Don't forget sending Jepsen down to AAA, and promoting King Conger to starter

The decisiveness & accountability are the best things about this move, I think.

by mattwelch on Apr 19, 2011 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

Still waiting on proposition #2 to vest.

Mathis is still getting too much time for my taste.

by Turks Teeth on Apr 19, 2011 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

This deserves to be the greenest of the green recommended

You can add Bane-be-gone and not upping for Crawford and Beltre

by Rex Fregosi on Apr 19, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs

I don't wish him well with another team

How much would it suck if he is claimed and becomes a beast for the other team? I’d rather he clear waivers and do well at Salt Lake, otherwise he can go to ITT Tech and become a medical billing specialist or something.

by Beat The Red Sux on Apr 19, 2011 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs