The Angels have added most to their team this offseason, but they still have a question at the end of the rotation, Jerome Williams. They are ready to make a big push and contend for the next decade, with a rotation that rivals that of the Phillies. They could consolidate their rotation to having the number five spot filled with a good lefty, Rodriguez.
The Astros are coming off a season in which they won less than 60 games! They really need to restock their impoverished farm system, and they have no need for a number 3 lefty starter when they have no chance of contending. They should restock while they still have value in Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez would be a good addition to solidify the last spot of the rotation. The Angels have the ability to pick up most if not all of Rodriguez's contract, so they might not have to give up as many good prospects than if they Astros picked up a good chunk. His 2014 option goes from being a team option to a player option if he is traded, so the Angels would have to hope that he remains productive to be able to actually use $13 million of their money.
Here is my trade proposal....
Wandy Rodriguez and $7 Million to the Angels for Daniel Tillman, Alexi Amarista, Donn Roach
I think this is a fair trade, and for 3 of the top 20 prospects in the Angels system, this might be even, because none of them have an eta of beyond 2014, so they will be producing for the Astros soon. Rodriguez is getting towards the latter years of his career, and he might want to play for a contender that has a legitimate chance for the next 7 seasons to go to and win the World Series.
that trade makes a lot of sense, the relief prospects with upside and amarista's versatility seems about like the best package the astros could get. nice work.
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ReplyDeleteDo you possibly think that the Astros would want more than relief prospects for their number 1 starting pitcher?
I don't know, I'm sure they'd WANT more than that but the question is whether they could get it. They view and pay Wandy as a #1 pitcher but I don't think many other teams do, so it seems they're in a tough spot, at least now. Maybe that'll change around the trade deadline. I bet the Astros will want more but fail to get it for him, which is why I think your scenario works.
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