One trade rumor going around today.

punxsy · 11-26-2006, 08:12 PM

Lot of talk about Shields going to Cleveland to be their closer in exchange for Trevor Crowe...there may be more names not mentioned. The rumor came out of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland and the Angels could have a terrific swap-meet because each have surplus where the other has needs.

Dada · 11-26-2006, 08:15 PM

Any info on Trevor? That name doesn't seem familiar...

RTT · 11-27-2006, 01:13 AM

That's weird, never heard of Trevor Crowe.

I still think Shields will end up a White Sox and man would that suck.

punxsy · 11-27-2006, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dada

Any info on Trevor? That name doesn't seem familiar...

Trevor Crowe, I just found out, is an outfielder with great speed and glove. He hits for average and projects to hit at least 15 HRs in the majors. He is kind of like Reggie Willits but bigger and stronger and yet blazing speed.

He was a high draft pick and is the son of a great golf pro.

He is a natural centerfielder with an average arm. Last I heard he ranks #3 in the Indians top 10 prospects. He is 23 years of age. Scouts like him a lot.

Dada · 11-27-2006, 12:34 PM

Thanks, punxsy.

With that info in mind, it makes sense for the Angels to give up Shields for a Trevor-type player. They need outfield help, and a good bat. I think the Angels miss GA's production a lot, and while Trevor might not produce GA power numbers, he would hit for average...

Sawman · 11-27-2006, 02:42 PM

Personally, I believe Shields has a lot more value in this market than Trevor Crowe. As loaded as the Angels system is (despite it's lack of OF prospects), I just don't see the Halos trading Shields for so little.

punxsy · 11-27-2006, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawman

Personally, I believe Shields has a lot more value in this market than Trevor Crowe. As loaded as the Angels system is (despite it's lack of OF prospects), I just don't see the Halos trading Shields for so little.

If there is anything at all to this rumor , certainly we can expect a more expanded trade..it won't be just Trevor Crowe/Scot Shields. . a few players will change unis.

Angels really do not have any really bright prospects for the outfield...especially centerfield...Crowe, from what I read lately, is outstanding.

Sawman · 11-27-2006, 05:42 PM

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Angels really do not have any really bright prospects for the outfield...especially centerfield...Crowe, from what I read lately, is outstanding.

The problem is, the Angels just committed 5 years to a CFer, so they'll need to replace many other positions before having to worry about that one.

punxsy · 11-27-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sawman

The problem is, the Angels just committed 5 years to a CFer, so they'll need to replace many other positions before having to worry about that one.

Gary Matthews has a limited trade clause but he can be traded in a couple of years. Oftentimes these contracts widen the teams a player can be traded after a couple of years.

GMJ has a five year contract but it doesn't necessarily mean he will be here thje whole time.

Laloosh · 11-28-2006, 12:46 PM

But it doesn't make sense that the Angels would sign a guy for that much money and HOPE they can trade him in a couple years while someone like Crowe waits around in AAA.

punxsy · 11-28-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laloosh

But it doesn't make sense that the Angels would sign a guy for that much money and HOPE they can trade him in a couple years while someone like Crowe waits around in AAA.

No, it sure doesn't make a lot of sense. But today, a lot of nonsense is going on in MLB. We are going to lose Shields after 2007 anyway...might as well face up to it. Shields wants to be a closer and he cannot be one here. Shields would like a bigger paycheck and nobody could blame him.

I think Shields will be traded for the best offer to a team in need of a closer. As to who..is anybody's guess.

Laloosh · 11-28-2006, 04:00 PM

Just curious ... where/when did Shields say he wants to be a closer?

punxsy · 11-28-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Laloosh

Just curious ... where/when did Shields say he wants to be a closer?

I read his quote awhile back...am I the only one that saw the item?

Sawman · 11-28-2006, 05:06 PM

Shields is a super-2 player and the Angels control him until after the 2008 season. He has also stated publicly that he is perfectly fine being a setup man for K-Rod.

bedir than average · 11-28-2006, 11:02 PM

I would fully expect that if the Angels trade Sheilds it will be part of a package to bring a dynamic player back. Not a prospect, but a Hall of Famer.

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Dada Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 125	Any info on Trevor? That name doesn't seem familiar...

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Dada Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 125	Thanks, punxsy. With that info in mind, it makes sense for the Angels to give up Shields for a Trevor-type player. They need outfield help, and a good bat. I think the Angels miss GA's production a lot, and while Trevor might not produce GA power numbers, he would hit for average...

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Sawman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 259	Personally, I believe Shields has a lot more value in this market than Trevor Crowe. As loaded as the Angels system is (despite it's lack of OF prospects), I just don't see the Halos trading Shields for so little.

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Laloosh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 43	But it doesn't make sense that the Angels would sign a guy for that much money and HOPE they can trade him in a couple years while someone like Crowe waits around in AAA.

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Laloosh Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 43	Just curious ... where/when did Shields say he wants to be a closer?

11-28-2006, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sawman Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 259	Shields is a super-2 player and the Angels control him until after the 2008 season. He has also stated publicly that he is perfectly fine being a setup man for K-Rod.