Off The Radar Trade Thoughts

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Angels' GM Tony Reagins has stated that the club is not persuing free agent hitters Manny Ramirez, Adam Dunn or Pat Burrell.  It sounds like the team is going to head into the 2009 season with the offense it has today, with the only free agent acquisition being relief pitcher Brian Fuentes.

There are many places to read about possible Angels trades, and many of them have the same trade talks involving the same players.  I wanted to look at a few players that haven't been mentioned on the Angels' trade radar, or have been mentioned, but not to the extent of Jake Peavy.  Be warned however, as I'm sometimes stumped by deals teams are able to pull off and I have no idea what it takes to make real-life trades...so please let me know if I'm way off base or if you have a better deal. 

My thoughts on the state of the Angels' roster are the Angels' batting order is predominately right-handed.  Although they do have 7 switch-hitters on their major league roster, they have no left-handed hitters.  So if I were the Angels GM I'd be looking to acquire a left-handed or switch-hitting corner OF or corner infielder, and/or a #5 starter.  Here are the players I'd be kicking the tires on...in no particular order:

Orioles
Aubrey Huff ($8M - 2009) - In 2008, Huff had his best season since 2003 when he hit 32 HR and batted .304 primarily being used as the Orioles DH.  Huff is 32-years old and in the walk year of his contract which calls for a reasonable salary of $8M.  An average defender at third and first base, Huff also is capable of playing RF, but is below average in the outfield.  Proposed deal:  Dustin Moseley for Aubrey Huff and cash.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Huff 33 533 72 151 33 2 23 83 3 48 81 .283 .343 .482

 

Cubs
Rich Harden ($7M - 2009) - The Cubs have been rumored to covet Chone Figgins.  Why not deal Figgins, who is also in his walk year, for the oft-injured Harden?  Harden could fill the #5 rotation spot vacated by the departure of Jon Garland, while trading Figgins would open up third base for Brandon Wood.  Proposed deal: Chone Figgins for Rich Harden.

Projected Age W L IP H ER SO BB ERA
Harden 28 8 4 134 102 43 146 56 2.99

 

Astros
Lance Berkman ($29M - 2010 NTC) - Berkman would be my primary trade target as he'd fill the hole left by Mark Teixeira.  Although Berkman is 4 years older than Teixeira, he hits for more power (career slugging pct of .560 vs .541), gets on base more often (OBP .413 vs .378), and he can steal a base (18 last season).  Plus, Berkman is a very good fielding first baseman.  It's unclear if the Astros are in a rebuilding mode or if they think they can compete in 2009.  Last season they made a deadline deal for Randy Wolf while they were 12 games behind (and tied for last in the NL Central), so it's hard to figure out what they're doing.  If the Astros would deal Berkman, and he'd be willing to waive his no trade clause, I'd propose:  Brandon Wood, Jeff Mathis and Nick Adenhart for Lance Berkman.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Berkman 33 579 104 171 39 2 33 113 11 109 119 .295 .407 .541

 

Yankees
Johnny Damon ($13M - 2009) - The pluses for Damon are he bats left-handed, he has the ability got on base (OBP .375 in 2008), can lead-off in the event Figgins is dealt, can play a slightly above average leftfield, and is in his walk year.  If the Angels don't re-sign him after 2009, which they probably wouldn't, there's the opportunity of gaining 2 draft picks when he signs elsewhere.  The negative thing about Damon is his age as he turned 35 last month.  Proposed deal: Justin Speier for Johnny Damon.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Damon 36 556 96 156 29 3 14 65 22 62 82 .281 .353 .419

 

Nick Swisher ($21M - 2011) - To me, Nick Swisher is "Adam Dunn-lite".  You can expect Swisher to hit about half as many HR as Dunn, get on base around the same rate, and have almost the same batting average.  Swisher is a switch-hitter who can adequately play all 3 outfield positions and first base.  Proposed deal: Two mid-grade prospects for Nick Swisher.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Swisher 29 463 78 111 27 1 23 71 2 80 122 .240 .352 .451

 

Rockies
Todd Helton ($52.3M - 2011 NTC) - I'm going out on a limb with this one, as Helton had season ending back surgery during 2008 and prior to that, his season wasn't anything to be too thrilled with.  Although Helton's days of hitting 30+ home runs are gone, he does get on base at a good rate and plays an above average defensive first base (pre-surgery).  However, Helton will turn 36 during the 2009 season, will earn an average of over $17M the next 3 years and has a full no trade clause.  Proposed deal:  Gary Matthew Jr. (if he'd waive his no trade clause) for Todd Helton; or Justin Speier for Todd Helton and cash.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Helton 36 476 79 145 36 1 17 74 2 93 73 .305 .418 .492

 

Pirates
Adam LaRoche (Arbitration Eligible) - Left-handed hitting LaRoche is an above average defender at first base with a career OPS+ of 114.  LaRoche made $5M last season and will probably see an increase for 2009 after arbitration causing the salary-cutting Pirates to look to deal.  The Pirate minor league system ranks near the bottom and they may be willing to take a couple mid-level prospects in exchange for LaRoche.  Proposed deal:  Tyler Chatwood and Jose Perez for Adam LaRoche.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
LaRoche 30 551 76 149 40 1 26 91 1 60 135 .270 .342 .488

 

Cardinals
Rick Ankiel (Arbitration Eligible) - Ankiel, who is his walk year entering 2009, can play all three outfield positions, although he doesn't play them very well.  His 2008 season was hampered by to what was believed to be an abdominal strain, but was diagnosed as a sports hernia ending his season in early September.  The Cardinals were rumored to be willing to deal Ankiel for some pitching from the Braves or Yankees earlier this off-season.  Proposed deal: Dustin Moseley for Rick Ankiel.

Projected Age AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG
Ankiel 30 502 77 132 24 2 31 96 3 43 110 .263 .321 .504

 

These players, as I wrote above, are way off the Angels' radar.  But that was the point of this article.  I was looking at players who were possibly available, at a reasonable cost in players, prospects, or salary and could help the club.  Let me know what you think, or if you have any thoughts on possible other players who might be available.

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I like the call on Swisher. I had not really considered that possibility until you brought it up in this post. Makes sense. NYY has no real use for him (Tex doesn't need any spelling at First and the Yanks have multiple corner outfielders...Matsui, Nady, Damon,...). The Angels have seen what Swish can do first hand. And he's good issurance at First in case Morales falters. If we can get him for a couple of mid level prospects, I say go for it. Good call.

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