Windingmywatch
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Since there's little trading that affects TEX directly ... thought I'd include the Bleacher Report grading of the OAK (Green) for LAA (Callaspo) trade.
Grading Los Angeles Angels-Oakland A's Trade Sending Alberto Callaspo to Oakland | Bleacher Report
Was surprised to see OAK acquire him thinking he was basically a 3bman ... now see that back in his KCR days he was predominantly a 2b. From a TEX perspective I don't see him that much of a difference maker upgrade over Sogard. He got in the game late last evening that OAK lost to TOR so must not have gotten out of DFW leaving the LAA roster until it was too late.
IMO his departure has made LAA weaker and Green eventually will displace Kendrick but this is definitely not a big deal.
Think LAA is going to have long term pitching woes without a strong system and pitching oriented draft/scouting. Living here in Central Arkansas am totally unimpressed now for two years with LAA pitching prospects that have come through here.
Grading Los Angeles Angels-Oakland A's Trade Sending Alberto Callaspo to Oakland | Bleacher Report
Was surprised to see OAK acquire him thinking he was basically a 3bman ... now see that back in his KCR days he was predominantly a 2b. From a TEX perspective I don't see him that much of a difference maker upgrade over Sogard. He got in the game late last evening that OAK lost to TOR so must not have gotten out of DFW leaving the LAA roster until it was too late.
IMO his departure has made LAA weaker and Green eventually will displace Kendrick but this is definitely not a big deal.
Think LAA is going to have long term pitching woes without a strong system and pitching oriented draft/scouting. Living here in Central Arkansas am totally unimpressed now for two years with LAA pitching prospects that have come through here.