AL West Talk

[navamind]

Rangers OF Calhoun seeks trade after demotion

Willie Calhoun, who was demoted to the minor leagues Sunday, has asked the Rangers to trade him, citing philosophical differences with the coaching staff and a desire for "a change of scenery."

www.espn.com

he's 27 and has had 927 PA with an OPS+ of 86. 75 OPS+ over his last 445 PA. Looks to me like your classic "AAAA hitter who sucks in the majors."

 

[navamind]

 

[tabascojet]

Oakland with a home game in Detroit today......upgrade!!

 

[navamind]

Maddon out.

 

[Manster7588]

Maddon out.

Good, he's one arrogant SOB. Never liked him.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Maddon out.

That's a little harsh I think. As Manster said, he is an arrogant jerk, but his track record probably should have gotten him a little more slack than a bad losing streak in May/June.

 

[navamind]

agreed. Not much anyone can do when there's little outside of Trout/Ohtani/Walsh and Rendon's hurt. It's a lot of AAA scrubs.

 

[navamind]

holy fuck

 

[navamind]

Ohtani follows up his 8 RBI night with 8 shutout innings and 13 K's

 

[YourFriendGannon]

Now we know Trout will never be the same.

Angels’ Mike Trout unconcerned about rare back condition

The Angels’ head athletic trainer says the improving Trout has been diagnosed with costovertebral dysfunction at T5, which could affect him the rest of his career.

www.ocregister.com

 

[tabascojet]

Mariners just gave up 3 of top 5 prospects for Luis castillo....

 

[catman]

The A's didn't get as much for Montas as the Reds did for Castillo.

 

[navamind]

 

[navamind]

seven consecutive games with a home run for Trout.

 

[navamind]

Catcher Stephen Vogt retiring after 10 big league seasons

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Veteran Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt will retire after 10 major league seasons and a long, patient road to break into the big leagues at age 27.

apnews.com

honestly didn't realize he didn't reach the majors until he was 27, but didn't really get significant playing time until he was 29. Pretty impressive that he was able to put together a 10 season career. Made 2 All-Star games as well.

 

[YourFriendGannon]

Catcher Stephen Vogt retiring after 10 big league seasons

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Veteran Oakland Athletics catcher Stephen Vogt will retire after 10 major league seasons and a long, patient road to break into the big leagues at age 27.

apnews.com

honestly didn't realize he didn't reach the majors until he was 27, but didn't really get significant playing time until he was 29. Pretty impressive that he was able to put together a 10 season career. Made 2 All-Star games as well.

He had this really unique gait coming out of the batter box when he would homer. He looked like Fred Flintstone powering up his Flintstone-mobile. I doubt he ever once stood back to just admire one.

 

[navamind]

Mariners, RHP Castillo reach 5-year, $108M deal

The Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo are in agreement on a five-year, $108 million contract extension.

www.espn.com

looks like a good deal

 

[megalodon30]

I’m starting to get a whiff of postseason air and I like it…

 

[megalodon30]

Mariners are postseason bound!

Everyone remain calm!

Mariners have MADE the playoffs!

 

[WiggyRuss]

this is a HELLUVA rookie class in the American league.

Kirby might not even finish top 3 and he has been phenomenal.

Julio Rodriguez
Adley Rutschman
Steven Kwan
George Kirby
Jeremy Pena
Bobby Witt Jr.
Jose Miranda
Vinnie Pasquantino
Joe Ryan

a lot of guys that are gonna be around a long time.

My boy Kwan might finish 4th even though he is going to win a Gold Glove, has a 4.3 WAR (48th in baseball according to FanGraphs), .301 avg., .375 obp, 19 SB, 6 HR, 51 RBI's, 88 runs. ESPN WAR rankings have Kwan tied for 22......they have Andres Gimenez at 6th- another Gold Glove favorite