This is a discussion on Teixeira to the Angels within the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim forum at Strike 3 Forums; For Casey Kotchman and AA lefty Stephen Marek.
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Tex is only like 2-3 years older. Tex also has more power and is just as good if not better in the field. I love this deal for the Angels, it's a steal
And if they don't win it all and don't resign him, it's not really a steal now is it?
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Second, I'd slap NYGF because he just seems to have it coming for him. I swear man you wouldn't last 5 minutes in California before you got your ass kicked. So I'd be doing him a service too. -hot corner gurl
Well, we don't know if they'll resign him, or if Kotchman will ever develop into near the player Tex is. Kotch is nice, but not as good. It's a good risk.
I don't see how the Braves getting two damn good players for one player they were most likely going to lose anyway being a steal. The Nady/Marte deal was a steal, the Pierzynski for Liriano, Nathan and Bonzer was a steal. This one is good for both teams. Kotchman will adapt well to the NL I think. Seemed more like a NL guy in the first place. Braves get a good first baseman who is under control till 2011 and a future closer, Angels get another GG, power bat. Win, win if you ask me
2008 Giants > Padres
Pathetic Stat of the Year- Matt Cain has a 3.74 career ERA, but has won just 30 of his 104 starts.
Marek projects as a middle-of-the-rotation starter. I've seen him pitch a couple of times and he has a decent fastball and OK breaking stuff. He should be a good fit in Atlanta.
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