(June 30, 2008 - Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images North America
First of all, tip of the hat to Bryan for calling out the Chris Iannetta trade idea. He suggested Iannetta would be a perfect fit for the Angels, and wouldn’t you know it, not even a full hour later he was traded to the Angels.
It’s a great deal for the Angels, who significantly upgrade their lineup by adding Iannetta. Jeff Mathis is one of the worst everyday players in the majors, so this is a step in the right direction for the Angels. Even though Iannetta’s contract now voids the 2013 option because he was traded, he’s still a useful piece. Especially for Tyler Chatwood, a starter who likely won’t ever stick in the majors. He’s got a killer fastball, pumping it in at 93 MPH. But with little else to offer, and poor minor league ratios (low K rate and high walk rate), it’s not looking like a good return for theRockies. The Angels are looking like the early winners of this d...
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