The Angels announced that they have claimed lefty Jose Quijada off waivers from the Marlins. Righty Parker Markel was designated to create roster space.
The Halos will try to tap into the upside of Quijada, who got quite a few swings in his 2019 debut despite relying heavily upon his fastball. He also coughed up 26 walks, 19 earned runs, and 10 home runs in his first 29 2/3 MLB frames. Over seventy career Triple-A innings, Quijada carries a 3.73 ERA with 11.2 K/9 against 4.4 BB/9.
Markel also debuted in 2019, though he’s already 29 years of age. He throws a 95+ mph heater and a slider with about equal frequency, but didn’t draw a stand-out number of swinging strikes (just over ten percent) in the majors last year. He was hammered in his 22 debut innings, surrendering 19 earned runs with a 24:17 K/BB ratio. But Markel was much better in the upper minors last year, throwing 41 1/3 innings of 1.74 ERA ball with a hefty 16.3 K/9 against 5.7 BB/9.
Oh, I’m so glad we didn’t get Stripling.
Seems like a barria clone
Why, he walks the world and misses bats. It’s the antithesis of Barria.
And does so with his left arm instead of his right arm.
Other than those key, fundamental differences, very similar.
and Quijada hasnt started since rookie ball
It seems like Eppler likes the high strike out rate guys. He picks up a lot of them.
totally makes up for Joc and Stripling. Thanks Arte.
Markel should go play overseas, i bet some teams have interest
Eppler back to dumpster diving. His specialty.
Orange, the Angels were 3rd in free agent spending this year. So I guess they are dumpster diving because they aren’t first?
Or do you want them to just spend and not take any flyers?
can we honestly ban that phrase on this site? its practically a front office curse word at this point.
Ban? Trashcan banging is more frowned upon compared to dumpster diving.
Klentak you let him past too?
Did the Angels DFA another pitcher? Oh giddy up Giants fans, I know we just got Jarlin Garcia but they can’t pass up another Angels pitcher haha! I’m joking guys, stop yelling at me
The Angels are more and more frustrating each year. Joc wasn’t that appealing but Stripling would have been a nice add with a couple years control. Also, could have used Joc as trade bait when Adell got called up and started performing. It would have allowed him to come up without him being the piece the Angels need to compete for a playoff spot.
Us Angel fans are patient. From what I have read, it appears that it is Arte Moreno is the reason we are not getting Stripling. It because he was frustrated in the delay that he pulled the plug. If only he could be patient like us Angel fans. The deal was in the Angels favor. Without much in the way of good pitchers next year, a decent pitcher like Stripling with years of control would have been a good pickup.
Angels for life.
To get Stripling, it would have been worth it to take on Pederson. I’m very disappointed Stripling isn’t here, I’m not the least bit disappointed Pederson is not here.
It would have been fantastic to get Stripling. Although, Pederson is just plain better than Upton & Goodwin and when an opportunity arises to get a guy like that, it is far more than a luxury or just icing on the cake. Also, I’m surprised nobody is equally sad about Andy Pages.. Check his rookie stats. Yikes!
Of course a Staring Pitcher that can chew up innings and have a sub 4.00 ERA is important,depth is as well…The Angel’s need both, but perhaps 2 seperate deals would make sense at this point…Something has to be done to fill this gap now…A Chatwood or a Boyd makes good sense for Renigflo and a couple of mid level prospects for an experienced OF would work as we all know how the injury plague hits the Halos each season…
The Angels need to reignite the trade for Joc, Stripling, and the Rookie slugger Pages (anyone look at that guys stats?!). The fans want it and the team needs all 3 of these guys. If the deal was good yesterday it should be good today. I bet Joc wants to come at this point. To go from playing next to Bellinger next to Trout?! That’s a heck of a soft landing… Playing with Trout will make Joc better. We can send them another prospect or draft choice + a little cash, and we can still make out like bandits! Pederson is a BIG BIG BIG acquisition!!
Acquiring Pederson doesn’t block Adell, though he is likely ticketed for AAA for service time. Pederson can play both corner OF spots and even 1B (though arguably not well). The Angels need another Outfielder, Upton is coming off of knee surgery. Goodwin is coming off a career year and is better suited for bench work, and Trout has missed 98 games the past three seasons. Joc, or anyone else is necessary.
Goodwin has a 104 lifetime OPS+. Although technically 109 is a career year, it’s not a crazy improvement.
The Angels can carry Ward for a few weeks. 301/427/584 in the PCL. I’m fine with him platooning with Goodwin for a few weeks. They also have Fletcher.
People make it sound the the Angels desperately need another outfielder. If that’s the case, then i guess most of the teams in baseball need a fourth outfielder.
If the Angels needed a fourth outfielder there were plenty of choices on the Free Agent market. However, few people were even suggesting it, now all of a sudden it’s a need.