Angels first baseman Kendry Morales, replacement search begins
by Eli Greenspan on May 30, 2010 4:53 PM EDT
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After Angels first baseman Kendry Morales broke his leg during his walk-off celebration in yesterday's game, the team has started the process of looking for a replacement. Morales was hitting .290 with 11 home runs and a .346 on-base percentage before the injury, and the Angels need a bat to replace the production.
The Angels have several possibilities around the league, but sources say the team was gearing up for a run at a starting pitcher, and this will certainly derail those plans.
As for first base options around the league, let's take a look at who they could pursue:
Of the list above, Konerko, Lee, and Hinske are the only players that will be free agents after this season. Gonzalez and Fielder are both free agents after the 2011 season, but have been discussed in trades already this season.
If you are the Angels, who do you pursue for first base?
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Lyle Overbay?
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by craig in calgary on May 30, 2010 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
Well, the way the Angels tend to work ....
I say we see how the platoon of Napoli and Wood work out a first (boy wonder holding down the fort at 3rd, with Ryan and the ex-Giant playing back up IF), while Mathis and Wilson backing up the dish.
I think we get closer to the deadline before thinking about adding anyone. K-Mo is going to be back (maybe even for the playoffs) and has more than earned his starting 1B job, so a long term 1B replacement seems too farfetched.
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by matthiasstephan on May 31, 2010 9:01 AM EDT reply actions
Lance Berkman
Astros are ready to sell now !
take Fielder and Gonz off the list.
no way we unload the prospect necessary to attain either one.
They want power. We want respect...
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