[tlo450]

Wow as if the Angels didn't have the best record already, now this makes them even better. I just saw it on espn but I can't find an article yet. The Angels sent back Kotchman and a few minor leaguers I think but I didn't catch it exactly.

[OpalJagger]

I read just this morning they wouldn't give up Kotchman, but I'd take Teixeira over Casey any day. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they took the AL this year, between some of their hitters now and their insane starters and K-Rod, they're set.

[sportsrule90]

This move may finally help the Angels get over the hill as they can't beat the Red Sox when it comes to the playoffs. Great move by the Angels as Teixeria has the potential to hit 30 hrs, 100 rbis by the end of this season. I hope the Angels win the AL...I wouldn't mind at all. Great pitching+now great offense=World Series.

[event_staff_9]

if everyone can pitch like Lackey tonight, they dont need Texiera :) haha but in all seriousness a good move; this guy if he gets onto old form will be a huuuuge asset for LAA

[OskarA1991]

Nice, now the Red Sox actually have competition.

[k90dah]

Originally Posted by OskarA1991

Nice, now the Red Sox actually have competition.

how u gona say that when there not even first place? if nething this makes it a tighter race for the yankees

[AiReCkOrEsSaL]

Explain how this makes a tighter race for the Yankees, or what the hell is has to do with anything in this topic? Keep your Yankee homer **** out of every goddamn topic around here.

The Angels did get better because of the trade. As probably one of the very few Angel fans on this website, it was tough seeing Kotchman go but this might have put them as the best team in the majors. They've already have the best record, and with someone with more power it'll protect Vlad and perhaps make him better because they have to pitch to him now. The Angel problems come at the end of the season when Teix becomes a free agent. His agent wants probably more than the Angels are willing to give, and if that's the case the Angels traded their 1st baseman and minor league pitcher for a rented player that will hopefully produce in the playoffs. And if Teix goes to free agency, the Angels will get draft picks, something that they haven't gotten in a while because of Hunter and GMJ.

[ut_jazz]

the angels are getting crazy good. they have to be favorites for the world series

[patel51492]

2008 World Series Champs with this move, they have it all the power, pitching, fielding, bullpen, small ball, they should and are the favorites to win the WS.

[OskarA1991]

Originally Posted by patel51492

2008 World Series Champs with this move, they have it all the power, pitching, fielding, bullpen, small ball, they should and are the favorites to win the WS.

Yeah, umm, no. Red Sox still have the much better lineup and just a step down in pitching.