Anaheim is indeed interested in Scott Kazmir, spurred on by input from pitching coach Mike Butcher,...

Anaheim is indeed interested in Scott Kazmir, spurred on by input from pitching coach Mike Butcher, who once held the same position with Tampa.

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Salary Relief mostly

I can’t imagine the Angels giving up a lot for him considering his awful performance this year and injury history the past few years.

But, I have a feeling Kaz will eventually regain his form if he ends up with the Angels. Not sure why, just a hunch.

Maybe we could ask for a high end prospect in the low minors.

by Tamparays01 on Jul 25, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm all for trading Kazmir if it means Cliff Lee

But even Kaz at his lowest better net us something valuable. Bad 2009 or not he’s just 25, left handed and controlled for the next 3 years if wanted. I rather just keep him than dump him for salary reasons.

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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2009 7:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Hmmm...

Kaz had his lowest ERA, FIP and best K/BB in 2006. The only year Butcher was here.

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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 25, 2009 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

Exactly!

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by Tyler on Jul 25, 2009 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

maybe we can trade for butcher!

Selgy

by mittens on Jul 25, 2009 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions

any chance if we throw in a reliever or lower prospect (or straight up)

we could get Napoli, not sure if he is available but IMO he would be to Martinez what Lee is to Halladay, a solid cheaper option.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 25, 2009 12:35 AM EDT reply actions

Napoli isn't that great defensively

(then again neither is Victor)

I’ll take Victor

"Doesn't Manny Ramirez look like the monster from Predator??" - Will Farrell as Harry Carey

by Gone Phishing on Jul 25, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions

When you have a catching platoon that can't break a .600 OPS...

I think you’ll take average defense at catch to upgrade that.

by twenty5psi on Jul 25, 2009 1:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Napoli = less money

by usfraysfan on Jul 25, 2009 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I didn't realize how bad of a season Mathis is having, I'm losing hope of getting Napoli

anyone know how good Mathis is behind the plate? if he is an upgrade by a good amount over Navi than I wouldn’t mind trying to get him. I’m just not as hot and heavy on Martinez as an everyday catcher unless Maddon would platoon him at first against lefties and go with Navi behind the plate and Pena on the bench, but I don’t see that happening.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 25, 2009 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions