Blue Jays have interest in Angels’ Kendrick

[Angrioter]

While the Toronto Blue Jays are not buyers in the traditional sense, they are looking at ways of addressing needs for 2013 and beyond as the non-waiver trade deadline draws closer.

 

In recent days, they have expressed genuine interest in second baseman Howie Kendrick of the Los Angeles Angels, Sportsnet has learned.

 

Kendrick is an established player in the midst of a strong season, but general manager Alex Anthopoulos may simply be doing his due diligence on a capable player known to be available in trade talks.

 

Kendrick is hitting .301 with a .344 on-base percentage and 11 home runs as the Angels’ primary second baseman in 2013. He has recent experience at first base and in left field, but has spent the vast majority of his eight-year MLB career at second base.

 

The 30-year-old earns $8.75 million in 2013. He is set to earn $9.35 million in 2014 and $9.5 million in 2015 before hitting free agency.

 

The Angels have a 48-57 record and appear to be willing to consider trading estbalished players. They sent left-handed reliever Scott Downs to the Atlanta Braves for Cory Rasmus Monday.

 

The Blue Jays recently moved Brett Lawrie to second base, but they have since shifted him back to third. Anthopoulos said last Wednesday that the Blue Jays would consider adding second basemen or third basemen in potential trades.

 

The 49-57 Blue Jays have a number of relievers that are sure to draw interest as Wednesday’s 4 pm ET non-waiver trade deadline approaches. Position players such as Emilio Bonifacio and Mark DeRosa could also be viewed as trade candidates.

 

 

Goodbye Sanchez or.........................Buehrle + salary?

[HERPDERP]

lol Angels don't need Buehrle.

 

Sanchez for Kendrick, calling it.

[Sammy225]

lol Angels don't need Buehrle.

 

Sanchez for Kendrick, calling it.

 

I would eat AAs children,

[dineke]

He's going to turn into a pumpkin as soon as he puts on a jays uniform.

[FireAlexAnthopoulos]

lol Angels don't need Buehrle.

 

Don't they want "major league starting pitching" in exchange for Kendrick?

[BarrysSyringe]

Goodbye Sanchez or.........................Buehrle + salary?

have dickey instead

[bowld]

They also need a closer...

[Daniel Labude]

lol Angels don't need Buehrle.

 

Sanchez for Kendrick, calling it.

 

AA would be fired on the spot for that.

[Angrioter]

lol Angels don't need Buehrle.

 

Sanchez for Kendrick, calling it.

 

Yes, they need him, but for less money.

Buehrle + money for Kendrick (NO SANCHEZ)

[Howard Roark]

He's going to turn into a pumpkin as soon as he puts on a jays uniform.

 

That was my first thought also. For some reason everyone falls off once they come north of the border.

 

I swear, if we give up Sanchez in this deal.........

[Angrioter]

[sachmo55]

Kendrick would be a huge upgrade a 2B

[Dylan]

Imagine this lineup if everyone played to full potential and healthy! ... IF

 

Reyes SS

Kendrick 2B

Bautista RF

Edwin DH/1B

Rasmus CF

Lind 1B/DH

Melky LF

Lawrie 3B

JP C / Replacement

 

 

2014!

 

Reyes SS

Kendrick 2B

Bautista RF

Edwin DH/1B

McCann C

Rasmus CF

Lind 1B/DH

Melky LF

Lawrie 3B

[Angrioter]

The Angels bullpen is such a disaster, maybe they'd want bullpen help. Hopefully AA can get something done here.

 

Janssen + Buehrle +money?

[Dylan]

MB + BP Arm + Money for Kendrick

[GNick]

Deal based around Janssen?

[Angrioter]

Deal based around Janssen?

 

NO. Janssen is a RP

[Arkadium]

What's the point of guessing hypothetical trades... honestly I don't get it at all... are you hoping AA is going to read the board and see your expert trade scenario?

[DuckDuckGose]

MB + BP Arm + Money for Kendrick

 

MB + Janssen + Nolin for Kendrick. No money.

[DuckDuckGose]

What's the point of posting at all... honestly I don't get it at all...

 

ftfy

[Dylan]

What's the point of guessing hypothetical trades... honestly I don't get it at all... are you hoping AA is going to read the board and see your expert trade scenario?

 

Fun in trying to predict what possibly could happen..

 

Couldn't that be said about anything that is posted here?

[Angrioter]

What's the point of guessing hypothetical trades... honestly I don't get it at all... are you hoping AA is going to read the board and see your expert trade scenario?

 

shut out dude

Eres un maricón pesimista y por eso no me agradas (Go to google translate)

[Arkadium]

Fun in trying to predict what possibly could happen..

 

Couldn't that be said about anything that is posted here?

 

OK as long as it's for fun, it's just not for me

[Arkadium]

Are you autistic?

 

What the f*** man... how do you figure?

[Angrioter]

What the f*** man... how do you figure?

 

Are you Matt Harvey?

[Arkadium]

Are you Matt Harvey?

 

You lost me bro

[gruber92]

Imagine this lineup if everyone played to full potential and healthy! ... IF

 

Reyes SS

Kendrick 2B

Bautista RF

Edwin DH/1B

Rasmus CF

Lind 1B/DH

Melky LF

Lawrie 3B

JP C / Replacement

 

 

2014!

 

Reyes SS

Kendrick 2B

Bautista RF

Edwin DH/1B

McCann C

Rasmus CF

Lind 1B/DH

Melky LF

Lawrie 3B

 

f*** Melky.. Free Kevin Pillar !!

[sachmo55]

What's the point of guessing hypothetical trades... honestly I don't get it at all... are you hoping AA is going to read the board and see your expert trade scenario?

 

What's the point of making useless polls?

[bzapple]

Angels want an MLB Ready starting pitcher

 

The best we could do in that regard is Stroman...but even then the Angels would probably prefer someone who already has some major league innings under their belt.

[Arkadium]

What's the point of making useless polls?

 

They're interactive and I like to see what people think about various topics I guess