Was Kotchman for Teixeira worth it?

Question

Kotchman was having a very solid year for the Angels, I was kind of surprised to see the Angels pull the trigger on this deal. Yes Teixeira is a little bit of a step up from Kotchman and he's also a switch hitter which is huge, but was it really worth it. Not tomention the price of Kotchman is far more affordable the Teixeira's contract will be. You also don't know if Teixeira is here to stay because he's a free agent at seasons end. Angels fans if Teixeira leaves at the end of the year, will this trade still be worth it? Would you still feel good about giving up Kotchman for a rental?

Answer 1

If the Angels are able to resign Teixeira in the off-season then I would say it was worth it, but until then we'll have to see how he does with the Angels.

Answer 2

Yes, for a shot at WS title, yes, definitely. Even if they don't win it was a great move. Just think about the protection Tex will provide Vlad with. It makes them that much more dangerous. I mean nobody feared that lineup because it was easier to pitch around Vlad. Vlad is their most dangerous hitter and he needed protection, period. They may lose him but that's the sacrifice you make sometimes when trying to win titles.

Answer 3

The Angels won't resign Texiara and Morales won't change the Angels offense.

Answer 4

i don't thiink so

Answer 5

no no  a hundred times no

Answer 6

Yes, it's still worth it. The Angels will sign Teixeira, but even if they didn't they will bring up Kendry Morales who has shown to be an excellent player.