Any Interest in Rivera?

[Backtobanks]

Meanwhile, on the left coast, the Angels' Juan Rivera finds himself the odd man out in L.A.'s crowded outfield, but isn't getting worked up about it. The L.A. Times says Rivera wouldn't mind sitting the bench, if it comes to that. "There's no pressure from the owner, no pressure from the fans, no pressure from the media," Rivera says.

 

Both Crisp and Rivera are candidates to be dealt by the start of the season. The Times points out that the Angels could trade Rivera for pitching depth, given that Kelvim Escobar and Chris Bootcheck will start the season on the disabled list and John Lackey and Scot Shields are fighting nagging injuries

 

Rivera can play all 3 OF positions (38 games in CF) and might be a decent RH platoon for Pie and power bat off the bench. LAA has deep pockets and might not blink at Marquis' contract. Marshall might be another option.

[rawaction]

Heck, yeah I'd be interested in Rivera. The 2 seasons where he has the most ABs, he put up an .829 and .887 OPS. He's not an ideal CF defensively, but if Murton is gone, he becomes the ideal 4th OF because he can play all 3 OF positions and be the best bat off the bench.

[Backtobanks]

Heck, yeah I'd be interested in Rivera. The 2 seasons where he has the most ABs, he put up an .829 and .887 OPS. He's not an ideal CF defensively, but if Murton is gone, he becomes the ideal 4th OF because he can play all 3 OF positions and be the best bat off the bench.

 

And the fact that he's not an ideal CF defensively is good because it might stop Lou from using him regularly and letting Pie develop as the starting CF.