Angels Acquire Tommy Hanson from the Braves for Jordan Walden



 

Angels have been very busy this off season just going through another trade. The Angels traded Jordan Walden to the Braves for 26 years old right handed Tommy Hanson. (Angels)

 

Hanson has a record of 45-32 with a 3.61 ERA in 108 starts over his four seasons with the Braves. Last year year he went 13-10 with a 4.48 ERA in 174 2/3 innings this year.

 

 I like this trade even with the concerns with Tommy's shoulder. I feel like he will be a very good 4th starter that will not have to go deep into the games because the bullpen will be stronger this year. He is a very good pitcher and he is still young, Also he is a very cheap and effective pitcher with a $530,000 salary last year. He is entering arbitration years season.



Angels sign 6 to minor league contracts

 

Billy Buckner is a 29 year old RHP which pitched for the Red Sox last year. He was drafted by Kansa City in 2004 in the second round. Career stats 6-11 with a 6.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts. (Buckner)

 

Luke Carlin is a 31 year old catcher that was selected by Detroit in the 10th round in the 2002 daft. Last season he finished in the Cleveland organization. Career stats .179 Ave,3 HR, 11RBIs.(Carlin)

 

 

Brendan Harris is  a 32 year old infielder. He was drafted by the Cubs in the 5th round in the 2001 draft. He finished last season with the Rockies. Career stats .260 Ave, 29 HRs, 159 RBIs. (Harris)

 

Trent Oeltjen is 29 year old outfielder. He was signed by the Twins in 2001, he was part of the 2004 Australian national team that won silver in the 2004 Olympics. He finished this last season with the Dodgers. Career Stats .220 Ave, 5 Hrs, 11 RBIs and 9 stolen bases. (Oeltjen)













Jo-Jo Reyes is a 27 yer old LHP. He was drafted by the Braves out of Riverside Polytechnic High School in the second round of the 2003 daft. He finished this past season with the Pirates organization. Career states 12-26 with a 6.05 ERA and 215 K's. (Reyes)

J.B. Shuck is the youngest of the group at 25 years of age. He could play all three outfielder positions. He was drafted in the 6th round by the Astros in the 2008 daft. Career stats .272 Ave, 9 Runs, 3RBIs (Shuck)

They all sign a minor league contract with a invitation to spring training.