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Tim Mead’s Spring Training Dugout Talk with AngelsWin.com

For AngelsWin.com fans, one of the highlights of Spring Training is when we get to talk with Tim Mead, the Los Angeles Angels’ Vice President of Communications. Commonly known as the “Dugout Talk”, it’s a chance for fans to get to hear from an insider about all the Angels’ offseason efforts and what’s going on in Spring Training. The best part about it for us, the fans, is that Tim doesn’t pull any punches. He answers questions as best and honestly as he can. And, he doesn’t shy away from the t

March 19, 2018

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Five Bold Predictions for 2018 season

So this is my fourth year running this. At first, I was really full of myself, but as time has passed it has become abundantly obvious that bold predictions are bold for a reason. They have very little chance of coming to fruition. A prediction, or even a guess for that matter could be simplified as a 50/50 sort of thing, but each year I go on the hunt for something that’s considerably less likely than 50/50 that I think may happen. Let’s give a very general background first. 2014: 3/5 (the

March 17, 2018

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Trout and Pujols on “30 Clubs in 30 Days”

Following MLB Network’s visit to Angels’ camp yesterday, AngelsWin.com received some clips from MLBN’s Brian Kenny and Carlos Peña discussing Spring Training and the 2018 season with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols on 30 Clubs in 30 Days, which can be seen here and here. On what skills he continues to work on during Spring Training, Trout said, “Obviously there’s always things you can always get better at. Defensively: first step. We’re preaching on that pretty good this year, getting good jumps i

March 8, 2018

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The Fringe Players

One of the most exciting parts to Billy Eppler’s offseason has been his willingness to fill out the depth chart with fringe major leaguers. These are the guys that certainly have the talent to be major leaguers, but there’s just a thing or two holding them back. It makes them all likely destined to spend another year in AAA, but it also opens up the possibility for a late-career breakout. Let’s check in and see who Eppler traded us fans with this winter. IF Colin Walsh – Strengths: Switch hi

February 25, 2018

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Justin Upton vs. JD Martinez and the 100m+ deal

By Jason Sinner, AngelsWin.com In the wake of the JD Martinez deal, and it’s proximity to our deal with Justin Upton, I though it would interesting to take a look at other nine figure contracts for similar players and how they turned out. There have been about 70 or so 100m contracts in baseball history. From what I can tell, Kevin Brown was the first in 1999 at 7/105. First, lets do a quick comparison of the two players. Upton is the more complete player and certainly a better fit for the H

February 20, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: Best Tools

Now that that prospect reports are finished, we’ll look at the prospects with the best individual tools in the Angels minor league system. If there are any other angles in which fans would like us to view the prospects, as always, let us know! Best Hitter: Shohei Ohtani – While there are questions about how his bat will translate to the major leagues, Ohtani is likely the best overall hitter in the system at this point. Japanese baseball profiles to be on par with most AAA teams in the United

February 19, 2018

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AngelsWin Top Prospects: #1 RHP/DH Shohei Ohtani

Prospect: Shohei Ohtani Rank: 1 2016: UR Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher and Designated Hitter Level: Los Angeles Angels Age: Entering Age 23 season in 2018. Height: 6’4” – Weight: 203 lbs Floor: #2 starting pitcher in the major leagues, but not a hitter. Ceiling: The best pitcher and also one of the best hitters in major league baseball. Likely Outcome: Ace starting pitcher and a good hitter in the major leagues. Summary: This is the scouting report I’ve been looking fo

February 16, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #2 OF Jo Adell

Prospect: Jo Adell Rank: 2 2016: UR Position(s): Outfielder Level: Rookie Ball Age: Entering Age 19 season in 2018. Height: 6’2” – Weight: 195 lbs Floor: Minor League depth. Ceiling: MVP candidate type of player in the major leagues. Likely Outcome: A star starting outfielder in the major leagues. Summary: It’s a rare thing, to have a high school kid with as much upside as Jo Adell has. In fact, he has more upside than everyone in minor league baseball not named Shohei O

February 14, 2018

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POINT/COUNTERPOINT: OFFSEASON/PRESEASON MAILBOX TIME!

POINT/COUNTERPOINT: OFFSEASON/PRESEASON MAILBOX TIME! By Glen McKee and Nate Trop (Editors note: this was originally written the week before the Super Bowl but Nate and Glen are slackers and took their sweet time posting it) At our nonexistent PCP headquarters, we get a lot (or, to be honest, no) mail and one of the favorite things for Nate and I to do, besides thinking up lousy ideas for a PCP that we ultimately reject, is to answer imaginary mail. Let’s get to it! You guys suck! C

February 13, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #3 OF Jahmai Jones

Prospect: Jahmai Jones Rank: 3 2016: 2 Position(s): Outfielder Level: Advanced A Ball Age: Entering Age 20 season in 2018. Height: 6’0” – Weight: 220 lbs Floor: Average starting outfielder in the major leagues. Ceiling: 30/30 hitter (HR/SB) that wins a few Gold Gloves and is a perennial all-star. Likely Outcome: 20/20 hitter that carves out a starting role in the major leagues for a decade. Summary: Jones is probably the safest, most complete all-around prospect in the Ange

February 12, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #4 OF Brandon Marsh

Prospect: Brandon Marsh Rank: 4 2016: 5 Position(s): Outfielder Level: Rookie Ball Age: Entering Age 20 season in 2018. Height: 6’4” – Weight: 210 lbs Floor: Minor league depth. Ceiling: All-star starting outfielder. Likely Outcome: A good starting outfielder in the major leagues. Summary: Brandon Marsh is one of the few cases where I just can’t figure out what the rest of the prospect world is missing. I mean here we have a kid that’ built like Josh Hamilton and is yet a t

February 9, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #5 SS Kevin Maitan

Prospect: Kevin Maitan Rank: 5 2016: UR Position(s): Shortstop Level: Rookie Ball Age: Entering Age 18 season in 2018. Height: 6’2” – Weight: 200 lbs Floor: Minor League Bust. Ceiling: Elite, all-star, hall of fame type of superstar infielder. Likely Outcome: A very good starting 3B/1B in major leagues. Summary: Some scouting reports are easy to write. The prospect can be close to a finished product, there is a consensus on tools, or perhaps I’d have had a chance to see t

February 7, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #6 RHP Jaime Barria

Prospect: Jaime Barria Rank: 6 2016: 14 Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher Level: AAA Salt Lake Age: Entering Age 21 season in 2018. Height: 6’1” – Weight: 210 lbs Floor: Back end of the rotation starter in the major leagues. Ceiling: Greg Maddux type of hall of famer. Likely Outcome: Mid-rotation starter in the major leagues. Summary: Jaime Barria is one of those pitchers that you really learn to appreciate the longer you watch him. He’s also one of those pitchers that sho

February 5, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #7 RHP Griffin Canning

Prospect: Griffin Canning Rank: 7 2016: UR Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher Level: DNP Age: Entering Age 22 season in 2018. Height: 6’1” – Weight: 170 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: Back end of the rotation starter in the major leagues. Ceiling: Front of the rotation starter in the major leagues. Likely Outcome: Middle

February 4, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #8 1B Matt Thaiss

Prospect: Matt Thaiss Rank: 8 2016: 1 Position(s): First Baseman Level: AA Mobile Age: Entering Age 23 season in 2018. Height: 6’0” – Weight: 200 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: Below average starting 1B in the major leagues. Ceiling: Borderline all-star caliber starting 1B in the major leagues. Likely Outcome: Starti

January 31, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #9 RHP Chris Rodriguez

Prospect: Chris Rodriguez Rank: 9 2016: 9 Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher Level: Class A Burlington Age: Entering Age 19 season in 2018. Height: 6’2” – Weight: 185 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: A premier reliever that throws in the upper 90’s with good command. Ceiling: An ace starting pitcher in the major leagues.

January 29, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #10 OF Michael Hermosillo

Prospect: Michael Hermosillo Rank: 10 2016: 8 Position(s): Outfielder Level: AAA Salt Lake Age: Entering Age 23 season in 2018. Height: 5’11” – Weight: 190 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: 4th outfielder in the major leagues. Ceiling: All-star caliber starting outfielder in the major leagues. Likely Outcome: Starting ou

January 24, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #11 OF Trent Deveaux

Prospect: Trent Deveaux Rank: 11 2016: UR Position(s): OF Level: Rookie Ball Age: Entering Age 18 season in 2018. Height: 6’0” – Weight: 160 lbs Since we haven’t had the opportunity to watch Deveaux play in person, we are relying on other scouting reports. He’s been described as the best athlete from the 2017 international class and a 5-tool player. The most in depth scouting report on Deveaux comes from Ben Badler… “Deveaux is an outstanding athlete with a strong but lean, proj

January 22, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #12 C Taylor Ward

Prospect: Taylor Ward Rank: 12 2016: 4 Position(s): Catcher Level: AA Mobile Age: Entering Age 24 season in 2018. Height: 6’1” – Weight: 190 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: AAA/MLB depth at catcher. Ceiling: A good starting catcher in MLB. Likely Outcome: A platoon or strong backup catcher in MLB. Summary: Taylor Wa

January 19, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #13 SS/2B Leo Rivas

Prospect: Leonardo Rivas Rank: 13 2016: 29 Position(s): Infielder Level: Class A Burlington Age: Entering Age 20 season in 2018. Height: 5’10” – Weight: 150 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: Utility infielder and outfielder in major leagues, like Alexi Amarista but with more patience. Ceiling: A very solid starting middle

January 17, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #14 RHP Jesus Castillo

Prospect: Jesus Castillo Rank: 14 2016: 15 Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher Level: AA Mobile Age: Entering Age 22 season in 2018. Height: 6’2” – Weight: 175 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: 5th starter or swingman in the major leagues. Ceiling: Legitimate #2/3 starter in the major leagues. Likely Outcome: #3/4 start

January 15, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #15 SS David Fletcher

Prospect: David Fletcher Rank: 15 2016: 13 Position(s): Shortstop Level: AAA Salt Lake Age: Entering Age 24 season in 2018. Height: 5’10” – Weight: 175 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: AAAA player. Ceiling: Starting 2B in major league baseball. Likely Outcome: Steady utility infielder in major league baseball. Summar

January 12, 2018

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Angels win Top 30 Prospects: #16 RHP Jake Jewell

Prospect: Jake Jewell Rank: 16 2016: UR Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher Level: AA Mobile Age: Entering Age 25 season in 2018. Height: 6’3” – Weight: 200 lbs Floor: Middle reliever. Ceiling: Back of the rotation starter. Likely Outcome: Middle reliever that covers multiple innings. Summary: If you’re looking for a prospect that just confuses the heck out of me, you’ve found him in Jake Jewell. Back when the Angels drafted him in the 5th round of the 2014 draft, Jewell was

January 10, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #17 SS Livan Soto

Prospect: Livan Soto Rank: 17 2016: UR Position(s): Shortstop Level: Rookie Ball Age: Entering Age 18 season in 2018. Height: 6’0” – Weight: 160 lbs Floor: Utility infielder. Ceiling: Gold Glove caliber starting shortstop in MLB. Likely Outcome: Elite defensive utility infielder or “second tier team” starting shortstop. Summary: Livan Soto has had a very interesting ride through major league baseball so far. He signed at age 16 with the Atlanta Braves for an even one million

January 8, 2018

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AngelsWin Top 30 Prospects: #18 RHP Jose Soriano

Prospect: Jose Soriano Rank: 18 2016: UR Position(s): Right Handed Pitcher Level: Rookie Ball Age: Entering Age 19 season in 2018. Height: 6’4” – Weight: 170 lbs *20-80 scale. 20 is not existent, Major League average is 50. Good Major League is 60. Great Major League is 70. The best I’ve ever seen is 80. These aren’t given very often. Floor: Middle reliever. Ceiling: #2/3 starter in MLB. Likely Outcome: #4/5 starter or multi-inning reliever. Summary: Soriano is a produ

January 5, 2018

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