Who stays and who goes next year?

[DoubleOffTheWall]

No more big signings.

 

The Giants have changed the blueprint for success in this modern era.

 

Their signing of TIm Hudson is the type of signing we need to make.

 

If Lester comes here, he will start to decline and suck just like the rest of the big names we have brought over.

 

The only people who should get paid are homegrown talent that is worth it (like Trout, and probably Richards down the line), and modest signings like a Hudson. 

 

I'm seriously done with all these rich underperformers. 

[Brandon]

I'd fire the fans before the players on the team.

 

Best team in baseball over 162 games opposed to that of the past three games against arguably the hottest team in baseball.

[tdawg87]

I'd fire the fans before the players on the team.

 

Best team in baseball over 162 games opposed to that of the past three games against arguably the hottest team in baseball.

 

Then we'd only have the superfans like you left and this fanbase would be the worst in baseball.

[bloodbrother]

IMO start from the bottom up

 

Orem Owlz, sorry to say but you're fired!

[AngelsFaninGA]

I'd fire the fans before the players on the team.

 

Best team in baseball over 162 games opposed to that of the past three games against arguably the hottest team in baseball.

 

Funny, coming from the guy who started a thread whining about the team. Guess you'll be firing yourself too. 

[Angels]

How were the Royals the hottest team in baseball? Do you even know what their record was from around the middle of September to the end of the regular season? Or did you think they're hot because they defeated the A's in epic fashion? The same A's that collapsed in epic fashion since around July?

[Angels]

Do you even follow baseball

[AngelsFaninGA]

The Angels and KC both went 15-11 in September. They were no hotter than we were. 

[AngelsFaninGA]

Meanwhile, the Nats had the best September record in the majors and dropped 2 at home to the Giants, who went 13-12 in September. 

[Angels]

Their record was worse than that since their hot start to the month. They definitely didn't end "hot"

Unless that game against the then collapsing A's makes it so

[moccasin]

Like who?

If we eat a majority of their contracts, some team will think they might be able to fix them.

A team like the Braves maybe.

 

If DiPoto doesn't take them off the roster, MS will play them.

[Angel Oracle]

this team will be very similarly constructed next year. it's just the way it is contract wise. the guys who've contributed are not FA eligible and the guys who we would like to trade have long contracts and no trade value whatsoever.

They won 98 games, I get it.

However, thank you Arte for the Roger Dorn Hackilton signing. Just, thank you!

[Angel Oracle]

I'd fire the fans before the players on the team.

Best team in baseball over 162 games opposed to that of the past three games against arguably the hottest team in baseball.

Are you even aware that KC was basically a .500 team the second half of September, and barely won the WC game at home against a team that was 17-31 to close the season?

[Ohtaniland]

Who stays and who goes next year?

 

The MODS are still filtering through all these final threads before they decide which one of us stays or goes. 

[Amazing Larry]

I'm not the type of person to sulk so I'm already looking forward to next year. Here are my ideas.

 

- Let's see how CJ looks in ST. If he still sucks, move him to the bullpen.

 

- If they can get a Vernon type trade for Hamilton, I'm all for it.

 

- Rotation of Weav, Richards, Santiago, Rasmus and "new guy" should be fine.

 

- Dipoto needs to find "new guy."

 

- Look for a team who thinks Jepsen is a good pitcher.

 

 

What am I missing?

[joeywings]

WE NEED A CLEANUP hitter .

Release Hambone .

[SC81]

The Angels need two things:

 

1:  Another legitimate starter - CJ is a number five at this point, and there are no guarantees that Richards will be able to go in April of next year.  Personally, I'd go for a Lester or Scherzer. 

 

2:  Need a legit number four hitter - and the good news is that he can be a DH/OF type.  When you compare Trout's numbers to Anthony Rendon of the Nationals, they are surprisingly similar in runs scored in spite of Trout being on base about 30 more times.  The Angels just got virtually nothing from the four hole in the line up.  I'm not completely giving up on Hamilton, but it is foolish to depend upon him to be anything more than an injury prone shell of himself.

[moccasin]

I'm not the type of person to sulk so I'm already looking forward to next year. Here are my ideas.

 

- Let's see how CJ looks in ST. If he still sucks, move him to the bullpen.

 

- If they can get a Vernon type trade for Hamilton, I'm all for it.

 

- Rotation of Weav, Richards, Santiago, Rasmus and "new guy" should be fine.

 

- Dipoto needs to find "new guy."

 

- Look for a team who thinks Jepsen is a good pitcher.

 

 

What am I missing?

 

 

You're missing Shoemaker.

 

Also, Santiago is just about as good as CJ right now.

Wouldn't mind if he's traded as well.

[Angel Oracle]

Arte, stay out of ANY off-season maneuvers!

Edited October 6, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Angel Oracle]

axe AO, Troll Daddy, and QuinlansMinion

everybody else should get a promotion, if anything

Wait a minute, I'm the one who pushes to not sign any more washed up stars to big contracts.

Time to study the LA Kings, who run a rock solid franchise FREE of huge signings of washed up players from other teams. Passing on Kovalchuk was sheer brilliance!

Edited October 6, 2014 by Angel Oracle

[Amazing Larry]

You're missing Shoemaker.

 

Also, Santiago is just about as good as CJ right now.

Wouldn't mind if he's traded as well.

I typed Santiago instead of Shoemaker. I've had to drink tonight in order to watch this game. My apologies.

[Angel Oracle]

it was mostly tongue in cheek

i don't even have any of the people i listed on ignore, i just know that you all are somewhat controversial personalities on here

I kind of figured that, just wanted to have some fun too.

Only controversial because I tell it like it is,

never liked being a homer.

[Troll Daddy]

If we eat a majority of their contracts, some team will think they might be able to fix them.

A team like the Braves maybe.

If DiPoto doesn't take them off the roster, MS will play them.

Have you ever considered the fact that Dipoto wants him to play them?

[Angels]

Yeah, right. Dipoto is too statistically savvy to be wanting something like that.

Dipoto has no authority to tell and/or force Scioscia who to play. The manager makes that call. Unless Scioscia is a puppet he is not taking orders from anyone regarding things like that. Playing Hamilton and Wilson was strictly his call.

[Mark68]

Who stays and who goes next year?

 

The MODS are still filtering through all these final threads before they decide which one of us stays or goes. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coPB3GLpx98