Angels Acquire RHP Jim Johnson

[AngelsFaninGA]

As long as he's not the closer this is a good move

[John Smith]

Jonathan Mayo‏Verified account @JonathanMayo 2m2 minutes ago

 

 

In the deal involving @Braves and @Angels, #Angels get the rest of #Braves int'l pool space: $1.21 mil. That gives Angels $1.315 mil to offer to any international free agent one might think of...

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Wow, all slot money...Angels now ranked 7th out of all MLB teams in total slot money available.  This move was definitely to run for Ohtani or pick up former Braves prospects. 

[totdprods]

Awesome....great deal.

[Vlad27Trout27]

4 minutes ago, John Smith said:

Jonathan Mayo‏Verified account @JonathanMayo 2m2 minutes ago

 

 

In the deal involving @Braves and @Angels, #Angels get the rest of #Braves int'l pool space: $1.21 mil. That gives Angels $1.315 mil to offer to any international free agent one might think of...

Ooh wow, this definitely is sign that we are going after ohtani. Yes, I know about the braves kids as Well but we can spend next year's bonus on them aswell.

[krAbs]

I'm gonna guess its actually a sign that we are going to go hard after Brave's international prospects. I think eppy has said that he isn't looking for pitching, and he may have been lying, but I feel like I remember the brave's prospects fitting our needs very well.

 

edit- assuming they are MLB ready, which...I think is the case?

[Angelsjunky]

Johnson's ERA was 5.56 last year, but his FIP was 4.22 - not great, but much better. His xFIP was 3.98...his main problem was that his HR rate went from 0.42 to 1.27, well above his career average of 0.63. So some positive regression is likely. It is also interesting to note that his 9.69 K rate is the highest of his career, and has been steadily climbing throughout his career. 

But the international pool money is the real gem of the deal, to such an extent that I wonder why the Braves made this move.

[KDWells]

Being able to scrounge up that much pool money in a salary dump for a guy who is probably going to be a useful player for the Angels this year just seems like a big steal overall. Let us all enjoy these next three weeks where we can be overly excited about the idea of grabbing Ohtani.

[totdprods]

Welp

@JeffFletcherOCR

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Updated this story with this significant addition: The #Angels are going after Ohtani with this money.

[floplag]

Fascinating, didnt expect this one ill admit.
The pieces are falling into place for a very intriguing possible winter between this and the recent rumor about MIA asking price on Stanton

[Mark68]

Wow! Just wow!

Go get Ohtani...failing that, get Maitan.

[totdprods]

Be funny if the Angels, or any team, sign Ohtani, Darvish, and Suzuki. 

[ksangel]

Have to wonder how much Johnson's stats were effected by how poor of defense Atlanta had last year and if the Angel FO thinks he'll rebound pitching for a much better Angels team.

[Mark68]

Just now, totdprods said:

Be funny if the Angels, or any team, sign Ohtani, Darvish, and Suzuki. 

 

[Dave Saltzer]

32 minutes ago, floplag said:

Fascinating, didnt expect this one ill admit.
The pieces are falling into place for a very intriguing possible winter between this and the recent rumor about MIA asking price on Stanton

What rumor is that?

[Mark68]

That they have one (an asking price).

[floplag]

3 minutes ago, Dave Saltzer said:

What rumor is that?

i cant find it right now but it was a few prospects plus taking on 250 mil... i dont think they were all that incredible so its something we could likely match
it was on twitter

[Dave Saltzer]

Just now, floplag said:

i cant find it right now but it was a few prospects plus taking on 250 mil... i dont think they were all that incredible so its something we could likely match

If you could find it, I would appreciate it. I'm stuck at work, and can't check out all this sites. Thanks!

[AngelsLakersFan]

Im gona be the first to say, I'd rather they just kept Petit...

This is a gamble (losing your best reliever in favor of a risky & expensive one) that allows the team to take another gamble (Otani). 

[krAbs]

1 minute ago, Dave Saltzer said:

If you could find it, I would appreciate it. I'm stuck at work, and can't check out all this sites. Thanks!

 

[floplag]

2 minutes ago, krAbs said:

 

Thats the one.   

[Dave Saltzer]

1 minute ago, krAbs said:

 

Thanks. Seriously, I know it's not my money, but it's just money. Trout/Stanton/Upton would make for years of compelling baseball to watch in Anaheim. Add in the idea of Ohtani and Arte could easily add another $500 million or more to the value of the franchise. 

[Angel Oracle]

What would the Halos closest equivalent of Panik, Beede, and Shaw be?

[Angel Oracle]

5 minutes ago, Dave Saltzer said:

Thanks. Seriously, I know it's not my money, but it's just money. Trout/Stanton/Upton would make for years of compelling baseball to watch in Anaheim. Add in the idea of Ohtani and Arte could easily add another $500 million or more to the value of the franchise. 

Yep, gotta spend money to make money.   Key is spending it wisely enough with only so much risk. 

[Mark68]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

What would the Halos closest equivalent of Panik, Beede, and Shaw be?

Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe