Angels interested in Anthony Rendon

[Bronson]

6 minutes ago, ettin said:

If they are really looking at Rendon, it is because they are getting both of them. They won't upgrade at 3B if they don't upgrade with Cole in the rotation. Rendon is part of an all-in on Gerrit. It is not one or the other in my humble opinion.

I agree.

[floplag]

8 minutes ago, angelsnationtalk said:

That's what worries me. That he'll settle for a guy like Bumgarner and Rendon and Bumgarner's arm will fall off

WEve all agreed that this is Artes off season for the most part, its 100% on him what we do and as a result how well we perform next season.

IF he goes out and gets Cole and Rendon, maybe makes a trade for a young catcher and signs Maldy to bring them along, maybe gets one of the non 9 figure guys to round out the rotations or another trade for that ... this should be a playoff caliber team and no one should ever question him or his commitment to winning again. 

Not to mention he gets to one up the Dodgers in the process, which although he wouldn't admit it i think he really wants to do. 

Its wishful thinking i know, but wouldnt it be a hoot. 

[Bronson]

1 minute ago, floplag said:

WEve all agreed that this is Artes off season for the most part, its 100% on him what we do and as a result how well we perform next season.

IF he goes out and gets Cole and Rendon, maybe makes a trade for a young catcher and signs Maldy to bring them along, maybe gets one of the non 9 figure guys to round out the rotations or another trade for that ... this should be a playoff caliber team and no one should ever question him or his commitment to winning again. 

Not to mention he gets to one up the Dodgers in the process, which although he wouldn't admit it i think he really wants to do. 

Its wishful thinking i know, but wouldnt it be a hoot. 

I don’t think it’s as far fetched as you think.

 

They didn’t give Trout 430 million for shits and giggles. They’re all in. If they weren’t they would have traded Trout last offseason for a HUGE, probably historic, prospect haul.

[Pancake Bear]

I’ve loved Rendon for years. He’s been ridiculously underrated for a long time. If it’s true he only wants a 7 year deal, that’s a steal. 

[ettin]

2 minutes ago, floplag said:

WEve all agreed that this is Artes off season for the most part, its 100% on him what we do and as a result how well we perform next season.

IF he goes out and gets Cole and Rendon, maybe makes a trade for a young catcher and signs Maldy to bring them along, maybe gets one of the non 9 figure guys to round out the rotations or another trade for that ... this should be a playoff caliber team and no one should ever question him or his commitment to winning again. 

Not to mention he gets to one up the Dodgers in the process, which although he wouldn't admit it i think he really wants to do. 

Its wishful thinking i know, but wouldnt it be a hoot. 

I don't think it is wishful thinking, this has been the underlying theme of the Primer Series this year that if there was ever to be a moment that Moreno goes all-in on payroll this year is it. If he does not do it this off-season then he will never do it and I will never bring it up again the Primer Series. There are a variety of factors which are discussed in the final article of the Primer Series but this is his year as @Inside Pitch stated in a different thread a few weeks ago. If the Angels were ever meant to exceed the Luxury Tax, it is now.

[floplag]

3 minutes ago, Bronson said:

I don’t think it’s as far fetched as you think.

 

They didn’t give Trout 430 million for shits and giggles. They’re all in. If they weren’t they would have traded Trout last offseason for a HUGE, probably historic, prospect haul.

i agree completely, most here wont.  
I dont think they paid Trout to stay a 500 team, i think some of those promises are coming due

[jsnpritchett]

 

[mmc]

 

[angelsnationtalk]

24 minutes ago, floplag said:

WEve all agreed that this is Artes off season for the most part, its 100% on him what we do and as a result how well we perform next season.

IF he goes out and gets Cole and Rendon, maybe makes a trade for a young catcher and signs Maldy to bring them along, maybe gets one of the non 9 figure guys to round out the rotations or another trade for that ... this should be a playoff caliber team and no one should ever question him or his commitment to winning again. 

Not to mention he gets to one up the Dodgers in the process, which although he wouldn't admit it i think he really wants to do. 

Its wishful thinking i know, but wouldnt it be a hoot. 

THIS X10000

[angelsnationtalk]

19 minutes ago, floplag said:

i agree completely, most here wont.  
I dont think they paid Trout to stay a 500 team, i think some of those promises are coming due

Well then they better show it. So far, it's all talk from the Angels and that's it

[mmc]

 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

My  impression is Rendon and MadBum are plan B in case we miss out on Cole.

[kevinb]

Boras is the absolute best. Absolutely love that guy.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Every time Fletch tweets; my heart stops. 

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Angels_Make_Me_Drink said:

Every time Fletch tweets; my heart stops. 

You mean "retweets other writers".

[zenmaster]

I have this weird feeling we will have a rollercoaster ride pretty soon. Yankees sign Cole (board goes crazy) and the Angels sign Rendon (board goes crazy - who is going to pitch?)

[Erstad Grit]

6 minutes ago, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

My  impression is Rendon and MadBum are plan B in case we miss out on Cole.

That was my thought too based on no facts. Ryu/Madbum + Rendon might improve the team as much as Cole 

[angelsnationtalk]

If Angels sign Rendon then either Fletcher will be moved for a pitcher or Simmons for salary relief I think.

Rendon is my last option IMO

[popo85]

Just now, angelsnationtalk said:

If Angels sign Rendon then either Fletcher will be moved for a pitcher or Simmons for salary relief I think.

Rendon is my last option IMO

Love Fletch but based on his play last season he would bring us back a quality SP

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, angelsnationtalk said:

If Angels sign Rendon then either Fletcher will be moved for a pitcher 

 

I mean, I think the emoji tweet was stupid, too, but you don't get rid of him just for that...

[angelsnationtalk]

Just now, RBM said:

I don't think there is any way Eppler signs both Cole and Rendon. It would put the team $20 M over the luxury tax cap. More after we sign or trade for a catcher.

And he would be tying up more than $100 M on three guys for the next several years.

If you guys are waiting for Cole and Rendon to happen you are setting yourselves up for disappointment.

Then again, we're Angels fans. We're used to it.

No it wouldn't. Angels can spend roughly $67M before hitting the tax. Remember it's AAV that counts against tax, not actual payroll.

[Mark68]

1 hour ago, Bronson said:

Honestly I just want to see Yanktard fans cry. 
 

Moreno this is my Christmas wish. Make it come true.

 

[Angelsjunky]

Cole would be replacing 33 starts of negative or neutral WAR pitching, so improves the team by 5-8 games. Tendon would be replacing some solid 2-3 WAR players so would add 3-5 wins, depending. Meaning, both greatly improve the team, just Cole a bit more.

But this is partially ameliorated by two things: one, Rendon is less risky and also gives the Angels a second bonafide superstar that plays every day. Two, it isn’t just getting Rendon - it is freeing up one of La Stella, Fletcher or Rengifo to trade for another pitcher.

I will be disappointed if we don’t get Cole, but I will be very happy if we get Rendon. It still bodes well for the near future.

[angelsnationtalk]

19 minutes ago, RBM said:

https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/los-angeles-angels/payroll/

Spotrac has $49.1 M. Maybe you didn't add in the $15 M in benefits?

damn I must have missed it

[mmc]