Next years SS

[halonatic13]

I'd go Lindor.

Edited February 5, 2021 by halonatic13

[CanadianHalo]

It’ll obviously be Baez if they choose to spend 

[Angelsjunky]

I'd kick the tires, especially on Lindor, Correa, and Story, but am happy to find a stop-gap for a couple years until Paris is ready (or possibly Jackson, but I think he'll move from SS).

I dislike Baez types of players. With no walks, he could easily turn from a .280/.850 guy to a .240/.700 guy...oh, wait, like he did from 2019-20. He'll probably bounce back, but I don't think his decline phase will be pretty, with that 4.7% to 28.4% walk to strikeout rate.

[T.G.]

Aim for Lindor, settle for a Zack Cozart comeback.

 

 

 

 

 

Wait... I'm not Canadian.

[Bronson]

I voted Corey Seager but I’m sure the Dogs will lock him up before he hits FA.

[Lou]

No Iglesias, eh?

[Angelsjunky]

It is certainly one of the best SS free agent classes I've ever seen. I'd say Lindor is the jewel of the bunch. Story is probably the most reliably excellent, although the Coors effect is obviously in play (128 wRC+ Home, 100 away). Correa is as good as any in terms of talent and upside, but has struggled staying healthy and when he was last year he was mediocre. Baez is the most volatile in terms of potential collapse. I agree that the Dodgers will almost certainly lock Seager up. Semien is in a lower class due to age and having only one elite year.

So in order of long-term desirability: Lindor, Seager, Correa, Story, Baez, Semien.

 

[Angelsjunky]

12 minutes ago, Lou said:

No Iglesias, eh?

All joking aside, if he's pretty good in 2021, I could see them extending him for 2-3 years as a placeholder for Paris or Jackson. Or if Rengifo finally plays well, he could be the starting SS in 2022.

[Second Base]

I'd go with none of the above. With Paris, Vera, and Jackson in the system, whoever they bring in, only needs to here for probably 2-3 years. All those options you listed will require longer contracts that are out of the Angels price range. 

Iglesias has hit .288 and .373 the last two years and is a good defender at shortstop. If he's solid in 2021, sign him to a 2 year extension. 

Otherwise, the Angels have done internal candidates that everyone is overlooking.

First, Franklin Barreto is a former top 50 prospect and is only 25. He's entering his physical prime and I wouldn't rule out a breakout performance from him in 2021. Luis Rengifo had been good at every single stop in the minors since the Angels acquired him. Last year was a lost year, and he's likely to tear it up in AAA in 2021. He's got the OBP and wheels to dream on me and is only 24. He's going to be a starting infielder in the majors in 2022 and beyond. If it isn't with the Angels then it'll be elsewhere. And Robel Garcia has power, youth and talent in his corner. We'll see if he can put it together. 

So my answer is to fill the position internally. 

 

[Erstad Grit]

Is this where we're at? Giving up on this offseason and looking ahead? For every year since 2016 I'm yelling for a front line SP. 

Keep Iglesias and get a frontline SP

[Junkballer]

The best SS he can sign on a 3-year deal.  It probably wont be any of the ones listed so perhaps someone like Iglesias.  Minasian will likely pivot to spending more on front line pitching when Upton is off the books and prospects start filling out the roster.  Spending huge on SS will handicap that pivot.

[Angels in 2030]

23 minutes ago, Second Base said:

I'd go with none of the above. With Paris, Vera, and Jackson in the system, whoever they bring in, only needs to here for probably 2-3 years. All those options you listed will require longer contracts that are out of the Angels price range. 

Iglesias has hit .288 and .373 the last two years and is a good defender at shortstop. If he's solid in 2021, sign him to a 2 year extension. 

Otherwise, the Angels have done internal candidates that everyone is overlooking.

First, Franklin Barreto is a former top 50 prospect and is only 25. He's entering his physical prime and I wouldn't rule out a breakout performance from him in 2021. Luis Rengifo had been good at every single stop in the minors since the Angels acquired him. Last year was a lost year, and he's likely to tear it up in AAA in 2021. He's got the OBP and wheels to dream on me and is only 24. He's going to be a starting infielder in the majors in 2022 and beyond. If it isn't with the Angels then it'll be elsewhere. And Robel Garcia has power, youth and talent in his corner. We'll see if he can put it together. 

So my answer is to fill the position internally. 

 

 

11 minutes ago, Erstad Grit said:

... get a frontline SP

100% -- bad roster management spending HUGE long-term dollars to a FA SS next year.  It's not what we need.  If anything, spend that money on SP/RP.  

[angelsnationtalk]

Yup Lindor. The Angels will make a huge offer for him and completely ignore pitching.... Again

[tdawg87]

None of them. It will be another cheap stopgap.

[ten ocho recon scout]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

No Iglesias, eh?

I bet we find somebody named noe iglesias.

[nando714]

Carlos Correa without a doubt 

would love him on the Angels 

[BTH]

I voted for Seager. While he's not as strong defensively, he's very good offensively. 

[ScottT]

The Mets are gonna give Lindor a huge extension 

[ScottT]

I voted for Seager, but I think Story and Baez are more likely. And the othe scrubs... Correa and Semien

[ten ocho recon scout]

Semien could be the best name for immature jokes at SS since the dick schofield days.

[ten ocho recon scout]

And its funny that people used to name their kid dick

[stormngt]

I dont think we should spend big on SS.  Resigning the pitching will be expensive.  

[Docwaukee]

Just avoid Baez.  

[eligrba]

14 hours ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

And its funny that people used to name their kid dick

You've never been called Dick?

[UndertheHalo]

With the several decent prospects in the pipeline this seems like a stop gap area.  At some point the Angels have to get a true front end starter.  It should have been this year.