The Official 2021 Los Angeles Angels Spring Training News & Notes Thread

[Angels 1961]

28 minutes ago, Trendon said:

Yeah, I don't know who's to blame for the visa issues and why it can't get resolved before ST, but it seems like it's always an issue.

and all the players who are going to miss time because of visa issues are competing for spots, so it'd seem of greater importance for themselves that they don't have these issues.

Guerra, Quijada, and Rivera are competing for spots in the pen.

You would think they get those players here early. Maybe have some sort of training facility, if MLB would allow that. I do not know how visas work. 

[Docwaukee]

Has anyone ever been on the side of helping someone obtain a Visa?  It's absurdly complex and typically involves multiple attorneys as well as the timelines and staffing of multiple government agencies.  Plus the every changing landscape of how to navigate the process. 

Do you think that some of these guys are sitting around playing video games and then is suddenly dawns on them that they need a visa?   

And the route for professional athletes is way less complicated than for others.   

[Lou]

Visas are easy to obtain. Especially during a pandemic. 

 

Dumbasses.

[eligrba]

1 hour ago, Fourts said:

Wasn't it Heaney who was one of the guys that sold part of his future earnings for an immediate payout with Fantex?

Looked it up: yes, it was  -- 10% of all future MLB salary earnings.

I just read about it....crazy concept. 

[eligrba]

3 minutes ago, Lou said:

Visas are easy to obtain. Especially during a pandemic. 

 

Dumbasses.

This is a problem that happens in years without a pandemic.

You hurt my feeling.

[eligrba]

5 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

Has anyone ever been on the side of helping someone obtain a Visa?  It's absurdly complex and typically involves multiple attorneys as well as the timelines and staffing of multiple government agencies.  Plus the every changing landscape of how to navigate the process. 

Do you think that some of these guys are sitting around playing video games and then is suddenly dawns on them that they need a visa?   

And the route for professional athletes is way less complicated than for others.   

I don't doubt it is a convoluted process involving many involved parties.  I don't think it is a player problem, I am just baffled why it seems to always be a problem.  Apparently, it is not a major enough problem to solve.

[Tank]

23 hours ago, Stradling said:

Is this the thread where I post that I bought a new spring training hat?  (Don’t tell yk)

good luck, buddy.

[Tank]

3 hours ago, Lazorko Saves said:

A what now?

Clearly an injury that is a precursor to elbow ligament damage.  Better just get the surgery now.

[Stradling]

5 minutes ago, Tank said:

good luck, buddy.

I’m going to pay it off early.  Probably when I get my tax return.  Haha.  Just kidding I’ll owe taxes.  

[Tank]

Just now, Stradling said:

I’m going to pay it off early.  Probably when I get my tax return.  Haha.  Just kidding I’ll owe taxes.  

can you claim it as PPE?

[Stradling]

Just now, Tank said:

can you claim it as PPE?

I doubt it.  If it was a Dodger helmet, I’d like my chances better. 

[T.G.]

23 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

 I do not know how visas work. 

Post the account number, expiration date and security code on here and we'll show you.

[ten ocho recon scout]

4 hours ago, T.G. said:

Heaney is making his own sodas now? That should help.

Mountain Drew

(Get it? Like andrew?)

[T.G.]

4 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Mountain Drew

(Get it? Like andrew?)

[ten ocho recon scout]

2 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Well, seven up, seven down sounds like youre jinxing a no hitter.

And nobody would drink Dr. Jobe Pepper

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

Well, seven up, seven down sounds like youre jinxing a no hitter.

And nobody would drink Dr. Jobe Pepper

[ten ocho recon scout]

1 minute ago, T.G. said:

..... Mr FIP?

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

..... Mr FIP?

[ten ocho recon scout]

Just now, T.G. said:

I got nothing else

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

I got nothing else

[Angels 1961]

1 hour ago, T.G. said:

Post the account number, expiration date and security code on here and we'll show you.

After I do that where will I wait??

[T.G.]

3 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

After I do that where will I wait??

In the Face Value Ticket Exchange forum. 

[stormngt]

2 hours ago, Trendon said:

Yeah, I don't know who's to blame for the visa issues and why it can't get resolved before ST, but it seems like it's always an issue.

and all the players who are going to miss time because of visa issues are competing for spots, so it'd seem of greater importance for themselves that they don't have these issues.

Guerra, Quijada, and Rivera are competing for spots in the pen.

Why worry about Visa's?  Just join a caravan from Honduras  and cross the border illegally and claim asylum.  They would let him stay permanently. 

[T.G.]

2 minutes ago, stormngt said:

Why worry about Visa's?  Just join a caravan from Honduras  and cross the border illegally and claim asylum.  They would let him stay permanently. 

[Second Base]

23 minutes ago, stormngt said:

Why worry about Visa's?  Just join a caravan from Honduras  and cross the border illegally and claim asylum.  They would let him stay permanently. 

That might actually work too. Liberals may be making a positive impact finally.