Will the Angels sign anyone to an extension this Spring?

[BTH]

Will the Angels sign anyone to an extension this Spring? There seem to be multiple candidates, which would seemingly increase the odds that someone signs an extension.

[tdawg87]

I fucking hope so.

Rasiel and Bundy. I'm torn on Heaney because his health is always an issue but he's definitely a decent candidate for a reasonable extension. 

Jose Iglesias is intriguing but I don't want to block Paris, unless he'll sign for a deal through next year.

[JAHV76]

Fletcher makes a lot of sense he’s young, a solid defender and has been a consistent hitter.

[Angels 1961]

Not this spring maybe in summer, see how season plays out. Albert wants to retire with Yadi. Minasian needs to trade for Molina to get Albert to sign

[PattyD22]

1 hour ago, Angels 1961 said:

Not this spring maybe in summer, see how season plays out. Albert wants to retire with Yadi. Minasian needs to trade for Molina to get Albert to sign

What the hell are you talking about?  You’re nuts.

[tdawg87]

21 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

What the hell are you talking about?  You’re nuts.

Yeah he's a troll, but he's harmless so we throw him some food once in a while.

[PattyD22]

1 minute ago, tdawg87 said:

Yeah he's a troll, but he's harmless so we throw him some food once in a while.

I know TDawg.  I don’t often respond to his posts, but sometimes they are so absurd, I can’t help it.

PS- Happy Belated Birthday

[tdawg87]

9 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

I know TDawg.  I don’t often respond to his posts, but sometimes they are so absurd, I can’t help it.

PS- Happy Belated Birthday

Thank you. Where's my cake?

[Stradling]

Heaven forbid Albert sign somewhere else next season. 

[PattyD22]

20 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Thank you. Where's my cake?

Yeah.....about that cake....

[tdawg87]

10 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

Yeah.....about that cake....

[Pancake Bear]

Angels1961 is a bot account that relies on an algorithm to know what to post.

Trust me, it all makes sense when you see his posts that way. 

[Warfarin]

While I'd like to think so, I think the practical answer is no, we won't.  With the CBA negotiations due this offseason, there is way too much unknown about how the salary structure of baseball will be.  Will there be a salary cap?  If not, will the luxury tax still be in place, but with a much higher ceiling?  Or even a lower ceiling, as owners cry poor due to the pandemic?  Will players still require 6 full years before becoming free agents, or will that change?  Will players start arbitration sooner?  Etc, etc..

Given that so much is unknown, I can't envision the FO committing to any significant contract at this present time.

[eligrba]

I honestly believe Joe and the other coaches are creating a climate where players will want to play.  It might be total BS but the Angels look like they have a different focus than in previous spring trainings.

[T.G.]

9 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

Thank you. Where's my cake?

[Warfarin]

12 hours ago, eligrba said:

I honestly believe Joe and the other coaches are creating a climate where players will want to play.  It might be total BS but the Angels look like they have a different focus than in previous spring trainings.

Reportedly, Joe is very much a players' manager and his players seem to love playing for him.  I imagine that's in part why we saw so many of his former players come back to play for us this year.  Obviously, creating a positive, upbeat clubhouse culture is very important.  

[ThisismineScios]

As much as I like Heaney, I think they'll let him go. They should extend Fletcher, but he's got 3 year of arbitration left. Maybe something like a 6-year extension makes sense, but don't buy out his arbitration for too much. They should extend Bundy though, so long as he's healthy. 

[Angel Oracle]

Extend Bundy, Raisel Iglesias, and see if Jose Iglesias would take a two year deal.

Pay Fletcher whatever he submits for first year arb in 2022, and then extend him for 5-6 years after 2022.

Edited March 8, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Angelsjunky]

I still think Luis Rengifo can be the starting SS until the Jackson/Paris/Vera era.

 

[BTH]

2 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

I still think Luis Rengifo can be the starting SS until the Jackson/Paris/Vera era.

 

Perhaps, but he's gonna have to perform in the majors in 2021 first.

[ThisismineScios]

This would be a big win, but I still am really tempted by Seager. 

[Angel Oracle]

On 3/7/2021 at 2:08 PM, tdawg87 said:

Matilda movie?   My daughter loved that movie as a child.