Angels’ #1 target must be Max Scherzer

[TheLordofOuts]

Yes, he’s in the senior citizen portion of his career, but he has shown no signs of slowing down and will probably win another Cy Young.   Much of the problem of the bullpen has been its overuse.   Scherzer will help solve that issue. And, it would be nice to have an ace for once.  The last time the Halos had a pitcher of this caliber, they were known as the California Angels.  

[OC1979]

we'll prob offer 4/250 and he'll get TJ surgery in March.

[Jason]

Lol! Why would he want to play for the Angels who look like they are run by idiots? 

[Slegnaac]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

Lol! Why would he want to play for the Angels who look like they are run by idiots? 

It would have to be a massive over pay to get him to sign here instead of with a contender. 

[greginpsca]

Ain't happening!  Would cost way too much. Not enough payroll flexibility. Too many other holes to fill.  Zero chance of the team to go over the tax threshold.  Anyone that believes otherwise, believes in fairy tales.

[Taylor]

Lol

[totdprods]

The Dodgers definitely acquired him with the intent of him replacing Bauer. Not gonna happen.

[Stradling]

He’s kind of the perfect free agent for the Angels.  Not a long term commitment, still pitching great, contract ends about the time Ohtani gets paid. 

[stormngt]

If we can sign him.  Last two top FA starters (Cole and Baur) we had no chance of signing.

[failos]

He pitched a gem last night. It was cool to see in person…amazing.

[AngelStew43]

I agree 100 percent with this.  Not only would he be the top of the rotation presence that we lack, but he would be an excellent teacher to all of our younger pitchers that we are trying to develop.  

I would LOVE to have Sandoval, Bachman, and Detmers to have the opportunity to learn from a pitcher like Scherzer. 

[Angels 1961]

Top of rotation pitchers want to go to contenders. Especially in their last contract. Best way for Angels would be thru a trade.

[eligrba]

Minasian will instead sign garbage because of their great clubhouse presence. 
 

The Angels have had enough time to make changes and begin building a winning team. Somehow they continue to embrace failure. 

[Puget Sound Angel]

But will Arte step up?

[Angel Oracle]

On 8/30/2021 at 5:26 PM, Puget Sound Angel said:

But will Arte step up?

It’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is.

He said years back that he would go over the tax threshold for the right player.

Scherzer is as good as they come on the mound, and won’t command a long term contract due to being 37 to start the 2022 season.

[Tank]

3 yrs/120 mil with a mutual option for a fourth year. I’d do that all day long.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, Tank said:

3 yrs/120 mil with a mutual option for a fourth year. I’d do that all day long.

I'd take that, too. 

[Docwaukee]

18 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

It’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is.

He said years back that he would go over the tax threshold for the right player.

Scherzer is as good as they come on the mound, and won’t command a long term contract due to being 37 to start the 2022 season.

I quit deluding myself of this a couple years ago.  Payroll will be about 185 ish mil.  

So they'll have about 50 or so mil to spend.  Maybe a tad more.  

and let's be honest.  When, over the last several years, would that 'right' player have made the difference?  

I do agree that Scherzer would be a nice fit, but that probably means no Iglesias.  And frankly, Iglesias or any multi year deal for a closer doesn't seem like it would be Minasian's style.  

I'm seriously already mentally preparing myself for 20m per to Javy Baez.  

Actually, what I do think will happen is almost a repeat of last year.  A trade for a pen arm that's owed a bit of money for little given up.  A 1yr SS rental who supposedly plays good defense.  An ok 1yr FA pitcher.  A bet we'll re-sign Fowler.  A backup catcher.  Maybe a trade for another starter depending on the expected health of some guys.  

[Docwaukee]

18 minutes ago, Lou said:

I'd take that, too. 

I wouldn't give you a dime over 117.  

[Lou]

Just now, Dochalo said:

I wouldn't give you a dime over 117.  

Deal.

[Docwaukee]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

Deal.

I just venmo'd you.  

[Lou]

Got it. Thanks. 

[T.G.]

Wait!

What?

Damn.

[tdawg87]

8 hours ago, Dochalo said:

I quit deluding myself of this a couple years ago.  Payroll will be about 185 ish mil.  

So they'll have about 50 or so mil to spend.  Maybe a tad more.  

and let's be honest.  When, over the last several years, would that 'right' player have made the difference?  

I do agree that Scherzer would be a nice fit, but that probably means no Iglesias.  And frankly, Iglesias or any multi year deal for a closer doesn't seem like it would be Minasian's style.  

I'm seriously already mentally preparing myself for 20m per to Javy Baez.  

Actually, what I do think will happen is almost a repeat of last year.  A trade for a pen arm that's owed a bit of money for little given up.  A 1yr SS rental who supposedly plays good defense.  An ok 1yr FA pitcher.  A bet we'll re-sign Fowler.  A backup catcher.  Maybe a trade for another starter depending on the expected health of some guys.  

I hate this.

You're right, but I fucking hate it.

[AngelsFaninGA]

6 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

I hate this.

You're right, but I fucking hate it.

At this point we need to hit on all of Adell, Marsh, Detmers, Bachman, Barria, Suarez, Sandoval, etc etc, hope none of them gets injured, and accept the fact that we'll likely have 3-5 injured/ineffective hitters making too much money at any given time. At that point our talent level will overcome our incompetent owner and manager.