Ohtani: "...like the team. Love the fans...but more than that, I want to win. I'll leave it at that."

[Revad]

Should the budget go up?  I think so, but as others have said we have a nice crop of young players and if health holds up it should be an interesting 2022.  BTW- where’s the f-Ing pitching?

[Revad]

2 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Is that good

Well probably not but it is giving the young guys a chance!

[Angel Oracle]

4 hours ago, Duren, Duren said:

Stoneman was a shrewd, savvy GM. As a former player (pitched two no hitters) he knew about the subtle intangibles that factor into being a good major leaguer. Obviously stats are important, but he managed in an era before the obsession with numbers took over. Scouting, observation, psychology, relationships are important factors in both finding good young players and making trades. There really haven't been many former players who have become general managers. Not many can adapt, have the requisite skill set or have the patience to work their way up the ladder. But Stoneman had a very thorough background on the field and beyond. 

His only downside was being too adverse to trading a prospect.

But I much rather have him than what they’ve had since 2008.

[Angel Oracle]

2 hours ago, Revad said:

From a Sam Blum article on the Athletic:

https://theathletic.com/2852359/2021/09/27/angels-power-brokers-call-for-improved-roster-following-another-losing-season-this-cant-continue-to-go-on/

The issue is that the vast majority of the Angels’ money is invested in players who are either hurt or playing elsewhere. Of the $180 million being spent, a little less than $30 million accounts for active Angels players, per Sportrac. That’s including $5 million on pitcher Alex Cobb, who only just returned a week ago after missing months with a wrist injury.

Pujols is off the books in 3 games.

Upton is off the books in 165 games.

No more excuses to refrain from acquiring solid enough pitching! 

[fan_since79]

LOL@ "this can't continue to go on."

Why not? It's been going on, year after year after year after...

Pardon my frustration. 

[ten ocho recon scout]

5 hours ago, Revad said:

From a Sam Blum article on the Athletic:

https://theathletic.com/2852359/2021/09/27/angels-power-brokers-call-for-improved-roster-following-another-losing-season-this-cant-continue-to-go-on/

The issue is that the vast majority of the Angels’ money is invested in players who are either hurt or playing elsewhere. Of the $180 million being spent, a little less than $30 million accounts for active Angels players, per Sportrac. That’s including $5 million on pitcher Alex Cobb, who only just returned a week ago after missing months with a wrist injury.

Man, thats even worse than I assumed. 

[Stradling]

26 minutes ago, cals said:

This is why I gave up jerking it.

That is sad. 

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, cals said:

It wasn’t so much “miserable” but 4 times a day can cause a lot of shame.  And chafing.

Agree to disagree

[ten ocho recon scout]

36 minutes ago, cals said:

It wasn’t so much “miserable” but 4 times a day can cause a lot of shame.  And chafing.

 

[Inside Pitch]

 

[tdawg87]

Sign him for life and watch all of MLB stop loving him.

[Inside Pitch]

12 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Sign him for life and watch all of MLB stop loving him.

Prior to this season, most of MLB didn't care what his contract length/status was.  

[tdawg87]

"He doesn't care about winning!"

[ten ocho recon scout]

26 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

"He doesn't care about winning!"

Or we lock him up, and he gives up pitching and becomes just a hitter.

'Angels dont care about pitching"

[HanfordGuy]

How about an 8yr $200 extension?