Official 2021-22 Hot Stove League Thread.

[Angel Oracle]

3 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Time to pivot. This blows, but these things happen. 

The good news is the Angels outbid the Dodgers for Scherzer and have that money to spend, and while Ray was their top target and missed on him, Stroman has been pretty consistent in his career, while Ray had a career year in 2021. 

Also why isn't everyone talking about Carlos Rodon enough? His stuff and stats were on par with Robbie Ray in 2021 outside of innings pitched (since he missed some time). 

Shoulder health concerns

Edited November 29, 2021 by Angel Oracle

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I’m not too versed on Rodon but isn’t his shoulder a ticking time bomb? 

[jsnpritchett]

2 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Also why isn't everyone talking about Carlos Rodon enough? His stuff and stats were on par with Robbie Ray in 2021 outside of innings pitched (since he missed some time). 

I just posted earlier that it wouldn't shock me if one of the Angels targets is Rodon on a one-year, high-value "prove you're healthy" deal.

[nando714]

Ohtani thinking about pinstripes at this rate

[Angels 1961]

Semien and Seager are bad contracts. Tampa wins without stupid deals. Now go get Cobb

[CanadianHalo]

Just lol if we sign Rodon. Just what this staff needs, another band-aid

[Angel Dog and Beer]

10 minutes ago, CanadianHalo said:

I heard the staff was doing a team building beach day today 

 

[angelsnationtalk]

3 minutes ago, Chuckster70 said:

Time to pivot. This blows, but these things happen. 

The good news is the Angels outbid the Dodgers for Scherzer and have that money to spend, and while Ray was their top target and missed on him, Stroman has been pretty consistent in his career, while Ray had a career year in 2021. 

Also why isn't everyone talking about Carlos Rodon enough? His stuff and stats were on par with Robbie Ray in 2021 outside of innings pitched (since he missed some time). 

I don't think we are interested as much given his injury history. Having Syndergaard is enough risk. Between Kershaw, Rodon and Stroman, the safest bet is only Stroman. 

But given Arte hates multi-year deals for starters, and Stroman likely wants 5yr, it's very hard to see them getting him. 

Which leaves the trade market, but boy is that tough if that's how they get the top-rotation arm. Bye bye what farm we have. 

[CanadianHalo]

1 minute ago, nando714 said:

Ohtani thinking about pinstripes at this rate

At this point they might as well start listening to offers 

[T.G.]

Boys, it's time to storm the stadium.

I'll meet you there.

[rottiesworld]

Just now, CanadianHalo said:

Just lol if we sign Rodon. Just what this staff needs, another band-aid

Well I can say he will fit right in

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

I'm just here for the comments and reactions.  10 out of 10 would read again.

[Angels 1961]

2 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

I just posted earlier that it wouldn't shock me if one of the Angels targets is Rodon on a one-year, high-value "prove you're healthy" deal.

Boras wants more than 1 year. Greinke still out there on 1 year deal he had decent numbers last year.

[Biergott]

On one hand this lockout had made for an action packed free agency so far.  Couple that with us striking first with Syndergaard, and a GM at hat his been vocal about multiple targets, all the money off the books, and all the options available, how could you NOT be excited?

but the flip side is instead of the normal three months of paper it’s between our toes, we get brutalized with sledgehammers to the sack over and over every five minutes today. And not even to the NL or even other AL teams outside our division.  Nope, instead it’s our past two GMs that we blamed for never getting us pitching…

this has been a monumentally deflating and frustrating few hours, especially after going to bed fired up that Ray was actually obtainable and fit the narratives.

buttercupped again

 

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, jsnpritchett said:

Again, you're assuming he actually wanted to come here in the first place. 

Or that they even tried.

[Angels 1961]

1 minute ago, True Grich said:

Boys, it's time to storm the stadium.

I'll meet you there.

And fight like hell I'll be right behind you

[Second Base]

Stroman is who I wanted from there start, and who I predicted from the start anyway. So if it's Stroman, I'm good with that. 

[mmc]

 

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

1 hour ago, jsnpritchett said:

Another option that actually wouldn't shock me at this point: Rodon on a high-value, one-year deal.

1/45M.....

[EdmontonAngelsFan]

2 minutes ago, True Grich said:

Boys, it's time to storm the stadium.

I'll meet you there.

Let us know how many Halo Honks are there too while you're at it.

[Chuck]

5 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

I just posted earlier that it wouldn't shock me if one of the Angels targets is Rodon on a one-year, high-value "prove you're healthy" deal.

Or sign him to 1-year deal with two team options with an innings pitched incentive type deal over a 3 years?

I mean he's good. He was hitting upper 90s with his fastball midseason and late. 

 

[Second Base]

It's ok, guys. There's always next year...

[Vlad27Trout27]

AT this Point we can't miss! We NEED to get Stroman and Iglesias. Arte need to send a message, if he can't get anything down this, than HE is the problem.

Stroman 100 mil over 5 years

Iglesias 42 mil over 3 years. 

 

FUCKEN STOP RUINING THIS TEAM ARTE AND FUCKEN SPEND! CHEAP ASS SHITTER!

[tdawg87]

Just now, Vlad27Trout27 said:

CHEAP ASS SHITTER!

This is better than "Chick Morono" IMO.

[Vlad27Trout27]

Rodon is the best choice that Arte will go after, and Javy. 

Rodon, an injured prone pitcher, a one year wonder that was almost of the league before last year! FUCK NOOOO!