Noah Syndergaard - Angels Agree to 1-Year, $21 Million Deal

[Warfarin]

Something to consider too - we will likely be employing a 6-man rotation again this upcoming season.  

Given that it's unlikely to expect Syndergaard to pitch a full slate, this will help manage his innings on the whole.

I like this move in terms of upside.  Sure, it's a risk, but I'd much prefer this over signing someone like Gausman to a 5 year deal in terms of balancing risk and upside.

[Warfarin]

2 minutes ago, Torridd said:

Why do you say that? I hope you're wrong.

Most long-term deals for SPs end poorly.  Scherzer is noteworthy as one of the rare instances that it has worked out well.

Look at how well the Giants did last season, signing guys like Wood and Gausman to one year deals.  Savvy FOs can get away with high-upside, short-term contracts.  

[aznhockeyguy]

I'm happy about the signing, but the team has had a terrible history of signing injured pitchers looking for a bounce back season and just being awful.  I know this is different due to age and other factors, but my optimism isn't very strong.

[Jason]

17 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

The signing, or @Jasons Lamar joke? 

 

Edit: or was it Lavar?

It's Lamar. Lavar Burton played Geordi LaForge. You're getting your black dudes mixed up 

[Vlad27Trout27]

I still think we need to get one stable guy to balance the Ritation. At the Moment, Othani,Thor and Sandy have shown the abiltiy to be 3s and 2s, while Suarez and barria (?) provided 4-5 starters. 

[jsnpritchett]

34 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

As if this is the wrong way to be?

Arte is 75 years old and far richer now than ever before in his life.  Every person on earth in his exact situation would also be in “win now” mode.

 

I didn't read it as Olney saying that at all.

[Taylor]

22 minutes ago, ten ocho recon scout said:

The signing, or @Jasons Lamar joke? 

 

Edit: or was it Lavar?

Yes

[jsnpritchett]

 

[HanfordGuy]

Welcome “Point Break!!!”

 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I love the signing. I’m high on Thor. I’d rather take this gamble than gamble on a Kazmir, Harvey, etc… I’m not too worried about the tommy john surgery. 
 

we still need pieces but this is a gamble I love. Hopefully they’re in the market for another arm whether it’s trade or FA I don’t care. 

[Taylor]

Any player who has already had TJ is a bonus for this team.

[Bronson]

6 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

A happy Mike Trout... Love to see it!!

[Bronson]

[Robrock30]

The best deal of all is that Noah Syndergaard even has a book club.

Check it out!

[Warfarin]

18 minutes ago, aznhockeyguy said:

I'm happy about the signing, but the team has had a terrible history of signing injured pitchers looking for a bounce back season and just being awful.  I know this is different due to age and other factors, but my optimism isn't very strong.

In general, yes, but each GM is different.  Minasian does have pretty strong ties to Syndergaard - he was in the TOR FO when they drafted and developed him, so he likely knows him better than simply just doing his due diligence from an outsider's perspective.

Even the best FOs have a share of misses (look at the Dodgers and Bauer).  We have taken a number of fliers on pitchers for 1 year, but Syndergaard has by far the highest upside of any of these gambles that I can recall.

[floplag]

34 minutes ago, Torridd said:

I can't see this as the main option. I think the Angels are in on multiple pitchers. I read that we were close to getting E-Rod.

This would obviously be our highest hopes... i like the idea of short term deals to buy time for the kids as well.
This was a good signing on every level in my view.   Yes it has risk, but its a lower risk than others and sends the right message.

[Inside Pitch]

Syndergaard just wanted out of NYC to avoid Billy's TJS curse...

Wake up Sheeple!!!

[Bronson]

Fuck, Jim Bowden said our offseason is just getting started...

 

Well it was fun while it lasted.

[Warfarin]

2 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Syndergaard just wanted out of NYC to avoid Billy's TJS curse...

Wake up Sheeple!!!

LOL, nice one.  I guess we should thank Eppler for this signing then   

[Dtwncbad]

24 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

So he is saying he loves it or that it is a dumpster fire?

Sorry I don’t speak Twitter.

[Dtwncbad]

29 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

I didn't read it as Olney saying that at all.

I wasn’t sure but thought there could be that undertone.  Note the question mark at the end of “As if this is the wrong way to be?”

[greginpsca]

Perry was quoted at the Owners meetings last week, saying, "we need to sign 2 starters, and 2 relievers",

[Hubs]

Just now, greginpsca said:

Perry was quoted at the Owners meetings last week, saying, "we need to sign 2 starters, and 2 relievers",

Syndergaard, Stroman, Iglesisas, Cishek. 

Then trade for a SS. 

[bloodbrother]

1 hour ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

That plan has worked really great the last several years

[Angels Never Die]

I don't really care for them using the same failed strategy they've been doing for years, so I'm not exactly filled with hope, especially since he's never been all that durable. But hey, if it works out I won't be complaining.