Angels sign Tyler Anderson (3 years, $39 million)

[Inside Pitch]

35 minutes ago, Angel Oracle said:

And his velocity is nowhere nears Sandoval’s and Suarez’.

Yes, but it's worth noting that neither guy relies on their velocity to succeed -- in fact, both came into their own by mastering their change-ups.  The change-up isn't sexy, but it's a vastly underrated pitch.

[VladdyforHOF]

1 minute ago, Pancake Bear said:

Then maybe you should go over to Dodgerwin.com since they're do everything right and we do nothing right.

Your comment makes little sense to me, frankly. What are you expecting? Sign players who are already amazing and have a long track record of success? Or are you just hate-rooting against the Angels?

This team hasn't even reached 82 wins in a season in 8 years. So your joke is kinda funny. Compared to the Dodgers, yes, the Angels do nothing right.

I would have expected FA money to go to offense. But they decided they like Tyler Anderson. So now it looks like either Suarez, Detmers, or Sandoval will be traded for a bat. I would've kept the young pitching.

 

[Lou]

Just now, Inside Pitch said:

Yes, but it's worth noting that neither guy relies on their velocity to succeed -- in fact, both came into their own by mastering their change-ups.  The change-up isn't sexy, but it's a vastly underrated pitch.

I love watching a good change-up.

[Angels 1961]

The Dodgers were going to give him20 mill for 1 season. Most people thought he would take it. Remember inflation affects pitching contracts. Angels have bad year maybe he could be trade bait. Good year he can pitch in playoffs 

[Pancake Bear]

Just now, VladdyforHOF said:

This team hasn't even reached 82 wins in a season in 8 years. So your joke is kinda funny. Compared to the Dodgers, yes, the Angels do nothing right.

I would have expected FA money to go to offense. But they decided they like Tyler Anderson. So now it looks like either Suarez, Detmers, or Sandoval will be traded for a bat. I would've kept the young pitching.

 

"Nothing" is an interesting word. I'd disagree, personally, but then, I actually am a fan of the team.

Also, since I am a fan of the team, I happen to be aware that we needed another pitcher since we only have four returning from last year, and relying on minors depth for two spots is stupid. And since those four guys took us to a 6th best ERA last season, I think $13m is actually pretty reasonable, even if - as is very possible - Anderson goes to around a 4.00 ERA (if he's worse than that, it's not a good signing, but if it's better, I'm happy with it).

[VladdyforHOF]

5 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Well he’s never had a 5 ERA in a season, so you are in luck. 

Vernon Wells never hit under .200 with the Blue Jays.

[Inside Pitch]

2 minutes ago, Lou said:

I love watching a good change-up.

Pedro.  Everyone talked about his FB, but his change was what made him PEDRO.

[Pancake Bear]

This is what I've been thinking also. If the waste of a second rounder signals they'll go out and sign, e.g. a Brandon Nimmo, I think it's a good signing. If they don't end up signing anyone else in the QO range, I don't know what the heck Minasian is doing, because that would be incredibly short-sighted to blow a compensation pick signing on Tyler Anderson.

[Erstad Grit]

17 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Also, evidently Anderson is motivated by factors other than winning and team culture. The Angels don't have much of either of those. 

Maybe just money, and geography. 

Maybe he's bitter at the team and philosophy that yanked him while pitching the game of his life. 

[Erstad Grit]

Dodgers were over the luxury tax,  does that impact our draft pick we lose?

[Lou]

4 minutes ago, VladdyforHOF said:

Vernon Wells never hit under .200 with the Blue Jays.

He never did for us either.

[Lou]

Just now, Erstad Grit said:

Dodgers were over the luxury tax,  does that impact our draft pick we lose?

We lose a 2nd. They gain a 4th.

[Inside Pitch]

20 minutes ago, Second Base said:

Also, evidently Anderson is motivated by factors other than winning and team culture. The Angels don't have much of either of those. 

Maybe just money, and geography. 

Oh, I dunno, seems the team culture was FU Maddon.   He didn't like it but I can see the upside.

[Angels 1961]

Angels now seem to be set in rotation maybe a Lorenzen for 6th man

[VladdyforHOF]

1 minute ago, Lou said:

He never did for us either.

Oh my bad, you're right, over 3 seasons with the Angels he managed something like .225. I just remember him being so god awful I would've believed you if you said he hit .150. Point is the Angels make players want to just end their career a few years early.

[Stradling]

11 minutes ago, VladdyforHOF said:

Vernon Wells never hit under .200 with the Blue Jays.

I saw snow for the first time when I was 10. 

[tdawg87]

15 minutes ago, Inside Pitch said:

Yes, but it's worth noting that neither guy relies on their velocity to succeed -- in fact, both came into their own by mastering their change-ups.  The change-up isn't sexy, but it's a vastly underrated pitch.

I think it's sexy.

[mmc]

 

[Lou]

3 minutes ago, VladdyforHOF said:

Oh my bad, you're right, over 3 seasons with the Angels he managed something like .225. I just remember him being so god awful I would've believed you if you said he hit .150. Point is the Angels make players want to just end their career a few years early.

He played until he was 35.

[Taylor]

31 minutes ago, Lou said:

98% of people here hate this deal.

He's now going to have a good year.

Either way 100% of people here will judge his whole season performance after his first two starts of the season.

[Lou]

Just now, Taylor said:

Either way 100% of people here will judge his whole season performance after his first two starts of the season.

... in spring training.

[ScottT]

It'd be pretty interesting to go Ohtani, Anderson, Senga, Sandoval.....

 

[Angelsfan1984]

Meh. Hes a number 4 starter who pitched well for 1 of the best teams in baseball. Hoping this a precursor to a big trade, but at minimum he should eat plenty of innings and hopefully provide a high 3 or low 4 era. 

 

[Lou]

1 minute ago, mmc said:

 

We signed an ace!

[Taylor]

4 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

So we just need to hold steady until the second half, and the division/Wild Card spot is ours.