Is the Rendon deal a bust?

[T.G.]

16 minutes ago, Taylor said:

If you don't like the thread, don't click on it.

 

Nah... you can't silence me.  I know people like you like to silence opposing opinions, but I'll keep on doing what I'm doing.  Thanks.

[Taylor]

8 minutes ago, T.G. said:

I will voice my opinion in any thread I want to.  I'll question any post I want to as well. 

Trying to silence different opinions is par for the course for you.

I'm not trying to silence your opinion. It's welcome here. This poll has multiple options.

You just seem to spend a lot of time in a thread you find pointless.

[T.G.]

1 minute ago, Taylor said:

I'm not trying to silence your opinion. It's welcome here. This poll has multiple options.

You just seem to spend a lot of time in a thread you find pointless.

I find the narrative boring and pointless... that doesn't mean I won't comment on it.  This narrative comes up over and over again. We get it.  Some people hate Rendon because of his history of injuries as an Angel. It's unfortunate. 

Did you listen to the most recent podcast #9?  Victor talks about this and makes great points.

 

[Taylor]

4 minutes ago, T.G. said:

I find the narrative boring and pointless... that doesn't mean I won't comment on it.  This narrative comes up over and over again. We get it.  Some people hate Rendon because of his history of injuries as an Angel. It's unfortunate. 

Did you listen to the most recent podcast #9?  Victor talks about this and makes great points.

 

I created a fourth poll option to capture your sentiments.

[T.G.]

1 hour ago, Taylor said:

I created a fourth poll option to capture your sentiments.

I don't usually respond to polls, but thanks.

Did you listen to the podcast?

[Taylor]

Just now, T.G. said:

I don't usually respond to polls, but thanks.

Did you listen to the podcast?

I am ashamed to admit I haven't listened to any episodes of the podcast.

Forgive me, Chuck.

[Blarg]

My wife is at Kerlan Jobe today for her wrists. I think she is in what they call the Anthony Rendon suite. 

[Revad]

38 minutes ago, Blarg said:

My wife is at Kerlan Jobe today for her wrists. I think she is in what they call the Anthony Rendon suite. 

Best wishes!

[PattyD22]

1 hour ago, Blarg said:

My wife is at Kerlan Jobe today for her wrists. I think she is in what they call the Anthony Rendon suite. 

Haha @Blarg.  I’m there quite often, except on the 4th floor.  My shoulder surgeon is up there.  Good luck to Mrs. Blarg.

[ten ocho recon scout]

On 6/20/2023 at 2:38 PM, Jason said:

 

Yep. Time to get over it 

That's usually the smart and mature thing to do.

The problem is he's here another 3 years.... and we owe him like 115 million....

This will be an ugly wart we can't ignore for a lot longer...

[Erstad Grit]

Yes he's a bust. How can anyone not conclude that?

We really suck at choosing the players to go all-in on.

Freeman has gotten better on the Dodgers. 

Rendon has had more IL and suspensions than any player I can remember. 

[Blarg]

He is an IL Savant. 

[Angelsjunky]

Yes, he's a bust if by "bust" you mean he's not earning his contract, relative to expected value, which for a free agent is about $9M per WAR.

Counting half of this year's salary, so far the Angels have paid Rendon about $96M and gotten 3.6 WAR out of him. That's about $27M/WAR, or about 3x the cost for the expected value.

By the end of his contract, Rendon will have gotten about $228M from the Angels. $228M / $9M = about 25 WAR. Meaning, to not be a bust, he would need to accrue over 21 WAR over the next 3.5 years, or about 6 WAR per season. Not going to happen.

 

[CaliAngel]

...In shocking Angels news...

[nando714]

Rendon is gonna milk this bruise till the end of time 

bet on that 

soft as charmin 

[REDneck]

What he bust up this time?

Edited July 5, 2023 by REDneck

[Angelsfan1984]

7 minutes ago, REDneck said:

What he bust this time?

[PattyD22]

Caught the very first topic on Pardon the Interruption and Tony Kornisher (who loved Rendon as a National) called the Rendon contract the 2nd biggest bust in baseball history next to the Steven Strausner contract in terms of dollars vs production value.

Then he proceeded to reel off Rendon’s 4 year history with the Angels and, holy crap…..extremely bust worthy.

I understand the dude has had a run of bad luck injuries this year, but I didn’t realize just how bad his production has been.  I suppose we have to hope for some miraculous turn around, since we’re stuck with him till the contract ends.

Edited July 5, 2023 by PattyD22

[Angelsfan1984]

1 hour ago, PattyD22 said:

Caught the very first topic on Pardon the Interruption and Tony Kornisher (who loved Rendon as a National) called the Rendon contract the 2nd biggest bust in baseball history next to the Steven Strausner contract in terms of dollars vs production value.

Then he proceeded to reel off Rendon’s 4 year history with the Angels and, holy crap…..extremely bust worthy.

I understand the dude has had a run of bad luck injuries this year, but I didn’t realize just how bad his production has been.  I suppose we have to hope for some miraculous turn around, since we’re stuck with him till the contract ends.

Other than Barroid bonds, how many players get better into their mid to late 30's? 

[PattyD22]

8 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

Other than Barroid bonds, how many players get better into their mid to late 30's? 

I would assume everyone over 27 that signs a 10 year deal or so.

[cals]

Rendon was probably so happy when that ball hit his shin. 

Here’s a little advice to anyone making player acquisition decisions:  Don’t sign guys who don’t like baseball.  

It’s not rocket surgery.

[REDneck]

1 hour ago, cals said:

Rendon was probably so happy when that ball hit his shin. 

Here’s a little advice to anyone making player acquisition decisions:  Don’t sign guys who don’t like baseball.  

It’s not rocket surgery.

But is it rocket science?

[AngelsFanSince86]

Rendon is the biggest bitch in baseball. Sitting out because of a f'ing bruise? My 11yo is tougher than he is.

[REDneck]

36M for the next 3+ years bitches!!

And you think you hate this guy now...just wait.

 

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Great deal.