Angels waive Moore (claimed by Cleveland), Giolito (claimed by Cleveland), Lopez (claimed by Cleveland), Grichuk (not claimed), Renfroe (claimed by Cincinnati), Leone (claimed by Seattle)

[Taylor]

7 minutes ago, jsnpritchett said:

Pure speculation, but I wouldn't be surprised at all if we hear very soon that Ohtani is shutting down for the season and getting surgery.

Quick, waive Ohtani before it's announced he's being shut down for the season.

[bloodbrother]

2 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

Angels are definitely taking it on the chin social media wise 

 

That's been the case for years now

[jsnpritchett]

On Thursday, assuming most/all are claimed, I guess Adams comes back up and gets regular time in the OF?  And Cabbage?  Or Rengifo? 

[Taylor]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

On Thursday, assuming most/all are claimed, I guess Adams comes back up and gets regular time in the OF?  And Cabbage?  Or Rengifo? 

The team continues to find ways to increase its unwatchability.

[Kevin]

Renfroe will just be as effective with RISP while not being on the team as he was when he was on the team.

[Blarg]

In other news, the Salt Lake Bees have been relocated to Anaheim for the remainder of the season.

[Don]

You just know that Giolito is gonna throw a 3-hit shutout for the Brewers or someone in the playoffs.

[full circle]

15 minutes ago, Make Angels Great Again said:

Lucas Giolito trade may end up as one of the most disastrous trades in Angels history. Good lord.

It’s very good evidence that we STILL do not have the talent in the front office necessary to turn into a playoff contender.  Giolito is clearly in decline and we wasted good prospects on him. 

[jsnpritchett]

4 minutes ago, nando714 said:

Hahaha

this organization is pathetic 

I love rooting for them

I'd bet that none of the players who are being waived--or any from any other team--thinks badly of the Angels for doing this.  It gives them a chance to play competitive baseball for the rest of the season, only disrupts their lives for a month or so, and they were all going to be free agents, anyway.

[Ron Mexico]

I wonder what Ohtani is thinking right now 

[Angelsfan1984]

Oof, that Giolito trade looks attrocious. 

[UndertheHalo]

Inspired to meme.  I’m like Picasso.  Inspired by misery

 

 

[full circle]

So I guess all the naysayers that Nevin kept talking about in interviews were……RIGHT, eh Phil?  

[Angel Oracle]

I get Giolito, Renfroe, and Grichuk.

But doesn’t this reduce the chance of re-signing Lopez and Moore?

Sell the team, Moreno!

owner!!!!

Edited August 29, 2023 by Angel Oracle

[bloodbrother]

3 minutes ago, Don said:

You just know that Giolito is gonna throw a 3-hit shutout for the Brewers or someone in the playoffs.

With all their injuries to their rotation, the Rays make sense as a destination....and they'll probably get him putting up a mid 2 ERA too I bet.

[jsnpritchett]

Just now, Angel Oracle said:

I get Giolito, Renfroe, and Grichuk.

But doesn’t this reduce the chance of re-signing Lopez and Moore?

Sell the team, Moreno!

I think people put way too much stock into what does/doesn't affect chances of signing a player.  Maybe it's an indication the Angels have no intention of bringing them back--but the guys could also see it as a GOOD move by the Angels, as I just mentioned above, since it gives them a change to play for an (actual...) contending team.

[Jason]

19 minutes ago, mmc said:

Arte doesn't want to pay the luxury tax if the team is going nowhere

Seems prudent to me 

[AvsBroncosAngels05]

I gave Perry credit for going for it back in July and I stand by that. However, I'm not sure I've ever seen a team in history fall on their face after going for it like this team did. Just when I think every low has been achieved, they come back with another low. So who's everyone's NL/2nd favorite team? 

[Blarg]

4 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

I wonder what Ohtani is thinking right now 

What took them so long?

[jsnpritchett]

3 minutes ago, Ron Mexico said:

I wonder what Ohtani is thinking right now 

I said earlier that it's pure speculation, but I think one of two things could be happening regarding him:

1) The Angels got wind that surgery was going to be necessary and he was going to go forward with it, so they waived these guys as an acknowledgement that the season is over and to give them a chance to play competitive baseball.

or

2) Ohtani sees these moves and decides to shut it down and have surgery now that he knows the team is punting the rest of the year.

Either way, I think we end up seeing Ohtani get surgery if he needs it.  Honestly, at this point, he's kinda dumb if he DOESN'T shut down now, assuming he needs surgery.

[AngelStew43]

Lopez was good for us.  Giolito, not so much.  And, who in hell is going to play the OF?

[Swordsman78]

29 minutes ago, Make Angels Great Again said:

Lucas Giolito trade may end up as one of the most disastrous trades in Angels history. Good lord.

Well you can't fault the Angels for trying.  Sometimes things don't work out.  At the time, it was addressing a huge need.   Player failed.

Unfortunately all the Monday Morning QB's will be out complaining today with their 20-20 hindsight.   Although very few produced any suggestions before hand.

[Ron Mexico]

I wonder how Mr. HALO honk is going to spin this one  

 

 

 

[cals]

Fatassian has to be the worst GM in Angels history.  Even worse than Reagins. 

[full circle]

4 minutes ago, asuangelsfan05 said:

I gave Perry credit for going for it back in July and I stand by that. However, I'm not sure I've ever seen a team in history fall on their face after going for it like this team did. Just when I think every low has been achieved, they come back with another low. So who's everyone's NL/2nd favorite team? 

I don’t extend him any credit for that at all.  Anyone can plop all their money on the table on one hand of blackjack.  The more difficult path would have been to evaluate carefully and show restraint with the future of the club in mind. All he did was sell off a bunch of young guys for washed up average talent that performed way worse than that once here.  I don’t find anything admirable or brave about that.  The entire front office and coaching staff should be cleaned out following this season.