The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread

[Stradling]

2 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

We know of 1….and there’s plenty of money in the budget. 

I just look at it as building a team within the budget. So I’d probably rather have a guy like Montgomery and Belt than Bellinger and Lorenzon. 

[Angels 1961]

2 hours ago, Lhalo said:

Bellinger stays with the Cubs and Snell goes to the Yankees IMO. 

Snell to SF

[CartiHalos]

2 hours ago, Angels 1961 said:

Snell to SF

I still think he's the Mariners to lose.  He's from Seattle, been there all offseason, and the Mariners have been salary dumping all offseason with nothing to show for it.

[greginpsca]

I would stay away from Snell & Bellinger. This is not the year to give up draft picks.

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, greginpsca said:

I would stay away from Snell & Bellinger. This is not the year to give up draft picks.

Yea I’ve said you only sign one if you also sign a player that creates the depth that allows you to trade for a prospect with equal value to a 2nd round pick. 

[Angels 1961]

Could Minasian be genius for waiting for bargains? Lot of FA left and many teams cutting payroll could many cheap players to be signed.

[Angelsfan1984]

14 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

Could Minasian be genius for waiting for bargains? Lot of FA left and many teams cutting payroll could many cheap players to be signed.

@Chuck can we do a wellness check here?  No way this is his actual post. 

[DMVol]

1 hour ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

@Chuck can we do a wellness check here?  No way this is his actual post. 

Actually, until the TV deal gets done, I’m not sure we know how the market plays out. 

[mmc]

1 hour ago, Angels 1961 said:

Could Minasian be genius for waiting for bargains? Lot of FA left and many teams cutting payroll could many cheap players to be signed.

Did you forget your meds again?

[BTH]

4 hours ago, CartiHalos said:

I still think he's the Mariners to lose.  He's from Seattle, been there all offseason, and the Mariners have been salary dumping all offseason with nothing to show for it.

But the Mariners have been crying broke, with their TV mess.

Their provider moved Mariners games into a higher subscription tier and the M’s will likely have to takeover broadcasts themselves (and the costs associated with that).

[BTH]

I think the Snell thing is dumb because, from the sounds of it, teams are all waiting for Snell’s price to drop.

But then when it drops, all these teams are gonna come in, bid against each other, and raise his price back up.

If you want the player, offer him the $180-$200M it’s gonna take and get him.

[Angels 1961]

19 minutes ago, mmc said:

Did you forget your meds again?

Lot of players left, more than a normal off season. Many teams cutting back on payroll so could be bargains to be had as time gets closer to ST. Supply and demand, only time will tell. Maybe get Lorenzen on 1 year deal instead of 2 year deal.

[Angelsjunky]

2 hours ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

@Chuck can we do a wellness check here?  No way this is his actual post. 

You want Chuck to fly to wherever Angels 1961 lives and check on him?

[Angelsjunky]

In other news, why do I have to be a fan of the Angels and Bills? Am I a masochist?

[Dtwncbad]

50 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

Many teams cutting back on payroll

Can you list them?

[jeskola]

On 1/20/2024 at 10:57 AM, HBAngel13 said:

I hope the Angels are taking a look at Rhys Hoskins. He could probably be had on a high AAV pillow contract.  From what I understand, he would provide some coverage at 1B and not totally clog the DH spot. Would also be a great deadline trade piece if we aren’t in contention.  If healthy, he is probably in the ballpark with Soler and Martinez. 

I am also on board with signing Rhys Hoskins to a pillow deal. Serta, Casper, or Tempur-Pedic would make the  most sense.

Also the Angels should sign him to a short-term deal.

[Angels 1961]

16 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Can you list them?

Red and White Sox, Twins, Oakland, Cleveland, Seattle, Padres, Mets, Tampa, Brewers, Texas, Angels, Colorado

[Ochocinco!]

Per Passan’s ESPN article about Stephenson: 

“The Angels could continue to add in free agency and have considered signing one of the marquee players on the free agent market -- in particular, left-hander Blake Snell and first baseman/centerfielder Cody Bellinger.” 

 

[Tank]

2 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

In other news, why do I have to be a fan of the Angels and Bills? Am I a masochist?

if you're also a fan of the detroit pistons, i believe it might qualify you right now for free health care for life.

[Ochocinco!]

With Artes history to pay for bats and not go the extra mile for pitchers I would not be surprised if two weeks from now Bellinger is an Angel. Not saying that’s the right or wrong move because I really don’t want to give Snell a 5-6 year deal but it’s just something I can see Arte approving. If that were to be the case and assuming we only have about $50million or so left to work with in payroll Perry would have his work cut out for him to improve the rotation. Would most likely have to come from a trade… 

2B-Rengifo

1B-Schanuel

LF-Trout

CF-Bellinger

DH-Drury

 

Would be a fun start to a lineup… 

 

[Angelsfan1984]

3 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

You want Chuck to fly to wherever Angels 1961 lives and check on him?

We all know he lives in the dumpster behind the del on Lincoln….or Tustin, or Katella, perhaps state college…one of them for sure.

[SlappyUtilityMIF]

9 hours ago, CartiHalos said:

I still think he's the Mariners to lose.  He's from Seattle, been there all offseason, and the Mariners have been salary dumping all offseason with nothing to show for it.

Which is why I think they traded Ray...

[Inside Pitch]

4 hours ago, BTH said:

But the Mariners have been crying broke, with their TV mess.

Their provider moved Mariners games into a higher subscription tier and the M’s will likely have to takeover broadcasts themselves (and the costs associated with that).

Ms bought out Root and now own their broadcast rights as well as those of the Blazers and Kraken.  That ownership group is just cheap and awful.

[Dtwncbad]

14 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

So many free agents unsigned late into this off season.

Can you list them?

[Angels 1961]

9 minutes ago, Dtwncbad said:

Can you list them?

yes