AngelsWin Podcast - Episode 28

[Chuck]

In the first episode of 2024, Victor Rojas, Geoff Stoddart and Chuck Richter discuss the topics that are top of mind for all Angels fans… 

* What’s the status of the TV broadcast rights for the Angels and other teams?

* Why has there been little to no movement from the team in free agency? 

* What free agents are still out there and who would be a good fit for the team? 

* Finally, Victor shares some behind the scenes insights on the status of Arte selling the team!  

Enjoy Episode 28 on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes and all your favorite podcast platforms.  And don’t forget to smash that Subscribe button! 

 

[greginpsca]

Year 5 for Rendon.

[Chuck]

6 minutes ago, greginpsca said:

Year 5 for Rendon.

Yeah, I think we all forget the shortened Covid season. I remembered that later on in the episode but wasn't important enough to interject and correct. 

[Dgar24]

Good show. Bummer Arte not looking to sell. Looking forward to the growth of this team under Ron Washington.

 

[Lhalo]

Lots of good stuff in this episode. I love Victor’s background knowledge and banter. His annoyance with reporters acting as Boras’ mouthpiece was cracking me up around the 17 minute mark.

@Spirit also had a good analogy about the weather and the off-season lol. It’s depressing but it happens every year.

I’ll end this post with a picture of @Chuck pouring a bourbon while staring directly at the camera. We can rest assured knowing this site is in good hands with a man that can fill his glass with authority.

[Pancake Bear]

Not sure bringing in a free agent starter has to be significantly better than the alternative. Considering the injuries we've dealt with, as long as we're not bringing someone in who is worse, it's worth doing, imo. But obviously if we want to compete, the better option would be someone like Montgomery (not happening).

[arch stanton]

I just want to add a little to the conversation around signing an impact player this year. While it's true that adding a MOTO bat or TOR arm doesn't necessarily get you out of 4th place this year, as long as it's a multi-year deal it gets you closer for next year and the year after. You never know when things might click and go your way if you have some talent on the roster but it's never gonna happen if we're thinking year to year with all the one year deals for middling veterans

[Chuck]

6 hours ago, Lhalo said:

I’ll end this post with a picture of @Chuck pouring a bourbon while staring directly at the camera. We can rest assured knowing this site is in good hands with a man that can fill his glass with authority.

I’ll wear this as a badge of honor. 

Thank you, @Lhalo.

[Torridd]

Chuck, I also like your positivity. To me, that's the key to being a fan.

[Chuck]

13 minutes ago, Torridd said:

Chuck, I also like your positivity. To me, that's the key to being a fan.

100% @Torridd. It's OK if you're critical when it's warranted, I know I am, but if that's your angle most of the time on social media, here and in life in general...I ain't got time for people like that. 

[Spirit]

I'm not suggesting I wasn't being positive.  But the album titles I picked to have behind me were "Vital Signs" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"

[Angel Oracle]

I would choose Bellinger over Snell, and go after Burnes a year from now, if Moreno has to bring in a bigger contract now.

Snell in only those 2 Cy Young seasons has made more than 27 starts.

Bellinger has shown more durability, and has an average WAR of about 1.0 greater than Snell.

Bellinger, with exception of 2021 and 2022, has hit well enough vs RHP and LHP, and also has an .838 career OPS with RISP.   That would be a welcome addition alone.

Snell’s lack of innings, outside of the 2 Cy Young seasons, doesn’t warrant $200 million.

Edited January 19 by Angel Oracle

[ShotimeDynasty]

Re: Victor saying “if you’re in at $500M aren’t you just in?” I wonder how willing the Ohtani camp would have been to entertain deferred payments from Arte, considering they tied the opt-out clauses with changes certain LAD organizational changes. It’s a very different situation with Arte and his heirs who don’t have interest in taking over than it appears to be with the Guggenheims. 

[Angel Oracle]

The Doyyers are taking a huge $700 million gamble on Ohtani being able to pitch effectively after TWO surgeries.

No DH in his 30s is worth anything remotely $700 million.    Plus revenues will decrease as he ages and is mostly just hitting.

Edited January 18 by Angel Oracle

[Chuck]

17 hours ago, Spirit said:

I'm not suggesting I wasn't being positive.  But the album titles I picked to have behind me were "Vital Signs" and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters"

Ha, nice. I need to start wearing my glasses during the podcast so I can actually see the album covers. 

[Spirit]

16 minutes ago, Chuck said:

Ha, nice. I need to start wearing my glasses during the podcast so I can actually see the album covers. 

 

I try to provide some Easter Eggs each episode

 

[Chuck]

Hey everybody, please hit the subscribe button. We're at 960 but trying to get to 1K so that we can unlock a ton of features that YouTube gives you once you accomplished that goal and other achievements which we already have. 

Thanks everyone!! 

[Slegnaac]

Only need 17 more.

[James]

I will go make it 18, they need a challenge. 

Edited January 19 by James

[Chuck]

11 minutes ago, James said:

I will go make it 18, they need a challenge. 

[Chuck]

Thanks everyone!!