Angels sign Matt Moore to one-year $9 million contract - DFA Cabbage

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[Angelsfan1984]

Boom

[Ochocinco!]

I think we all here wanted Moore back once the Stephenson signing was announced as it was clear we needed another lefty. I’m pumped!!! This bullpen is taking its final shape 

[OregonLAA]

Great signing. Sometimes forget this organization can invest in a bullpen

[T.G.]

More Matt!

[Taylor]

Good signing imo

[AngelsLakersFan]

Hopefully he brings a prospect haul at the deadline.

[Angels 1961]

Angels should have a solid bullpen with lot of depth 

[tomsred]

Yeah, I really like this.  Moore was very solid for us last year.

[HaloBronco]

Yep, really happy with this move (I know most if not all of us wanted Moore back). 

As far as the bullpen goes, this has been a great offseason (IMO).

Now I’d like to see a lefty power bat added and a starting pitcher.

Also need someone off the bench who could play shortstop for an extended period of time (if Neto goes on the DL).    

 

[AvsBroncosAngels05]

I'm a fan of this move. He was pretty reliable for the Angels until he was put on waivers after the deadline. Not bad. 

[ScottT]

Amazing.

Those waiver moves were supposed to piss off players, though, or something 

[Angelsfan1984]

$50m left. 

[greginpsca]

3 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

$50m left. 

What is the payroll at now?

[Angelsfan1984]

2 minutes ago, greginpsca said:

What is the payroll at now?

$50m below first lux tax. Don’t know exact 

[greginpsca]

1 minute ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

$50m below first lux tax. Don’t know exact 

Sounds like 180-185ish.

[Mark68]

More Moore is More.

[Second Base]

Relievers are unpredictable. But if the relievers pitched as predicted, the Angels would have possibly the strongest bullpen in the league. 

[Duren, Duren]

Perry is quietly improving the team. Obviously nothing major or with big names via free agency or trade. But he is adding useful pieces. 

The loss of Ohtani can't be made up for with these new signings. But there is still time to add a few more solid pieces that give the team depth and versatility. And improved health from Trout and Rendon (and multiple others)  ideally should compensate to some degree. 

If Joyce progresses and joins the revamped bullpen we will have a huge improvement over last season. But the priority should now be starting pitching and another power hitter. 

[aznhockeyguy]

Solid signing.  Loved Moore on the Angels last season and he was great.  I'm surprised the Angels were able to get him back with a 1 year contract. 

[Tank]

i'm surprised he wanted to come back, but i'm glad he did.

[tdawg87]

This is the first time the Angels did the most obvious thing.

[Hubs]

On 1/23/2024 at 9:06 PM, greginpsca said:

Sounds like 180-185ish.

Spotrac has the actual payroll at $151 M. 

The Lux Tax payroll at 185. They say they have $65M in space before the Tax Threshold, but it can't be that much can it?

2024 Payroll Totals

 

PAYROLL TYPE		BASE SALARY	SIGNING BONUS	INCENTIVES	TOTAL SALARY	TOTAL ADJ. SALARY
Active Payroll		$130,465,000	$2,238,095	-	$132,703,094	$132,703,067
Est. Arbitration Salaries		-	-	-	-	$5,680,000
Est. Pre-Arbitration Salaries		-	-	-	-	$7,700,000
Retained Salary		$2,500,000	-	-	$2,500,000	$2,500,000
Buried Minor Salary		$7,000,000	-	-	$7,000,000	$2,500,000
Active Total Payroll		$139,965,000	$2,238,095	-	$142,203,094	$137,703,067
Projected Total Payroll		-	-	-	-	$151,083,067

[Hubs]

2024 Active Competitive Balance Tax Totals

 

Note: Tax figures based on payroll data only. Outside revenue sources will be adjusted when available after the regular season.

PAYROLL TYPE							TOTAL
Competitive Balance Tax Threshold							$237,000,000
Est. Active AAV/Payroll							$144,806,667
Est. Player Benefits							$17,000,000
Est. Minor League Buried Contracts							$6,250,000
Est. Minor League Contracts							$2,250,000
Est. Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool Contribution							$1,666,666
Est. Tax Payroll							$171,973,333
Est. Arbitration AAV/Payroll							$5,680,000
Est. Pre-Arbitration AAV/Payroll							$7,700,000
Est. Tax Payroll (Active + Est. Arb + Est. Pre-Arb)							$185,353,333
Est. Tax Bill Details
Est. Competitive Balance Tax Space							$65,026,667

[Hubs]

Looks like $65M is missing about $13M...

Closer to $50-52 M in Lux Tax Space.