Moreno speaks

[Travis Painter]

@jonmorosi: Angels owner Arte Moreno told me he is "very optimistic" about deal with Anaheim to keep team at Angel Stadium into mid-2030s.

@jonmorosi: Moreno said deal being discussed involves team paying for infrastructure improvements and receiving revenue from redevelopment in area.

@jonmorosi: Arte Moreno said Angels are still trying to improve pitching; they did not meet with Tanaka but he confirmed talks with Matt Garza.

[Tyler]

The area around the stadium has so much potential...can't wait to see how it turns out in the coming years.

[HaloCory22]

For the love of God, put in some bars and restaurants in the parking lot area where we can hang before and after games.

[SoWhat]

The last quote is really interesting

[Sully151]

So in other words, Tanaka will sign with the Angels.

[Chuck]

For the love of God, put in some bars and restaurants in the parking lot area where we can hang before and after games.

 

Agreed!

[nikkachez]

I think it's looking more and more likely that the Halos could sign Garza

[Docwaukee]

Angels could be in Tanaka stealth mode. 

[Scott34]

 

Angels could be in Tanaka stealth mode. 

 

 

This is what I am thinking.  The fact that they are so quick to say they didn't meet with him/are in talks with Garza is super unusual.

 

I think we will get Tanaka.

[Scott34]

jonmorosi 1:16pm via Twitter for iPhone

Arte Moreno said today there is "nothing to speak of" in terms of progress on a long-term deal for Mike Trout. @FOXSports1

 

 

Come on, Arte.

[Halos of Anaheim]

Wells and Blantons contracts come off the books next offseason, there's no reason for us to sign Trout now unless we want to go over the luxury tax. 25m will be freed up next year, all of that could go to Trout.

[Blarg]

 

Angels could be in Tanaka stealth mode. 

 

 

Or they just are not pursuing him, which more likely the case since they have not had a face to face meeting.

[Blarg]

jonmorosi 1:16pm via Twitter for iPhone

Arte Moreno said today there is "nothing to speak of" in terms of progress on a long-term deal for Mike Trout. @FOXSports1

 

 

Come on, Arte.

Come on, Scott. There is no reason to talk extended contract when Trout has not even scratched arbitration. You guys are jumping the gun here, following the talking heads hype and not being even close to sensible.

[Scott34]

Come on, Scott. There is no reason to talk extended contract when Trout has not even scratched arbitration. You guys are jumping the gun here, following the talking heads hype and not being even close to sensible.

 

My sarcasm didn't come through.  Should have used a few !!!!!!!'s

[Angelfan79]

Agreed!

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That would be awesome!! Do any other stadiums do that??

[Angel Oracle]

Ideal outcome for both sides would be Tanaka signing a 6 year deal with an opt out after 4 years. 

That would give the Halos until 2018 to develop other solid starters to replace Tanaka and Wilson.   Weaver would still only be 35. 

[Angel Oracle]

Come on, Scott. There is no reason to talk extended contract when Trout has not even scratched arbitration. You guys are jumping the gun here, following the talking heads hype and not being even close to sensible.

Just as long as it's not another piddling 5% raise, I'm cool.

That can't look good in the long run.   Even giving him a raise to just $1.5 million at least immediately recognizes his 2012 and 2013 seasons.  

[Brent Maguire]

How perfect would it be if Tanaka were signed, Trout was extended at the beginning of the year and the Angels reached an agreement to stay in Anaheim for the next 20-30 years?

[nando714]

Did he say anything about beer prices going down?

[HaloCory22]

Did he say anything about good beer being sold there?

[Marsaka]

Did he say anything about trading howie kendrick?

[Ohtaniland]

Thank you Arte, I just ordered my Mulder jersey.

[DB24]

Looks like it's Garza.

 

Weaver, Wilson, Garza, Santiago, Richards

[stormngt]

Come on, Scott. There is no reason to talk extended contract when Trout has not even scratched arbitration. You guys are jumping the gun here, following the talking heads hype and not being even close to sensible.

That is such a foolish statement.  The Angels have leverage right now before he hits arbitration.  Right now he isn't guaranteed millions.  Right now he is only guaranteed 500K  and he is an injury away from having his future wealth disappear.  That is why the time is no later than this spring to extend him.  If you wait until arbitration, Trout will be making 10+ million dollars and one year closer to FA.  It will be a hell of a lot easier for Trout to pass on a 240 million contract when he is making 10+ million than when he is making 500K.  If you wait until the Angels lose leverage than issues besides money may take effect:  such as would he like to play on a east coast or close to home?  Trout will not pass on a mega deal now.  It will be easier for him to pass on a mega deal in arbitration because he already has millions.

[KevinStockerIsGod]

Just as long as it's not another piddling 5% raise, I'm cool.

That can't look good in the long run.   Even giving him a raise to just $1.5 million at least immediately recognizes his 2012 and 2013 seasons.  

 

I've seen you raise this issue in other topics, and I understand what you're saying, but again, it's not like the Angels are being cheap and not giving him a raise, it's the system that was agreed to by players and owners.  Trout deserves a whole lot more than what his salary is, but the system dictates the scale.  He should know that, his agent should know that.  I'm sure everyone involved is well aware he will be paid soon and the Angels most likely will do so after Opening Day or later this season when they can extend him without the luxury tax ramifications.