Dave Saltzer

There's a lot of good reasons to head out to see the IE66ers this year, especially when the Angels aren't in town.

What an incredibly cool story and love of baseball. Just like when a pro knows when he is done, and needs to walk away from the game, Phil did the same thing. I hope I can make it that long and can still go to games.

Thanks Blarg!

Thanks for the updates.

Same here! What's really nice is that this year we have way more pkayers to track and discuss who can make a real. Impact. That's so. Much more fun!

My bet is that they try to develop these three as an OF unit together and that they will all promote at similar times as long as it is moderately warranted. It will be fun for us to watch!

In honor of the new Minor League season starting today, let's make a new thread to discuss anything and everything related to the Minor Leagues and the prospects in here. It's time to let go of last year's thread and get on to the new. Here's the link to 2017 minor league coverage. Some 100 pages of solid reports on our top prospects and minor leaguers.

Agreed. Jones just loves baseball, yet came from a family of football players (his dad and 2 brothers played pro). I love his desire to win and help his team. Canning also just seems to love the game, and also just wants to win. It is a bit different, though, as a pitcher. Still, similar love for the game. I agree that it could help separate them. I also am pleased how both seem to have more of a growth mindset. If you haven't read that book, I highly recommend it.

Folks, you will definitely want to get to know him. Watch his interview and stuff. He is one that AW will be keeping up to date on.

Send out updates, or if you could, please write up something and add it to this thread when you get back. It looks like it's close to a sellout for tonight's home opener.

I've thought quite a bit about this, and could see us resigning Kinsler on a 2 year deal. Jones could be ready by the end of next season if he gets the defense back quickly. But, to be safe, if Kinsler holds up well this year, I could see us keeping him for 2 years to help smooth over the transition.

With him at 2B, an OF of Marsh, Trout, Adell, at 3B Maitan, at 1B Thaiss, and homegrown pitchers in Ohtani, Barria, Canning, Rodriguez, etc., this team is becoming set for quite a while!

The wisdom is seeing it as an opportunity, not a challenge. There's a big difference in the mindset of both words. He has a growth mindset, like Michael Jordan, and I respect him a lot for that.

Thanks! I think that was his first serious interview since signing ING with us. Good to get to know him. I have high hopes for him.

I will!

So, does all of this count for Ohtani making the biggest buzz out of the gate for the Angels?

Blair, I get it. But, you can still tell us what you saw. I don't think they raised the prices, and, as you pointed out $12 gets you the best seats in the house--equal to the Diamond Club in Angels Stadium (minus the perks). One player who really impressed me with his interview, and whom I'd recommend keeping an eye on is Kevin Williams. The Angels jumped him over Burlington, so they are pretty high on him, and I hope he continues the good offense he put up last season in Orem. Another pitcher to watch is lefty Suarez.

I interviewed both Jones and Canning. Here's a little taste: Jones and I talked for several minutes about his transition to 2B. He is scheduled to only play that position all of this season. And @Blarg you will see Canning pitch the home opener on Thursday. Be sure to give us a scouting report.

So, what you are saying is that Richards is a spinner?

So, if you tried some of the new items, or bought some of the new merchandise, what did you like? Post your thoughts and comments here.

He should have gone to AA last year. I'm still high on him, as he got his velocity up to 92-94 last year. He has a role in our ML bullpen soon, IMHO.

I was just going to post that. Got the press release while driving around. I'll ask him about it tomorrow in an interview.

Imagin some. Of the numbers that they will put up in the PCL? That's already a high octane league. It'll be good for Salt Lake because for so long that team really struggled. I'm sure the Bees would much prefer to have that level of talent.

LOL.

Improved scoreboard, sound, lighting, food, merchandise, etc.,this will go down as one of the best off seasons for Angels fans, especially with Cozart, Ohtani, Kinsler, and Upton. Lots to be excited about as an Angels fan.