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$2.53M in luxury tax savings.
$6M in 2024 payroll savings
$4.5M in total payroll savings (because the Angels take on an additional $1.5M in 2025).

I have read extensively about this trade and still have no clue how the money shakes out. Is that because I am an idiot (very likely) or because it hasn’t fully been released? How does this trade benefit the Angels. For all their faults, Stassi and Fletcher are at least serviceable depth pieces. 

I am honestly fine with whatever he does. I’d love him back, but I know it likely isn’t the best use of limited resources. And the last half of the contract will suck. This is a lot like the Pujols situation IMO. 

I met Sam Bachman in July in San Diego. Angels were playing the Padres and we were staying at the same hotel. He was the NICEST, most decent, most humble guy you will ever meet. I will forever be a fan of his, as will my nine year old. His arm could fall off, and I’ll still be rooting for the guy. 

I met Sam Bachman in July in San Diego. Angels were playing the Padres and we were staying at the same hotel. He was the NICEST, most decent, most humble guy you will ever meet. I will forever be a fan of his, as will my nine year old. His arm could fall off, and I’ll still be rooting for the guy. 

I met Sam Bachman in July in San Diego. Angels were playing the Padres and we were staying at the same hotel. He was the NICEST, most decent, most humble guy you will ever meet. I will forever be a fan of his, as will my nine year old. His arm could fall off, and I’ll still be rooting for the guy. 

I met Sam Bachman in July in San Diego. Angels were playing the Padres and we were staying at the same hotel. He was the NICEST, most decent, most humble guy you will ever meet. I will forever be a fan of his, as will my nine year old. His arm could fall off, and I’ll still be rooting for the guy. 

I met Sam Bachman in July in San Diego. Angels were playing the Padres and we were staying at the same hotel. He was the NICEST, most decent, most humble guy you will ever meet. I will forever be a fan of his, as will my nine year old. His arm could fall off, and I’ll still be rooting for the guy. 

I don’t think Canning or Sandoval have the trade value to be centerpieces of either deal. 

I don’t think Canning or Sandoval have the trade value to be centerpieces of either deal. 

If there’s a bunch of fender benders in the parking lot then it’s fantastic news.

I’d stay far away from Chapman. I would target Nola, Snell, Eduardo Rodriguez, and an outfielder. This team badly needs solid starting pitching. 

Maybe Hamas should use fuel for hospitals instead of shitty rockets.

Sad, I feel bad for the kid. Few things are worse than wasted potential, especially his degree of it. 

Sad, I feel bad for the kid. Few things are worse than wasted potential, especially his degree of it. 

All religious texts of all religions are false.  These aren't the words of "God".  They were written by men to control the lives of the greater population. Maybe they had good intentions, but most are just outdated and irrelevant. I'll enjoy my bacon Sunday morning. 

A friend of mine is connected to the organization and he has been complaining about Tamin for months. Sounds like a number of people in the organization blame Tamin for the poor pitching this year.

A friend of mine is connected to the organization and he has been complaining about Tamin for months. Sounds like a number of people in the organization blame Tamin for the poor pitching this year.

A friend of mine is connected to the organization and he has been complaining about Tamin for months. Sounds like a number of people in the organization blame Tamin for the poor pitching this year.

I saw this thread topic and immediately thought “what do we need in order to be competitive next year?” 

I saw this thread topic and immediately thought “what do we need in order to be competitive next year?” 

I would do as close to a full rebuild as you can. I probably wouldn’t bring in any free agents, unless it is guys who might have value at the deadline. Give Neto, Schanuel, and O’Hoppe a full year of consistent playing time. And see if you are better positioned to compete in 2025. 

PJ, I am so sorry to hear about your brother's passing.  I haven't spent much time around here lately, and I am just floored to hear about your brother (and Brandon).  I knew your brother (and others here) going on 20 years.  Get togethers, softball games, etc.  But mostly a shared quip about something Angels-related, something about another poster, or just something in pop culture.  Now that your brother has passed, it is shocking how those seemingly innocuous little messages can be so treasured.
Your brother was sharp, quick, smart.  It was pretty hard to get the better of him.  He was almost smug, but in a good way.  There was a tad of self-deprecation as well.  So enjoyable to read his posts and messages.
The message board community is I am sure a tad bizarre to someone from the outside.  But to the people here, Lou was on the Mount Rushmore of posters here.  And that means something to a surprisingly lot of us here.

RIP, Lou

And I know a lot of people don't want to hear this.
But as brutal as the Angels collapse the last week has been, this should remind everyone this is just baseball. It's not real. Have fun and enjoy it, but don't let it bother you too much. Focus on the good of it. 

RIP @Lou. You were original, you were a legend, you were genuine.  You will be missed.