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Angels singing Snell would be a very Angels move, which isn't a good thing. Only thing that would make it less damaging is that they may be able to get him on a short-term deal with opt outs. SImilar to the Bellinger contract with the Cubs. A shitty 3 year deal is easier to accept than a shitty 7 year deal(Rendon)
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Angels did not match the Dodgers offer
bloodbrother replied to T.G.'s topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
Correct. They've been poorly run for years now, which is why they continue to finish sub .500 every year with zero traction in one direction or another(contending or rebuilding). As a fan, you can only hope they finally start to figure things out eventually, though it's probably unlikely with the same figure heads in charge. -
Angels did not match the Dodgers offer
bloodbrother replied to T.G.'s topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
Don't have a problem with this if the report is true tbh. Right now, the Angels simply aren't in the position to be throwing around a contract like that compared to somebody like the Dodgers. This is the type of move you make when you are already a clear cut playoff/WS contender. They need to keep their payroll flexible while developing from within for the time being IMO. Stick with short-term deals right now and look more towards mid-tier FA's -
Drafting, developing, player evaluation....everything. It's annoying to see while the team I root for can't help but trip over itself trying to even be competent in one of those areas year after year. At least I can, so far, take solace in the fact that it's always ended in hilarious fashion for the Dodgers come October. Hopefully that continues
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I hate how well run the Dodgers are man. Being able to outspend and boast one of the highest payrolls yearly is the easy part, but them being able to win 90+ games yearly while still maintaining a top 10 farm system every year just isn't fair. Will always have the pieces at their fingertips to make a trade for high end players
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Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers (10 years, $700 million)
bloodbrother replied to mmc's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
Dude got outrageous money and found a way to make it light on his teams payroll during his playing years to maximize his chances at winning. Dodgers living the good life -
So this is what worst-case scenario feels like
bloodbrother replied to Angelsjunky's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
They need to take a step back and be realistic about where they stand as a franchise right now. Continuing the same approach they've had is what has led them down the same road of being a mid 70 win team year after year. They aren't ready to be serious contenders, so handing out more long-term contracts on guys 30+ years old just makes little sense right now. Stick with some lower level short-term deals at best, and use this season as an evaluation process and hopeful development process for all the young guys currently on the roster. See what the new coaching staff can get out of guys like Detmers, Canning, Silseth, Soriano, Joyce, Neto, O'Hoppe, Adell, Moniak, Schanuel -
I'm only upset he's a Dodger because now I have to openly root for him to suck, which is unfortunate since Ohtani seems like a good dude.
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Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers (10 years, $700 million)
bloodbrother replied to mmc's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
This offseason? Angels and Arte have been getting bludgeoned and laughed at by the media and opposing fan bases for at least the past 5 years now. It'll just be more of the same this offseason with the same played out and overused jokes and talking points. -
What does Ohtani deal mean for Trout?
bloodbrother replied to The Ghost of Bob Starr's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
Yep. A Trout trade makes sense for both parties, but that time isn't right now. Trout needs to show he can stay on the field because his trade value has taken a hit over the years when you combine that with his contract(really limits the list of suitors for him). -
Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers (10 years, $700 million)
bloodbrother replied to mmc's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
It'll be 85% Dodgers fans at the game so not likely IMO -
How do you think Arte feels?
bloodbrother replied to The Ghost of Bob Starr's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
Bellinger and Snell would be disastrous signings, so yeah I can see it -
Shohei Ohtani signs with the Dodgers (10 years, $700 million)
bloodbrother replied to mmc's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
The destination that made the most sense in the end. He gets to stay where he's been at the past 6 years where he's comfortable, but gets to play for an actual MLB team now. Wish he didn't end up there but can't blame him. Should have plenty of chances for playoff exposure and a shot at a WS yearly Dude was awesome to watch but there's a very real possibility here that the Angels already clearly got his best two-way seasons. He's coming off his 2nd TJS, and is turning 30 during next season. Not sure how much longer you can expect him to give you elite production as both a hitter and pitcher well into his 30's. In the end, we're talking about giving $700M to a full time DH -
I have expected him to sign elsewhere since at least July, so I'm prepared for that. Dodgers really do make the most sense if he wants to stay in the same area from a comfort standpoint while getting to play for a perennial contender, but I'll continue to hold out hope he ends up signing elsewhere. Let it be the Jays or Giants, that's all I ask
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Angels sign Luis Garcia (1 year, $4.25 million)
bloodbrother replied to mmc's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
No thats the dude who plays 2B for the Washington Nationals -
Angels sign Luis Garcia (1 year, $4.25 million)
bloodbrother replied to mmc's topic in LA Angels | MLB Daily
First look at him in an Angels uniform