I didn't know both Kinsler and Pedroia went to ASU crazy. And Gammons has always been a fan of the Angels at least he has always seemed that way on the radio or TV.
True or it could have been that the talent is finally starting to show. I mean we have had guys get to the big leagues quickly. Our minors have been kind of ehh for a while. But you are probably right it is more than likely a combo of the two. Also maybe it's a little of how MLB is changing trying to get your talent to the bigs faster.
Could have released Pujols and instead played Cron. But hey let's keep this retirement home open a few more years. Wasn't this the year you said Pujols was going to retire because of something?
I get it just doesn't make sense. Play the best person at the position and the one who gives you the best chance to win regardless of pay. That is what sports is all about. Although it seems the Angels organization has turned into a place of retirement community instead of trying to win the most games. We have a far greater payroll than anyone else in this division yet we are in 4th place and the way things are playing out we might be in last before this season is over.
If you want to win you don't care how much Mang is making you play the better player. Sorry about your luck, it happens in business all the time and in sports. Just for some reason not with the Angels.
Who's numbers are better Pujols or Cron? Who's cheaper? Who has more speed? Who's more athletic?
Oh wait Cron has posted an 808 OPS which is greater than Pujols and the great and mysterious Upton at a fraction of the cost. Shocked I tell you shocked indeed.
Depends what they are replacing him with? Are they replacing him with JD Martinez who they could have had this off season instead of then yes they would be better if they are replacing him with some random scrub then no.
Ya mostly couldn't figure out why my computer here wouldn't log into my main account. So my office computer has this account and my phone and laptop have KevinB. Also no idea who Mueller time is? I've never seen them post.
Ya I somehow I can't get my Kevinb sn to work at the office. I posted that in another thread but for the longest time I thought the Kevinb one was working on here, idk what happened haha.
One thing about me I may get knocked down but I keep getting back up whether in a game, a fight, or argument. I stand by everything I wrote. disagreements are apart of the game Grichy
I'd say a 5-10% chance to make the playoffs is realistic. I would sell off any asset that isn't in the plans next year or the year after that. Get what you can for the likes of Kinsler Maldonaldo Valbuena and bullpen pieces teams would try to trade for. I wouldn't trade Skaggs unless it was a total landslide offer.