Kendo36

@Taylor, Serious question.  I'm sure you've seen the video of the actual exchange and the tweet itself. 
Do you believe the tweet is an honest depiction of the tone in that conversation?  How about the Trout interview, that video is available as well.  Pretty much everyone reported it the same way, Blum's report emphasizes that Trout adds the possibility that he'd be OPEN to a trade. That wasn't at all what he was saying but that's how Blum ends his tweet.
Not sure how anyone watches either interview and doesn't walk away thinking Blum isn't trying to paint a picture to suit a narrative.

The fans who bitch about this are really stupid people. 
Dude has literally always been this way. It didn't matter when he was one of the best 3B in the game and winning a WS. It doesn't matter that he's helping guys like O'Hoppe out with his swing (probably others, too). People suddenly care because (1) he's injured, (2) not performing well, (3) not lying about baseball being a job. Apparently people would rather he pretend to love the game. Rendon isn't the childish one, the fans upset about this are. Pathetic. 

There's no choice but to be hopeful here. A breakout could change the trajectory of the entire team. If he can't beat out Moniak and Aaron hicks, it's probably time to move on. 

Good to see spring training optimism as always. Sounds like the players may be enjoying less media attention and the start of a new beginning. I didn't even think of how going back to the 5 man rotation could be a benefit for this team until Reid Detmers talked about it in an interview after Ohtani left. I'm not honestly expecting much this season in terms of wins and losses but am looking forward to the season. Guess we'll see how it goes. 

The Angels will never win with Arte.

Montgomery feels primed to turn into a pumpkin.  

Move on. There's no way the Angels sign Joey Votto. Makes no sense. Remember who tweeted this garbage BS out. Jon Heyman! 

Yes, let's sign a 40-year-old dude who can't hit anymore, so he can provide "leadership", leaving aside the fact that his teams have been to four post-seasons in 17 years, have lost in the first round all four years, and he has a career .563 OPS in post-season appearances.  I'm so tired of people wanting Moustakas, Votto, and/or other dudes who are far past their prime. 

I mean. Ok. But 3 years? 

I find it hilarious we signed one of the best relievers on the market and still everyone is a total twat about it. Well done Angel fans. 

Aaron Tepera.

Bellinger and Snell are both landmines that the Angels need to avoid. First, it's free agency, you're going to need to overpay for their services so you're already starting behind the proverbial 8 ball. Second, Snell is a five inning specialist that's notorious for ice cold Aprils and Mays. Third, don't be fooled by career highs. 180 innings isn't the norm for Snell. Particularly as he advances in age, it's likely that 130-150 innings is the norm. Fourth, in regards to Bellinger, the statcast data (we are in the statcast age, after all) doesn't paint a pretty picture. He'll get paid the MVP that he was but he isn't that guy. Fifth, Bellinger is a good defensive outfielder but for the money you're paying him, it's mostly the bat, so a move to 1B it's coming sooner rather than later, and the Angels already have a heck of a 1B prospect in Schanuel.
The Angels need to do exactly what they've done so far, which is basically nothing. Sign a few relievers that you can flip for prospects at the deadline. Allow Ward and Rengifo to get healthy and prove themselves so you can trade them and further boost the farm. Trade away mistake contracts like Stassi and Fletcher.  Allow unfavorable contracts like Rendon and Anderson to expire and get them off the books. Give the young guys plenty of opportunity to learn and grow in the big leagues before extending them with three money you saved from offloading contracts. 
Rebuild, and come back three years from now ready to compete. And do it right too. Build a farm so that success can be sustainable. 

Need an explanation on Angelswin's last twitter post. 

This just doesn't feel like the year to overpay for Free Agents. The class has way too many question marks. Plus Angels would have to pay more than other contending teams. Angels need to show that they are heading in the right direction this year. Detmers, Canning, Sandoval & Silseth all have a lot to prove. Along with the young position players. No one is coming here unless these guys can show upside. 

The only way this team competes this year is if they sign two starters. Snell is an enigma but you pair him with Montgomery or Stroman and that is money well spent. Let the cheap position players grow and spend on pitching. 

The only way this team competes this year is if they sign two starters. Snell is an enigma but you pair him with Montgomery or Stroman and that is money well spent. Let the cheap position players grow and spend on pitching. 

The only way this team competes this year is if they sign two starters. Snell is an enigma but you pair him with Montgomery or Stroman and that is money well spent. Let the cheap position players grow and spend on pitching. 

The only way this team competes this year is if they sign two starters. Snell is an enigma but you pair him with Montgomery or Stroman and that is money well spent. Let the cheap position players grow and spend on pitching. 

The only way this team competes this year is if they sign two starters. Snell is an enigma but you pair him with Montgomery or Stroman and that is money well spent. Let the cheap position players grow and spend on pitching. 

i think artes thinking of selling again.

Ron Washington hire should have told you everything. We're done. Let the kids grow. The money is tied up in Trout and Rendon and they have to perform. 

Ron Washington hire should have told you everything. We're done. Let the kids grow. The money is tied up in Trout and Rendon and they have to perform. 

No, but I also don't want to get anyone's hopes up. 
Ohtani's negotiations held up the market, and now free agents are allowing their individual markets to develop. But also, if two teams are offering similar money, the player is more likely to choose a winning team with a strong farm that can infuse excitement and talent. 
Right now, the Angels aren't a winning team, and while O'Hoppe, Neto and Schanuel are exciting, much of the farm is barren. So I'm guessing that unless the Angels offer more money, they probably aren't at the top of anyone's list. And I doubt they're involved in the trade market for guys like Cease or Bieber. The cost will be more than I think they can afford. 
So my guess is they'll round out the roster with some low cost vets. 

How the fuck is that allowed?