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42 minutes ago, totdprods said:

I’m right there with ya, I started suggesting that last year. Almost all those arms either were hurt last year and a bunch retired already. 

Yep.  And a few of the remaining guys turn 26 (or even 27, in the case of Mason Erla) before the start of next season.  If you're going to draft college pitchers with 19 of your 20 picks, you'd probably hope more than two of them would have made the majors in the fourth season after they were drafted.  Seems like pure dumb luck would have let them find one gem in that mix.

22 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

O'Hoppe with a HR!  I'd love to see more consistent power like this from him!  Maybe last year raised my expectations.

Thank you, Logan, for doing as I asked.

On 5/24/2024 at 6:43 PM, jsnpritchett said:

 

Kochanowicz had a mixed outing.  K'ed 7 and didn't walk anyone in 6 innings, but gave up 10 hits and 3 runs.

 

Kochanowicz tonight: 5 innings, 6 hits, 4 ER, 4 BB, 6 K.  He also hit a guy and balked.  I thought he might be hitting a groove a few starts back, but results have been all over the place the last couple.

3 minutes ago, BTH said:

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Wash sure loves to double down on things not backed up by the data.

Yeah, I am beyond done with him.  Total joke of a manager and either just flat-out dumb or thinks we are, with comments like the ones he's been making lately.

7 minutes ago, ScottM said:

I'm 2 seconds away from giving up on Bachman completely. What a terrible pick.

I take shit when I say this, but I'll continue to say that that 2021 draft is shaping up to be an almost complete wipeout.

Anyone know why Bachman got pulled after only facing three batters in the first inning in his rehab start tonight? 

Reminder: tomorrow's game at Seattle is on Apple TV+.

21 minutes ago, AngelsLakersFan said:

That's a pretty interesting data point that I think might be a bit more enlightening than the test results themselves.

Well, yes, the recruit ratio is always something we look at.  It's an indication of the marketing ease/difficulty of the movie on a DNA level, basically.

22 minutes ago, Taylor said:

With the box office having an historically bad year, have you been noticing less enthusiasm from the folks who preview the movies?

Do you mean are we seeing lower test screening scores? If so, no. Scores are more or less where they have been. 

It is slightly harder to recruit people to show up for test screenings for mid-tier/marginal movies, though. Not a huge difference yet, but it's somewhat noticeable. 

Carlos Rodon starting for the Yankees.

1 minute ago, Jay said:

On Amazon Prime it's $9.99 $5.99 to rent.

Picture quality is better through Apple TV/iTunes, for what it's worth.  Same price.

3 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

Each time the replacement was not the savior that was expected.

That may be the case, but that's my point: none of them were that good, so criticism of them was justified.  And, obviously, the constant injuries, bad signings, and weak talent didn't help!

Just now, Torridd said:

Thanks!

Sure thing!  I love that gif, and I consulted on the marketing/release of the movie, so I'm always happy to share it.  Ha ha.

Just now, Torridd said:

What is this from?

Immaculate, a horror/thriller that came out in March:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/immaculate_2024

2 minutes ago, greginpsca said:

Do you think getting rid of one level of the minor leagues has caused teams to  rush some players?

I don't think it's that.  I think it's what totdprods mentioned in his post: it's primarily a way to control costs.  If you think you can get similar(ish) production from a young guy who's essentially "free" compared to a free agent/veteran who might cost you $10M+, $20M+, etc., at some point, it becomes worth the risk to just take a shot with the younger guy and see what happens.  For example, if I'm the GM and my choice is between paying Griffin Canning $24M or calling up Caden Dana to fill that slot, then Dana is gonna be coming up pretty darn quick.  Of course, it's rarely a one-for-one choice like that, but you get the point. 

6 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Another thing to think about…let’s say we keep Rengifo and Ward for the next couple years. Sandoval and Canning too. And assume they stay healthy and producing around what they have been, maybe a little better.

Are any of them QO candidates when they hit free agency?

I’m in no way saying they deserve them now, or that a comp pick is better than what we’d get if we traded them now or next year. Just curious if you think any would be on track for a QO when they hit FA, should they maintain or slightly improve what they’ve been doing.

Part of the reason I’m asking is that I do believe MLB is somewhat rapidly transitioning to a league where even just solid college players, not just the best, and even some HS players, are becoming increasingly fast-tracked. I think this is the new way the owners will combat rising salaries. They’re going to “rush” guys compared to what most of us long-timers are used to seeing for a player’s development schedule. We may already be seeing the Angels try to be at the forefront of this approach. Should that continue…maybe having a bunch of comp draft picks in the next 2-3 winters actually will be better than what we get in trade, at least in terms of the team being able to have more power of choice over who they receive, more controlled years, a more aligned timeline…maybe it’s just my conspiracy theory though.

Teams might be increasingly hesitant to deal young talent because of this, even more than before, and that might mean these guys we could deal really don’t get the haul back we’d like, even if they are hot commodities. Also, the Angels also have the sort of payroll to weather someone like Ward or Sandoval accepting a 1/$24m QO. 

This could also be a way they recoup some picks if they sign big name FAs still, as means to avoid the mistake they made signing so many top FAs all those years. 

I would be surprised if any of the four you mentioned would be real candidates for the qualifying offer, regardless of whether the payroll would have room for someone to accept it.  I am still baffled by why anyone would want to hold on to Canning at this point, regardless.  But, yeah, none of them seem like QO candidates. 

3 minutes ago, DMVol said:

Would love to see him come out on fire and drum up some trade interest....

Yep.  I think he has pretty much cratered his value so far this year between this lingering injury and his abysmal start at the plate.  Definitely needs to start hot when he does get back. 

10 minutes ago, Swordsman78 said:

First thing the halos need is to do is stop blaming managers.   Letting Perry and his analytics guys off the hook for the last 3 years is a problem.

Yes, Arte needs to either let a Baseball ops guy run the program, or sell, but Perry needs to be gone.

Injuries over the past 2 years derailed the team but the absence of quality guys ready to step up falls on the GM.

Ah, so now you're admitting one of the biggest issues is the lack of talent.  Nice to see you finally coming around.

15 minutes ago, Slegnaac said:

People were saying the same thing about....

Scioscia 

Ausmus

Maddon

Nevin

 

And were they wrong to say that?

I missed this update yesterday:

9 hours ago, Angel Oracle said:

1-27, the old Adell is back with lots of Ks (11) and few walks (ZERO).

4 minutes ago, Rollinghard said:

1-27 with 11 Ks. How bad is that compared to other MLB players slumps? Seems really horrible. Has Altuve ever gone 1 for 27? 

For what it's worth, he's actually 1 for 28 with 13 K.  His only hit was a HR.

And it's a bad slump, but not completely unheard of.

1 minute ago, Chuck said:

Well he does have a bunch of pop. Hit 26 HR in just 104 Double-A games in 2022. 17 HR the year before. 

True. But it just hasn't been there much so far this year. 

Crazy that the Angels have walked 9 guys and none of them have scored. 

O'Hoppe with a HR!  I'd love to see more consistent power like this from him!  Maybe last year raised my expectations.