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If he wanted to be a Yankee, why did the signing take so long?

LOL! That would be maniacal!

I don't agree with this, that is, I think an offensive SS would be more helpful than another starter. I'd like another starter but we're pretty strong there as opposed to our current shortstops who may or may not be capable.

Thanks, if you're correct, I definitely wouldn't do that deal.

Would you guys give me your assessment? Would he make a good pickup in a trade? Is it plausible? Who would Milwaukee need?

Now that Verlander has gone, if we got a big SS does that even us with them? How far would you say we are from Houston now and what would it take to be on par with them?

I agree with most here that it's an overpay, but I'd have to admit if he were on the Angels that I'd love to re-sign him no matter the cost, especially since he came up with the club.

The former.

It is a risk, but I think a good one to take. With an ownership change, I think it's more likely he stays. If Arte remained the owner, I have no idea what he'd do. We're not going to know what Ohtani is told but logically 1) I would almost guarantee that management has spoken to him to get his thoughts. 2) The Angels want to keep him, if at all possible, based on 1. 3) I don't believe money is much an issue. We can pay him as much as any other team. Ohtani wants to stay, like the poster who wrote that this was his original choice, and he wants to win so he has to decide if management/ownership is capable of creating a winner. I think Minasian is capable and now we have new ownership. It's a gamble on Ohtani's part also. He can just play this year to see what happens, but if he gets hurt he can lose some money. I think he likes a challenge. That's part of why he came to the team in the first place because we gave him leeway to do things the way he wanted. I think he would like to be on the roster when the team gets back to the playoffs. I think he'd enjoy the challenge of going far with the Angels rather than going to a powerhouse like the Dodgers who are winners with or without him.

Isn't that kind of a wishy washy answer? I mean, what if we get a free agent SS, another starter and shore up the relief? I think those moves show incredibly good faith. If he's going to say something like that, I think he should at least have an opinion on what the organization should do to "win."

I totally agree, Chuck.

How difficult is a transition to first base for a third baseman?

I see a lot of AAA responses. Do you think he has much to learn there? I think it may be best if he became the fourth outfielder, maybe start twice a week.

If the answer is yes for him, what should be done with him?

What if we bring in a SS? Would that leave you OK with letting Adell/Moniak battle it out?

I understand what you're saying, but unlike Adell/Moniak (both I would give another chance) Walsh has had success. Maybe the injury was his issue. He deserves another shot.

I really like Walsh. I don't think 2021 was an aberration. I think he's a hard worker and I love his defense. I wouldn't be averse to giving him another shot.

I hope so but don't think so.

Rickey Henderson

For those who choose LF first, who would we pick up to go there, besides Nimmo? What would you do with Adell and Moniak?

I think it's shortstop. It's not that I don't like Rengifo, but we need another sure thing in the offense. I'd like Rengifo/Fletcher to basically switch off. I'd like to give Adell/Moniak a chance to run with LF. They're a potential problem but not the biggest problem we have.

...what position should he have and why? If you have someone in mind, let me know.

Did Rendon reinjure himself? Just wondering why he was taken out so early.

Thanks!

I don't watch a lot of games. When I was looking at yesterday's replay when Davidson was getting off the mound in the first inning, he showed his open hands to the ump and the ump slid his own hand over his left hand, I believe. Why was this done?