Torridd

Thanks guys! I love the upbeat message. Players come and go but the team goes on.

Thanks guys! I love the upbeat message. Players come and go but the team goes on.

Glad all is well.

Thanks guys, really appreciate you guys getting the urgency and getting this episode out to us.
100% agree I really want to see the Halos get back to the type of ball they played under Mauch/ Scioscia and get away from this station to station ball they been playing the last few years. 

I disagree with this. Injuries are not under his control. He seems like he wants to be out there but more in Salmon way than an Erstad way.

We heard it over and over again. Shohei Ohtani wants to win.  No kidding.  Every player wants to win.  Mike Trout wants to win. The difference between Trout and Ohtani is that Trout wants to win as an Angel. Ohtani just wants to win, period.
There’s a difference.
Trout wants to be a part of building a winner.  Ohtani wants to join one.
We also heard over and over again that Ohtani isn’t necessarily about the money.  Well, I see about 700 million reasons to think that isn’t necessarily true.  I’m not judging Ohtani for taking the biggest contract in the history of professional sports.  Heck, no.  More power to him. 
But… in the words of Jered Weaver, “how much do you really need?”
Loyalty. 
Weaver will always be beloved for it.
When Tim Salmon approached free agency for the first time, he told his agent to take the first offer from the Angels.  Salmon was rewarded for his loyalty with a 2002 World Series championship and became the most beloved player in franchise history.
Trout showed his loyalty when he also resigned with the Angels. He could have left.  Most around baseball thought he would.  He didn’t. 
Loyalty.
Salmon, Weaver and Trout’s loyalty isn’t lost on me.  I don’t think it’s lost on most fans.  There’s something special about players who come up through the organization and stay with the organization throughout most, if not all of their career.
Ohtani leaving, makes me appreciate Trout’s loyalty more than ever. 
I have enjoyed every moment of Ohtani’s time with the Angels. I believe he will go down in history as the greatest player of all time.  Losing him is disappointing.
I can now understand what Cardinal fans must have felt like when Albert Pujols left to sign with the Angels.  I understand how disappointed Twins fans must have been to see Torii Hunter leave as well. 
Then again – at least those two guys didn’t leave for a division or cross-time rival.
That’s the thing.  It isn’t so much that Ohtani left the Angels. It’s that he left the Angels for the Dodgers.  The stinking Dodgers.  It’s kind of a slap in the face to Angel fans. The same fans that loved and supported him through his first six years in major league baseball.  The same fans who have lived in the shadow of Dodger fans for years.
It also stings to know he asked not to be traded during this past season because he wanted to try and win with the Angels, only to turn around and head up the 5 freeway to Chavez Ravine when it didn’t work out. 
No loyalty there.
That's also not lost on me. 
Again, the main take away for me isn't so much about Ohtani.  It's about an increased appreciation for Mike Trout and his loyalty to the Angels and their fans.  It's a rare thing this day and age, especially in professional sports.

I've been an Angel fan since Dec 1960. Angels had most talented player ever to play the game for the last 6 years at a very cheap price. Time to move on and Perry to get to work. People will still come watch the Angels play after all it's a ballgame. With family or friends some of my best moments have been at the ballpark. Wrigley field in 61, Chavez Ravine 62 till move to Anaheim. Go to a game next year have a beer or two and let's watch next phrase of halo baseball start. ST not far off and I'm looking forward to Angel baseball in 2024.

I wanted him back but there are a lot of upsides to him leaving. Continue to build the team. Personally, I just think a bit of health and upgrade to pitching will get us to the playoffs.

I wanted him back but there are a lot of upsides to him leaving. Continue to build the team. Personally, I just think a bit of health and upgrade to pitching will get us to the playoffs.

Actually, I'm much happier with the Dodgers than if he would have signed within the division. If he had, I would think he was malicious.

Nationals won after Harper left.

Us winning would be the ultimate FU to the Dodgers. 

I am liking the possibilities now that Ohtani is gone. The team is more flexible at dh to rest guys, yet keep their bat in the lineup. The available payroll should be able to sign a couple of starters and a closer. Much needed. Trust me that agents will notice the available payroll surplus. Wash and Goins ability to tighten the defense. Shanuel will be project #1. Which is why i like the White  deal. gives us a late inning defensive replacement at first. We will have that 2nd round compensation pick in July. We should still have ample payroll to add at the trade deadline if needed. Go gettum Perry.

New Halo rallying cry from OC Register "Ohtani is gone we must move on". Opening night new tee shirt give away. Photo of young players on it and Trout and Rendon photo on back of tee shirt. Time to move on halo fans. LET'S GO ANGELS

Yamamoto would be a good start
 
 

I'm sorry he's gone and congratulate the Dodgers for getting him. Time for plan B and get the guys who want to be here in the playoffs. You will be missed Shohei but I'm glad I don't have your jersey. 😁

I'm sorry he's gone and congratulate the Dodgers for getting him. Time for plan B and get the guys who want to be here in the playoffs. You will be missed Shohei but I'm glad I don't have your jersey. 😁

Who in their right mind would give you shit for that?  It's an absurd contract.  Would have completely crippled the Angels for years.  Truly glad that it's not the Angels.

Hopefully big bounce back year for Trout. He will once again become face of Angels. Need another bat for protection for him. Baseball a funny game what if halos make playoffs and Dodgers do not. All the attention for Angels will not just be on one player next year. Maybe fun year watching young halo players develop. Angels not all gloom and doom in 2024.

What it means for Trout is what it meant for Trout yesterday: He needs to focus on staying healthy.
 

How so…ohoppe is the catcher and Thaiss can backup while fletcher has no place on the team.

Hell yeah. Money saved. Decent relief arm. Two more spots opened on the 40. Gives Thaiss a clear role that is really best for him and the club. Great trade. Even White could wind up being useful 1B depth. 

Making room for Tim Anderson

Stassi and Fletcher are not serviceable and we save money

Such a weird choice, if true.

Not buying that Hoornstra would get the scoop before anyone else