Robrock30

They want Montreal but they couldn't support the MLB team last time they tried it.

The talent is already watered down with too many Owners pocketing the TV Revenue and Luxury Tax and shared revenues without producing competitive teams.  This is just another money grab to collect the buy in $ from awarding 2 new Franchises.

15 minutes ago, Warfarin said:

Maybe, but I think this team needs some LHH.  As it stands now, all we really have is Rengifo (who is a switch hitter), Moniak, and Schanuel.  Maybe someone like Joc Peterson, who can DH but also play some LF, could be an option to fill that spot.

Ok I like Joc so take them both as they are both winners.

5 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Same. 

I follow his Mom's Twitter while Stroman has blocked me and most of the World.  He has issues obviously while Seth is an upstanding young man with a supportive Mom in his corner.

1 hour ago, tdawg87 said:

It's definitely fair to assume that. I think he goes by actual payroll, which was $215m last year. So the 65 mil estimate is likely correct regardless. 

His inevitable pivot should be Yamamoto, but it will probably be Snell. Or Stroman. 

I take Seth Lugo over Stroman

5 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

No do not tie up DH spot. 

33 HRs 103 RBIs $ 10 MM one year deal is solid move for DH

JD Martinez is the obvious first move no?

17 hours ago, Lazorko Saves said:

Wait wait wait.  Are ya'll telling me that MLB hasn't closed the Ilya Kovalchuzak loophole?  That somehow Ohtani's cap hit will be something like $25m?  There's no way.  They have to have learned from the NHL and the Kovalchuk contract and put that into the luxury tax calculations.

Luxury tax hit has to be $70m a year, regardless of deferrals.  Right?

Lazorko Saves,

Funny we both posted regarding Ilya Kovalchuk.  Exactly the NHL prohibited his original contract which was reworked to $ 100 MM over 15 years.  I met with him right afterwards and shook his hand and congratulated him and told him great contract.

Best of Luck Ohtani with the Dodgers and Thanks for the Memories!

As I said when I met the Hockey great Ilya Kovalchuk immediately after he signed his $ 100 MM Contract back then and shook his hand Congratulations Great Contract!  

LOL Fun Times!

At least he wasn't driving around LA in a Ford Bronco with a police escort and Morosi, Nightengale et al following him.

3 minutes ago, James said:

Or he really loves Pujols and wants to honor the day we signed him. That worked out well.....

I remember it very well in 2011 at the end of the Winter Meetings which was a very lucky day for me as well.

Today December 8th will be the day he announces six years to the day he joined the Angels.  He is a superstitious guy as 8 is a lucky # in Asian Culture akin to # 7 here.

9 hours ago, Jay said:

If $ are comparable Ohtani will need to choose between winning or comfort. We'll see what he chooses.

Dark horse might be Toronto Blue Jays which I could see if they offered $ 600 MM.

Ohtani has explored his options and has narrowed his preferences.  If $ are comparable I believe he will sign to remain with the Angels where he is comfortable and vice versa. He will be loyal to the organization he has flourished with and finish the task of winning a Championship.  

2nd choice I believe are the Dodgers but Angels fans are better so why move up there.

Shrewd move is to rehab with Angels reestablish the Pitching dominance and write in the deal an opt out after 2025 to reassess his options.  That's what I would do if it were my situation.

2 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

I really don't see how this team improves by re-signing Ohtani. That eats up, what, $50M of the $73M? Is the remaining $23M enough to sign at least one starter and plug other holes (gross)? 

I've said that my personal preference is that the Angels go a bit more modest in free agency and instead allocate those funds towards improving the farm system. But I doubt that happens. Assuming that Arte wants to compete now, I think the best route is going hard after Yamamoto or Snell, adding a depth starter, a good reliever, and maybe a couple bench guys.

Ohtani sells merchandise and media so besides his Babe Ruth talents the investment yields profits.

13 hours ago, Erstad Grit said:

I thought Lugo would be a great bargain sleeper FA but it appears many teams are in on him. 

He is well worth the three year commitment he is seeking.  How can he disappoint with a supportive Mom in his corner?

Seth Lugo is the pitcher to sign IMO. Successful as a SP, middle reliever and closer.  What's not to like?

I will post his Mom's Twitter which documents his successes.  You decide.

Silver lining to cap off a bad Season.

Impressive stop on a dime number crunching.

17 minutes ago, Angels 1961 said:

This is type of player to spend on. He is only 25, I would over pay for him. Add him to young players you have could be another building block.

Contact hitter with speed great eye at plate more walks than SOs solid versatile defender what's not to love?

https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/jung-hoo-lee-is-the-best-free-agent-flying-under-the-radar/

.340 BA .407 OBP 69 SB 383 BBs 304 SOs 4000 PA. Plays all OF positions.  25 yo Sign him!

4 hours ago, Inside Pitch said:

If he signs with a team in Chicago I hope they keep Cory Perry away from his mom.

Seth Lugo is who can do it all excelled as SP, middle relief and closer.  Take it from his Mom who documents his successes.

The Mets left the 2 Angels acquired at the trading deadline unprotected Coleman Crow who had TJ surgery so he can be moved to the 60 day DL and Jeremiah Jackson who has tools and can be utility role. 

Also I would consider Mets RHP SP Joander Suarez also left unprotected.

• RHP Joander Suarez – The 23-year-old had an incredible run to finish out his season with 24 scoreless innings between High-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton, including a 7-inning no-hitter that followed a 6-inning no-hit start.

9 hours ago, BTH said:

So do a lot of teams.

Sounds like he’s gonna get PAID.

He deserves a nice deal and his Mom is on Twitter

I like Seth Lugo who has excelled as a SP, middle reliever & closer.  He does it all.

What about Seth Lugo who I am very familiar with and who excels at every pitching role SP, Middle Relief or Closer?