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  1. It's True!
    DCAngelsFan reacted to tdawg87 in It’s time we consider signing Trevor Bauer   
    That's the most Angels thing.
    "Yeah so we think you're a jerk and we hate you. Oh could you give us a reference btw?" 
    It's just incompetence from top to bottom (gross).
  2. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from OhtaniSan in AngelsWin Today: Angels D.J Snelten lining up for a return to the Majors   
    I was a bit cynical coming into this story, but gotta be impressed with a guy who's come so far on his own - I mean, who gets TJ on their own? 
    I really hope this works out for him - and for the team - I think we both could use a win  
  3. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from HBAngel13 in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  4. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from ThisismineScios in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  5. THIS!
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Angels in 2030 in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  6. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Jeremiah in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  7. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Tank in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  8. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from OhtaniSan in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  9. THIS!
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Angel Oracle in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  10. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from totdprods in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    This is part of the blowback from Ohtani leaving.
    When we had Ohtani and Trout, that was the most attractive time for an FA to come to the Angels.  If there was ever a time to go all-in, it was before the 2022 season.  
    Now, Ohtani's left, which speaks volumes to every other FA - did you really think Yamamoto or Imanaga was going to go to the no-hope team that couldn't keep Ohtani?  They have their pride - no one wants some other guy's reject.     
    We're pretty much a place to get a paycheck when a top-tier team doesn't want you.
    There are stories about how the Braves and the Dodgers orgs are great places to play, while the Angels is kind of a "meh" place to play - they take care of their players and their families in ways large and small, while we have stories about starving minor leaguers sleeping in their cars.
    The story pretty much says everything to me
    https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2022-04-29/dodgers-owner-anniversary-kasten-magic-mark-walter-colletti-mattingly-kershaw
    Arte could've lured away every Dodger scout and development guy with McCourt in charge - I said so at the time.  He could've bought their development system at fire sale prices.  
    Arte's not cheap - he's just an idiot in what he spends his money on. 
    He's the guy who spends $4000 on custom rims to put on his 1998 Honda Civic with rust spots and a bad transmission.  
     

     
  11. THIS!
    DCAngelsFan reacted to Tank in The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread   
    once again, i find it oddly curious how many here think the angels are an appealing team to any free agents of note.
    "how come arte is so cheap? why didn't arte sign xxxxxx?"
    players have to want to come here. right now, they don't. 
    we're not signing anyone of note this year. probably not next year, either (unless there's a dramatic turnaround in how the team plays this year). 
  12. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from ryanmfalla in AngelsWin Today: Angels D.J Snelten lining up for a return to the Majors   
    I was a bit cynical coming into this story, but gotta be impressed with a guy who's come so far on his own - I mean, who gets TJ on their own? 
    I really hope this works out for him - and for the team - I think we both could use a win  
  13. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Angel Oracle in AngelsWin Today: Angels D.J Snelten lining up for a return to the Majors   
    I was a bit cynical coming into this story, but gotta be impressed with a guy who's come so far on his own - I mean, who gets TJ on their own? 
    I really hope this works out for him - and for the team - I think we both could use a win  
  14. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Chuck in AngelsWin Today: Angels D.J Snelten lining up for a return to the Majors   
    I was a bit cynical coming into this story, but gotta be impressed with a guy who's come so far on his own - I mean, who gets TJ on their own? 
    I really hope this works out for him - and for the team - I think we both could use a win  
  15. THIS!
    DCAngelsFan reacted to Redondo in What player acquisition had you most excited (when you first heard the announcement)   
    Same with Wells 
    I can't remember anyone liking that move
  16. Funny
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    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Wisconsin27 in What player acquisition had you most excited (when you first heard the announcement)   
    At the time, in order (as best as I can remember these):
    Vladimir Guerrero - he was such a criminally underrated talent, I was psyched we did it, since it appeared we weren't even trying.
    Shohei Ohtani - so pleased he chose us - said maybe the franchise was going in the right direction ...
    Rod Carew - I always loved Carew, unconventional and classy, and was happy to see him come over
    Fred Lynn - Limited by injuries, he still did well for us.
    Torii Hunter - Hunter was always such a pleasure to watch with the Twins and a great personality 
    Reggie Jackson - Felt over-the-hill, but I under-estimated him he still had some gas in the tank  And still, he was Reggie so ...
    Zack Grienke - thought we gave up too much for him, but ...
    Bartolo Colon - between him and Vlad, thought we were building something
    Bobby Grich 
    Mark Teixeira - never much liked him for some reason, but liked his production.  Hated him again when he left.
    Bartolo Colon - between him and Vlad, thought we were building something 
    Mo Vaughn 
    Dan Haren - just felt like the right deal but at the wrong time
    Mark Langston 
    Nolan Ryan - my memory is kind of fuzzy, here - we gave up a lot for him (I thought) and he sounded intriguing but no more - he quickly became the most interesting player on the team)
    Anthony Rendon - always had bad vibes about him - living near DC, it was clear to me the club had reservations about him, people should've loved him - but they didn't
    Albert Pujols - Cardinals fans did a great job of pointing out his quickly declining production before the signing, and I didn't like it.   I figured we'd get 3 or 4 good years out of him, then years of regret- turns out that was optimistic - I knew his contract would cripple the team, and the Cardinals seeming so relieved he declined their offer never set well with me  
    Josh Hamilton - Criminal stupidity - weirdly, his stats don't suggest he was a bad player, but I thought he was overrated
    Adding:
    GMJ - The best thing about the GMJ signing was the discovery that a casual fan like me could still be smarter than a baseball executive 
    Vernon Wells - I was livid over this - like GMJ, I was astonished to realize just how stupid a baseball organization could be.  I no longer remember the number, but did a back of the envelope calc that suggested the Blue Jays needed to send us somewhere between $40m and $60m to make that a fair trade. 
    (don't really recall my reaction to Frank Robinson)

     
  18. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Angels in 2030 in Yamamoto to the Dodgers   
    I figured this was coming.
     Next up, they'll sign Hader.
    Then, they'll buy the biggest billboards they can find near Angels stadium and put Ohtani on them in his Dodger uniform.  
    If I were the Dodgers, that's what *I'd* do.
     
     
  19. Like
    DCAngelsFan reacted to Chuck in AlaNNA Rizzo may be the dumbest person in MLB Media   
    The amount of dumb shit she has said on the MLB Network or on Twitter blows my mind. 
  20. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from Frieri Meatball in Forget About Yamamoto   
    Parenthetically, it needs to be said that we cannot worry about getting into the playoffs during the "Trout window" - this can no longer guide our thinking.  No need to recap this past season's catastrophic "reload for a playoff run".
    Like you say, we need to build using improvements in scouting (both US and international), player development, analysis, and while we're at it,  get our names out of the "bad press" business - treat players and their families better, at all levels - no more articles about guys living in their cars and going hungry or being one of the only clubs voting against things like increased spending caps.  I guarantee you, this team has a bit of a crap reputation among players - not Oakland A's terrible, but not the Dodgers, either.  
    Arte's had 20 years to figure this out, and I see few signs of progress - he needs to sell the team to someone with the vision and the will and the money to fix all this broken culture and infrastructure.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    DCAngelsFan reacted to Blarg in Angels did not match the Dodgers offer   
    Owner has veto rights but a strong baseball operations staff, not a bunch of ASU frat boys, would have been able to beat some sense into him.
    And the time to talk to Baleo about a contract was winter of 2021 to take the Dodgers and MLB out of the negotiations. If the Angels come in with a strong offer there is no $700 million dollar contract because there is only 1 MVP season on his resume.
    10 years at $450+ million with an opt out would have been ink to paper but Moreno couldn't see there was no re-signing once Ohtani was a year out from free agency. The GM shuffle fucked the organization as much as anything. No continuity in the front office gave Ohtani no confidence this franchise would ever stabilize. 
  22. Like
    DCAngelsFan reacted to Chuck in Angels did not match the Dodgers offer   
    I totally agree on not matching that price tag for Ohtani, but he should have had enough sense to trade him last year or prior to the deadline and took his shot in FA with Ohtani later.
    So dumb. I’ve repeated this hundred times on our podcast this year that a meeting with Nez and Ohtani had to be made where an extension HAD TO BE AGREED UPON prior to the deadline or they were going to test the trade market with Ohtani as that is in the best interest of the team going forward. 
  23. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from AngelsFanForever in Forget About Yamamoto   
    Parenthetically, it needs to be said that we cannot worry about getting into the playoffs during the "Trout window" - this can no longer guide our thinking.  No need to recap this past season's catastrophic "reload for a playoff run".
    Like you say, we need to build using improvements in scouting (both US and international), player development, analysis, and while we're at it,  get our names out of the "bad press" business - treat players and their families better, at all levels - no more articles about guys living in their cars and going hungry or being one of the only clubs voting against things like increased spending caps.  I guarantee you, this team has a bit of a crap reputation among players - not Oakland A's terrible, but not the Dodgers, either.  
    Arte's had 20 years to figure this out, and I see few signs of progress - he needs to sell the team to someone with the vision and the will and the money to fix all this broken culture and infrastructure.  
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from AngelsFanForever in Forget About Yamamoto   
    Where I'm at, too - well, with the caveat that "everything else being equal, they'll choose a team that's not a clusterf*** and has a chance at the post-season."
    So, we have to overpay, take on risky players, and maybe pick up a guy who'll come here for $1 more than someone else offers and doesn't care if they ever go to the playoffs.  
    Ohtani leaving doesn't help our reputation as a desirable place to play - but I suspect most FA's already would prefer somewhere else to play.  He could've gotten that same deal from Arte - but he didn't want to stay here.  That speaks volumes.  
    Oh, did I go 10 minutes without saying "FU, Arte, please, for the love of God, sell the team already."
    (ahem)
  25. Like
    DCAngelsFan got a reaction from AngelsFanForever in Forget About Yamamoto   
    So, just to be clear, he's not meeting with the Angels?
    Did we ask him and his agent laughed at us? 
    Or are we just so beat-down we didn't even bother calling?
     
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