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I don't understand why some think Semian might take a shorter deal?  He's entering his age 31 season and coming off a near 7 WAR season.  I'm guessing someone gives him 9 figures.  5/125 is my guess.  

Ausmus was the worst manager I’ve ever seen

Guessing that Syndergaard isn't going to take a mid range deal.  It's likely gonna be full pop retail or a 1yr to rebuild his value.  I would do a 1/18 for him in a heartbeat or something like that.  It would be great to tack on an option but I doubt he'd agree to that.  Then maybe you convince him to stay although he's from Texas.  I think this type of deal is what needs to happen until you know for sure what you're doing with Ohtani.  

You guys all really like Semen.

Exactly.

I don't know how you think they get 4-5 new starters.
I'm thinking One big name, one solid name via trade or FA, and then two guys that can go rotation or pen, like Lorenzen and Richards.
Then other than Ohtani and Scherzer/Stroman, and the Solid nam like Cobb or Gray or Duffy, you put the other three spots up for competition.

I liked parts of it.

Random thought....
He's not a shutdown bullpen guy, but Michael Lorenzen could be a good fit for the Angels given their style of play with Ohtani. 
Decent bullpen arm with the versatility to bat if needed. If the Angels want to build for playoffs where versatility and creativity plays a huge role, he should be a good option that won't break the bank. 

The opener idea is terrible.
I can understand investing in the bullpen, but getting an elite starter and 2-3 arms is the best of both worlds.
Relievers are also notoriously unreliable.

I prefer Craig at SS
 

this was my first choice.  he had some arm issues at the end of last year and will likely come with a comp pick, but if they think he's healthy I think he's a great choice to get more out of than his previous numbers show.  Problem is, a lot of teams are gonna feel the same so it's not like he'll fly under the radar.  Is 4/60 too low?  
But please make sure he's healthy.  

you'd be adding at least 80 if not 90m in payroll.  

I think they won't improve much and will likely regress. They were surprisingly good the second Half and a lot was luck, but they have some really good players, and Safeco is awesome viewing experience. I went to the final game where we knocked them out of the playoffs -- the fans were excited and engaged. Seeing Kyle Seager's farewell was cool too. They also took down the obnoxious 116 win flag or moved it. It used to be in CF and stood out garishly, but not anymore. The concessions were a mess though. I don't think we realize at Anaheim Stadium how good we've got it with concessions and walkways and such. Petco was good this year too.
Also, the Angels scrubs and Ohtani dominated that lineup in a must-win game, so they need pitching and pitching and more pitching. I can't see them involved in the SS market, but I can see them try to add multiple pitchers and maybe a veteran hitter or three. They have only $22M committed next season.
They do have several arbitration guys and that will increase their payroll somewhat, as Haniger, Crawford, and others are arbitration eligible.
They could use another 3B, it didn't look as if they will bring Seager back. Ty France may move across the diamond, I see he's been at 3B. But Seager despite his low average was a productive batter, hitting 35 HR and 29 2B. So that will have to get fixed. I could see them adding here, and also at 2B and DH. 
So they're a team to watch. I won't punt a baby if they win 90, but if they only win 75 next year I wouldn't be surprised.
 
 

If the Mariners come anywhere near 90 wins next year I'll punt a baby. They got through this year on luck and BS. 

Ausmus was the worst manager I’ve ever seen

You who seriously consider using Eeyore as your avatar 

Ausmus was the worst manager I’ve ever seen

Stassi is the starter and he doesn't even make $5M.
A backup will make around what Suzuki got this year or less. I am fine with Thaiss as the backup if he really can do it and even throwing Ward back there once in a while. These guys caught most of their life, so if they can do it defensively incl. framing, then they can be a backup for 60 games.
If they need to bring in a Briceño or a Bemboom or someone after two months with Thaiss as the backup then they can. Not an area of concern.

Maddon is an absolute fuckface. I'd take Ausmus over him.

In 04, they won the division  and got knocked out of the playoffs, cuz they lost one of their best pitchers and one of their best hitters decided to be a jerk and got cut. Also, Glaus underperformed.
The investment before the 2004 season though is roughly what I am looking for in 2022. They added two starters, one TOR and one guy who was promising, and added two hitters, one HOF worthy and one on the upswing.
Now they really need three pitchers and one hitter (a SS), but this is the year to go for this.

I can't tell if this poster is 12 or if he is 80.
 

Stassi is the starter and he doesn't even make $5M.
A backup will make around what Suzuki got this year or less. I am fine with Thaiss as the backup if he really can do it and even throwing Ward back there once in a while. These guys caught most of their life, so if they can do it defensively incl. framing, then they can be a backup for 60 games.
If they need to bring in a Briceño or a Bemboom or someone after two months with Thaiss as the backup then they can. Not an area of concern.

In 04, they won the division  and got knocked out of the playoffs, cuz they lost one of their best pitchers and one of their best hitters decided to be a jerk and got cut. Also, Glaus underperformed.
The investment before the 2004 season though is roughly what I am looking for in 2022. They added two starters, one TOR and one guy who was promising, and added two hitters, one HOF worthy and one on the upswing.
Now they really need three pitchers and one hitter (a SS), but this is the year to go for this.

Stew, yes, I mean Correa. He's probably the most talented of the bunch, but I think all of the players that cheated on the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021 Astros should be banned from the game.
I hated the Ian Kinsler signing, because he was a thorn in our sides for so many years, and a bit of an asshole. but I can't abide by people who knowingly cheated in the way the Astros did in 2017 and 2018, and have been continuing to do to in 2019 and 2021.
People question Story's home and road splits, but I don't think Correa or Altuve or Bregman or any of the cheating Astros will be the same player somewhere else without the legal scouting reports and the illegal buzzers or cameras or whatever they heck they're doing.
They're all cheaters and should be thrown out. If they can ban John Coppolella (SP) for international signings that skirted the rules, they can certainly ban players who knowingly cheated, then were caught and struggled, and then magically, they're all hitting again?
BUZZERS are better than Trash Cans after all.