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He won a Cy Young in the AL. I'm sure he will be fine. 

Idk that looks like three numbers to me

I was curious so I texted a few execs from other teams (that wouldn’t be interested in him, so they’re theoretically unbiased).
One said the Angels might get a mid level prospect. Another said he didn’t think there’d be much market for him because most teams want pitching.
I also heard that he’d be viewed as a rental because of his age and option number for next year. 
I could be wrong, but I feel pretty confident Kole will be here on Aug 1. 
As for opening day next year? Not as sure but my guess would be no. 

please don't show Terry in the booth.  He seems like a good dude and all but his teeth just freak me out.  

Would it have been that much of a problem to tell us what happened, or show us what happened to the right fielder on the inside the park home run? Anything?I
A replay?
Just a terrible telecast.

yeah.  having the benefit of your audience not being able to actually see what's going on has benefited him tremendously.  

Terry is horrible. 

That was 3 over after being 10 over. They were trending down, having just lost Richards, Ohtani and Cozart, and with Tyler Skaggs having just developed the groin issue that would sink his second half. 
This is 1 over on the way up, with players coming back from injuries.
This 1-over looks a lot better than last year’s 3-over. 

I am much more interested in a potential trade for Stroman now. I don’t think we match up too well for Toronto, and Stroman is a FA after next year, but he seems like he’d be open to an extension should we deal for him, based on this.

we were 3 games over .500 on june 18th last year.  
just sayin'

Glad he's listed at number two..   Angels have done okay with the the last two guys ranked second overall....   Shohei Ohtani and Michael Nelson Trout.

I like our chances. Lets takes the series from a great team!

And for those unfamiliar, Kochanawicz was expected to go in the supplemental round or 2nd round. It was believed that without being an above slot bonus, on par with a 1st-2nd round selection, that he simply wouldn't sign and instead go to Virginia. It's also believed that if he went to Virginia, he'd be an upper first round selection in three years. 
He throws an easy 92-93 with minimal effort. With a higher leg kick, he'll hit 95 consistently, but that throws his release point off and scored more effort than necessary. Kind of like a right handed Heaney. His breaking ball is already plus-plus and he throws it for strike. His frame shows area for building strength, so in 2-3 years, he could be throwing an easy 95-96.
So the Angels went over slot on someone that will immediately become one of their most promising pitching prospects, right behind Soriano and Rodriguez. Maybe Yan too.

I told myself I wasn't going to get excited until they started hitting the 50 IP mark...and well, here we are. It's kind of mind-blowing we've seen so much growth with the pitching, in volume and quality. 

The bats came alive the last couple seasons, and we're seeing that wave now start to impact the big league team with Fletcher, Rengifo, Ward, Thaiss, Walsh, eventually Adell, Marsh, Rojas....
We could start seeing the same thing happen on the pitching side by the end of this year with Sandoval and Madero - we're already seeing Canning and Suarez now. There's a lot of help on the way.

All we need is a new wave of bats to start forming in Rk/A Ball this year - Knowles, Adams, Wilson, Soto could certainly be a part of that. Not giving up on Maitan, Williams, etc. either.

We've hit a point in the season where it's time to acknowledge what's been going on with our pitching in the minors. Especially Burlington and Inland Empire. We'll likely start seeing a couple of these guys move up to IE/Mobile within the next month or so.
Last season, the Angels minor leagues saw only 13 pitchers start 20+ games - and of those, only 11 topped 100 innings. 
Within that group only three had an ERA below 4.00: Suarez at 3.92, Canning at 3.65, and Madero at 3.49. Eight had an ERA over 4.50, and four of those had an ERA over 6. It was not pretty.

This year is shaping up to be quite different - even with Canning and Suarez having hardly thrown any minor league innings. 

PATRICK SANDOVAL - 6'3", 190, LHP, 22 years old, drafted in 2015 (11th Rd.)
(AA/AAA): 4.47 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, .278 BAA, 21 BB, 57 K in 44.1 IP across 12 G/11 GS
Dominant in Mobile (32 K in 20 IP), Sandoval has slowed some in SLC (5.18 ERA, 2.14 WHIP) but is still the Angels next-best SP prospect.

LUIS MADERO - 6'3", 185, RHP, 22 years old, signed in 2013 (Intl. FA), acquired by LAA via trade
(A+/AA): 3.04 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, .251 BAA, 17 BB, 59 K in 56.1 IP across 12 G/10 GS
Madero has had no issues adjusting to AA, and could find himself working in the Angel bullpen in September.

JEREMY BEASLEY - 6'3", 215, RHP, 23 years old, drafted in 2017 (30th Rd.)
(AA): 3.33 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, .256 BAA, 24 BB, 51 K in 54 IP across 12 G/11 GS
Bulldog Beasley continues to exceed expectations. Strong GB (55%) and swinging strike (16%) tendencies, sort of like pre-2019 Cahill. Allowed 2 R or fewer in 9 of 12 games.

JESUS CASTILLO - 6'3", 205, RHP, 23 years old, signed in 2011 (Intl. FA), acquired by LAA via trade
(AA): 3.41 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, .265 BAA, 17 BB, 51 K in 66 IP across 13 G/11 GS
Currently leads the org in innings pitched, has rebounded from a poor 2018. Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 11 of 13 appearances.

ANDREW WANTZ - 6'4", 235, RHP, 23 years old, drafted in 2018 (7th Rd.)
(A+/AA): 3.33 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, .211 BAA, 19 BB, 64 K in 54 IP across 12 G/7 GS
After posting a gaudy 47 K in 23 relief IP last year, Angels surprisingly stretched him out to a starter. He hasn't missed a beat. K/9 near 11.

DENNY BRADY - 6'1", 200, RHP, 22 years old, drafted in 2017 (7th Rd.)
(A+): 3.06 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, .228 BAA, 20 BB, 65 K in 53 IP across 12 G/7 GS
As steady and consistent as a minor league arm can be, has yet to allow more than 3 R in a game.

KYLE BRADISH - 6'4", 190, RHP, 22 years old, drafted in 2018 (4th Rd.)
(A+): 3.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, .228 BAA, 20 BB, 58 K in 43.2 IP across 11 G/7 GS
A little wild, a little inconsistent, but has shown flashes of straight dominance in a trio of starts:
4/23: 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K, 5/9: 5 IP, 7 H, 0 R, BB, 9 K,  5/21: 5.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 12 K
OLIVER ORTEGA - 6'0", 165, RHP, 22 years old, signed in 2015 (Intl. FA)
(A+): 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, .203 BAA, 33 BB, 74 K in 58 IP across 12 G/11 GS
Who would have guessed Oliver Ortega would be leading the Angels org in strikeouts in mid-June? Who even knows who Oliver Ortega is?

AARON HERNANDEZ - 6'1", 170, RHP, 22 years old, drafted in 2018 (3rd Rd.)
(A+): 4.26 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, .279 BAA, 21 BB, 35 K in 31.2 IP across 9 G/7 GS
Yet to find a groove, but still posting decent numbers with swing-and-miss stuff, and a decent repertoire of pitches. 

CRISTOPHER MOLINA - 6'3", 170, RHP, 22 years old, signed in 2013 (Intl. FA)
(A): 2.61 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, .193 BAA, 22 BB, 65 K in 58.2 IP across 12 G/9 GS
Stumbled a bit in last three games, but prior, had posted a 1.25 ERA and .167 BAA through first 9 appearances.

JOSE SORIANO - 6'3", 168, RHP, 20 years old, signed in 2016 (Intl. FA)
(A): 2.47 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, .201 BAA, 35 BB, 70 K in 62 IP across 13 G/11 GS
Not far behind Sandoval from being the Angels best SP prospect - only 2 HR allowed, a 55% GB rate, a little erratic, but big-time potential.

HECTOR YAN - 5'11", 180, LHP, 20 years old, signed in 2015 (Intl. FA)
(A): 3.86 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, .220 BAA, 26 BB, 66 K in 44.1 IP across 12 G/8 GS
Lots of swing-and-miss stuff could lead Yan into top-of-rotation potential, but he'll need to work more efficiently and get a handle on the walks. Only 1 HR allowed.

COLE DUENSING - 6'4", 175, RHP, 21 years old, drafted in 2016 (6th Rd.)
(A): 4.36 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, .250 BAA, 33 BB, 51 K in 44.1 IP across 12 G/9 GS
Absolutely awful in 2017-2018, with an ERA near 10.00, Duensing's dramatic turnaround offers hope for brighter days still ahead.

KYLE TYLER - 6'0", 185, RHP, 22 years old, drafted in 2018 (20th Rd.)
(A): 4.31 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, .217 BAA, 19 BB, 53 K in 54.1 IP across 12 G/9 GS
Another reliever converted to the rotation, Tyler throws strikes (65%) coupled with a strong GB rate (53%), quietly producing and putting himself into the mix.

ROBINSON PINA - 6'4", 180, RHP, 20 years old, signed in 2017 (Intl. FA)
(A): 3.22 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, .193 BAA, 32 BB, 61 K in 50.1 IP across 12 G/7 GS
Steady and consistent, in three pro seasons, has yet to allow an ERA over 3.68, averaging over 10 K per 9, only 7 hits per 9, and a total of 5 HR in 145.2 IP.

LUIS ALVARADO - 6'4", 210, RHP, 22 years old, drafted in 2018 (17th Rd.)
(A): 2.25 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, .186 BAA, 22 BB, 60 K in 48 IP across 12 G/7 GS Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in all but one game, and only 3 ER in the other.

Even more exciting is that still doesn't take into account the 2019 draftees who could ultimately join this list - Jack Kochanowicz, Erik Rivera, Garrett Stallings, Zach Peek, Davis Daniel, Zach Linginfelter - or the legitimate SP prospects who have been injured - Chris Rodriguez, James Swanda, Stiward Aquino - or the other arms who either have had enough prospect pedigree or success to still enter the picture, such as Cooper Criswell, Luke Lind, Connor Van Scoyoc, Jose Natera, Emilker Guzman, Jerryell Rivera, Kelvin Moncion, or Jason Alexander.

The growth we've seen this year - both in terms of development and depth added - is quite frankly, staggering, and given the number of arms drafted in 2019, only likely to grow. 
With Eppler's aggressive promotions, the use of multi-inning relievers. 6-man rotations, and 'tandem' starters, there's a chance we see a lot of these arms start reaching the majors as soon as late 2020 or in 2021. 

Angels players (aside from Trout) historically do pretty poor in AS ballot voting. I wonder if La Stella is getting a Wrigleyville bump. Either way he deserves it.

We're definitely buyers at this point.
But if we lose tomorrow, we're definitely sellers.

Honestly, it wouldn’t surprise me if Calhoun starts getting heavily shopped in coming weeks and there’s potential for a trigger pulled in late June on a deal, instead of the July deadline, even as soon as Upton nears return, and that’s one reason Puello and Goodwin are both here. That, or they expect Marsh or Adell to hit AAA aim a few weeks, and this is simply clear a spot for them and giving Puello a chance to audition for another club as an eventual waiver claim. 
Obviously it’s dependent on health of some guys, production from some guys, and where the team is in the standings, 
Should Calhoun be dealt, I actually wouldn’t mind the Angels just letting Goodwin/Puello/Parker/Hermosillo/Walshcover RF for the rest of the year, and leave Adell in the minors. Saves them from having to add him to the 40 yet, and let’s then start 2020 with either a good stopgap RF until Adell claims it, or guarantees a proven 4th OF to start the year if Adell breaks camp with the team.

lazy f**k
Adell injured but a good start in his rehab.  
Canning - legit
Marsh - progress but quietly.  Could explode any time.  Park is killing lefties.  
Suarez - one bad outing of his 5.  Otherwise lights out.  Late start due to injury
Jones - dreadful year so far.  Bad offense.  Bad defense.  
Rengifo - cutting teeth in the majors.  showing potential.  
Adams - slow start.  very good of late.  
Ward - still smoking minor league pitching.  playing multiple positions.  
Sandoval - either amazing or not so great.  More the former than the latter.  Inconsistent but showing dominance at times.  
Thaiss - kinda meh.  Always waiting for him to do more.  But showing solid potential as a 3b option. 
Jeremiah Jackson - getting a swing makeover in extended spring.  Probably see him at Orem soon and maybe A ball by years end.  
Knowles - been injured.  will see him soon.  
Maitan - pretty bad so far.   Better defense at 2b/3b.  still not great.  No power.  decent discipline.  lots of k's.  
Jose Soriano - dominant stuff.  could be a front of the rotation guy.  inconsistent but still very very promising. 
Chris Rodriguez - showed top of the rotation stuff in 3 starts then got injured.  surgery on his back.  hopefully he comes back the same because he's got the highest ceiling of all Angel pitching prospects.  
Hermosillo - hasn't played yet due to sports hernia rehab
Trent Deveaux - haven't heard anything from extended spring.  Probably starts with AZL or Orem
AAron Hernandez - decent stuff at A+ so far.  Looks like a back of the rotation guy.  
Ty Buttrey - dominant mlb reliever
Jared Walsh - 39th rounder in MLB.  Jury is out as to whether he'll stick but he's crush expectation so far.  One of my favorite guys to root for right now.  
JMF - no longer in the org.  I think he signed in Korea
Livan Soto - on the IL.  Amazing defense.  could be a good avg. guy but zero power.  
Orlando Martinez - on the IL .  Struggles early at IE but only 44 ab.  
Alex Ramirez - hasn't played yet.  AZL?  probably DSL
Jack Kruger - not very good with the bat.  Good defense.  
Luis Pena - not so good all relief so far at AAA.  not sure what's going on but hasn't played in awhile. 
Jesus Castillo - was on the outs and has recently done very well with increase velo from last year.  Sinker guy.  
Kyle Bradish - looking very good so far at A+.  Has mid rotation potential or high leverage reliever.  Could surprise people.  
William English - in extended spring.  haven't heard anything.  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fletcher wont be needed to play much OF now.

Fatal error by the Red Sox trading Buttrey for Ian Kinsler.

That assessment matches what I've seen as well. They legitimately think the sun rises and sets with Dipoto and Servais, and that the Angels are so stupid and archaic that they lost both of them. They think they have the smartest GM in the business and that they're cutting edge. They started to suspect Dipoto may be butchering their farm (the deed had already been done at that point) until they traded off major league assets for some prospects like Sheffield and Kelenic and now they think farm system are relatively worthless if you can rebuild them in one offseason. 
There's just a difference between thinking and knowing. 
We know Jerry Dipoto's strengths, weaknesses and reputation around the league. We know first hand what happened when Scott Servais was put in charge of our minor league system and acted upon orders from Dipoto. We know what sort of ball team Dipoto builds and how much he spends to put that team together. We know what's going to happen to that organization soon. 
They're headed for a very public, embarrassing and enlightening collapse. Ownership already told him no more spending this past offseason,  and he had no prospects to trade from to supplement the major league team. So he got creative and found another GM equally as arrogant as he is to trade actual prospects in return for Cano and Diaz, he also landed Sheffield for Paxton.
So right now,  Mariner fans are thinking their GM just outsmarted baseball. All he did was delay the inevitable.  There are deep rooted problems.  Dipoto can't build a farm system which stems not only from his philosophy in drafting and international expenditures but also a complete inability to scout. That well is about to run dry and when all those prospects they acquired and are hanging their hopes on don't end up being the stars they're hoping for, it will signal the end.
Their major league roster will be old, they'll have nothing to trade off and Jerry will double down and convince ownership to increase payroll one last time to fund a contender while they rebuild the farm system. So they'll make some splashy moves but it still won't make a difference in the standings. Ownership will refuse to let him spend any more money on the roster again and this time, he won't have anyone willing to take anything he wants to trade away.  The team itself will lose and have no help on the way. But Jerry will first blame his scouting department before that happens.  And then he'll turn on his own manager and fire him. And finally when there's no one else to blame, he'll go to the media, flash a charming smile, speak with anonymity and blame the entire thing on the Mariners ownership.  This will lead to him stepping down, just before the house could collapse in on him. He may even find another job in baseball because of it. 
Give it 3-5 years and I think we will see this all come to pass. The reason why is what we all know, Jerry still thinks he's the smartest man in the room. So even if he wanted to change, he can't avoid the inevitability of the consequences of his philosophies and actions because he thinks he's right. 
The Mariners won't be a playoff team until 2030, and it's because they'll have spent 2015-2025 believing Dipoto. The D-Backs were smart enough to get rid of him after he botched their rebuild as acting GM. The Angels are fortunate he only plagued them for a few years, though the shockwaves of his stupidity are still resonating. I feel bad for Mariner fans because the 2020's will be a golden era for the Angels and an entire era of reckoning for them.