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Jose Suarez is gonna take his 8.29 ERA and 7.32 FIP last season and try to argue for the extra $425k… good luck.

He’s had 3 months to make up his mind. Arte is such a clown.

Just letting you all know that the account referenced in the OP is a troll account. If you look at their past tweets, it’s pretty clear. They have multiple tweets over the last few weeks claiming that Joc Pederson is signing in Japan and that it’s a done deal.

At least there’s this… ”A vital part of this extension involves the team and city working together to complete stadium upgrades, bringing the award-winning ballpark up to compliance with new MLB player facility standards. This offseason, those updates include expanding both clubhouses – home and visitors. Larger locker rooms, updated training facilities, and new nutrition areas will be incorporated. Additionally, a new weight room facility will be constructed onsite behind the home clubhouse. Fans and community members can look forward to even more stadium upgrades in the following years.”

Both Murray and Heyman are essentially ruling the Angels out for Imanaga, so it’s pretty safe to say they’re out.

Murray today again mentioned the Angels with Stroman. It seems to me like Stroman is by far the most likely SP among the Snell/Montgomery/Imanaga/Stroman group.

I believe he has very good sources in the Angels org, maybe the best of any insider. If you just search tweets from him with “Angels” in the tweet on Twitter, you’ll see that he has broken a ton of stuff. Ranging from minor moves to big moves. O’Hoppe trade, Moustakas trade, Bachman & Mederos promotions, Raisel Iglesias trade, Michael Lorenzen signing, etc.

I think the most relevant info in that article is: “The Giants, Red Sox, Cubs and Angels have been tabbed by sources as the finalists for Imanaga” But Murray said the Angels aren’t really in on Imanaga.

Who is tweeting this? Chuck?

I was worried that they were gonna guarantee Kolarek a bullpen spot when they signed him, since he’s out of options. So I’m glad that clearly wasn’t the case. Right now, I think the only bullpen locks are Estévez, Soriano, García, and Cimber. Still lots of room to improve. Beyond that on the 40-man, it’s Wantz, Joyce, Herget, Ingram, and SPs who could pitch out of the pen. They don’t really have any lefties.

It would be a stupid move if they are cash strapped. But I don’t think they’re cap strapped, based on the amount of payroll space they have, their spending history (T10 payroll each year the last 20 years), and them giving guaranteed money to AAAA players.

I think Ray puts them more on Imanaga than Snell. I think they do one of Imanaga/Stroman and one of Chapman/Bellinger.

Today or tomorrow might be a little aggressive, but it does mean he needs to get it done a few days ahead. I’m thinking Monday or Tuesday.

Maybe, but it doesn’t hurt to have depth. Ward, Trout, and Moniak all have their own concerns.

I'd like Pham or Duvall, paired with a DH like Turner, JD, or Soler. That projection from FanGraphs feels light for Maton, but I'd easily scoop him up at that price.

I hope there's a trade, since that's more exciting than just a DFA.

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I'm thinking Warren, Rivas, or Soto.

So you're saying they've made a legit offer? In that case, that answers the question of if the Angels are willing to pay up. Joel Sherman just wrote today that Montgomery is "aiming to top" the $172 million that Aaron Nola got.

I'm sure they're in on a lot of guys. But the big questions in any free agent pursuit is whether the Angels are willing to pay up and if the interest is reciprocated.

Chicago Angels. Matt Wise, Eric Thames, Drew Butera. Brett Phillips, Max Stassi, Martín Maldonado. Edgar Quero, Ky Bush.

I hope it’s right, but the “source” of this speculation is suspect. The speculation is because an MLB shop listing says, “on field.” Could easily be a mistake or mislabel. And it’s technically not wrong either, since they did wear those hats for 2 games in 2023.

He’s his younger bro? That’s not confusing at all…

I hope you’re right, though “based on nothing” doesn’t inspire much hope. Lol