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I think a number of fans, myself included, are OK with the Angels adding a mid rotation SP, a quality reliever or two, and a stop-gap RF.
The question is, do the Angels actually have the money to add those players? @Jeff Fletcher?

I'm not disappointed right now. I will be disappointed if they don't add another SP and don't add quality relievers to the bullpen.

I think a number of fans, myself included, are OK with the Angels adding a mid rotation SP, a quality reliever or two, and a stop-gap RF.
The question is, do the Angels actually have the money to add those players? @Jeff Fletcher?

I'm not disappointed right now. I will be disappointed if they don't add another SP and don't add quality relievers to the bullpen.

I think a number of fans, myself included, are OK with the Angels adding a mid rotation SP, a quality reliever or two, and a stop-gap RF.
The question is, do the Angels actually have the money to add those players? @Jeff Fletcher?

Yeah. The article is stated as if everyone should've known this, yet an article indicating such was never posted before today.

Agreed, but I am very doubtful Gray is available. 

Never really expected Bauer. Especially at his price tag. I like that the Jays got Matz.  As it probably takes them out of any more 2nd tier SPers. 
Options remain decent with flexibility to fill other holes. I can’t complain too much when this free agent class wasn’t filled with top tier options. 

All I was saying is we haven't directly seen/heard a reporter say: "The Angels are interested in Trevor Bauer" or "The Angels are pursuing Trevor Bauer" or "The Angels have made an offer to Trevor Bauer."

I really wonder what the Angels plan is with starting pitching. The free agent market is so dry after Bauer. Either Minasian has something up his sleeve or he's going to sign a typical Angels free agent SP signee.
I'd like to think he has something up his sleeve, but the history of this organization tells me it's just going to be the same old stuff. I'm mainly scared that they are just going to sign a Rick Porcello and think that he's enough, which- NEWS FLASH- he isn't.

I really wonder what the Angels plan is with starting pitching. The free agent market is so dry after Bauer. Either Minasian has something up his sleeve or he's going to sign a typical Angels free agent SP signee.
I'd like to think he has something up his sleeve, but the history of this organization tells me it's just going to be the same old stuff. I'm mainly scared that they are just going to sign a Rick Porcello and think that he's enough, which- NEWS FLASH- he isn't.

Both options exceed last years payroll by $20m+. Not saying it can’t happen, but those who have this set as an expectation are setting themselves up to be disappointed. 

just going off memory, but i think the bullpen was worse than the rotation last year after a horrific start to the season.

While relievers are volatile, there are so many solid-good relievers on the free agent market that it would feel like a giant missed opportunity if the Angels don't add at least 1-2 more solid-good relievers.
The bullpen was just as much of an issue as the rotation last season, and there are tons of options available in free agency to upgrade/fix the bullpen who aren't going to cost a ton.
When we look at this offseason, there is only one top of the rotation starter on the free agent market but there are tons of solid-good relievers on the free agent market.

Yeah, I'd say most fans don't expect the Angels to sign Bauer. I think most expect them to go with a SP besides Bauer.
I'm fine with them not signing Bauer, as long as they add another starter and continue to upgrade the bullpen.

While relievers are volatile, there are so many solid-good relievers on the free agent market that it would feel like a giant missed opportunity if the Angels don't add at least 1-2 more solid-good relievers.
The bullpen was just as much of an issue as the rotation last season, and there are tons of options available in free agency to upgrade/fix the bullpen who aren't going to cost a ton.
When we look at this offseason, there is only one top of the rotation starter on the free agent market but there are tons of solid-good relievers on the free agent market.

Yeah I saw that. I looked through some of the FA starters who played for Maddon, and there are a few of them. (Anderson/Archer/Arrieta/Moore/Odorizzi)
I haven't looked into it, but I'd assume there are also a number of relievers and outfielders who played for Maddon.

Yeah I saw that. I looked through some of the FA starters who played for Maddon, and there are a few of them. (Anderson/Archer/Arrieta/Moore/Odorizzi)
I haven't looked into it, but I'd assume there are also a number of relievers and outfielders who played for Maddon.

I think that's exactly what it is -- they want longer deals than have been offered.

I think those guys either want more AAV or another year or two on their contract and are waiting to sign until someone goes there. If not, they can always take the offer they have now, but they're probably hoping that teams will get desperate and meet that ask once the upper part of the market gets moving more.
I think Bauer signing could help them, but I think one of the second tier arms signing and limiting team's options could have a greater impact.

I also think it's worth noting that almost all of the free agent pitchers who've signed so far have only signed one year deals. Only Mike Minor and Chris Flexen have gotten two year deals.
Morton, Smyly, Kluber, Richards, Happ, Quintana, Ray, DeSclafani, Perez, Lester, Urena, Chatwood, Wacha, and Wood all got one year deals.
I'd imagine teams are just offering Odorizzi, Paxton, and Tanaka one year deals. Paxton may actually want a one year deal so he can rebuild his value and hit the FA market again, but he likely wants a high AAV which would be why he hasn't signed yet.

Angels beat writers will have one of two titles for their stories once Bauer signs:
1: Angels finally get their ace, Trevor Bauer
2: Angels once again miss out on signing the top pitcher this offseason

While a lefty would be nice, I think the quality of the reliever comes first and foremost. They need someone they can slot in behind Iglesias to be a setup guy along with everyone they already have. Ideally, they could get a lefty in the pen of good quality. Justin Wilson?

Or other teams are being leveraged to get more from us, since it is such an obvious need.  Either way we are closer to the end of this than the beginning and I can’t imagine it isn’t resolved this week.  I simply don’t see us getting a starter, three relievers and an everyday right fielder.  I think we will see a starter, hopefully Bauer, a reliever, hopefully Rosenthal and a 4th outfielder type, Pilar or someone similar.  If we had an off season that looks like this:
Bauer or Odorizzi 
Quintana
Iglesias
Rosenthal
Claudio
Iglesias
Pilar or similar 
That would be an AMAZING off season.  

Yeah, I'd say most fans don't expect the Angels to sign Bauer. I think most expect them to go with a SP besides Bauer.
I'm fine with them not signing Bauer, as long as they add another starter and continue to upgrade the bullpen.