Going to get flamed for this but I think they should just trade Ohtani, Trout, DFA guys like Tepera and Loup and just burn this thing down. As long as they have high priced guys there will be playoff hopes/expectations. (Didn’t mention Rendon because you can’t trade him you’re just stuck until his contracts up)
Where have they gotten in a decade with Trout? Build the minors up, lose 90 games for a couple of years if that’s what it takes. Be good or be really bad - mediocrity doesn’t pay off. Blow it up and try to become the Rays (or the ‘02 Angels).