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Even though I could not provide any context at the time...I did mention some rumblings that I had picked up from Mets fans last November about him. Which, in no slight to anyone (from some of the responses I received), only proves that none of us have any idea about who/what these players truly are nor how/what they think. Until. of course, they make them known on social media...lol!

https://www.mlb.com/angels/news/-thomasdillon-ryan-aguilar-minors-deals-with-angels

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My guess is that they must be looking at Thaiss as well. I mean...if it's not the plan...might it not have been more prudent for Perry to have traded for Sands than for Wade? Especially since they already claimed Velazquez who is the more capable of the two at short. I know (the need for a "utility knife" aside) that Sands spent last season in double/triple A but given that some believe he has the potential to be an immediate back-up to J.T. Realmuto for the Phillies...I was just curious. 

On 11/24/2021 at 1:49 PM, totdprods said:

The defense isn't good and he was awful half of last year, but Jorge Soler has my eye. He might be good with a one-year deal and re-entering the market next year if there's universal DH. 

2019 KC he had a .922 OPS and 48 HR, and 21 with ATL .882 OPS with 25 XBH in ~250 PA. Defense is pretty subpar.

Still, for $8m-10m he might give you what you want from Adell (.900 OPS, iffy defense) as a stop-gap, especially if the Halos need to revisit trade market for a SP. 

Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario, Joc too, might also be worth watching, though Eddie isn't much of a RF, and Duvall doesn't walk much. Have to think some of what led the Braves to be interested in all these guys could also have carried over with Perry.

2 hours ago, HeavenlyHalos said:

Both the Rangers and Mariners making big moves to improve. Asstros still a threat. Not optimistic about this upcoming season at this stage.

Could get worse if one of the 2 signs Suzuki (given their reported interest) & he delivers on his potential...

1 minute ago, Torridd said:

"Disruptive force"? This i sthe first I'm hearing about this.

In reading some of what the Met's fans have said...it's likely due to the fact he sat out the 2020 season but who really knows...

1 hour ago, Stradling said:

Why

Whereas Stroman is talented...from reports...he's also/has been a disruptive force on the field/in the Mets clubhouse. Which, IMO, is not the "tone" or "aggressiveness" I think Minasian was talking about nor the type of personality Maddon would endorse either.

9 minutes ago, Hubs said:

While I would like Castillo, I do think it would cost one of our young OF and one of our starters or maybe two. Don’t know if I like that price.

I’d rather get Stroman and try to resign Iglesias.

After Perry outlined the "type" of pitcher he was looking for, I began to discount any interest that they may have/had in Stroman...

IF he fulfills his promise, things are likely to get more interesting if either Texas or Seattle sign Suzuki, given their rumored interest. 

7 hours ago, angelsnationtalk said:

Sources: The Red Sox, Blue Jays and Angels were all involved in the Eduardo Rodríguez market over the last week, so look for those clubs to pivot and pursue other rotation options. @MLBNetwork @MLB

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) November 15, 2021

"We were in on him"...the sad & all to familiar siren song of every Angel off-season...

22 minutes ago, Stradling said:

Time for everyone to get irate. 

Or to maintain their status quo lol...

Ima gonna guess that it will be this kind of talk/thought that will likely make Arte's wallet pucker. But, here's to hoping not...

Gotta love the current 14-1 piss-pounding the Angels are giving them right now. As this Diaz kid has been lights out...

On 9/22/2021 at 7:28 PM, Stradling said:

So he must feel very comfortable to feel like he can say these things.  Obviously I’ve been outspoken about Joe, but I look at this as him calling for more talent.  

So, I'm confused, Given that pitching has been a chronic problem for awhile...did he ask for more at the start of this season? As, I don't think that he did & if so...it's strange coming from the guy who advocated for the Angels to waste 8 million on Quintana. Who, if I remember right...thought he would be their "innings eater". Plus, what's also weird...if he's indeed calling out Perry here (as he should given that he & his staff didn't produce any more/better than Eppler did alone) whose decision was it to let an inexperienced coach (Wise) have the job after Callaway was dismissed?  

I believe only Iglesias will be resigned. As I think Bundy's regression, this season from last, will make them leary about Cobb... 

28 minutes ago, DMVol said:

Criswell, Warren and Wantz kind of snuck in to the picture….all have had pretty good minor league numbers….maybe we’re starting to develop pitchers a little….and we’ll have 20 new ones next year…..

Well...let's hope that Criswell can show us something tonight to give us even more reason to be optimistic for the future. That, seemingly, is telling us that we're still a few years away from being competitive...

On 8/25/2021 at 12:29 AM, Taylor said:

Very sad for a lot of families that are just seeking a better life for their kids.

In before, "tHeN wHy DoN't YoU hOuSe ThEm?" as if you're not allowed to care about an issue unless you personally have the means to help people struggling with that issue.

Sadly, even back in 2014 (despite their spin) the welfare of immigrant children was even less of a concern...

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/obama-build-cages-immigrants/

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/did-obama-administration-children-human-traffickers/

5 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

I have never understood why it's so hard for the Angels to figure out their roster issues and announce a lineup.  Even when they don't make roster moves, they're almost always the last team to announce their lineup.  We're less than an hour from start time and they still haven't announced anything yet.

10 hours ago, asuangelsfan05 said:

Yes! Bundy and Quintana both must go so I'm hoping one of those 2 gets the boot. Guerra works too lol. But considering both Bundy and Quintana both couldn't even get through 2 innings facing the Orioles and Tigers I'm hoping it's one of them.

Very telling indeed...

5 minutes ago, St1ck said:

I'll give him a 4/10. He didn't call the polls fake and throw his advisors under the bus. 

Perhaps a bit high considering any mention of "polls", will likely start him waxing about his love of their sausages. Plus, his advisors are safe since he doesn't know who any of them are...