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    Giolito talks about being waived, possibility of coming back to the Angels

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    1 hour ago, Angel Oracle said:

    Don’t bring that joke of a batting practice 4 seamer anywhere nears the Halos dugout ever again!

    Pisses me off that Quero was traded for THAT!

    I think many were pissed that the team's prospects were traded for such relics as Giolito, Cron & Escobar. As, I was really hoping that Perry would, have, again, targeted some younger prospects that, like Moniak, were in need of fresh start elsewhere. Like a Dylan Carlson (before he got hurt) who would have been (or, may yet be) an intriguing target (from the Cardinals) given his upside and that his family is originally from Elk Grove. You know...just like when Perry traded Marsh but was able to get O'Hoppe in return, which softened the blow/loss considerably...

    Gameday Thread: (9/10/23) Guardians @ Angels: Rosenberg on the mound, no Ohtani/Schanuel

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/09/angels-activate-ben-joyce-zach-neto.html

    The Angels announced this afternoon that they had activated right-hander Ben Joyce from the 60-day injured list and shortstop Zach Neto from the 10-day injured list. In corresponding moves, first baseman Trey Cabbage and left-hander Kolton Ingram were optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake. Anaheim’s 40-man roster stands at 39 after activating Joyce.

    Andrew Velazquez claimed off waivers by the Braves

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    3 hours ago, Dtwncbad said:

    I bet many have no specific ax to grind with Nevin when there are lots of other more obvious things to look at that made 2023 a lousy year.  But at the same time, Nevin has done nothing to establish himself as the “answer” to who is the best choice to manage the team going forward.

    Don’t worry.  He won’t keep or lose the job based on wins and losses in September.

    But he hasn’t earned the 2024 job either.  The team is going to be wide open to an upgrade, as they should be.

    I told him, essentially, the same thing in another thread...

    Tim Salmon & Chuck Finley to be in-dugout "advisors"

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    2 minutes ago, Swordsman78 said:

    He's been forced to plug in "adjustments" all season due to the fact the April starting lineup disappeard by June. 
     

    $135m of payroll on the IL.

    Starting pitching over managed by the data geeks.

    Trade deadline hired guns sh*tting the bed.

    So dumb
     

     

    To continue to push this narrative that anyone is blaming Nevin, solely, for the problems this season is pure fantasy. As, many here have taken Arte, Perry, the training staff & the reliance on sabermetrics to task for the regression/problems the team has experienced this year. So, whereas the problems, obviously, are more than just Nevin, he is being held "accountable" for his poor in-game adjustments...which, are real...have cost the team wins & were evident/a problem in 2022 as well...

    Angels select Kyren Paris, recall Marte, Ingram, Wantz, Reyes, and Stefanic, Daniel reinstated from 60-day IL, optioned to AAA

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    17 hours ago, Chuckster70 said:

    1B Schanuel
    DH Ohtani
    CF Trout
    3B Drury
    LF Rengifo
    C O’Hoppe
    RF Moniak
    SS Neto
    2B Paris 

    *Brandon Drury played 67 games last year in the NL and has seen a ton of time at the hot corner over his career. 

    As someone who hasn't watched much this season...if what I've read (that Rengifo has been killing it batting 2nd), I would switch him & Ohtani out...

    Angels waive Moore (claimed by Cleveland), Giolito (claimed by Cleveland), Lopez (claimed by Cleveland), Grichuk (not claimed), Renfroe (claimed by Cincinnati), Leone (claimed by Seattle)

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    3 hours ago, jsnpritchett said:

    That's easy to answer: the front office and owner believed they had a shot at the playoffs, so they attempted to upgrade.  I strongly disagree with that belief as well as the particular players they acquired--but I do understand why they did something.

    I get that their ultimate goal was to try to get there. But, it's truly some other-worldly crap that almost every player Perry acquired, aside from Moose, actively worked against that goal...

    Gameday Thread: (8/26/23) Angels @ Mets: Silseth on the mound, Schanuel scratched (food poisoning)

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    1 hour ago, jsnpritchett said:

    Not to be dismissive, but it's really not significant.  His HR% is the lowest of his career, so him having more doubles than he normally does just means he's not driving/lifting the ball as much as he typically does.  His OPS+ is the lowest of any full season to date.

    Yes & whereas he has, indeed seen a dip in his career #'s (which, honestly I don't care about) my comment was in regard (as I should have explained) to his contribution to a team that only saw a total of 30 doubles (Ohtani) last season. Likewise, as I've stated previously...the lack of production by him/others could very well be blamed on the increased/incessant pressure this season by the club/media to make to playoffs or lose a once-in-a-lifetime generational talent. Which none of us can speak to nor deny may be having a negative impact overall...

    OC Register: Angels’ Nolan Schanuel impressing early with his ‘baseball IQ’

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    6 hours ago, tomsred said:

    Right now they need several that can pitch, defend, and move runners.  This team has hit plenty of homers, while fans love that it’s not providing wins.  

    Yes...an improved knowledge of situational hitting to advance runners would be a great improvement. But, while this is great...I've often wondered about the team's overall "IQ". As, it is quite odd that the team's use of analytics seems to be so shrouded in mystery. As it would be great to know how they are being used in the players they draft and, especially the free agents they sign. As with Escobar, Moose, Gritchuk & Cron I would love to know how they were applied (if it all) & if so...what did the metrics say about their past or present use (or misuse) that made them attractive targets & what was the projected impact each were expected to have? 

    OC Register: Angels’ Anthony Rendon looks for rebound after two straight injury-marred seasons

    in LA Angels | MLB Daily

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    On 2/20/2023 at 12:43 PM, AngelsWin.com said:

    TEMPE, Ariz. — As much as he’s tried to ignore the talk and focus on himself, Anthony Rendon has heard the cynics.

    After having two surgeries, essentially knocking him out of two of the first three years of his seven-year, $245-million deal, the Angels third baseman knows how he’s perceived around the game.

    “I don’t have social media, but a lot of my friends do, all my family does,” Rendon said on Monday morning. “They’ll text me. They’re saying this. They’re saying that. So it definitely gets to me. I understand and I hear it and at times yeah, it pisses you off. I try not to let it go further than that. You just try to use it to continue to go on for the greater purpose.”

    Although Rendon had a .915 OPS and played 52 of 60 games in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Rendon has played just 105 of the Angels’ 324 games in the last two seasons, producing a .709 OPS and 11 homers.

    Those seasons have caused many — even among Angels fans — to write off Rendon.

    “He hears the noise,” manager Phil Nevin said. “He certainly does. And he’s made reference to that to me. I know that he’s not out to prove people wrong. He doesn’t need to prove anything. He just wants to win. He’s been in this position before. And I know he’s pumped to get this thing started. He looks great. Watching him in the cage, watching him move around, he looks free. Really excited to see where that goes.”

    Rendon and Mike Trout have both been injured often in the last two seasons, so the Angels have played just 51 games with Rendon, Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the lineup together. They are 27-24 in those games. The trio played together 33 times during the Angels’ 27-17 start last season.

    “It wasn’t the only reason our record was what it was before (Rendon) got hurt, but it certainly had a lot to do with it,” Nevin said. “We just haven’t seen those three play together. To have them healthy at this moment right now is pretty cool for me. I know that.”

    General manager Perry Minasian has predicted multiple times that Rendon will win the Comeback Player of the Year award, an award he won in 2016.

    Rendon had played just half a season in 2015, and then from 2016-19, he averaged 146 games a year, with a .912 OPS. He hit 103 homers in those four years.

    Of course, Rendon is now 32. And now he’s coming off two straight injury-marred seasons. He had hip surgery in 2021 and wrist surgery in 2022.

    Rendon was still not 100 percent from the hip surgery when he got to spring training in 2022. He did make it back from the wrist surgery for a brief cameo — and to serve a five-game suspension — at the end of the season.

    Rendon said he rushed back so he could get some peace of mind heading into the winter.

    “I think it was good to show myself going into the offseason that I could play, even if I wasn’t the greatest player in those last few games,” Rendon said. “Just to have that in the back of your mind, knowing that I had another three months to continue to get stronger and to try to get back to normal.”

    Rendon is not limited in any way as workouts begin this spring. He was on the field taking ground balls and hitting a few days before Monday’s first official full squad workout of the spring.

    “I haven’t really played a lot of baseball the last handful of years, so to be out there is awkward,” Rendon said. “It’s weird. But’s that what spring training is for. Get out there every day. Continue to put the work in and try to get ready for that season.”

    Asked his goals for this season, Rendon said simply “not to have another surgery.”

     

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    Asked how many games he wants to play, he conceded that he’s “not trying to play 162 games.” He applauded the Angels’ acquisition of Gio Urshela, who can spell him occasionally at third.

     

    “Load management is going to be a part of it,” Rendon said. “Just the way my body feels and aging. I’ve been playing this game for a long time.”

    Rendon is also looking forward to what comes after he’s done. He has four seasons left on his Angels contract.

    “I know right now and it looks like we’re playing for the next four years of baseball, but I’m trying to hang out with my kids for the rest of their lives,” Rendon said. “You guys aren’t going to see that. When I’m trying to get out of bed when I’m 50 and I can’t because I’m trying to impress you guys from having surgeries, now I’ve got to deal with it with my kids and then my kids get the short end of the stick. I want to hang out with them. Not hang out with y’all. No offense.”

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    Well, suck it up Mary! As the commitment you made to the Angels came with the knowledge of the sacrifices that you/your body and your family agreed to make as well. Besides that...what about the fans who, also have experienced difficulty getting out of bed somedays? Unable to impress people with their knowledge or to spend time with family because of their commitment to the team. I mean...haven't they too, for years, gotten the short end of the stick in dealing with no "offense" from y'all? 

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