tomsred

In my mind, there will never be a better time to make make sweeping changes to the Angels organization.  Some of the things that pop into my mind are changing the name back to California Angels (just get rid of Los Angeles), changing the uniforms, redesigning the look of the stadium (inside and outside), put emergency emphasis on player development and the associated latest development tools, and hiring the best training staff possible.  With Ohtani gone for life, it's kind of a great time to step back and make calculated changes throughout.  I'm encouraged by the Arizona and Texas models, we can do that in short order.  Baseball is not about only one superstar on a team, if there was ever a total team game this is it.  I don't necessarily want any of the remaining high priced free agents, unless they are committed to this organization plan and are willing to be reasonable in cost.  I want the the overlooked and highly motivated young players.  High priced free agents are generally inefficient.  We have a great start with Washington and his staff for the time period we are currently in that includes important young players.
Tear down the hype in the stadium of individual players especially including the pictures on the stadium front.  I would use photos of team achievement over the years, especially 2002.  There are many great historical team photos as well besides 2002.  We will always have an affinity for the uniforms that were used in our first World Series win, but those could be used for many special occasions during the year, not the everyday ones.  I would incorporate some that had ocean blue and beach sand colors on a theme like the city connects.  I know you guys have some great ideas in your head, I would like to hear them voiced.  There will probably never be a better moment to make sweeping changes than now.   Done correctly, what a great way to bring back some of the excitement following the loss of the the greatest player to play this game to date.  It's time to bury grief and move on folks!
For those of you who want a new owner, I get it.  A lot of the above is what I would hope a new owner would do.  Embrace change, big change.  We have to ditch doing the same ineffective things.
 
 

If he were to somehow play all 1620 games of that 10 years, he'd be making $432,000 per game.  

I did not know that, it's just hard for me to have to say "Los Angeles" Angels with the latest news.  I guess it does not count that we once had that name for grandfathering it in?

Angels big surprise team in 2024. Perry is going to add few pieces we need. I did not like hiring of Washington but this is exactly the right person for the job. This is going to be a fun team to watch different hero each night. Big comeback year for MIKE TROUT. 

I have a hard time seeing Arte take the L. 

I hope he feels like he can't compete and puts the team up for sale
I think he's a bit pissed, a bit sad.  Like many of us.  

How do I think Arte feels?
He's so pissed, that he will probably remove the "Los Angeles" from the Angels official name.

Turns out his dog's name is Hoser.

I agree, I don't believe we are two free agents away from winning just as much as the Dodgers signing Ohtani gets them all the way to where they want to go.

I agree, I don't believe we are two free agents away from winning just as much as the Dodgers signing Ohtani gets them all the way to where they want to go.

I know a lot of us are pretty disappointed he signed with the last team we would have wanted. But I'm an Angel fan for life! Also fuck the dodgers! 

"There will never be a better time" is how most car sales ads start.

Just when you believed that Ohtani leaving might be the catalyst for a fundamental change in team operations.

They don’t.  

Paying that kind of money for one player is insane. I realize that the Dodgers have deferred a bunch of the money, perhaps most, but it will still come due.

Shunned and humiliated?  Shohei signed for $700 million, Arte feels relieved.

@T.G. I agree with a lot of what you had to say here. Well done.
Guys, it's OK to have different opinions on this topic, but let's not resort to name calling and disrespect toward each other.

The competition for Yamamoto is overboard in my opinion.  There is no way that I would chase him if I were the Angels.  Most of the suspected suitors have way more financial resources than us.
I would be more interested in following the Arizona model, don't just court higher priced free agents, but build younger depth and take chances on those who are blocked by a star players.

The competition for Yamamoto is overboard in my opinion.  There is no way that I would chase him if I were the Angels.  Most of the suspected suitors have way more financial resources than us.
I would be more interested in following the Arizona model, don't just court higher priced free agents, but build younger depth and take chances on those who are blocked by a star players.

All I know is that I appreciate Trout's loyalty to the Angels more than ever.

He's going to be the only reason the Angels are able to sell season tickets.  They're going to market the s&*t out of him.
If he doesn't stay healthy, expect a fire sale on tickets, which are going to be on fire sale even if he's healthy.

Ohtani signing means nothing in regards to Trout.   

The Angels franchise is in shambles now.
Absolute rock freaking bottom.

I wish nothing but the absolute worst for him for the remainder of his career

Dodger?