Junkballer

I'd prefer for them to buy and sell selectively to give them a chance to make a push for the playoffs. If it doesn't work out so be it. I want to see these guys go for it but they need some bullpen help. Obviously this opinion isn't the optimal asset management view, but I don't see the big upside in the trade pieces we have outside of R Iglesias. Nothing that will dramatically improve their chances next year. Trade the other Iglesias and select prospects for bullpen arms. Outfield is set with the return of Trout and Upton. Infield is set with the return of Rendon and the swap of Iglesias for Renfigo. Catcher is the Tale of Two City's, it was the best of times and the worst of times. Rotation is mediocre but passable. Get them some bullpen help and see how it plays out. I believe they can close strong given a little bit of bullpen help. As a fan, I'll feel a hell of a lot better even if they come up short, than any kind of enjoyment I'll get out of the micro improvements of selling as much as they can and giving up on the season in mid July.

@Revad Seems Minasian has answered your preseason mantra of "where's the &*#! pitching?". They were all still in college.

STRIKE THREEEEE!!!

Rajai Davis on the Youtube broadcast wasn't ready to provide color for a little league game. He seemed to get along with Gubi's shtick pretty well though. We'll be hearing them talk about the Aerosmith/RunDMC collaboration on Walk this Way within the first two games.

Trout chimes in on the topic at the 40 second mark. With so many spots to fill next year, they need to pay for several arms. I assume one of Adell/Marsh will be on the club, possibly out of spring training, making J-Up less vital. If a trade could net a moderate cost mid-tier arm to improve the pitching staff then yes. However, I don't think there will be enough of a quality return that helps the Angels in the short term for that scenario to play out. That being said, if they are in contention at the trade deadline, AND, they acquire some pitching help, keep him and see how the team battles for a spot. If not, no brainer, get whatever you can. I just don't think it will be very much; if anything, prospects that wont help the big club for several years.

Watched Pop Aye on Hulu. Thai cinema.

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Gimme a break.

Klafte is the Yiddish equivalent, so that would be kosher.

Pujols was hurting the team on several levels including some that I am not sure are adequately captured in his WAR like basepath speed and defensive range. I feel that Uptons value is more realistically reflected by WAR than Pujols and he definitely has upside in his hot streaks. I know the defensive metrics are bad but the eyeball test says otherwise. Marsh will be an upgrade when he is ready but there is only so much of a hit the yacht fuel budget can take in one season before Artes lifestyle suffers.

His greatest achievement is number of hits....that his contract and underperformance generated for AngelsWin.

Well apparently he is afraid of fly balls near the dugout so DH is perfect for him.

Dont try the crab dip.

Bounce back game.

Angels Bullpen on Monday:

Its so early in the season but if the numbers are reasonable it would be preferable to extend him than waiting until they need to offer a huge contract to one of the 2022 SS FAs.

May the Grapes of Wrath descend upon my farm if I ever did.