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(Almost) nobody expects the Angels to contend this year, so I will enjoy the games no matter the outcome.

(Almost) nobody expects the Angels to contend this year, so I will enjoy the games no matter the outcome.

Bachman to 60-day IL to clear a roster spot for Sano.

I don't believe Strickland has an opt-out. Most likely, SLC.

(Almost) nobody expects the Angels to contend this year, so I will enjoy the games no matter the outcome.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

I was not excited by the signing, but to be fair, Anderson has posted a sub 3.5 ERA over the last month while pitching against above average teams.  I view him more as a mid-rotation arm for which a $13M/yr salary is reasonable.

It has not been the Angels' MO, but I wuld issue a QO to Renfroe, but would limit any multi-year offer to something like 2 yr/30 million. I view 2024 as somewhat of a transition year where we assess whether Adell/Moniak are long-term pieces for the outfield. 

I repeat: Disney's liability is based on its contractual obligations.  Approval by the DOJ of a buyer is irrelevant to this principle.  
Let me know when you have any specific authority to support your position.  It is not my obligation to correct your misunderstanding of the law.
 

I did not say that Diamond has limited liability under the contract (other than any relief it gets under bankruptcy laws). To get relief under bankruptcy laws, the debtor has to be insolvent, which does not apply to Disney.
While the terms of a contract are negotiated between the parties, significant financial contracts routinely provide that the contract cannot be assigned without the consent of the other party.  The contract will also provide that even if consent to an assignment is given, the other party is not relieved of liability under the contract.  The reason for these provisions is to prevent a solvent company from avoiding its contractual obligations though a transfer of the contract to an insolvent (or marginally solvent) company.
The Angels contract would be classified as an "executory contract" which means that significant obligations remain unperformed by both parties to the contract. Literally,Disney could not acquire the contract without also assuming the obligations.  Hence its sale to Diamond would not relieve it of the obligations it assumed when it acquired the contract from Fox.  Keep in mind that Disney received significant monies when it sold the contracts to Diamond, so the fact that it remains obligated under the contracts is hardly unfair.

It is unclear to me whether a Diamond bankruptcy would adversely affect income from the Angel's existing cable deal.  Unless Diamond "rejects' the contract in the bankruptcy, the Angels will get paid as an administrative expense (i.e., with priority over other creditors).  If it rejects the contract, the broadcast rights will revert to the Angels,  which will be free to work out a new deal with a third party.  It is very possible that Disney would be liable for any shortfall, since the sale of the contract does not release it from its obligation to perform the agreement.

But the Cubs win the tiebreaker vs. the Angels (based on their respective 2021 season records), and the Cubs have 3 games remaining with the Phillies, who are very much in the WC race.  So, more likely than not, the Angels end up with the 11th position in the draft lottery.

I have not seen any report that depositions of 5 players were taken, and (in general) depositions are not taken in criminal cases.  However, this is what the government says it intendes to present at Eric Kay's trial:
 
Issue No. 2: Eric Kay’s distribution of oxycodone pills to individuals other than T.S. The government intends to introduce evidence at trial that since 2017, Kay obtained oxycodone pills for several Major League Baseball players and distributed those pills to them. More specifically, the government anticipates presenting testimony of approximately five players who received oxycodone from Kay in 2017, 2018, and/or 2019. The evidence will also demonstrate that Kay often coordinated the distribution through text messages or through conversations involving the victim, T.S. This witness testimony will in many instances be corroborated by text message communications.

I have not seen any report that depositions of 5 players were taken, and (in general) depositions are not taken in criminal cases.  However, this is what the government says it intendes to present at Eric Kay's trial:
 
Issue No. 2: Eric Kay’s distribution of oxycodone pills to individuals other than T.S. The government intends to introduce evidence at trial that since 2017, Kay obtained oxycodone pills for several Major League Baseball players and distributed those pills to them. More specifically, the government anticipates presenting testimony of approximately five players who received oxycodone from Kay in 2017, 2018, and/or 2019. The evidence will also demonstrate that Kay often coordinated the distribution through text messages or through conversations involving the victim, T.S. This witness testimony will in many instances be corroborated by text message communications.

I may be in the minority, but I would sign Stassi to an extension this winter if there is a reasonable deal to be had and not worry about another "starter":
Since his return from the Injured List on June 1, Stassi has been on a tear, emerging as a quality bat from an unlikely position. His 170 wRC+ is the seventh-best mark among hitters with at least 100 plate appearances over that stretch. He leads all catchers in wRC+ during that span, along with a handful of other categories, including slugging percentage.
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/max-stassi-is-making-the-most-of-a-small-sample-again/

I may be in the minority, but I would sign Stassi to an extension this winter if there is a reasonable deal to be had and not worry about another "starter":
Since his return from the Injured List on June 1, Stassi has been on a tear, emerging as a quality bat from an unlikely position. His 170 wRC+ is the seventh-best mark among hitters with at least 100 plate appearances over that stretch. He leads all catchers in wRC+ during that span, along with a handful of other categories, including slugging percentage.
https://blogs.fangraphs.com/max-stassi-is-making-the-most-of-a-small-sample-again/

Who has a scouting report on Julio Goff?  He wasn't on my radar before this year, but 15 Ks in 7.1 innings has got my attention.
 

Remember Shawn Wooten?
 
Deja vu all over again.

Bengie was signed as an undrafted free-agent--not an international signing--so not the same thing.

Bengie was signed as an undrafted free-agent--not an international signing--so not the same thing.