previous: >>152525265Top Remaining Free Agents (From MLBTR's Top 50 FAs):1. Kyle Tucker2. Bo Bichette>3. Dylan Cease - TOR $210M / 7yrs4. Munetaka Murakami5. Alex Bregman6. Framber Valdez7. Tatsuya Imai8. Cody Bellinger>9. Kyle Schwarber - PHI $150M / 5yrs10. Ranger Suarez>11. Pete Alonso - BAL $155 / 5yrs>12. Josh Naylor - SEA $92.5M / 5yrs>13. Edwin Diaz - LAD $69M / 3yrs14. Michael King15. Zac Gallen>16. Devin Williams - NYM $45M / 3yrs>17. Brandon Woodruff - MIL $22.05M / 1yr>18. Trent Grisham - NYY $22.05M / 1yr19. Kazuma Okamoto20. Eugenio Suarez>21. Robert Suarez - ATL $45M / 3yrs>22. Shota Imanaga - CHC $22.05M / 1yr>23. Jorge Polanco - NYM $20M / 2yrs24. Chris Bassitt>25. Merrill Kelly - ARI $40M / 2yrs>26. Brad Keller - PHI $22M/ 2yrs27. Lucas Giolito>28. Ha-Seong Kim - ATL $20M / 1 yr29. J.T. Realmuto30. Ryan O'Hearn31. Harrison Bader>32. Raisel Iglesias - ATL $16M / 1yr33. Nick Martinez34. Luis Arraez35. Zack Littell>36. Ryan Helsley - BAL $28M / 2yrs>37. Gleyber Torres - DET $22.05M / 1yr38. Justin Verlander>39. Cody Ponce - TOR $30M / 3yrs>40. Kyle Finnegan - DET $19M / 2yrs>41. Luke Weaver - NYM $22M / 2yrs>42. Tyler Rogers - TOR $37M / 3yrs43. Seranthony Dominguez44. Pete Fairbanks>45. Gregory Soto - PIT $7.75M / 1yr>46. Emilio Pagan - CIN $20M / 2yrs47. Tyler Mahle48. Max Scherzer49. Victor Caratini50. Willi Castro
dodgers
>>152543210
Expos.
how come nobody wants the #4 free agent? his time is almost up
>>152543267he doesn't want to believe the angels are the only team going after him so he's waiting it out
doyers
>>152543248Erpos*
If something funny happened in a game but nobody in the thread was watching, did it even happen?
>>152543267no one heard about the Ward Rodriguez trade until it was made because Perry runs a tight ship
>>152543333You got me. Checked thoughever.
I’d be very surprised if the Anglels signed another japoneez ever again tbqhwusenpai
>>152543384Ohtani was amazing for them. how a team with Trout and Ohtani never made a deep run in the playoffs is the real question
Ahh fresh nu
>Trout comes back at 100%>Murakami hits a grand slam to win Game 7 of the World Series for the AngelsHow would you react?
>Murakami played for Yakult Tokyo Swallows>Yakult is a sponsor for the AngelsThis is what actually mattersHe was always going to be an Angel
>>152543419The high is already wearing off..
DFA Jeff McNeil.
>>152543452We need nu
>>152543464>DFA a guy with decent defense who can play everything except 1, 2, 6, and who produces 2+ WAR a season and reliably hits for better than a .750 OPS (league average is like .718)
>>152543431That would unironically be horrible for baseball. no teams deserves to win less than the angels. Mind you, they're currently being sued because their communications director killed Tyler Skaggs with a fentanyl laced pill. By the way, he was supplying drugs to 25% of the players on the team. When Skaggs was running out of money to fund his drug addiction, he chose to debase himself for money. Please read the following:>When asked if Kay was paid to eat a bug off the clubhouse floor, Trout replied that it was “a few hundred bugs,” and added, “I was behind that.” When asked if Kay was paid to pop a pimple off his back and eat it, Trout said sheepishly, “I’m not proud of that one.”Hopefully whenever the trial is over, Manfraud, or whoever takes his place, forces Arte to sell the team.
>>152543495I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out he doesn't get traded. Also hilarious if he survives longer than Nimmo and Alonso.
If Imai joined the Dodgers, he wouldn't be a starter
>>152543523Arte is 'ling after cap is introduced because then his 'chise will be worth more 'oney(he will most likely sell to the jew who owns GSW)
>>152543267Would you want the unhitting fatty
>>152543565Well he was right when he said "they don't need me".
gib skubal and belli plz
>>152543565Imai figured it out in his last season. He will be just as good as Yamamoto, if not better. The Yankees have to get him.
Give him a mullet, a six pack of coors light, some neon sunglasses, then send him to Florida under the name Bo Bitchin’
>>152543719Asians aren’t stuffed with coleslaw, in case any of you virgins didn’t know
>>152542268BRING HIM BACK
>>152543267He's unironically going to be an Angel. Despite all the problems with the team, Arte sees a marketable position player and is going after that instead of fixing everything else wrong with the team
>>152543384Kikuchi is on the team right now. He was their best pitcher last season.
>>152543824>fixing everything else wrong with the teamlike what?
>>152543384The angels are the all good vibes team though
>>152543838The Los Angeles Jays Retirement Home
>>152543839Being the worst team in the worst division in baseball
>>1525438803rd base is not part of that?
complainers will literally complain about Angels signing a 3rd basemanlow IQ
>>152543839Starting pitching is weak as fuck.They were among the worst team defensively last seasonThey almost broke the single season strike out record because they're hyper focused on home runs above all elseThe farm is assFacilities are run down The owner is killing any goodwill the city of Anaheim had for the teamThey haven't been to the playoffs in 11 yearsThey haven't had a winning record in 10 yearsThey shit on their own history by alienating players like Rod Carew who refuse to have anything to do with the team until Arte sells or diesThey're so disrespected by the league that they haven't had a player in the ASG for two season in a row and nobody caredMind you I'm a huge angel fan, they're my favorite fucking team and I wear their hat everyday. But we are complete ass and a laughing stock.
He’s not signing with the angels and if he does then he’s stupid
>>152543912>Starting pitching is weak as fuck.I don't know if you noticed but they just added Grayson RodriguezBut so you want them to not sign a 3rd baseman?
>My Yankees only have to out bid the Cubes to sign ImaiHe’s gonna look great in pinstripes.
>>152543935Oh yeah because having the guy whose health is a huge question mark is so great. And having Alek fucking Manoah as our fifth starter is just going to be perfect.Soriano plays like shit at home, he has his issues he needs to fix but could be great.Detmers is also a huge question mark because even though he was great in the bullpen he's been a mental fucking weakling as a starter and has to prove he can handle it again.Kikuchi is the only reliable one right now.Having 4 of your starters have huge question marks on their heads is exactly what this team needs.And yes we need a 3rd basemen, but Murakami has some issues that can't be ignored. This team already strikes out way too much and he isn't going to help that. He's also projected to be a DH because his defense is questionable.
Recker MINDFUCKED manoah
>>152543973>Oh yeah because having the guy whose health is a huge question mark is so greatJapanese Kyle Schwarber>Alek fucking Manoah as our fifth starter is just going to be perfect.Perry said he has to earn it and will start in the Bullpen (like Sasaki kwab)>Soriano>Detmersthey just hired Mike Maddux. One of the best pitching coach in MLB>Murakami strike out mythHis strikeout rate in NPB is around the same as ruinedbaseballtani's was in NPB
>>152544059Perry keeps signing guys and expecting Maddux to fix them. He is just one man. He needs to work heavily with Detmers, Soriano and Rodriguez primarily. But then there's also young guys like Joyce and Zeferjahn and these washed up guys like Manoah and Jordan Romano.You're giving him dogshit and expecting him to make it work.
>>152544059Oh also>Japanese Kyle SchwarberGrayson Rodriguez is the Japanese Kyle Schwarber?
>>152543953>He’s gonna look great in pinstripesindeed he will, cubs are the og pinstripes
>>152544153All pitchers have health question marks
>>152544161Whenever anyone says “pinstripes” we all instinctively know they’re talking about the Yankees. Cubs tried to get Tanaka as well, the Yankees outbid them then. They’ll do it again here soon.
>>152544169Grayson Rodriguez's is much bigger than other pitchers considering his medical history.
>>152544138Romano will have a bounce back year
For me, it’s a health apostrophe
>>152544219For me a healthy colon is most important
Romano's got the hot hand next year...!
>>152544191no, that's only stinkee fans who think they're the center of the baseball universepinstripes are a baseball tradition invented by the cubs and worn by a multitude of teams, both in the mlb and internationally
>>152544218lol okayJust like how Amir Garret was going to? Or Johnny Cueto? How about when Aaron Loup got here and immediately turned into dogshit? It's very rare for a pitcher to sign here and get better. In the past few years it's basically just been Carlos Estevez Why sign these washed up projects instead of proven arms?
>>152544274>Why sign these washed up projects instead of proven arms?proven arms like Aaron Loup?
i think the first team that will be purchased by saudis will probably be the angels
>>152544330MLB would never allow it
>>152544321Yes. Aaron Loup was good then got worse when he signed here. Which is why expecting anyone to have a bounce back year on this team is unrealistic.
>>152544405just remember when he does :)
who else ate some gummies right now
>>152544436I'd love it if he did, but I'm not holding my breath. They should have just re-signed Jansen
>>152544458booba
My vacation is over and there were NO interesting moves made at all.
>>152544478Jansen who improved with the Angels :)Had his best year since 2021
The Saudis should buy the Angels and the Iranians should buy the Padres.
>>152544504mariners girls look like THAT?
>>152544525Who they also let walk for nothing instead of trading at the deadline or re-signing because this team is run by a bunch of fucking morons :)
>>152544549smarter than that baseball united crap they're trying>le golden home run! 6 run homer!
>>152544594say what now
Guys how about this instead of Baseball it’s called A.I.Ball and none of actually happens in real like it’s just an algorithm generating random outcomes like runs/strikeouts/homers (all really boring things)(nobody will miss watching those) based on statistics and stuff and it all happens on the computer and we can all wager money on the different team symbols
>>152544594wat
Why can’t every foul pole have a little ring on the side that lights up if a fair ball goes through and gives the hitter a 5 run homer?
>>152544656They should have run multipliers for homers based on the hitter’s swag and aura, a Shohei grand slam would be 20 runs (4x5) but Brandon Marsh would be just 4
>>152543658how about you kys loser kek
>>152544677I think it’s fair to apply a .8 flyover multiplier
>>152544614>>152544637https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/former-mlb-all-star-pablo-sandoval-6-run-home-run-highlights-wild-action-in-dubai-league-baseball-unitedhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/zsMqgirgP44
>>152544677Ohtranny has negative aura so his home runs should count for the opposing team
>>152544677Ohtani is a robotic faggot that make faces like a child
>>152544696still seething over a dog KEKINI
I think if someone throws at ohtani they should get 6 grand under the table
There’s just no way that’s his real name
>>152544677Why do doyerbrowns talk about Ohtani like you want to fuck him?Womanly as fuck.
>>152544788they also want to fuck his dog
If the Bears move then the Cubs should move too
Let the pitcher choose what kind of ball he wants to throw. Problem solved
autistic poodrepaco buckbroken by a dog KEK
new captcha still isn’t working on 4chanX fix this bullshyte!
>>152544927just buy a 4chan pass bro
>>152544920Lmao seething and obsessed over the padres that’s not very masculine chica
>>152544939Nah I’m gonna quit this site soon
>solving captchas
>>152544959based oldfag
bullshit ass captcha
>>152544458nothing worse than a redhead
>>152543839like..>not having a viable 3B since chone figgins and troy glaus>having no good pitchers for like a decade>a light hitting 1B as part of the "core">like 5 DHs on the rosterangels. ain't. it.
>Arte needs to sign a 3rd baseman instead of signing a 3rd basemanhmm
poodres kek
Niggas named Chone lmao
why are doyerpacos seething lmao?
>>152543525Same. I think they're looking to move Mauricio, Vientos, and Acuña first. McNeil's versatility provides a lot of "hidden" value.
why is 50% of this thread a random danish dude arguing with a cali local about the angels being terribly run
>>152545265lego sales are down and he's out of work, why wouldn't he be arguing the finer points of anaheim baseball?
>>152545283it just seems to be in bad faith. you'd have to be indoctrinated, dumb or trolling to defend Angels ownership & management
Five days left until the Murakami posting deadline[Reiwa's Triple Crown] The battle for MurakamiFrom immediately after the posting announcement to the presentLAD & Ohtani: "We don't need Murakami."BOS: "We don't need Murakami."NYY: "We don't need Murakami."PHI: "We don't need Murakami."TOR: "We don't need Murakami."NYM: "We don't need Murakami."Murakami's price (value) is falling because big markets aren't seriously participating in the Murakami acquisition race.SEA: "We acquired Naylor, so we don't need Murakami."HOU: "I said I'd take Murakami, but I quit lol."COL: "Murakami's cheap, so let's get in the mix!"LAA: "We'll fire Rendon, but if he's not cheap, we don't need Murakami."NYM: "We acquired Polanco, so there's a 100% chance we won't acquire Murakami."CWS: "If we can bargain down Murakami, would we acquire him?"PIT: "I'm afraid of Tsutsugo II, but if Murakami is cheap, we'll try to acquire him."FUCK
Bonds is a disgrace to baseball.
I want to suck Bonds BBC
>>152545351Shut upppppp!!
>>152545321what have i said that was "in bad faith" ?is it in bad faith that i think they should sign a 3rd baseman?
>>152545431Angels org is terribly run for reasons far beyond the need for a 3rd basemanyou should cheer for the Twins instead. lots of Scandi heritage folks in MinnesotaI gotta get some sleep. have a good day
>>152545461>they shouldn't sign a 3rd baseman because they are terrible runoh okay makes sense (it doesn't)
>>152544570das rite
>>152545351He sucks
>>152545490nobody said that. this is why you're a shit stirring weasel. try being more productive at 5 in the morning. no more (You)s
Adrian Houser Luke Weaver and Brad Keller all signed identical contracts That’s so funny to me. Kek worthy even!
>>152543523>That would unironically be horrible for baseballIt's not that serious, Angels memeing their way to a WS win would be hilarious (albeit very, very unlikely)
>Boston says over and over again they want to add power>don't sign alonso>don't sign schwarber>talking themselves into tristan casas again
imagine what could've been if Matt Harvey didn't go off the deep end and instead dedicated his entire being to winning a WS with the Mets
>>152543523I confuse, who is Kay? Skaggs was running out of money so some other guy had to debase himself?
>>152545568Nvm I’m just gonna read about the case meself no need to spoon feed me. I’ve just ignored it up until this point
>>152545519>Arte sees a marketable position player and is going after that instead of fixing everything else wrong with the team
>>152545528I give it 10 keks but no top keks
I don't really pay any attention to the angels and I feel bad for their good players, whomever those may be.
>>152543210Muracummy #4 is kek worthy (I’m rooting for his success)
>>152545664I said that myself the day I made the FA list. Kek!
>>152545712kek!
Metsbros, do we like this rotation?>King>Senga>McLean>Peterson>Holmesbullpen/starting flexibility: Sproat, Manaea, Megillgive Tong more time in AAA to work on his control/command and develop a reliable 2nd plus pitch and 3rd reset pitch at least
>Bichette telling teams he’s “willing to play 2B”kek…the illusion of free will…
>>152545731I think Holmes should go back to the bullpen and Sproat should start.
>>152545731I just want to sign King and roll with the pitchers we already have. Senga being traded is fine too for the right price. Manaea being considered that low in the depth is weird, he should be in the rotation, we pay him a lot of money.
>>152545768you think Sproat is ready to step up? he did okay last year considering the circumstances
>>152545808You don’t take a young guy like that and stick him in the bullpen. He’s better off starting in AAA. This is also presuming they get King, that could be his spot in the rotation anyway.
>>152545806we do pay Manaea a ton but he was terrible last year. I figure maybe he can be less damaging and still provide SP-type value in a long relief (3+ IP) role once or twice every 5 days. could be especially useful with the younger guys who need to acclimate to pitching deeper into games over a full season
>>152545731McLean is a future padre tho?
>>152545731IANAMK but that's a solid rotation, definitely playoff worthy
>>152545830yeah, he's in for sure if we don't snag King or another front end starter. but Stearnes did say he wants to keep our prospects busy in the bullpen if circumstances allow it. he did a similar thing in MIL before a couple of those guys transitioned to full time starters>>152545840stop it. we've suffered enough
>>152545855thanks anon. I hope so. happy holidays
Nolan McLean is off the table
>>152545834He is known to having good bounce back seasons. When the Mets first acquired him, it was trying to bank on a bounce back. He was hurt last year, who knows if that affected him.
>>152545883I really like McLean and the projections seem to love him as well. I was really impressed with his make up last year. And thx happy holidays to you as well
>>152545731Not a met guy but if you want to win it all, you are gonna have to replace your 4 and 5 with something else internally or at the trade deadline. Cause those latter two should be bullpen guys, dont fall too hard for your pitching lab meme. You niggas thought griffin fucking canning was good for a bit.
>>152545634His name is Zach Neto, he's going to leave us in free agency in a few years because he'll be tired of losing and then I'm going to cry.
>>152545897yeah, I guess seniority/salary rules. it's a good problem to have. he seems like an excellent clubhouse guy too. saw him hangin with McLean and Tong a bunch in the dugout>>152545905he's ice cold. we're lucky to have him>>152545906I hear you. I will say that I think Peterson can be a real guy for us. he was excellent for most of last season but clearly started flagging towards the end of the season. our whole rotation was exhausted. I think at his best, he's a monster #3 capable of eating innings. Pretty sure he led the league with 2 complete games last year, including 1 SHO
>>152545891based and truthpilled!
>>152545920surely arte will be smart enough to trade him and at least get something in return... right?
Scooby trade tomorrow. Blows up the baseball world forever.
>>152545968It just better not be the fucking Dodgers
>>152545954The smart thing would be to extend him and build around him.But Arte is stupid and Neto is marketable and makes money so he'll let him walk in free agency because trading him means less ticket sales
>>152545969but it is
>>152543210I want to post here more but the new captcha makes me think and I hate thinking. If I got a 4chan pass would my IP be exposed even if I'm an anonymous. Am I fucked?
>>152546046
>>152545968Two more weeks
>>152545968“Ka-boom.” ;)
single-A chads... it's done.
I could go for apoundin
>>152546427>CNT field
the mediocre jobber halves of the elite LA teams need to leave the state desu
Red Jobu Needs RUM Badly
I'm convinced the Angels are kind of trying in free agency to try and fix their image after the lawsuit and other stuff like Kikuchi complaining about the facilities
>>152543676No he won't. Just because Ohtani and Yamamoto are exceptional doesn't mean other Japanese are automatically exceptional
We need fuck suckly
Which players leave you begging for more?
>>152546974
Which players know the ins & outs?
Fuck this asshole
>>152547142
Good morning /mlb/
>>152545954>>152545974>Arte is so dumb he wont trade a player they control for the next 4 yearsWhat should they trade him for?another controlled player that they then should trade in 2 years time?You guys are so retarded
