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LA Angels Weekend News Crash: Thaiss, Thaiss Baby!

November 15, 2024

Taylor Ward made Mark Feinsand’s “All Trade Rumor Team.” The Angels hired utility infielder Kevin Newman. It looks to me like Rengifo is going to third base and Rendon mostly comes off of the bench during brawls.

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No love lost between Jesse Winker and Anthony Rendon #mariners #angels #brawl #punch
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To make room for Newman, Matt Thaiss was designated for assignment. Somehow no Angels are up for the Cy Young Award this year. The Angels came to an arrangement with Scott Kingery, thereby avoiding arbitration.

Chris Sale and Garrett Crochet are your Comeback Players of the Year.

Oh no! Charles Leblanc is off the board! He just got a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves.

The Tampa Bay Rays will be playing at the Yankees spring training facility next season. Will they become the Tampa Bay Rainouts?

Diamond Sports Group got their bankruptcy plan confirmed. That’s that. Get your stream on at Amazon Prime. The Reds made an arrangement to have MLB do their games and there will be no blackouts on the streaming.

Cover photo credit: Rex Fregosi

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halofansince1978

24 days ago

Kavadas named AFL Offensive Player of the Year!!

https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/2024-afl-offensive-player-of-the-year?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage

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tanana40

24 days ago

Reply to halofansince1978

Who knows how it turns out, but it seems that we got a lot for Luis Garcia.

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Cowboy26

24 days ago

Well at least our vaunted AA manager thinks highly of our GM and PPD. Or at the very least knows how to kiss his superiors’ asses

https://x.com/trashpandas/status/1857097360045646161

Last edited 24 days ago by Cowboy26

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Twebur

24 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

noteasy.wav -: “This f***ing job is not that f***ing easy!”

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halofansince1978

24 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

Just in case you youngsters didn’t know…a life lesson.

Little bit of brown nosing goes a long way with the boss.

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

23 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

So much lies. Very conspiracy. But we know the truth. No one can ever really like anything about this org. We won’t be fooled. TrAdition. AmIright?

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GrandpaBaseball

24 days ago

Some fan sight has posted today that the Juan Soto sweepstakes has come down to just two teams-duh-and that they both reside in – you guessed it right, NEW YORK! Funny stuff, but only the Mets can offer enough money to get him unless he wants to win with Judge. The Dodgers are not offering contracts to a few very good players as dropping down the payroll looks good to them; the Padres are already way above their heads financially and the Giants can’t afford Soto either. I think that the world of financial restraint is starting to set in as the “cap” keeps raising and the teams are seeing the reality that they just can’t go that high. It may be entertainment but it’s still a business and the prospect of losing money is not good business unless your last name is Cohn.

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Roy Hobbs

24 days ago

Reply to GrandpaBaseball

You would think at some point they would start to wise up regarding contracts after 30 and especially after 35.

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Cowboy26

24 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

So Lets sign Max Fried?

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halofansince1978

25 days ago

This is FUN!!

https://www.mlb.com/news/paul-skenes-pirates-debut-patch-card-offer

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halofansince1978

25 days ago

AFL Semifinal Play In Game…LIVE!!

https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rafters-vs-scorpions/2024/11/15/787541/live

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Angelz4ever

25 days ago

Well, reportedly Rendon’s picture came don off the stadium recently. Maybe if the Angels can just stall until maybe the third or fourth week of the season, Rendone won’t even be in the team photo.

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Cowboy26

25 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

The Team photo isn’t until August/September so Its a very strong bet he wont be in it.

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Twebur

25 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

Or he’ll have the Shohei stand-in take the photo

Last edited 25 days ago by Twebur

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BannedInLA

25 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

Is there an English version of this post? Lulz

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Roy Hobbs

26 days ago

Neto is our modern day Jim Fregosi, the one good player on a bad team.

Last edited 26 days ago by Roy Hobbs

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Roy Hobbs

26 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

Fregosi, by the way, played during most of the same time as Luis Aparicio. He was nearly as good defensively and far superior as a hitter 82 OPS+ vs 113OPS+. He received MVP votes 8 times. Aparicio is in the HOF. I think Fregosi belongs as well especially when compared to the SS during the time he played.

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

Do his lips taste of strawberries?

We talk about the semi-really good guy who left the Angels before most of us were born a lot around here….

Fregosi is RC Cola. Does RC Cola suck? No…. not that I know of. Does anyone care about RC Cola? No. Not really.

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tanana40

25 days ago

Reply to gitchogritchoffmypettis

A lot of us care about the history of the team and Fregosi is an important part of that history.

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halofansince1978

25 days ago

Reply to gitchogritchoffmypettis

Pathetic CtPG loser guy says you couldn’t be any more wrong about your take on Fregosi. He engineered the second most important date in Angels history. September 25, 1979 is second only to October 27, 2002.

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Marcotor

23 days ago

Reply to halofansince1978

Then of course, he also engineered the quick loss to Baltimore in the playoffs, yes? I love me some #11 but let’s not elevate him into someone he wasn’t.

Last edited 23 days ago by Marcotor

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halofansince1978

23 days ago

Reply to Marcotor

Simply pointing out the obvious…don’t MAKE it any more than that!!

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

23 days ago

Reply to Marcotor

Exactly. Fregosi was plenty good. And he’s old, so I guess he’s part of history. But he’s only important to people who really really want to bring him up.

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Angelz4ever

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

O’ Hoppe wants to speak with you.

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Roy Hobbs

25 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

I’ve been thinking a lot about O’Hoppe lately and he has a lot to prove. He went from a 112 OPS+ his 1st year to a 100 OPS+ last year and his SLG% went from .500 to .409. He never slugged his 2nd year anything close to his rookie season and he’s not a defense 1st catcher. He showed promise as about 4 months in he had a 120 OPS+ and an .800 OPS, and then he hit .100 for a month and half. The guy we got from Atlanta is currently our best catcher. He’s superior defensively and he was a slightly better hitter last year. O’Hoppe needs to step up. He is an unknown as a hitter until he proves differently. I would feel a lot different if had matched or improved upon his 1st year. His performance is currently a question mark. What he is and will be is complete speculation at this point. Right now, other than Trout, Neto is the only good player based on numerical performance. I realize good is a subjective term until we specifically define it. O’Hoppe will be the staring catcher this year, but with the new guy we got, he will lose playing time if he doesn’t perform. He doesn’t have Thaiss behind him anymore. I like this move by Perry. I think some of our young players need a little more sense of urgency.

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Cowboy26

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

And his K rate per Plate appearance went way up too. (22% to 30%)

I dont think thats a coincidence.

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Roy Hobbs

25 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

I’m an O’Hoppe fan. I want him to succeed and be the hitter I think he can be, but last year was disappointing.

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Twebur

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

Still think that O’Hoppe, Neto, Schanuel are all kids….they have a change to improve. We finally (hopefully) have a manager and staff that can instruct. Thinking that we finally have an emphasis on development and a better chance for success.

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Jeff Joiner

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

Most likely was was ground into the dirt by playing so much the first half.

There’s also a good shot pitchers made some adjustments in how they faced him.

He now has a timeshare partner. So hopefully that helps.

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

Well. Our new catcher thinks he’s pretty awesome. I think he just got tired. He’ll probably hit better this year with rest. If he can pull off a .750 OPS I’ll be stoked. Especially if his defense gets a little better.

Logan’s also very “team captainish”

Neto was listed as a top 10 SS. That’s pretty cool…. I think like #7 or something. So that’s a good start to a career.

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Angelz4ever

26 days ago

So the FanDuel deal is done, but the most pressing question for Halo fans is: “Will Guby now be able to use his carry-on luggage for road games?”

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Mikeal1st

26 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

I’m really interested in pricing right now.
I can finally go back to falling asleep with the games on TV instead of falling asleep with them on the MLB app.

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Fansince1971

25 days ago

Reply to Mikeal1st

I’m more interested in the pricing that Art will receive as part of this deal. He must’ve taken a haircut, but at this point, I don’t think we know how much that haircut was. I suspect much of the payroll decisions will be related to how much less broadcasting revenue he will receive.

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Mikeal1st

25 days ago

Reply to Fansince1971

Somewhere, I read it’s just a trim and isn’t expected to affect the budget much. I’m guessing that means the new contract will require TJ surgery and will be out for 18 months.

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Angelz4ever

25 days ago

Reply to Mikeal1st

Now Gubi will have to share one TV screen with his broadcasting partner.

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

25 days ago

Reply to Mikeal1st

Nah. The new contract just has elbow inflammation. we’re taking it day to day and it will get a look in a few days.

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MarineLayer

26 days ago

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/los-angeles-angels-top-38-prospects/

Heres an analysis of our farm system. The guy like Moore less than I do. You need to click on the photo.

Last edited 26 days ago by MarineLayer

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

26 days ago

Reply to MarineLayer

I think the best way to get our farm system to jump about ten spots in the rankings is to either make them wear royal blue or dark blue pinstripes. Then a 40 grade prospect becomes a 45 by default…..

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Twebur

25 days ago

Reply to gitchogritchoffmypettis

Agree…still think the so called experts are a little lazy on us….its their default setting. I’m ok with that. Let’s surprise some people, it will be fun.

Our minor league system the next few years?

https://x.com/SteveInmanUIC/status/1857108021287236008

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toad2065

25 days ago

Reply to gitchogritchoffmypettis

The term “expert” has lost all meaning. Anyone who manages to be seen on TV and/or has earned the title of “influencer” is paraded before us rubes as bing an “expert”. In most cases, they don’t know anymore than we do.

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Roy Hobbs

26 days ago

Reply to MarineLayer

No corner IF or OF until 29. That’s a problem, and has been for some time. No Bats.

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Roy Hobbs

26 days ago

Reply to MarineLayer

Until he proves differently, Moore is a big concern. He may disprove all the naysayers though but He was a risky pick.

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Eric_in_Portland

25 days ago

Reply to Roy Hobbs

why are you concerned? Health? I’ll take his AA stats, .322 avg., .533 slugging, .911 OPS. That doesn’t concern me at all.

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SchofieldsWalkoff

25 days ago

Reply to Eric_in_Portland

He had a 30% strike out rate in his 1st 110 professional at bats so some people are wringing their hand in angst.

Last edited 25 days ago by SchofieldsWalkoff

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Angelz4ever

25 days ago

Reply to SchofieldsWalkoff

If he can translate his MiLB numbers, or come close, in the bigs, I can live with a 30% SO rate if he mashes near .300ish with power.

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Roy Hobbs

25 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

I totally agree and right now that is a big if.

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Cowboy26

25 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

if hes striking 30% in A & AA that probably projects into a 40% K rate in the majors.

Can you live with that?

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SchofieldsWalkoff

25 days ago

Reply to Cowboy26

Do you believe that the 1st 110 at bats represent his true ability?

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Cowboy26

25 days ago

Reply to SchofieldsWalkoff

I believe its a stronger indicator that he needs more seasoning in the minor leagues.

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Roy Hobbs

25 days ago

Reply to SchofieldsWalkoff

The short answer is no one knows but his strike out rate was consistent with his college strikeout rate and typically players strikeout rates go up as they advance. When you consider that he’s not a defensive gem and that he doesn’t compare well historically with other 2B, there is reason to be cautious. No one is saying he won’t or can’t be really good, just that there are some red flags. We all hope he will be great and are certainly rooting for him. Howie Kendrick was a hit machine in the minors and nothing close to that in the majors. Just as a comparison, his AA stats were not close to O’Hoppe”s at the same age and so far Logan is not a hit star.

No one is wringing their hands as he’s only had 110 ABs, but he’s a long way right now from stepping in at 2B. If the Angels were smart, they would give him a full year in the minors next year and project to a 2026 arrival.

This is a wordy way of saying what 26 said.

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Roy Hobbs

25 days ago

Reply to Eric_in_Portland

Jo Adell had some pretty good minor league numbers as well and Moore’s K has always been high. I’m not saying he can’t or won’t be good, just that there are legitimate concerns until he proves otherwise.

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Angelz4ever

26 days ago

So, who plays 3B & CF for the Halos in 2025?

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WallyChuckChili

26 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

At least 20 different people

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Angelz4ever

26 days ago

Reply to WallyChuckChili

Survey says!?

DING #1 answer!
#2 Answer, “Who doesn’t play 3B”

Last edited 26 days ago by Angelz4ever

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Roy Hobbs

26 days ago

Reply to WallyChuckChili

Yes it could and will likely be a number of players. At the very least Moniak, Adams, Trout, and Adell

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gitchogritchoffmypettis

26 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

Anthony Rendon and Jo Adell? as of now…..

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Twebur

26 days ago

Reply to Angelz4ever

Over/Under – Air Line Miles Traveled From Minor League Affiliates “ALMTFMLA” to replenish the Angels major league roster in 2025?
Over/Under- 25,500 -110