The Angels are in the market for relief pitching. At least there’s that. The Diamondbacks are in the same market, so there may be a lot of support for high pricing. This article listed the Angels as a potential surprise landing spot for Jurickson Profar. The article is three or four days old. I guess Profar would be a really big surprise at this point. While several former Angels fell off the All Star ballot this year, Torii Hunter, Bobby Abreu, and Francisco Rodriguez all got enough votes to appear on the ballot again next year.
T-Mobile Park is downright crappy for offense and still they won 22 games that the Angels lost last year.
Adam Jones returned to the Orioles. His new role is special advisor to the General Manager and community ambassador. I don’t know. I guess he just fills in wherever needed. Speaking of the Orioles, they just signed outfielder Dylan Carlson and DFAd infielder Jacob Amaya.
The Marlins signed Albert Almora Jr. to a minor league contract. He’s on the list of guys invited to spring training. Jesse Chavez and Cody Thomas got minor league deals with the Rangers. Former Pirates infielder Tristan Gray cleared waivers and elected free agency.
The Padres will be retiring their pink and mint green City Connect uniforms.
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