LA Angels Wednesday News Crash: Waiting for Free Agency

Morning Angels fans, have some links.

Angels News

Not really any Angels news. So, look at this Free Agency list and dream of having a good owner and GM.

Around Baseball

World Series ratings are in and wow, so many people watched. 27.3 Million in the US alone. And Half of Canada.

Ratings were also higher than the NBA Finals this year. Way higher.

It is time for Free Agents to be declared. And some to not be. Shota Imanaga is a Free Agent now. Shane Bieber isn’t. Jack Flaherty is staying in Detroit.

Yu Darvish is out for 2026 already. Elbow surgery in a 40 year old pitcher.

There was an actual trade that happened. O’s get Andrew Kittredge from the Cubs. For Cash. Cubs be tanking.

It is the big fear around Baseball that a lockout IS happening and some teams like the Cubs, are refusing to pay anyone after this next season. A smart owner would use this chance to get in on players who want some certainty. Too bad the Arte is not a smart owner.

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Biggiswrth
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1 hour ago

As we are waiting for FA to begin, do we have an idea on the total budget that Arte is going to allow for this year? My maths and guess is around $210 million, but with one year for the GM and manager, will they ask and be able to get all the way to the lux cap this year? Thoughts?
Plus we need to start laying out the ground rules for IIWPM this year.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
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Reply to  Biggiswrth

Arte’s budget math likely goes like this:

2025 budget * actual annualized inflation rate as of 11/1/2025 – awarded amount paid to Skaggs heirs

RexFregosi
Super Member
3 hours ago

Big news from California overnight I see. Waiting to see how this impacts my state. Yes, the OCR headlines this morning Del Taco has a new $2.99 combo; here’s what you get
:

If you’d like a snack that’s easy on your wallet, Del Taco might have what you’re looking for.
The Lake Forest chain’s new Micro Meal includes a miniature version of its Beef and Cheddar Burrito, seven to 10 crinkle-cut fries and a single Donut Bite for $2.99, according to a news release.

is the greatest budget deal evah helpful for FA signings or not? Or is it a sign of the coming strike?

mainly I’m trying to figure out how many of these Framber could buy and how many of these Framber could eat.

CAoldskoll
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1 hour ago
Reply to  RexFregosi

And there so happens to be that Del Taco on the corner from the stadium that has been around forever, even surviving the demolition and rebuild around it. That is a cheap eat for tailgating or bring into game if you don’t mind cold fries. Not helping the FA cause, fans may turn to this and pass on Arte ‘s $8 Hoffy dog.

steelgolf
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1 hour ago
Reply to  RexFregosi

Framber could eat a Colons worth, or maybe I should reword that as a Bartolos worth of those.

Senator_John_Blutarsky
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