Mike Trout, a player for the Angels, is advocating for the team to make big-ticket additions. Talks about acquiring players like Snell and Martinez are ongoing, with Trout mentioning Tommy Pham as a free agent. The Angels' payroll has decreased by $41 million from last year, and they aim to remain competitive but haven't focused on acquiring prospects. JD Martinez is seen as a feasible addition that won't strain the team financially.
JD Martinez seems like the easy lay-up move for the #Angels. He won’t break the bank or add a long-term payroll commitment. And he makes the team better + more entertaining. We’ll see if they can even do that.
The Angels' estimated payroll right now (per FanGraphs) is $174 million — down $41 million from last year. The public line has consistently been that they want to be competitive. But they haven't prioritized acquiring prospects when possible. And haven't spent in FA.
Trout wants Angels brass to add players: 'I'm in their ear every day' https://t.co/MBfQ5y8Hcs
Heyman says Snell to the #Angels “seems like a long shot” They’ve “conducted talks on Snell and they like him, but there’s no evidence of progress.” “At this point, a less expensive star like Martinez might seem more possible.” Trout specifically mentioned Tommy Pham as a FA. https://t.co/nYS8qLNhpP
Mike Trout pushing to make it work with Angels — and some big-ticket additions https://t.co/DlC0OsGzPt https://t.co/S8xN95lqYs
https://t.co/lF2R6UcsgF. Mike Trout remains happy and hopeful as an Angel but still advocating to add some big-ticket free agents