The Los Angeles Angels have heavily invested in their bullpen, spending $50 million this offseason, aiming to strengthen their team. Ken Rosenthal suggests the Angels are still seeking a bat and possibly a starter. The team's ability to compete in the AL West hinges on the health of key players Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon. Meanwhile, several top free agents, including Jorge Soler and J.D. Martinez, remain unsigned, with the Angels potentially eyeing Soler as a desirable addition. The team's aggressive spending on the bullpen reflects a strategic shift in their approach to enhance their competitiveness.
Can the @Angels be competitive in the AL West? @Ken_Rosenthal says they think they can *IF* Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon can stay healthy. ▶️ https://t.co/tAbQBpdw84 https://t.co/aKrW82GiQM
Ken Rosenthal on Foul Territory, discussing the #Angels: "They're still looking for a bat as well. I would not be surprised to see them add a starter." "They have money. It's a question of what exactly they do." https://t.co/tH5k76zEI8 (1/2)
"They are going to do more things, I'm convinced of it" @Ken_Rosenthal weighs in on the @Angels offseason, and which position Arte Moreno doesn't typically spend to acquire. ▶️ https://t.co/gt4Odf6W9z https://t.co/2gBykDlX1Q
Spring training starts in three weeks and six of @TheAthleticMLB's top 25 free agents remain unsigned: #4 Cody Bellinger #5 Blake Snell #6 Jordan Montgomery #8 Matt Chapman #19 Jorge Soler #24 J.D. Martinez (They're all Scott Boras clients except Soler.) https://t.co/QjfsDkAV46
Spring training starts in three weeks and six of @TheAthleticMLB's top 25 free agents remain unsigned: #4 Cody Bellinger #5 Blake Snell #6 Jordan Montgomery #8 Matt Chapman #19 Jorge Soler #24 J.D. Martinez https://t.co/QjfsDkAV46
Angels offseason spending on lineup/rotation: $1M. Angels offseason spending on bullpen: $48.8M. Kolarek, Cimber, Garcia, Stephenson, and now, Matt Moore. "For us to win more games and especially compete, we have to be better in those middle innings." https://t.co/bKF8V6fdIy
#Bluejays DH target comes off the board. Now down to Soler, JD Martinez, Pederson and maybe Justin Turner. (And maybe Joseph D. Votto!!!!) https://t.co/sg7JbWxJe9
The Angels have pretty much only added to their bullpen this offseason — as Perry Minasian joked today. Now, they actually have a pretty good bullpen. On paper at least. It was a huge weakness last season.
Angels have spent $50 million on their bullpen this winter. That is ... a lot of faith in a starting rotation of Patrick Sandoval, Reid Detmers, Griffin Canning, Tyler Anderson and Chase Silseth. https://t.co/lOhAMUM15p
And also updated the FA Matrix with Matt Moore back to the Angels. I am trying not to drink the Flavor Aid again but I DO theoretically like what they've added to the bullpen: https://t.co/qoS3snmyYi
"Outside of J.D. Martinez and maybe Justin Turner, he's the most desirable." @Ken_Rosenthal gives his thoughts on Jorge Soler and whether or not he thinks he'll be back with the @Marlins. ▶️ https://t.co/Kb7VVyEshO https://t.co/1wqRy4sOOx