This is the first I have heard of it.What issue did the Angels FO and Carew have?
So you have no knowledge of their relationship, yet blame Carew?This is the first I have heard of it.
Doesn’t sound like it is his fault?So you have no knowledge of their relationship, yet blame Carew?
WTF? Do you know something the rest of us don’t? Rod Carew is about as unassuming a superstar as there is. But there have apparently been some issues with the Angels, perhaps just general disregard of former great players. See: https://halohangout.com/posts/rod-carew-calls-out-la-angels-leadership-while-praising-fansStay classy Rod Carew.
Best to say nothing,.So you have no knowledge of their relationship, yet blame Carew?
Show your work or shut up. SOSH is better than baseless accusations that smell a bit of racism imo. Carew is one of the greatest players to ever play the game and I’m sad I’m a bit too young to have watched him play in person.Best to say nothing,.
Either our lurker friend is referring to the rumors from ten or so years ago that the real Rod Carew was replaced by an alien pod person, or he is suggesting that Carew’s passive-aggressive comments about the Angels are inappropriate and that Rod should just say what he means.Show your work or shut up. SOSH is better than baseless accusations that smell a bit of racism imo. Carew is one of the greatest players to ever play the game and I’m sad I’m a bit too young to have watched him play in person.
I meant it would be best if Rod said nothing. I have no idea why he said that. It's not about him.Show your work or shut up. SOSH is better than baseless accusations that smell a bit of racism imo. Carew is one of the greatest players to ever play the game and I’m sad I’m a bit too young to have watched him play in person.
Agree with. this. It was a mistake to try and compete with the Dodgers. If the Angels want to have a good relationship with Anaheim they should change their name back to California Angels or Anaheim Angels.My take on the Angels as part of the L.A. market is that they are kind of like the Islanders in New York: they aren't really a team for "the city" but for a large suburban region outside the city. Despite Arte's attempts, the team has never really made in-roads into Los Angeles -- that remains Dodger country. For people in L.A., the Angels will always be an Anaheim/O.C. team. It's less a "you are a second tier team" like the Clippers and more "you aren't from around here."
I guess, to hit all major four sports here, the Chargers are a good comp too. Even when moving into Los Angeles, they are seen as a renegade San Diego team.
Going back to "California" would be the best move, both as embracing the team's history and also giving people in the wider southern California area who may not have a vested interest in the municipalities of Los Angeles or Anaheim the invitation to get on board.
The answer to overcoming this and making market in-roads is, of course, to just win, baby. Signing great players isn't enough. I'm a couple miles away from Little Tokyo, and while anecdotal evidence, I have to say it's surprising that I've never seen anyone wearing Ohtani Angels gear around there -- lots of Dodgers stuff though.
Still not a fan of giving these dudes 200 million when he hasn't even completed one season yet.
Completely agree with Kliq, and the relative discounts Atlanta has been able to get its young stars to sign onto is remarkable.I love these deals for the younger players. I hate the trend of guys emerging as stars and then leaving their teams when they are in their primes because only a small handful of teams are capable/willing to sign the $250+ million contracts. I think the deal is very logical for both sides; if Rodriguez turns into a bust or can't stay healthy, he'll still make more money than if he didn't sign this deal, and the Mariners aren't crippled by the contract. If he has a Trout-like 10 year stretch, he'll make insane money and the Mariners will be ecstatic to pay it out.
I wish these kind of deals became commonplace a few years sooner; imagine if the Sox were able to lock up Mookie, X and Devers the way Atlanta has locked up their young core?
The Pirates signed Ke’Bryan Hayes to an eight-year extension in April, days after avoiding arbitration with Bryan Reynolds by signing the star outfielder to a two-year contract.so every team in the majors except for the Red Sox makes active attempts to extend their stars. It's hard seeing contracts like this and not being really bitter.
and no I didn't mean every team of course teams like the Pirates and Diamondbacks exist
Well I don't know that those guys are stars but point taken.The Pirates signed Ke’Bryan Hayes to an eight-year extension in April, days after avoiding arbitration with Bryan Reynolds by signing the star outfielder to a two-year contract.
The Diamondbacks signed Ketel Marte to a five-year extension in March and Merrill Kelly to a two-year extension in April.
Kelly may be more of a prominent regular than a true star but is well on his way to a 4+ bWAR season and could receive more Cy Young Award votes than Nathan Eovaldi did after last season. Kelly is under contract for $8 million in each of the next two seasons and the Diamondbacks hold a team option for 2025, while the Red Sox rotation is primarily predicated on Winckin’ and hopin’.Well I don't know that those guys are stars but point taken.
They look like they will win 110-112 games and then need to be the first team ever to beat three 100 win teams to win the WS (ATL, NYM, HOU).The Dodgers are 41-9 in their last 50.
Arizona is going to be really good, sooner than later, I think. Jordan Lawlar, drafted a couple of spots after Marcelo Mayer, might (might!) debut in 2023!#1 prospect Corbin Carroll getting called up by Arizona.
Pointed to his shoulder while warming up before the game and was scratchedMcClanahan with a possible injury...
View: https://twitter.com/TBTimes_Rays/status/1564749043506487296
The postgame comments from Cash and McC all sounded pretty optimistic that it was a minor issue and he’d be back soon.Pointed to his shoulder while warming up before the game and was scratched