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Ken Rosenthal Names 1 Team In Play ‘For A Number Of Free Agents’
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/ken-rosenthal-names-1-team-in-play-for-a-number-of-free-agents/
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The Los Angeles Angels missed the postseason for a 10th straight season after finishing with a record of 63-99 and last in the American League West.
Since 2009, the Angels have made one postseason appearance, which resulted in them being swept in the American League Division Series.
The tough stretch comes despite having one of the best players in MLB on their roster, Mike Trout, although his injury issues have been a bit of a problem.
It appears the Angels are trying to be aggressive this offseason as they have acquired a few notable players including pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, outfielder Jorge Soler and catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal recently revealed what he expects from the Angels for the rest of the offseason.
Rosenthal appears to believe that the Angels are committed to trying to get the team back to a competitive level in 2025.
While some people think the Angels should have taken a step back and started a rebuild, it doesn’t appear that is the route they want to take.
Rosenthal said he expects the Angels to make some moves with the weeks remaining in the offseason, and they will likely need more help if they want to compete for an AL West title.
The Angels haven’t won the division since 2014, which was the last year they made a postseason appearance.
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Analyst Says 1 Rumored Pete Alonso Destination ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-says-1-rumored-pete-alonso-destination-doesnt-make-sense/
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The Los Angeles Angels took last place in the American League West after finishing with a record of 63-99 and missing the postseason.
After missing the playoffs again, the Angels have failed the make the postseason for ten straight seasons as the struggles of the team continued in 2024.
The Angles have made a few moves this offseason including signing left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, trading for outfielder Jorge Soler and signing catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
Reports have indicated that the Angels may be interested in pursuing free agent first baseman Pete Alonso, but MLB Analyst Kevin Frandsen doesn’t believe the move would make sense.
The #Angels are reportedly considering Pete Alonso.@KevinFrandsen is skeptical about the fit between the two sides.#RepTheHalo
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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 4, 2025
Frandsen mentions that when the team is built around Nolan Schanuel, Mike Trout, and Jorge Soler, the addition of Alonso just wouldn’t make sense.
Schanuel plays first base for the Angels and came into the league in 2023.
In 2024, Schanuel played 147 games for the Angels where he batted .250 with 13 home runs, 54 RBIs, and a .706 OPS.
With Schanuel only 22 years old and Alonso 30 years old and wanting to sign a large contract this offseason, Frandsen doesn’t believe it would make sense for the team.
In 2024 with the Mets, Alonso played in 162 games where he batted .240 with 34 home runs, 88 RBIs, and a .788 OPS.
The Angels appear to have their first baseman of the future, and it will be interesting to see how hard they pursue Alonso this offseason.
Although injuries have been an issue for the Angels in recent years, their lineup on paper could make them a team to watch in 2025.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-says-1-rumored-pete-alonso-destination-doesnt-make-sense/
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Angels Are Reportedly Doing Their Homework On One MLB Free Agent
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/angels-are-reportedly-doing-their-homework-on-one-mlb-free-agent/
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The Los Angeles Angels have not fared well in recent years and in 2024 they finished last in the American League West with a record of 63-99.
After missing the playoffs for a 10th straight season, the Angels need to add some talent if they want to be competitive in 2025.
The Angels have made a few acquisitions this offseason, including starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, outfielder Jorge Soler and catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
Though these players could be helpful, they don’t have the talent to turn around an organization, but the Angels could be interested in a bigger-name free agent who is still available.
The @Angels are reportedly doing their homework on Pete Alonso – would he be a good fit?
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— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 3, 2025
The 30-year-old first baseman debuted with the New York Mets in 2019 and has played all six seasons of his MLB career with the organization.
While most people believe Alonso will end up re-signing with the Mets, the Angels reportedly are at least giving him a look and could potentially pursue him.
Alonso is known for his home run power but is also a leader in the clubhouse and could form a powerful 1-2 punch with a healthy Mike Trout.
In 2024, Alonso played in all 162 games and batted .240 with 34 home runs, 88 RBIs and a .788 OPS.
The Angels haven’t won a division title since 2014, and they will need to add some pieces if they want to seriously compete for the AL West crown in 2025.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/angels-are-reportedly-doing-their-homework-on-one-mlb-free-agent/
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Analyst Believes 1 MLB Team Will Stay Aggressive This Offseason
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-believes-1-mlb-team-will-stay-aggressive-this-offseason/
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The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball over the past few years as they haven’t made the playoffs since 2014.
Last season was no different as they finished with a 63-99 record, which left them in last place in the AL West.
The Angels appear to be trying to turn the tide thus far in the offseason as they already have made plenty of moves.
MLB analyst Sam Blum revealed his thoughts on how the Angels will approach the rest of the offseason.
The Angels have made more moves so far this offseason than any other MLB team.
Some free agent signings include Kyle Hendricks, Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Newman, and they traded for Jorge Soler and Scott Kingery.
Those frequent moves continued as the biggest free agent to date, pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, signed a three-year deal worth $63 million.
Blum said he believes the Angels will remain active, but he thinks it will include trades more so than signing free agents.
Some players he mentioned they would be willing to deal include Tyler Anderson, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo.
Blum also said the Angels would be willing to deal some of their top prospects but would need a big name in return, such as Garrett Crochet or Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
The Angels have won one World Series title in franchise history, and they will need to make some more major acquisitions if they want to contend in 2025.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/analyst-believes-1-mlb-team-will-stay-aggressive-this-offseason/
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Former MLB GM Really Likes What 1 Team Has Done So Far In Offseason
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/former-mlb-gm-really-likes-what-1-team-has-done-so-far-in-offseason/
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The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2024 season with a record of 63 wins and 99 losses which resulted in them missing the playoffs for the tenth straight season.
With their last American League West title and playoff appearance coming back in 2014, the Angels have struggled for the past decade.
Losing Shohei Ohtani to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Mike Trout battling injuries hasn’t helped the Angels, but they are already making moves this offseason.
Former MLB General Manager Steve Phillips revealed his thoughts on the Angels signing catcher Travis d’Arnaud.
“I really like what they’ve done so far,” Phillips said.
D’Arnaud signed a two-year deal worth $12 million with the Angels as he comes over from the Atlanta Braves.
In 2024, d’Arnaud played 99 games where he batted .238 with 15 home runs, 48 RBIs, and a .739 OPS.
Phillips points out that d’Arnaud was a part of a tandem at catcher in Atlanta along with Sean Murphy.
Now that he is a part of the Angels organization, d’Arnaud could potentially be involved in another catcher tandem with Logan O’Hoppe.
Phillips likes the leadership qualities that d’Arnaud possesses and points out his ability to come up with the big hit when his team needs it the most.
D’Arnaud is a 12-year veteran of the league and will give the Angels a seasoned catcher while also allowing them to use him as the DH to keep his bat in the lineup on days O’Hoppe catches.
The Angels have had a good start to the offseason, and it will be interesting to see if they make more moves as the offseason continues.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/former-mlb-gm-really-likes-what-1-team-has-done-so-far-in-offseason/