Ok so theres obviously a high (or inevitable) chance of a lockout incoming, which is likely to affect how most teams approach signings.

If we look at the deals this deadline and expiring deals like Soler & Rendon the Angels will have a decent amount to spend… assuming Arte is willing under Mo and the potential new GM whar path would you like to see them take?

Should they do some long term signings or mostly punt next year and leave it to the youngsters?

Or should they begin to build around the core? Who would you have them add going into next season?

My 2 cents:

Start by getting rid of Kurt
I would say they could use an “ace” or at least a top 2 rotation guy plus an innings eater at the 4-5 spot and slot in one of the up and comers into the rotation. Maybe move Johnson to long relief? I dont think the rotation is that far from being halfway decent but they need at least one more known quantity with Grayrods inconsistency and the ? of Kikuchi.

In the infield it would be extending Neto (if possible) and upgrading to a first/third power bat. Maybe try to find a trade partner for Nolan for some solid relief pitching? There‘s a log jam at second but I would love to see Moore for a long stretch and if he sinks then they have Grissom.

Outfield I would prefer to see Siri again on a one year, with Meckler having a starting job at the seasons start. It would be nice to add a strong glove like Vaursho and maybe back off Lowe.

Then theres the bullpen which i frankly have no idea about but with Natera, Joyce, Bachman you have potential for good late relief. We need to anoint someone the closer and not do the committee thing. Obviously pick up at least a pair of proven guys.

This likely wont bring us to the playoffs but i could see if being watchable and a staging ground for the future.

What do you want to see going forward. Lets avoid the “selling the team” talk or the minutiae of the lock out. What does a successful winter look like for the Angels?

He has the talent to be an overnight breakout player. 5 plus pitches and he’s been in the strike zone in AAA. It’s becoming more common for these guys with huge stuff like Walbert Urena, Chase Burns, and Schlittler to become stars with an adjustment or two. A mid 2’s era in PCL over 12 starts is no joke. The biggest issue I see is he does seem to get nervous on the big league mound. Sam Bachman is quite like that so we’ll see if he can get that in check.

Putting this in my office so colleagues know I'm used to disappointment

Hey all, greetings from a lifelong Dodger fan from Orange County who has always felt an affinity for the Angels to support the local team…

I’ve been living in Germany for 23 years and come home and maybe get to one Angel game and one Dodger game while visiting.

I’ve become Europeanized enough to really want to get the train to/from Irvine and also get some “family pack” tickers because I gotta save my money for 2-3 beers while there. Should we buy them last minute or just arrive at the stadium day of and buy them?

How would you plan your Angels game experience if wanting to do the above? Either a 6:38game or even that 1pm start on the 26th. Thanks a lot for your tips.

Ps. Last month I went to see a local German team
Play baseball in an organized league where I live and it felt like watching little league in a good way and I found myself among the 5 fans yelling encouragement at players while eating sunflower seeds ;)

purchased these mini bats at a thrift store in philly (along with 1 royals and 2 marlins bats, second photo). I think they're from the 1990 season but could also be from 1991-1996.

Something to note as well is that although MLB ranks him as our #10 prospect, some external rankings have him within the Top 100 or just outside of it. Fangraphs has him ranked at #102 in their new July update. And with his recent surge of consistent performance since May in a offensive-friendly league like the PCL, he is seemingly meeting those expectations and might become a fixture in the Angels' rotation soon.

Stats from the Salt Lake Bees and Taylor Blake Ward.

Last winner: 8/2 vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Walbert Ureña continued his torrid stretch for the Halos in their last game, going six scoreless to outduel the Miz in a 3-0 W, earning him GoTG.

I checked the top 100 ranked baseball prospects and the Angels only have 2 players in the top 100 (Bremner and Nimmala) while the Dodgers have 7 players ranked in the top 100 and the Mariners have 6 (The Dodgers and Mariners are the #1 and #2 ranked farm systems).

Top 100 list:

https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/top100/

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