Angels re-sign Kurt Suzuki (1 year, $1.75 million), place Chris Rodriguez on 60-day IL

[Docwaukee]

45 minutes ago, UndertheHalo said:

"Joe and I agree he was a great influence in the clubhouse.  Many of our young pitchers benefitted from his presence."

[Lou]

I like it. 

[Blarg]

I look forward to the 2022 hot stove. 

[Revad]

Does this count as one of our impact additions?  Or maybe Suzuki is just for the beginning of the year to allow Thaiss more time after a short spring training?  As least there’s been little impact on the farm so far and the road to a good chance to score in the lottery is wide open.  Maybe I need to view this more as a reload and see what we have year.  There’s always next year…

[tdawg87]

[Taylor]

I don't get why you guys are pissed at Perry. This is clearly one of those Arte-mandated signings.

 

[mmc]

Just now, Taylor said:

I don't get why you guys are pissed at Perry. This is clearly one of those Arte-mandated signings.

 

Doubt it, they have a connection going back to their time in Atlanta

[halonatic13]

35 minutes ago, Blarg said:

What was it about last season that didn't convince Minasian that Suzuki's career was over? I'd rather have a platoon of Ward and Thaiss then another year of Suzuki convincing umpires those borderline pitches are all out of the zone and dropping strikes. 

Imagine being one of those guys too (Taylor/Thaiss) and thinking Suzuki is better than them.  Like what in the actual FUCK!

[Taylor]

So, when's the presser in front of the big red hats?

[Robrock30]

Wrong Suzuki

[tdawg87]

Hurt Suzuki

[Lou]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

Hurt Suzuki

Hopefully 

[Revad]

This is from last year but worth a read:  https://blogs.fangraphs.com/kurt-suzuki-returns-to-the-al-west-now-as-an-angel/

 

[T.G.]

Minasian trolling AW

[rottiesworld]

Shit Arte just needs to sell the team. It is the same year after year getting crap players. It is funny that they Angels cry they won’t go over the budget, well stop giving money to crap players, I mean 2 million, 4 million  and 3 million adds up fast for crap. I wish he would just sell the team. I can’t believe 2 million for a player that can’t even hit and a average that is higher then his weight.

[rottiesworld]

6 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Hurt Suzuki

Toothpick bat Suzuki

[Docwaukee]

26 minutes ago, Lou said:

I like it. 

because it makes for some fun here?  

[Lou]

5 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

because it makes for some fun here?  

[Blarg]

Jeff Mathis was available.  

[Don]

PM setting the tone early so you guys temper your expectations. Sure, we could’ve probably got a young guy with at least one identifiable tool for half the money, but then you guys would start wanting more out of management, and nobody wants to create wild expectations of competence.

[Second Base]

If he wore a Biden-Harris hat, would the comment section on MLBTR still be filled with snowflake tantrums? 

I dunno. 

As for the baseball field, evidently they think Thaiss isn't ready. 

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, Second Base said:

If he wore a Biden-Harris hat, would the comment section on MLBTR still be filled with snowflake tantrums? 

Why do you do this?

[HeavenlyHalos]

This makes no sense. I figured he was done after last season's poor showing, outside of maybe a minor league deal.

[Second Base]

2 minutes ago, tdawg87 said:

Why do you do this?

I was commenting in reference to the picture from page one, which admittedly, is hilarious in how awkward it is. 

I don't care if he wears a MAGA hat or supports Biden. I care about his production and how it effects the depth. 

[tdawg87]

1 minute ago, Second Base said:

I was commenting in reference to the picture from page one, which admittedly, is hilarious in how awkward it is. 

I don't care if he wears a MAGA hat or supports Biden. I care about his production and how it effects the depth. 

Oh ok I didn't see the picture I was too busy being mad at the dumb signing.