The Official Los Angeles Angels 2023-2024 Hot Stove Offseason Thread

[angelsnationtalk]

I wonder what team has the advantage the longer this drags out with Ohtani. 
Has he not found what he's looking for in other teams that might cause him to come back to the Angels?
Is it a bidding war?

If he wanted to return to Anaheim then I don't see why that hasn't happened already. Maybe he just wants Arte to dish out more cash, though that doesn't sound like him.

[Stradling]

I still don’t think it’s about squeezing more money. I think he’s struggling with the decision. 

[angelsnationtalk]

Just now, Stradling said:

I still don’t think it’s about squeezing more money. I think he’s struggling with the decision. 

Good point. As much as I want him back with the Angels, it'll still be a small W if he ditched the Dodgers for Toronto. Would be a much easier pill to swallow. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Any offer he accepts will be generational money. I wouldn't be surprised if it comes out that he left cash on the table with offers he rejects. I agree with Stradling, its likely a struggle on what he wants. Loyalty and build a legacy with the team who drafted him or go to a club whose more win ready now and go do that. 

[FromJapan]

On 12/7/2023 at 5:50 AM, T.G. said:

I guess the Orioles didn't watch the NLCS.

 

[FromJapan]

13 hours ago, EdmontonAngelsFan said:

I'm hearing a lot of Blue Jays being the front-runner for Ohtani. Lots of people saying this. I know the Jays want to make a big splash so why not do it with the best player in baseball the last few seasons.

 

[Stradling]

 

[EdmontonAngelsFan]

Bet we hear something by...1pm PT today.

[Chitown27Fan]

I think he is looking for a way to break the news as softly as he can to us. He doesnt want to be viewed as a bad guy and has always took extra care to be respectful to everyone. I am sure he knows that its going to break alot of hearts if he says Im out and o by the way im going across town to sleep with your older hot rich sister the Dodgers. With that said I will still respect this guy and what he does on the field and would still pull for him just not when they face us lol.

 

Edited December 8, 2023 by Chitown27Fan

[Angels 1961]

Six years ago, today he signed with Angels

[Make Angels Great Again]

@FromJapan, if Ohtani leaves us. You leaving too might be too much for my heart to bear.

[Angels 1961]

The cat should never had been in that bag

[wopphil]

I am honestly fine with whatever he does. I’d love him back, but I know it likely isn’t the best use of limited resources. And the last half of the contract will suck. This is a lot like the Pujols situation IMO. 

[tdawg87]

Idk I'm thinking it's Toronto. 

[Angels 1961]

Report of Michael Lorenzen walking at Huntington Beach thus morning.

[zenmaster]

Also heard Blake Snell recently googled "Best restaurants in Los Angeles (of Anaheim)"

[Angels 1961]

If Ohtani does not sign with Dodgers, Kershaw will be upset with him again. 

[EdmontonAngelsFan]

Cody Bellinger is reported to be on Space Mountain currently. 

[Vlad27Trout27]

Forget about Othani leaving, I am more concerned about Ippei leaving!

[Angelsfan1984]

Everyone start googling mansions being sold in Toronto and Los Angeles. We need to know! 

[T.G.]

6 minutes ago, Angelsfan1984 said:

Everyone start googling mansions being sold in Toronto and Los Angeles. We need to know! 

Ohtani has been living in a tent by the Santa Ana River.  He doesn't plan to move.

[Angelsfan1984]

2 minutes ago, T.G. said:

Ohtani has been living in a tent by the Santa Ana River.  He doesn't plan to move.

+1 for Anaheim! 

[Taylor]

Ohtani named his dog Curt Pringle. 

[Angelsfan1984]

4 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Ohtani named his dog Curt Pringle. 

He can hang with mine who is named sir Peter dinklidge of house Lannister 

[T.G.]

11 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Ohtani named his dog Curt Pringle. 

 Not true, but if it was up to his dog - he'd have Ohtani sign with Petco.