The Official (2024) Los Angeles Angels Trade Deadline Thread

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

Why do we continue putting 27,000 butts in stands even on Sunday? This team needs the fans to stay home until Arte sells the team.

[Jason]

Just now, Ron Mexico said:

Do u honestly think he will throw Arte under the bus ?

Nope. I still think most of incompetence we are seeing is the work of Arte 

[mmc]

 

[James]

Just now, Ron Mexico said:

Do u honestly think he will throw Arte under the bus ?

Usually a good idea when you may be looking for a job in a few months, no?

[Jason]

Just now, Ace-Of-Diamonds said:

Why do we continue putting 27,000 butts in stands even on Sunday? This team needs the fans to stay home until Arte sells the team.

I haven't gone to a game in about four years 

[tdawg87]

Just now, Stradling said:

Are you surprised 

Well I like Blum and it tickles my taint how much he annoys you guys, but that's a question he knew wasn't getting an answer. So he just wasted his time. 

[Jason]

Just now, mmc said:

 

Imagine how frustrating it must be for Trout dealing with one injury after another and then realizing what team you play for if and when you are healthy enough to play. 

[Ace-Of-Diamonds]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

I haven't gone to a game in about four years 

neither have l

[Stradling]

Just now, tdawg87 said:

Well I like Blum and it tickles my taint how much he annoys you guys, but that's a question he knew wasn't getting an answer. So he just wasted his time. 

He’s that guy. 

[Angelsfan1984]

Not a chance he was given full autonomy. I’m guessing he’s resigning at the end of the season. The arte show is simply a losing strategy. 

[jsnpritchett]

 

 

[Inside Pitch]

7 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

Did he really believe that was a serious question?   

[mmc]

 

[James]

Just now, jsnpritchett said:

 

 

Unlike the past? Lol. 

[Stradling]

1 minute ago, Inside Pitch said:

Did he really believe that was a serious question?   

What do you think?

[Jason]

1 minute ago, jsnpritchett said:

 

 

Yikes! This is not encouraging to hear. 

[m0nkey]

1 minute ago, mmc said:

 

Quick glance at just the stats, looks like it's actually a nice return for a 37 year old relief pitcher

[Ron Mexico]

Perry is sounding like he can't wait to get the fuck out of here and I don't blame him

[Hubs]

1 minute ago, mmc said:

 

Lugo:

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

A nephew of nine-time All-Star Carlos Beltran, Lugo went to school and trained at his uncle's baseball academy in Puerto Rico en route to signing for $1.1 million as a second-rounder in 2019. After playing well in High-A in 2022 and sharing Rookie of the Year accolades in the Puerto Rican Winter League that offseason, he struggled in Double-A last year. Simplifying his load and swing helped him bat .315/.405/.664 in 43 Double-A games in 2024 before he forced a promotion to Triple-A.

Lugo had a lot going on with his right-handed swing before eliminating a bat wiggle, raising his hands and shortening his stroke. He's still pull-conscious and looks to launch balls to his pull side, but he has shown more discipline this year and done a better job of waiting for pitches to drive. His swing is quicker, he's hitting balls harder and he has been productive against both lefties and righties.

Lugo's instincts help him make the most of his average speed on the bases. Signed as a shortstop, he opened 2023 at third base but has played primarily on the outfield corners since mid-May last year. He's a competent outfielder best suited for left field, and his lessened defensive responsibilities seem to have helped his hitting.

 

He's the only one on the Red Sox Preseason Top 30. (#17)

 

 

[Justin]

4 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

I'm 85% sure those are the bad guys from Season 5 of 24

[Angels in 2030]

This team will suck in 2025, 2026, 2027 -- and end up trading Andersen, Rengifo, Ward, etc. in their FA years at the TDL for more AAAA guys.  Rinse & repeat.

[Rico]

Teams overpaying, so clearly we don't do anything. TA going to revert next season. 

[DMVol]

10 minutes ago, mmc said:

 

Sounds like both Trout and Rendon could be done for the year. 

[Second Base]

Incompetence is bad enough. Arrogant incompetence is the worst. I truly dislike the front office.

[Hubs]

Lugo & Kavadas are both hitters at AAA. Zeferjahn was at AAA as well. He's a RHRP.

Lugo (Primarily an OF)

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=lugo--000mat

Kavadas (Primarily a 1B).

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=kavada000nik

Zeferjahn

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=zeferj000rya

Vargas is a 19 year old pitcher at their RK League. 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=vargas000yef

Edited July 30 by Hubs