I'm tired of seeing players come to the Angels after spending their most productive years in another organization. The list is long...
Can Votto actually mentor enough of the young players to turn them into better players? Just because he helped one guy (that we know of) doesn't mean he can help others. Maybe he can. Maybe he can't. But do the Angels really want to use a roster spot to find out? I'm guessing J.D. Martinez could have a similar impact and he's more likely to have a productive season. Not that I even want the Angels to sign JDM.
There isn't a magic bullet that's going to transform this organization.
The Angels need to find a more permanent solution for developing their own players.
I don't know you, but I do know that just about everyone is going through something that the rest of us know nothing about. I appreciate your being candid. I wish you the best and hope you overcome whatever it is you're going through.