March 25, 20251 yr Not sure if this is posted anywhere but I would absolutely give this guy a shot. We suck anyway..... https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/angels-release-former-no-1-draft-pick-mickey-moniak-just-before-opening-day-per-report/
March 25, 20251 yr 7 minutes ago, 2Deep said: Not sure if this is posted anywhere but I would absolutely give this guy a shot. We suck anyway..... https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/angels-release-former-no-1-draft-pick-mickey-moniak-just-before-opening-day-per-report/ This was posted in another thread and I agree. He's at least more interesting than Jankowski and the 3 guys at AAA.
March 25, 20251 yr Look at the draft he went #1. Will Smith was the best first rounder by far, he went 32. Cal Quantrill was/is rthe 2nd best in bWAR.
March 25, 20251 yr Author 44 minutes ago, almagest said: He sucks. No thanks. Is he more "Sucks" then the suck we already have on the team?
March 25, 20251 yr Too bad it's not Adell. Now THAT at least would be more interesting based on pure topline bat speed alone. Edited March 25, 20251 yr by caulfield12
March 25, 20251 yr 33 minutes ago, Dick Allen said: Look at the draft he went #1. Will Smith was the best first rounder by far, he went 32. Cal Quantrill was/is rthe 2nd best in bWAR. He was questioned as soon as he was selected because of his limited ceiling.
March 25, 20251 yr 23 minutes ago, 2Deep said: Is he more "Sucks" then the suck we already have on the team? This is the golden question
March 25, 20251 yr 53 minutes ago, 2Deep said: Is he more "Sucks" then the suck we already have on the team? It seems that Moniak figured out his own weaknesses, fixed it, then the league adjusted back to him. Our guys aren't even that far on their own individual pro journeys.
March 25, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, 2Deep said: Is he more "Sucks" then the suck we already have on the team? Yes, it looks like we have a team that can at least generate 0 WAR or higher per player.
March 25, 20251 yr 9 minutes ago, almagest said: Yes, it looks like we have a team that can at least generate 0 WAR or higher per player. You sure about that? I’m not.
March 25, 20251 yr 12 minutes ago, almagest said: Yes, it looks like we have a team that can at least generate 0 WAR or higher per player. The OF mix (player and 2024 WAR) Fletcher -1.8 DeLoach -2.8 Colas -2.8 Taylor .9 Jankowski .3 Slater -.7 Didn't include Benintendi because he has a larger deal and going to play anyway but -.8 to him. I won't be mad when they don't sign him but I'd take him over like half that list, including over the only positive WAR, old guys. Edited March 25, 20251 yr by Bob Sacamano
March 25, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: The OF mix (player and 2024 WAR) Fletcher -1.8 DeLoach -2.8 Colas -2.8 Taylor .9 Jankowski .3 Slater -.7 Didn't include Benintendi because he has a larger deal and going to play anyway but -.8 to him. I won't be mad when they don't sign him but I'd take him over like half that list, including over the only positive WAR, old guys. Fletcher, Colas and DeLoach will be in the minors. Benintendi is being paid a ton and at least has a history of some value. Slater was positive WAR at the end of last year with Baltimore, and has a history of some value. Taylor and Jankowski are bench players. Robert should be fine. The only thing Moniak has going for him is his age. He'll either catch on somewhere in the minors, or bounce around being DFAed until he goes to Japan, Korea or Mexico.
March 25, 20251 yr 12 minutes ago, almagest said: Fletcher, Colas and DeLoach will be in the minors. Benintendi is being paid a ton and at least has a history of some value. Slater was positive WAR at the end of last year with Baltimore, and has a history of some value. Taylor and Jankowski are bench players. Robert should be fine. The only thing Moniak has going for him is his age. He'll either catch on somewhere in the minors, or bounce around being DFAed until he goes to Japan, Korea or Mexico. Like I said, I don't really care either way but wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him if they chose to. Edited March 25, 20251 yr by Bob Sacamano
March 25, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, 2Deep said: Is he more "Sucks" then the suck we already have on the team? Point is, we want to stop that and be releasing the suck, not embracing
March 25, 20251 yr 8 minutes ago, Chick Mercedes said: Point is, we want to stop that and be releasing the suck, not embracing We’d have to release most of the lineup.
March 25, 20251 yr 1 hour ago, WhiteSox2023 said: We’d have to release most of the lineup. And most of the baseball side of the front office/operation.
March 25, 20251 yr 2 hours ago, almagest said: Yes, it looks like we have a team that can at least generate 0 WAR or higher per player. Quite an improvement.
March 26, 20251 yr Author 3 hours ago, Chick Mercedes said: Point is, we want to stop that and be releasing the suck, not embracing Then I think 90% of the team needs to be released
March 26, 20251 yr I think there may be better DFAs coming. I guess we’ll probably find out tomorrow.
March 26, 20251 yr 39 minutes ago, WhiteSox2023 said: I think there may be better DFAs coming. I guess we’ll probably find out tomorrow. Canario
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