MLB Mailbag: Soriano, Ryan, Nats, Extensions, Rays, Cardinals
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MLB Mailbag: Soriano, Ryan, Nats, Extensions, Rays, Cardinals
"The Angels' farm is one of the game's worst, having trended upward briefly before suffering from frequent development misses and prioritization of players close to MLB-ready."
"FanGraphs projects the Angels to go 71-85 over the rest of the season, while Baseball Prospectus/PECOTA is more pessimistic, projecting a 66-96 season."
"The team's bullpen is comprised of rebound candidates, and the position player group is filled with strikeout-prone veterans whose best years are behind them."
"Owner Arte Moreno claimed that winning isn't among the top five priorities for Angels fans, indicating a lack of urgency in improving the team's competitive status."
The Angels are not expected to contend this season, with a projected record of 71-85 or even 66-96. Their roster features aging veterans and a weak bullpen, with only two established starters. The team's farm system is among the worst in baseball, suffering from poor development and a focus on near-MLB-ready players over higher-ceiling prospects. This situation complicates the potential trade value of players like Jose Soriano, leading to caution against trading him.
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