The February 18, 2016 of Los Angeles Angels news includes actual baseball players reporting to a baseball field and playing catch and stuff, Roberto Baldoquin getting a last-minute invite to big-league camp, and more…
The Story: Five big questions as pitchers and catchers report for spring training
MWAH Says: Eh, big questions can wait for another day. The most exciting thing today is that the offseason is officially over. Sure, it’s another two weeks before actual games are played, but at least now we have bad Twitter pictures and Vines of players training to sate our lust for baseball.
The Story: Roberto Baldoquin added to list of non-roster invitees
MWAH Says: This probably has more to do with getting him reps with the big-league coaches than any actual playing time in Tempe. There’s always a few non-roster invitees who start camp with the big club then get optioned to minor-league camp once the games start. I imagine Baldoquin fits that mold.
The Story: These 18 things could very well happen during Angels spring training
MWAH Says: Why 18? No matter. A pretty fun, tongue-in-cheek article. Spend your time on this one because the outlook gets pretty dreary from here.
The Story: The most and least improved teams of the offseason
MWAH Says: According to the 35 baseball executives polled by Jayson Stark, the Angels are the American League’s most unimproved team this spring. Nothing like a vote of no confidence from insiders to get the spring started!
The Story: The 30: Ranking every MLB team for 2016 as spring training begins
MWAH Says: Jonah Keri is back! And he too is super low on the Angels! 🙁
The Story: Teams saved $500 million by locking up players early
MWAH Says: Take note, Arte. If you want to lower the club’s payroll, it helps to not go year to year with every single arbitration-eligible player. Before Mike Trout, the last Angels player to have multiple years of team control bought out was Ervin Santana way back in 2009. Absurd.
The Story: The way-too-early baseball awards breakdown
MWAH Says: To the surprise of no one, Mike Trout is the odds-on favorite to win the AL MVP award. But will that be enough to propel the Angels to the postseason? Stay tuned!
The Story: Matt Joyce signs minor-league deal with the Pirates
MWAH Says: Even Matt Joyce got a contract before David Freese did. What a weird winter.
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