Should the Angels trade Ohtani?

daveyc1 · 07-09-2023, 08:20 PM

I think they should. I dont believe they will be able to keep him during free agency. If they trade him before the deadline, at least they could get some value for him. when he leaves via free agency, they will get a 2nd round compensatory pick.

As a possible alternative, should they trade trout instead and put the big push on to sign Ohtani?

corockies · 07-09-2023, 08:26 PM

The Dodgers should give the Angels most of their farm for Trout and Ohtani. Both would just have a cross town move, and everyone knows the only way the Dodgers win championships is by purchasing them.

ThoseBackPages · 07-09-2023, 08:29 PM

i think he should stay with the angels

davidantx · 07-09-2023, 08:30 PM

yes ...

SaltyCracker · 07-09-2023, 08:33 PM

I prefer when players stay with the same franchise.

ottobord · 07-09-2023, 08:34 PM

Yes, then try to sign him in the off season

hammertime · 07-09-2023, 08:36 PM

I would love to see him stay but it doesn't seem like it's working out. I don't know if they should trade him but they should definitely be willing to listen.

MiamiMarlinsFan · 07-09-2023, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by daveyc1

I think they should. I dont believe they will be able to keep him during free agency. If they trade him before the deadline, at least they could get some value for him. when he leaves via free agency, they will get a 2nd round compensatory pick.

As a possible alternative, should they trade trout instead and put the big push on to sign Ohtani?

Trout has a no-trade clause in his contract. His massive contract is also a deterrent to other teams, and there’s no way the Angels could pay him to not play for them. So Trout will be an Angel until that contract expires.

zbaseball21 · 07-09-2023, 08:42 PM

As an Angels fan first I say you have to trade him as I don't see them signing him. (I don't see Arte trading him but he should)

If Arte would have sold the team to someone like Cohen who was willing to just overpay for players then i would have said they should take the chance to re-sign him.. But Arte likes to stay under the salary tax threshold so it doesn't make sense to even re-sign him unless he changes his mind on that.

daveyc1 · 07-09-2023, 08:45 PM

I have been hearing numbers like $500MM-$600MM for Ohtani's free agency on radio lately. many talking heads have mentioned that, 1. The Angels will not pony up that kind of cash as they already have the biggest contract of all time on the books, and 2. Ohtani will want to play for a contender, which the angels will not be.

I think it is highly likely he does not play for LAA next season. the next question is: would you rather get something of value out of him, or get a 2nd round compensatory pick when he signs elsewhere?

Bcr · 07-09-2023, 08:53 PM

Unless the Angels have a serious chance at resigning him then you HAVE to trade him. We are talking about the Angels though and they will find a way to not keep him and get nothing for it.

Hail2TheVictors · 07-09-2023, 08:57 PM

To me this is a simple discussion - if the Angels aren't going to aggressively look to re-sign him, they have to trade him. The number is going to be huge, as everyone knows. If they are serious about re-signing him, I think you likely have to hang on to him.

If they aren't, you've got to deal him and get as much as possible.

KhalDrogo · 07-09-2023, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

i think he should stay with the angels

There’s no way you actually think this.

fulltritty · 07-09-2023, 08:59 PM

Most definitely.

ThoseBackPages · 07-09-2023, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

There’s no way you actually think this.

absolutely

we need to curb these people that seemingly dismiss the regular season.

Baseball season is 10x NFL, and twice as long as NHL and NBA

Too many people seemingly forget this

Ohtani staying with the angles will melt the internet

wood minis · 07-09-2023, 09:04 PM

if Trout didn't go down I would have wanted them to keep him and make a run for the postseason even though they aren't going to resign him. So trading him now is a no-brainer. Are their baseball people good enough to know who to target in a trade would be my question.

majestik101 · 07-09-2023, 09:11 PM

He'll become a free agent, declare that he's leaving the MLB and go back to play in Japan where he'll be happier.

I also want to see all those bandwagon POMOhtani clectors and investors heads implode like the Titan sub

PLAYED4NOTHING · 07-09-2023, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

absolutely

we need to curb these people that seemingly dismiss the regular season.

Baseball season is 10x NFL, and twice as long as NHL and NBA

Too many people seemingly forget this

Ohtani staying with the angles will melt the internet

This is the way TBP 👍

anusinha · 07-09-2023, 09:19 PM

If he doesnt resign with the Angels I kinda hope he becomes just another meh player on another team (kinda like Soto) sucking up $60 mill a yeah to be a mediocre DH in a couple years when he stops trying to 2 way play.

NCWolf · 07-09-2023, 09:44 PM

This whole thing just screams Dodgers to me. Which stinks if you’re Ronald Acuna trying to win MVPs in the NL

SupermanBrandon · 07-09-2023, 10:11 PM

The best thing for the baseball team and its future is to trade him.

KhalDrogo · 07-09-2023, 10:19 PM

Man Fred will have to intervene if the Angels try to resign him. Can’t have the new best player in baseball be on an irrelevant team.

base set · 07-09-2023, 10:21 PM

Would make a good poll, jus sayn

phisouza33 · 07-09-2023, 10:25 PM

Trade him and trade Trout too. Angels don’t deserve either.

finfangfan · 07-09-2023, 10:27 PM

Since I doubt the Angels will be able to resign Ohtani, I think they definitely will trade him to get some compensation. Then the big question is what are teams willing to give up for a 2-3 month rental. When the O’s were in a similar situation with Machado they ultimately didn’t get much in return for him.

07-09-2023, 08:20 PM	#1
daveyc1 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maine Posts: 2,055	Should the Angels trade Ohtani? I think they should. I dont believe they will be able to keep him during free agency. If they trade him before the deadline, at least they could get some value for him. when he leaves via free agency, they will get a 2nd round compensatory pick. As a possible alternative, should they trade trout instead and put the big push on to sign Ohtani?

07-09-2023, 08:29 PM	#3
ThoseBackPages Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 90,278 ThoseBackPages	i think he should stay with the angels __________________ Pumpers Paradise #YouCryIBuy Four things that we cannot change each others minds about: Politics, Religion, Third Party Grading, and 2021 Bowman's Best Rookie Cards

07-09-2023, 09:04 PM	#16
wood minis Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 4,093	if Trout didn't go down I would have wanted them to keep him and make a run for the postseason even though they aren't going to resign him. So trading him now is a no-brainer. Are their baseball people good enough to know who to target in a trade would be my question. __________________ Allen & Ginter wood mini collector

07-09-2023, 09:11 PM	#17
majestik101 Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Socially Distanced Posts: 44,195 majestik101	He'll become a free agent, declare that he's leaving the MLB and go back to play in Japan where he'll be happier. I also want to see all those bandwagon POMOhtani clectors and investors heads implode like the Titan sub __________________ NYC 1653-2025 "Watson alone sells for over $20" https://www.blowoutforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182760

07-09-2023, 10:19 PM	#22
KhalDrogo Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 41,302	Man Fred will have to intervene if the Angels try to resign him. Can’t have the new best player in baseball be on an irrelevant team. __________________ I love PSA!

07-09-2023, 08:26 PM	#2
corockies Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 3,288 corockies corockies	The Dodgers should give the Angels most of their farm for Trout and Ohtani. Both would just have a cross town move, and everyone knows the only way the Dodgers win championships is by purchasing them.

07-09-2023, 08:30 PM	#4
davidantx Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: DFW! Posts: 976 davidan davidantx	yes ...

07-09-2023, 08:33 PM	#5
SaltyCracker Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 5,472	I prefer when players stay with the same franchise.

07-09-2023, 08:34 PM	#6
ottobord Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1,814	Yes, then try to sign him in the off season

07-09-2023, 08:36 PM	#7
hammertime Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: OH->MI->MD->VA Posts: 6,889	I would love to see him stay but it doesn't seem like it's working out. I don't know if they should trade him but they should definitely be willing to listen.

07-09-2023, 08:42 PM	#9
zbaseball21 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 1,186	As an Angels fan first I say you have to trade him as I don't see them signing him. (I don't see Arte trading him but he should) If Arte would have sold the team to someone like Cohen who was willing to just overpay for players then i would have said they should take the chance to re-sign him.. But Arte likes to stay under the salary tax threshold so it doesn't make sense to even re-sign him unless he changes his mind on that.

07-09-2023, 08:45 PM	#10
daveyc1 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maine Posts: 2,055	I have been hearing numbers like $500MM-$600MM for Ohtani's free agency on radio lately. many talking heads have mentioned that, 1. The Angels will not pony up that kind of cash as they already have the biggest contract of all time on the books, and 2. Ohtani will want to play for a contender, which the angels will not be. I think it is highly likely he does not play for LAA next season. the next question is: would you rather get something of value out of him, or get a 2nd round compensatory pick when he signs elsewhere?

07-09-2023, 08:53 PM	#11
Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,771	Unless the Angels have a serious chance at resigning him then you HAVE to trade him. We are talking about the Angels though and they will find a way to not keep him and get nothing for it.

07-09-2023, 08:57 PM	#12
Hail2TheVictors Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,497	To me this is a simple discussion - if the Angels aren't going to aggressively look to re-sign him, they have to trade him. The number is going to be huge, as everyone knows. If they are serious about re-signing him, I think you likely have to hang on to him. If they aren't, you've got to deal him and get as much as possible.

07-09-2023, 08:59 PM	#14
fulltritty Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: King George, VA Posts: 78,457	Most definitely.

07-09-2023, 09:19 PM	#19
anusinha Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 13,705	If he doesnt resign with the Angels I kinda hope he becomes just another meh player on another team (kinda like Soto) sucking up $60 mill a yeah to be a mediocre DH in a couple years when he stops trying to 2 way play.

07-09-2023, 09:44 PM	#20
NCWolf Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 3,449	This whole thing just screams Dodgers to me. Which stinks if you’re Ronald Acuna trying to win MVPs in the NL

07-09-2023, 10:11 PM	#21
SupermanBrandon Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: TN Posts: 15,843	The best thing for the baseball team and its future is to trade him.

07-09-2023, 10:21 PM	#23
base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,494	Would make a good poll, jus sayn

07-09-2023, 10:25 PM	#24
phisouza33 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 496	Trade him and trade Trout too. Angels don’t deserve either.

07-09-2023, 10:27 PM	#25
finfangfan Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 11,424	Since I doubt the Angels will be able to resign Ohtani, I think they definitely will trade him to get some compensation. Then the big question is what are teams willing to give up for a 2-3 month rental. When the O’s were in a similar situation with Machado they ultimately didn’t get much in return for him.