Angels Rumors: Ownership Reportedly Willing to Spend Big This Offseason, in Right Scenario
After another poor season, the Los Angeles Angels are entering the offseason searching for more answers. The team hasn't reached the playoffs since 2014, and their future seems very bleak at the moment.
For starters, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani can leave the organization this winter, and he is widely expected to do just that. But the organization also doesn't have the greatest reputation around the league.
And yet, despite this, it seems that the Angels are willing to spend money this offseason to improve the team....understand the right situations of course. Owner Arte Moreno has never been shy about spending money on free agents, and that looks like it will continue this offseason.
General Manager Perry Minasian explained this and reiterated that nothing is out of bounds this winter for the team.
“I wouldn’t put anything past,’’ Minasian said. “I think it’s something that for the right opportunities, ownership is all about winning. …We’ll do what we can to make the team as good as we can."
First, the Angels must check in with Ohtani to see what his plans are. Everything about this offseason starts and ends with him, so his decision could put multiple routes in motion for the Halos.
The Angels believe that players want to play for the organization and that they have a great shot to land anyone. While they do play in Southern California, the lack of success on the field may persuade some to stay away.
“I think this is a very desirable place to play,’’ Minasian said. “It's in a great part of the country. We have an outstanding fan base. The players that have played here since I've been here, have been really, really positive with their experiences."
If the Angels do shell out money this offseason, it will be interesting to see exactly who they will get. The team hasn't had great luck with their big free-agent signings over the years, so this will certainly be something to monitor as the offseason progresses.
