The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have gone through a season in which could best be described as abysmal. Missing the playoffs for the first time since 2006, they will be embarking on a sport in October that has been unfamiliar to them: golf.
The Angels will be celebrating their 50th birthday next season, and owner Arte Moreno and general manager Tony Reagins will undoubtedly be looking to put together a team in 2011 that will showcase their year-long celebration.
The 2011 MLB free agent class is certainly an option in which Moreno and Reagins will explore and invest in. Although the class itself may not be one of the better free agent classes in recent history, there are names on that list that will generate much interest among many teams, including the Halos.
As mentioned in a previous article, the Angels will have money to spend in the upcoming offseason. Between trades and expiring contracts of players who most likely will not be returning, the Halos will have approximately $25.5 million with which to play with.
Two of the biggest names in free agency that will generate a great amount of interest are Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cliff Lee and Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Jayson Werth.
While both players clearly have their upsides and have contributed mightily to the success of their current teams, there are other options available in which Reagins and the Angels could, and should, explore.
Here are ten reasons why the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim should pass on the temptation of signing either Cliff Lee or Jayson Werth, and utilize the money for options that will best serve their needs in 2011.
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well written sports story! Thanks!
Good rationale why the LA Angels shouldn't sign Cliff Lee or Jayson Werth, especially the points about Werth's pricetag and the need to focus on the bullpen
I agree re: Werth and Lee. However, Tony Reagins recent comment about hitting not being the culprit has to be misunderstood. Defense, of course, plays a more important part on a Scioscia team. However, has someone seen team batting?
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I agree re: Werth and Lee. However, Tony Reagins recent comment about hitting not being the culprit has to be misunderstood. Defense, of course, plays a more important part on a Scioscia team. However, has someone seen team batting?
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Continued- both Conger and Bourjos have shown enough not to be traded. Also, I expect Napoli to be moved. I am not saying no, especially since we are down on him as with Vlad but meanwhile he caught us to the division and hits in spite of the "missing parts."
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