Number 17: The Angels Baseball Blog
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Number 17 is a Baseball Blog dedicated to the Los Angeles Angels We provide analysis, commentary, and opinion on all things Angels Baseball
The Angels’ 2017 Season
The Angels are a Major League Baseball team located in Anaheim, California. The Angels compete in the American League West division. The team is owned by Arte Moreno and play their home games at Angel Stadium.
The Angels have been one of baseball’s most successful teams, reaching the playoffs seven times since 2002. They have won five AL West championships, one AL pennant, and one World Series title.
The 2017 season was not as successful as the previous seasons for the Angels. They finished with a record of 80-82, third place in the AL West division. Mike Trout won his third AL MVP Award and Shohei Ohtani made his MLB debut as a pitcher and hitter.
The Angels’ Off-Season
The Angels’ off-season has been a busy one, with the team making a number of moves to bolster its roster. Here’s a rundown of what the team has been up to:
* The Angels signed free agent second baseman Ian Kinsler to a two-year, $8 million contract
* The Angels acquired shortstop Zack Cozart from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder/outfielder Andrew Romine and minor league pitcher Willie Calhoun.
* The Angels traded infielder Brandon Phillips to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Minor League pitcher Tony Watson.
* The Angels signed free agent reliever Justin Anderson to a one-year, $1.8 million contract
* The Angels acquired catcher Martin Maldonado from the Houston Astros in exchange for minor league pitcher Patrick Sandoval and cash considerations.
The Angels’ Farm System
The Angels’ farm system is ranked No. 17 by MLB Pipeline, which released its updated Top 30 farm systems Monday morning. The Dodgers remain at No. 1 for the second consecutive year, while the Rays jumped 11 spots toNo. 2 and the Braves also ascended 11 spots to No. 3.
The Angels’ Minor League Affiliates
The Los Angeles Angels are a Major League Baseball team located in Anaheim, California. The Angels are members of the American League West division. The team’s minor league baseball affiliates are:
– Salt Lake Bees ( Triple-A)
– Mobile BayBears (Double-A)
– Inland Empire 66ers (Single-A)
– Burlington Bees (Rookie Ball)
– Orem Owlz (Rookie Ball)
The Angels’ 2017 Draft
The Angels had the 10th overall pick in the 2017 draft. With that pick, they selected Jo Adell, an outfielder from Louisville, Kentucky. He was widely considered one of the best prospects in the draft.
The Angels’ 2017 Winter Meetings
The Angels’ 2017 Winter Meetings are set to take place from December 10-14 in Orlando, Florida. During the Winter Meetings, the Angels’ front office will meet with representatives from other MLB teams to discuss player personnel moves. These meetings provide an opportunity for the Angels to engage in trade discussions, sign free agents and make other moves to improve the roster for the upcoming season
The Angels’ 2018 Spring Training
Although Grapefruit League play began on February 23rd, the Los Angeles Angels’ first game wasn’t until the 25th. On that day, they took on the Milwaukee Brewers in Tempe, losing 6-2. The following day, they had their first victory of the spring, 9-3 against the San Francisco Giants
TheAngels have now played seven games in spring training and their record is 3-4. They will take on the Texas Rangers today at 1:05 pm PT.
The Angels’ 2018 Regular Season
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim had a disappointing end to their 2017 season, but they will look to Bounce Back in 2018. Angels fans can expect a lot of the same players from last year’s team, as well as some new additions. The team’s focus will be on improving their offense and making a push for the playoffs.
The Angels’ 2018 Post-Season
After a late-season push, the Angels made it to the post-season for the first time since 2014. They lost in the ALDS to the eventual World Series Champion Boston Red Sox but there were plenty of bright spots during the season. Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights.
The Angels’ 2019 Off-Season
The Angels’ 2019 offseason has been a busy one. They’ve made a handful of moves, both via Free agency and trade, that have bolstered both their lineup and their pitching staff. Here’s a rundown of all the moves they’ve made thus far:
The Angels began their offseason by re-signing left-handed reliever Dillon Peters to a one-year, $575,000 deal. They then signed outfielder Justin Upton to a two-year, $28 million extension that will keep him in Anaheim through 2021. The next day, they acquired right-handed pitcher Dylan Bundy from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Minor League infielder Isan Diaz and outfielder Yusniel Diaz.
On December 12th, the Angels signed infielder Zack Cozart to a three-year, $38 million contract. The very next day, they landed infielder/outfielder Tommy La Stella in a trade with the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Blake Parker. Just days later on December 18th, they inked reliever Cody Allen to a one-year deal worth $8.5 million.
And finally, on January 3rd, 2019, the Angels pulled off arguably their biggest move of the offseason when they acquired two-time American League MVP Mike Trout from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for outfielders Joc Pederson and Alex Verdugo, infielder Corey Seager, and pitchers Walker Buehler and Ross Stripling.
The Angels have been very active this offseason and have made some significant upgrades to their roster. We’ll see if these moves pay off for them in 2019 as they look to compete for a postseason berth.
