The Los Angeles Angels announced Tuesday that owner Arte Moreno has begun a formal process to evaluate “strategic alternatives” for the franchise, including a possible sale.$184 million in 2003. Moreno, who has owned Angels since purchasing the franchise from Disney, said in a statement:
“While this difficult decision was entirely our choice and one worthy of consideration, my family and I have ultimately come to the conclusion that now is the time. Through this process, we continue to operate the franchise and are our fans, employees, players and business partners.”
If Moreno’s process leads to a sale, it could pave the way for a trade for Shohei Ohtani, so that development would have a major impact on the league as a whole.As CBS Sports reported last month, Rival Front The office believes the biggest hurdle to Ohtani’s trade is getting Moreno to sign off. If he disappears, an offseason deal is more likely.
It’s natural to wonder if the incoming owner is okay with trading one of baseball’s greatest players, but the situation is comparable to what the Washington Nationals have faced in past deadlines with Juan Soto. Ohtani, 28, is a year out of free agency and is sure to demand a big deal at that point. The new owners already have some major obligations to the books, including those given to Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon, which they may need to leverage financially to complete their purchases. As a result, they may be hesitant to sign another big contract – especially if they have a realistic view of where the Angels stand competitively.
Ohtani is a dual-wielding sensation and reigning AL MVP, but that last point is crucial because he has a say in where he will play next season and beyond. He has publicly stated that his top priority is winning the game, and it’s possible the Angels are far down his list of desired suitors.
Let’s say the Angels’ next owner accepts that reality and Ohtani is placed on the block this offseason. List five in descending order.
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The Dodgers’ crush on Ohtani dates back to when they tried to get him out of high school. He chose to play professionally in Japan instead, but it’s unlikely the Dodgers have any ill will about his decision. Accustomed to that, his best player development equipment on the show armed him again with a top youth war chest to offer the Angels. I was able to hang it. Right wing Bobby Miller, Ryan Pepiot, Gavin Stone. Infielders Miguel Vargas and Michael Bush. One of his potential problems in the Dodgers’ pursuit is if the Angels choose against moving Ohtani to their biggest geographic rival.
A lot of things work in the Mets’ favor. Owner Stephen Cohen has shown time and time again that he is willing to invest heavily in top talent. General Manager Billy Eppler is the same executive who originally signed Ohtani. And the Mets have some notable youngsters who could be on the path of the Angels. That group includes rookie third baseman Brett Batty and the game’s most promising catcher Francisco Alvarez. The Mets could even include one of this summer’s first-round picks, including catcher Kevin Parada and shortstop Jett Williams. .
When it comes to these Soto talks, it only makes sense to include one of the other finalists. It still has position prospects and a slew of youngsters who could serve as secondary pieces, including pitchers Cooper Jerpe, Gordon Gracefo and Matthew Liberatore. , and the Tink Cardinals have shown a willingness to pony up in the past, and if Ohtani is serious about prioritizing winning above all else, he could do worse than settling in St. Louis for the long haul. I have.
It’s hard to read the Yankees in these conditions. They would make sense as a landing spot for Ohtani (and so would most teams), but the question is, are they willing to let go of the prospects they need to close the deal? The Yankees layered their farm system thin by trading Frankie Montas (and others) before the deadline, but were able to keep shortstop candidates Anthony Volpe and Oswaldo Peraza. Outfielder Jasson Dominguez remains in the system, and rumor has it that New York is well suited to send him out with the right trade. Another factor he’s worth considering is how Aaron’s meeting with the judges will affect the Yankees’ long-term financial plans, as well as his willingness to sign another big contract next winter. whether there is
There are a few other teams with Ohtani-related rumors flying around this winter. Limit market scooping with the Rangers, a wild card team. If owner Ray Davis and general manager Chris Young want to leave the John Daniels era behind, the addition of Ohtani will allow them to execute another splash move. Etc., there are certainly some promising avenues to close the deal, as there are some notable youngsters in the farm system. Right wing Jack Reiter, Owen White, Kumar Rocker, Brock Porter. Outfielder Evan Carter. With the Rangers in the same division, they may be less likely to complete the trade. With mixed results from Corey Seager and Marcus Semien, Young wants to build from the inside and it’s possible Davis doesn’t want to hand over another big deal. If they’re serious about taking the proverbial leap, Ohtani should be one of their top targets this winter.