Los Angeles Angels: Three reasons to start making moves this offseason
By Travis Koch
The Los Angeles Angels have picked their spots so far this offseason, but they have plenty more to accomplish to alert MLB contenders before March.
The San Diego Padres and New York Mets have followed through on their ambitious offseason plans. Is it now the Los Angeles Angels‘ turn to dominate the headlines? It needs to be.
The Angels are coming off yet another disappointing season, albeit a short one. Their 26-34 record was good for fourth place in the American League West. Their 4.63 bullpen ERA ranked 22nd in MLB, and their 5.52 starting pitching ERA ranked 29th.
LA’s pitching has plenty to overcome, but the front office at least addressed the team’s bullpen woes by acquiring closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds. Add an intriguing trade for shortstop Jose Iglesias and the Halos’ offseason is practically recapped.
Their offense is too talented, and their pocketbooks too committed to press pause after two strong moves. Here are three more principal reasons for the Angels to engage hyperactively over the next six weeks.