Los Angeles Angels: Three reasons to start making moves this offseason
By Travis Koch
The Los Angeles Angels can take advantage of a stagnant division
A boisterous offseason from the Los Angeles Angels would separate them from their AL West opponents, all of which have stayed relatively quiet since the end of the season.
The Texas Rangers have been the most active; however, they’re heading in the direction opposite of competitive. The Seattle Mariners are finally in “let’s see what we have” mode; the Oakland Athletics are payroll-stricken as usual; and the Houston Astros seem content with moving on from George Springer, Michael Brantley, Josh Reddick, and Roberto Osuna.
Is the division up for grabs? If not, then it’s at least more accessible than in years past. Los Angeles is two or three notable transactions away from catapulting themselves into the mix of AL West contenders.
Scanning the rest of the league, AL East teams continue to sit on their hands, except for the Tampa Bay Rays, who are retooling after reaching the World Series. The Cleveland Indians could still ride their pitching to a Wildcard out of the AL Central, but they are a shadow of themselves without Francisco Lindor. The Chicago White Sox wisely added SP Lance Lynn and RF Adam Eaton, while the Minnesota Twins remain silent.
Look around – there aren’t many teams trying to get better in the American League. Thus, there is an opportunity for the Los Angeles Angels.