A payroll reduction seems likely. Of course, the operative word there is appears. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Los Angeles Angels and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The Angels also succeeded with under-the-radar success stories in recent seasons with the development of players like Tommy La Stella, Brian Goodwin, and Dylan Bundy. @ScottMillerBbl breaks down how Tampa Bay continues meltdown as Houston rides comeback momentum. The 26-year-old from Orange County entered Friday night's game hitting close to .300, with three homers and a 122 OPS+. All things considered, Alonso is likely the more valuable and desirable player of the two. It is doubtful. The contracts of Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon place a “win-now” urgency on any roster building choices, and the need for pitching to contend has never been more evident. That would be a blow for the team, as Stassi was its primary option at the position in 2020 and performed well in the role. However, the Halos signed Anthony Rendon to a massive deal this offseason and are committed to becoming more competitive with superstar center fielder Mike Trout in the midst of his prime years. Hit us up at @mlbdailydish on Twitter or @MLBDailyDish on Instagram. But again that’s baseball, year to year fluctuations and breakouts vs fades. The problem for Simmons is that injuries, especially to his left ankle, have held him back over the past couple seasons. Besides Buck Martinez, probably the most honest guy in the MLB landscape. Nationals: 5.11 (Rank 26) If the Angels want to aim higher, though, J.T. Fletcher is also a fan favorite, so the already maligned general manager would further hurt his image with the fan base by trading the infielder. Ruiz provides a quote from GM Mike Elias that sums up the 2020 ... Bauer needs to sign with the Angels. It may require more internal solutions than desired, or it may require dealing Voit or Urshela.”. a) where do you get all these “high contact bats” your talking about. Thus far, Bundy has been tied to interest from the Twins, Blue Jays, White Sox, and Braves. Fletcher is also off to a big start this year. The salaries of Trout, Albert Pujols, Anthony Rendon and Justin Upton weigh down next year’s payroll already, though the Pujols deal will finally be off the books post-2021. However, contending teams are welcome to call and place their bids on the table. Baseball is a lucrative business and pays its players accordingly and teams’ marketing strategies rely largely on the perennial presence of particular players performing- key word perform- it’s an entertainment business and as much as we love to see new talent emerge, or as intriguing as it is to see players in different uniforms, there’s a ton of value, both in game strategy and in marketing strategy, to play the same guys season in and season out, manning their position that we know and love them in. Rumors in recent weeks had suggested that Eppler was perhaps on the hot seat in Anaheim, and veteran baseball operations executive Dave Dombrowski was rumored as a potential replacement for Eppler before he’d even been formally let go. Los Angeles Angels news from FanSided Daily, Angels Rumors: Blue Jays appear out on Andrelton Simmons trade, Angels Rumors: Brian Goodwin traded to Reds for pitcher, PTBNL, heard earlier today that at least one suitor is out on Simmons, Angels face multiple scenarios with Dylan Bundy decision, Ravens Send Letter Urging Senate Vote on George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, LA Angels: Why Reloading At The Deadline Was Key For The Angels Future, Angels: Trade Opportunities Lost at The Deadline, Angels Trade Deadline: Grading each of the Halos deals, Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. With the trades of Mike Minor, Taijuan Walker, and Mike Clevinger already in the books, Dylan Bundy is one of the top pitchers available on the trade market ahead of Monday’s deadline. Simmons’ decision comes amid ongoing COVID-19 concerns that have caused others to opt out, though the 31-year-old has played the majority of the 2020 campaign. Angels Rumors: Should Halos look to trade Dylan Bundy at the deadline? Top 25 Super Bowl Performances of All Time, Each NHL Team's Most Likely Future Hall of Famer, 30 Greatest Teams in Premier League History, 28 most memorable buzzer beaters in March Madness history. Fletcher is one of the Halos' best assets. At 4-2 with a 2.47 ERA and a 9.7 K/9 mark, Bundy is having a breakout campaign in Anaheim.