Ohtani Chooses the Los Angeles Angels

[Giantmetfan07]

https://twitter.com/Joelsherman1/status/939208856932093952


Wow

 

[Mexi]

Gonna be interesting to see how he gets at bats

They have a pretty solidified outfield. Upton, trout and calhoun

Pujols is a dh

Smh. But at least its not the giants or padres.

He couldnt say no to mike trout. Cant blame him

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Honestly thought he was Seattle bound. 
 
The Angels need pitching bad, so they better hope he pans out on the mound.

 

[Mexi]

He will

If i have any doubt with him its with the bat. But i think he'll be good

Wonder if they sign darvish. Gotta be yes

 

[catman]

I think he fits better as a pitcher than as a hitter.  He fits the team really well.

 

[CoachAF]

it'll be interesting to see how he turns out. Mexi makes a good point on where does he fit? But I guess he can be a utility guy? Give an OF a rest or DH for Pujols every now and then. I dont think he grabs more than 200 AB's or so, so I'm sure he will find a spot somewhere 
 
 
The next big thing is what will happen with his actual contract...How long do the Angels wait to give him the big bucks I am sure they (illegally) promised him

 

[Teagz]

Seattle fans gotta be devastated.

 

[Pugz]

angles are so meh

 

[PWNdroia]

Honestly thought he was Seattle bound. 
 
The Angels need pitching bad, so they better hope he pans out on the mound.

The Angels are the one team that i can see creeping up and being relevant in the division on any given year.  Sure, they clearly lack pitching, but they've got a pretty big payroll and it's usually injuries that plague them rather than lack of talent.
 
If Ohtani is the real deal, just think of him in a lineup with Trout and Pujols.  That's unreal. I'm not sold he's that good of a hitter just yet though.
 
Let's also not forget that unlike most other postseasons, 2017 was won by offense in almost every round, not by good pitching.

 

[Phil The Thrill]

Diagnosed with a ucl sprain. Good start.

 

[A.E]

I first read this story like, "WTF?"  Reality is teams knew this before the bidding/presentation process. There's a worst-case scenario that would see him undergo TJ surgery, if it gets worse or persists, next season.