Anthony Rendon signs with Angels

[Ray27Ray52]

Originally Posted by ToddW

They need lots - just to catch the Astros and the As, not to mention the Yankees. Rendon helps and shouldn’t have production issues.

Oh I hear ya. I'm just saying it feels like to me the Angels panicked after missing out on Cole, a pitcher they highly coveted that fulfilled a pressing need. But to add Rendon is not a bad thing. He's still relatively in his prime and inserting him into that lineup may make other free agent talent and trade prospects a more enticing location.

[speedyjg13]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Awww man. I just thought about who is going to now bat with Juan Soto in Washington DC? This signing is going to hurt Soto’s numbers.

I agree ... should help Trout's though

[Stech36]

Originally Posted by Halonut

it's a sabermetric thing, the 2 hole gets him more plate appearances over the course of the year. Plus with Rendon and Ohtani behind him he'll be tough to pitch around.

More plate appearances, plus the the number 3 spot in the order comes up the most with nobody on and 2 outs.

[SupermanBrandon]

Boras is having an incredible past week+. Whats that about $60 Million in commissions?

[dmanrico]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Awww man. I just thought about who is going to now bat with Juan Soto in Washington DC? This signing is going to hurt Soto’s numbers.

It definitely will hurt Soto. He’s going to get the Harper treatment now and just pitch around him nonstop.

[bwalter1]

What does this do to Rendon card prices? Also you can't trade Simba, when said and done he might end up being the best defensive player or ss ever.

[majestik101]

Originally Posted by anusinha

5. Adell
6. La Stella
7. Upton
8. Pujols

Thats a monster lineup, trade Simba for a pitcher

You leave Simba alone.

I like this contract, great pick up for the Halos.

[awz50]

Originally Posted by MRSPORTSCARD

Scott Boras is the boss of all agents.

Always has been

[towerymt]

Originally Posted by no10pin

Well this should certainly fix their pitching issues!

Defense wins championships.

[TraderJake]

Originally Posted by bwalter1

What does this do to Rendon card prices? Also you can't trade Simba, when said and done he might end up being the best defensive player or ss ever.

was wondering the same since im had been PCing him as Nats fan. I think its better than if he went to the Rangers at least!

[kidfan9]

I believe they will still work hard to get at least one of the top SP left and maybe get two when it's all said and done. Moreno now is finally willing to spend $ try and win.

[bwalter1]

Originally Posted by kidfan9

I believe they will still work hard to get at least one of the top SP left and maybe get two when it's all said and done. Moreno now is finally willing to spend $ try and win.

Aren't they going to gain a SP by having Ohtani on the mound? Of course innings would be limited but still. Could Ohtani be a closer?

[premium1981]

Originally Posted by bwalter1

Aren't they going to gain a SP by having Ohtani on the mound? Of course innings would be limited but still. Could Ohtani be a closer?

He won't pitch more than 100 innings this year. If that many.

[vwnut13]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Trout, Rendon, Ohtani, then Upton? Whoa! That is a good 2-3-4-5

Now do their pitchers!

[MoreToppsPlease]

I didn’t think Rendon wanted to play 7 more years...

[SupermanBrandon]

Originally Posted by REGGIE206

Trout, Rendon, Ohtani, then Upton? Whoa! That is a good 2-3-4-5

...and still not making the playoffs.

[pete2345]

Where careers go to die

[MRSPORTSCARD]

Originally Posted by awz50

Always has been

Wouldn't surprise me if Scott Boras makes the Hall of Fame like Marvin Miller.

Updated Boras scorecard:

Cole: $324M.
Rendon: $245M.
Strasburg: $245M.
Moustakas: $64M.

Total: $878M.

Still to come: Ryu, Castellanos, Keuchel

[shortstopguy12]

Originally Posted by bwalter1

What does this do to Rendon card prices? Also you can't trade Simba, when said and done he might end up being the best defensive player or ss ever.

I think his prices will remain pretty similar. However, if he somehow puts up better numbers than Trout, people may take notice. Even then, I don’t think he would get a big spike. Although he isn’t a top guy in the hobby, his prices when up 3-4x since preseason. I made out incredibly well on some of his higher end stuff. A few big tickets items I got 6-7x what I paid at the beginning of the year. He has already seen a nice uptick.

[awz50]

Originally Posted by MRSPORTSCARD

Wouldn't surprise me if Scott Boras makes the Hall of Fame like Marvin Miller.

Updated Boras scorecard:

Cole: $324M.
Rendon: $245M.
Strasburg: $245M.
Moustakas: $64M.

Total: $878M.

Still to come: Ryu, Castellanos, Keuchel

Totally agree

[GoldPanner]

Originally Posted by MRSPORTSCARD

Wouldn't surprise me if Scott Boras makes the Hall of Fame like Marvin Miller.

Updated Boras scorecard:

Cole: $324M.
Rendon: $245M.
Strasburg: $245M.
Moustakas: $64M.

Total: $878M.

Still to come: Ryu, Castellanos, Keuchel

Based on his 5% commission, he made 44 million dollars on that

[ToddW]

Originally Posted by GoldPanner

Based on his 5% commission, he made 44 million dollars on that

Only 22 million after taxes though . . .

Haha

[awz50]

Originally Posted by GoldPanner

Based on his 5% commission, he made 44 million dollars on that

Gross.

(Also I am jealous)

[Wil]

Originally Posted by Wiseguy917

Rendon will take AL MVP now on this lineup.

That’s not how you spell Mike Trout.

[REGGIE206]

Originally Posted by Wiseguy917

Rendon will take AL MVP now on this lineup.

I love Rendon, but I don’t even think he is better than Bregman, better yet Trout.