Los Angeles Angels Manager Talks To Media During Winter Meetings

As the Winter Meetings continue for the Los Angeles Angels, Mike Scioscia and company talked with several members of the media about 2017.

The Los Angeles Angels have been quiet during the Winter Meetings. They have met with a few teams about some players, but have yet to strike a deal. However, that didn’t stop the Angels from telling the media about their confidence going into 2017.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia met with members of the media yesterday via Doug Miller of MLB.com. Scioscia talked about a variety of topics, including Mike Trout playing in the World Baseball Classic, Cameron Maybin possibly batting fifth or sixth, and limitations on Garrett Richards.

Scioscia also touched on Spring Training and the injuries of last season via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

“We are not going to change anything,” Scioscia said. “Some guys, some pitchers have some flukes through the season. No, the things that we looked at, we didn’t see any indication that we need to overhaul some of the training things that we do, spring in particular.” – Mike Scioscia

The Angels had a series of injuries during the month of May. As a result, players had to play extended time resulting in their injuries as well. Still, Scioscia says he will not alter the Spring Training program. So, let’s hope the Angels stay healthy this time around.

Maybe it’s the arrogance of Sosh that bothers me. But, I would think they would devise a smarter Spring Training program after seeing so many players on the DL last season. Sosh did say, that they are going to monitor Richards innings and prevent him from getting hurt.

The Angels are still searching for that everyday second baseman. While they’ve spoken with multiple teams, a deal has yet to be reached.

Still, the Angels expect to be better next season. Regardless of how the Winter Meetings finish, I believe they will improve. The fact of the matter is they have Mike Trout. They have added small pieces to the roster that could prove to be useful. Getting Richards back will be a huge plus for the Angels as well.

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The biggest issue for this team will be health. If the Angels can stay healthy throughout the regular season, they may just have a shot in the AL West. Although, if they Angels have another injury prone season, the fans will likely return to this day where Sosh said: “We are not going to change anything.”

You have to give it to the Angels. They continue to believe in themselves and the process. However, as I religiously watch the MLB Networks coverage of the Winter Meetings, I’m just not saying the Los Angeles Angels come up that much.

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