LA Angels Free Agency Shopping List

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros walks to the bullpen during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros walks to the bullpen during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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With free agency opening for the LA Angels and the rest of the MLB tomorrow, November 4th, Billy Eppler and Co are about to embark on a big time trip to the market.

So what should the LA Angels plan be as they head to their local Scott Boras’ supermarket? I break it down here.

Hey Honey, I Need You To Go to The Store and Buy: An Ace

There is no doubt in anyone’s mind what the Angels are going to the market for this offseason. With the names Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg finally set to make big time money on the open market, it’s time for Arte Moreno to pay up. The Angels have never given a pitcher a six-figure deal, and that needs to change this offseason (perhaps multiple times).

While there’s a world where the Angels could afford both Cole and Strasburg, that’s far from likely. However, landing one has to be the top priority and main focus for Angels’ brass. They have the money, they have the need, and they have the two aces available to sign.

Coming away without Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg would be as embarrassing as forgetting the turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner.

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