3 decisions Angels GM Perry Minasian must make to justify contract extension

Angels GM Perry Minasian Needs to Sign Zach Neto Long-Term

Zach Neto is on the precipice of becoming a star. At 23 years old, he the leader or close to leading the Angels this season in home runs, RBI , runs, hits, doubles, bWAR, and dWAR.

You get the point. Neto is the future, and it has become conventional to sign young players before they head to arbitration. Stars of the game, including Julio Rodríguez and Ronald Acuña Jr. agreed to long-term contracts before fully playing out their rookie contracts.

However, going down this road is not just limited to youthful MLB candidates. Ozzie Albies, Ezequiel Tovar and Jackson Chourio all signed life-changing contracts before turning 23 years old.

If Neto collects a seven or eight-year deal, this will lay a foundation of trusting in the better prospects in the organization. It's important to have a mix of signing proven veterans and hanging on to good prospects - you cannot be reliant on just one of those things.

Perry Minasian has his work cut out, but a few thoughtful moves can place the Angels in a spot for potential success sooner rather than later.