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LA Angels Rumors: Will Stan Kroenke Sale Delay Cost Team on Posted NPB Stars?
Stan Kroenke's pending Angels sale creates deadline clash for NPB stars.
In brief
Stan Kroenke's pending Angels sale creates deadline clash for NPB stars. The Angels may lose key NPB players due to Stan Kroenke's franchise sale timing conflicting with MLB's posting deadline. Originally reported by Los Angeles Angels On SI.
Quick answers
- Angels Question: Out on Talents?
- The question now looms in anaheim: are the angels officially out on these two talents?
- What is the key takeaway from LA Angels Rumors: Will Stan Kroenke Sale Delay Cost Team on Posted…?
- The Angels may lose key NPB players due to Stan Kroenke's franchise sale timing conflicting with MLB's posting deadline.
NPB Stars Posted on Nov 1
Teruaki Sato and Kaima Taira were posted on the first day of November to kick off a 30 day deadline for major league baseball deals.
MLB Lockout Timing
This timing ensured they would know their futures before the december 1st mlb lockout.
Angels in Unique Bind
The pending franchise sale is creating delays in signing a new front office.
Angels Question: Out on Talents?
The question now looms in anaheim: are the angels officially out on these two talents?
Interim GM Advantage
John mozeliak has fielded winning teams and kickstarted a substantial rebuild for the angels last summer.
Mozeliak's Credibility
Most interim gm's lack the resume and acumen of mozeliak who replaced failing perry minasian last season.
Angels Scouted Taira
The angels are known to have scouted taira and are well aware of the timeline they are facing.
Kroenke Communication
Kroenke does not officially own the team yet but has lines of communication open with current owner arte moreno.
Dec 1 Deadline Race
Quality gm and open communication are great but there is a hard deadline for these deals to be made.
Deadline Before Sale
The deadline will pass prior to the sale of the angels being completed.
Ownership Mismatch
Kroenke will not own the franchise during this critical posting window.
Target Taira Over Sato
The angels should prioritize pursuing kaima taira who has shone as both a starter and a closer.
Sato's Strikeout Issues
Sato strikes out more often than munetaka murakami and has underwhelming defense.
Angels Already Lead K Rate
The angels already lead the league in strikeouts and should be looking to reduce that number.
Likely Reality
The angels will sign neither player due to the impending franchise sale.
What it means
The Angels may lose key NPB players due to Stan Kroenke's franchise sale timing conflicting with MLB's posting deadline.
