Teruaki Sato remains an obvious target to fill a variety of holes on the Angles' roster, but they'll need to go out of their comfort zone to give him the contract he's expected to demand.
Former MLB general manager Jim Bowden identified the Los Angeles Angels as a perfect fit for NPB MVP Teruaki Sato, projecting a five-year, $180 million free-agent contract. Halo Hangout's Brandon Glick argues that the Angels are well positioned to target Sato, who won the NPB triple crown with 39 home runs, 106 RBIs, and a .306 average.
Glick notes the Angels have financial flexibility under Stan Kroenke's ownership group due to shedding over $59 million in dead money, including Anthony Rendon's expired contract. Mike Trout is the franchise's only player under a guaranteed contract beyond 2027, leaving significant payroll room before expected collective bargaining deadlines.
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