The Angels have inked righty Neil Ramirez to a minor-league deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (via Twitter). It seems safe to assume he’ll receive an invitation to MLB Spring Training.
Ramirez, 30, has continued to get opportunities even as the results continue to disappoint. He’s a 4.46 ERA pitcher through 179 2/3 innings in the majors, with most of the good frames coming in his first two seasons in the league.
It’s not hard to see why teams keep thinking Ramirez might turn the corner. He throws 95 and gets a good number of swinging strikes (13.9% last year). But his command will likely always be in question, as evidenced by his career 4.8 BB/9 walk rate and worrying propensity to surrender the long ball (30 in his last 122 innings).
HalosHeavenJJ
Eppler’s loves velo out of the bullpen. He’s another in a long line of hard throwers.
kdub53
As soon as a legit starter is inked, my Christmas will be complete. Rendon and an awesome arm
… Very nice!
5toolMVP
Rumor has it Eppler is trying to sign Steve Austin.
angelsinthetroutfield
We’ll we have even better technology now so I’m on board.
HalosHeavenJJ
And six million dollars is nothing in today’s game.
5toolMVP
You know that velocity and spin rate will be off the charts, Eppler will be in heaven.
kdub53
It would be better to sign stone cold steve austin.
fighting69th
What
SashaBanksFan
Thats the bottom line
Melvin McMurf
the six million dollar man? WOOT
saintguitar
Another minor signing. My hope is to have two top of the rotation signings for the Halos but given the luxury tax, the Angels may end up signing either Ryu or Keuchel.
OntariGro
And given that they’re the two best remaining pitching FAs
CubsRebsSaints
Did he pitch for Maddon in 15?
angels fan 3
And part of 16
orange2001
Eppler doing what he does best… dumpster diving.
bkbk
Dude handed out a top 5 contract in the history of the game a week ago. You guys are RUTHLESS.
clepto
Stupidity never lets up.
Evan Siggson
Eppler has proved to me he can build a bullpen this way. I wouldn’t be surprised if this guy is serviceable.
HaloShane
Well that 5 ERA is on track with what this organization loves.
jgoody62
Let there be a time when there is Ne. Ramirez and No. Ramirez in the LA bullpen
crazylarry
Look for Eppler to jump out there and give $21 million to has been a like he did last year. Now that Rendon is aboard they can lose 14-6 , 12-7 like the Rams do.
kingslayer23
shut up Larry. you’re crazy haha
LaFlamaBlanca
YOU’RE KILLING ME LARRY!!!!! see that was a joke, just like all your comments lol.
Melvin McMurf
another 4th place finish
ryanw-2
Like clockwork. Angels fans whining about signing an emergency pitching depth option when at the same time they fall in love with AAAA bench players. Happens every time.
angelsfan4life
RyAn which AAAA bench guy are you referring to?
Geno55
I am disappointed I’m sure at the end of the 2019 season the angels had a blueprint for the 2020 season and it’s obvious starting pitching what should have been their priority but once again the train Derailed off the tracks and Arte Moreno hand picked another free agent non-pitcher alter Billy Eppler Direction
Geno55
If you would like to compare what Disney accomplished under Disney’s ownership Billy Bavasi And Bill Stoneman Who hired Mike Scioscia the Angels catch had a thriving farm system World Series division titles compared to Arte Moreno Tony Reagan’s Jerry DiPoto Billy Eppler ?
Geno55
I love my angels but as you can tell I’m not a Arte Moreno fan
brucenewton
2020 champs keep building. Great signing.
Scott Worden
Not a bad risk. I just hope the Halos pick up Ryu or Keuchel soon.
flippinbats79
Remember last year when they cut Daniel Hudson in spring and then he became the closer for the World Series Champions? Angels doing Angels things
HaloShane
And don’t forget about Kirby Yates, they let him go too…. and this is just the start lolzzzz
Bad organization make bad moves. Simple as this Halo Clown, the scoreboard and standings will NEVER lie.
dynamite drop in monty
Give it to me, Neil!
Geno55
The Tigers made a good move Signing Cron The Angels could’ve used him playing first That would’ve been a great move and buy some quality starting pitching