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When I accepted the dual role of General Manager and Manager of the Los Angeles Angels, I did so with a clear identity in mind—one this franchise hasn’t consistently committed to in years. If we’re going to turn the Angels into a legitimate, sustainable contender, it starts with pitching, discipline, and a unified organizational philosophy stretching from the Dominican Summer League all the way to the bright lights of the Big A.

This report will chronicle a new era—one built on structure, strategy, and a commitment to player development. But before the first pitch of this dynasty is thrown, it’s important to lay out exactly who we intend to be.

A Pitching-First Identity

Every great team is anchored by its rotation. That’s the standard I’m bringing to Anaheim.

My roster construction begins with five strong starting pitchers, not three aces and two patches. I want a rotation where every starter can miss bats, induce weak contact, and command the zone well enough to consistently compete deep into games.

My profile is simple:

High Stuff – Miss bats, control innings.

Above-Average Movement – Limit the long ball, especially in the AL West.

Average Control Minimum – Don’t beat yourselves.

Exception: I’ll make room for high-control arms who can finesse hitters, even if their raw stuff lags behind. Consistency matters.

The bullpen philosophy tightens the focus:

One elite closer as the anchor.

High to elite Stuff across the board to dominate late innings.

Above-average Movement to avoid blowups.

Control can be below average—relievers are here to overwhelm, not paint corners.

Pitching wins championships. We’re building the kind of staff that can suffocate opponents in October.

A Lineup Built on Power, Speed, and Defense

On the offensive side, I want a lineup that can beat teams in multiple ways. We will not rely solely on home runs or station-to-station baseball. Instead, the Angels will prioritize:

Power/Speed threats at multiple positions

Strong up-the-middle defense (C, 2B, SS, CF) to support our pitching-first identity

Athletes who can pressure defenses, not one-dimensional bats

My gameday approach is balanced—aggressive when needed, disciplined when appropriate. But there’s one area where we will separate ourselves:

Stolen bases.
I expect us to finish top 3 in baseball every year. Speed never slumps, and pressure creates mistakes.

Hands-On Leadership From Top to Bottom

This rebuild won’t be limited to the major league roster. I will be hands-on at every level of the organization—from the DSL to Salt Lake to Anaheim.

That means:

Scouting thoroughly

Drafting intelligently

Developing from within as our primary engine of success

Using the waiver wire and trade block as supplemental tools

Strategic free-agent spending, not reckless splashes

We won’t buy a dynasty—we’ll build one.

I’ll throw money around when the right opportunity appears, but the foundation of this team will be homegrown talent molded into an identity consistent throughout the system.

The Mission

Rebuild the Halo. Not with shortcuts or patches, but with a clear organizational philosophy:

Pitching-first.

Defense-supported.

Athletic, versatile lineups.

Speed as a weapon.

Development as our backbone.

The Angels have drifted for too long. Now, we move with purpose.

This is the start of a new era—one defined by discipline, identity, and a commitment to making the Halo shine brighter than it has in years.

Welcome to the journey.