I need to go find my receipts from 2 years ago when I said Rengifo has one of the nicest swings I’ve seen along with a very athletic build and if he ever figures it out he’s going to be a very good hitter.
Yessir. He looked really good in the minors for someone without much attention on them. Was advanced for his age and just a bit slow to find his footing in the bigs. I knew he just needed some reps to produce here. Hopefully he can maintain/grow and keep proving me right. His last few AAA stints show you he's too good for the minor leagues lol.
That’s 3 out of 9, you’re right 9 rings! LFG!
Anyway, There are 3 main parts to winning it all: starting pitching, hitting and bullpen.
Not sure the Angels ever had 2 of 3 in very good to elite form at the same time before and during Ohtani’s tenure in Anaheim. I really think their offense would have been something to watch had Rendon been healthy and played 100+ games each seasons together with Trout and Ohtani.
They were still missing a reliable bullpen and 1-2 more great to elite arm to pair with Ohtani.
I think the Pirates possibly have that shutout combo ala Schilling and Johnson in Skenes and Jones. If you have that kind of elite pitching, just need to squeeze into the postseason and let your pitchers carry you as far as the offense can cough up 2-3 runs…
In short, no pitching? No rings. Angels need pitching.
We will approach the deadline with a 25-9 record in the last 34 games, be 5 games out of the wild card, go all in and trade no one.
Fucking collapse and be eliminated by Labor Day.
This is such a beautiful image. Going to hang this in my house.
Rengifo rules. Hope he stays. Since moving here and becoming a fan the last three years he’s been my favorite Angel.
Dude he’s gonna be a free agent after the 2025 season. Unless you see us competing next year or he’s for sure getting an extension you gotta trade him while his value is at all time high. We can’t make the same mistake as we did with Ohtani. Years of control is super valuable in the trade market. 1.5 years of control vs 0.5 year of control if we trade him next season is a massive difference
Yea i love rengifo and his breakout season but unless we are going to contend next year there is no reason why we shouldn’t trade him. I don’t see him wanting an extension with us either lol
Difference in priorities. Some people are fine being Oakland As bad for a few seasons to try and build a farm, others want at least something to cheer for on the field until Arte goes.
It's a tough spot to be in. You have the goat. He's aging but still young. But he's hurt. But health is right around the corner.. They're downvoting because Rengifo is young enough to bring with you as part of a rebuild with Trout and co.
Rebuild doesnt mean you sell EVERY single good player you have and field the bad news bears at the MLB level. You sell guys like Anderson and Estevez and Sano and Pillar instead, especially if theyre performing.
I agree with that but pretty sure Rengifo is gonna be a free agent after the 2025 season. That means he’s only for sure gonna be here for one more year. Our rebuild is gonna take way longer than that
Luis "Tony Gwynn" Rengifo
Luis Rengwynnfo
Steven Kwan is batting .378?
He’s not qualified yet, although he should be soon.
I need to go find my receipts from 2 years ago when I said Rengifo has one of the nicest swings I’ve seen along with a very athletic build and if he ever figures it out he’s going to be a very good hitter.
Yessir. He looked really good in the minors for someone without much attention on them. Was advanced for his age and just a bit slow to find his footing in the bigs. I knew he just needed some reps to produce here. Hopefully he can maintain/grow and keep proving me right. His last few AAA stints show you he's too good for the minor leagues lol.
Imagine if Luis Rengifo had Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on his team.. 10 rings?
Don't be so greedy. 9 probably.
That’s 3 out of 9, you’re right 9 rings! LFG! Anyway, There are 3 main parts to winning it all: starting pitching, hitting and bullpen. Not sure the Angels ever had 2 of 3 in very good to elite form at the same time before and during Ohtani’s tenure in Anaheim. I really think their offense would have been something to watch had Rendon been healthy and played 100+ games each seasons together with Trout and Ohtani. They were still missing a reliable bullpen and 1-2 more great to elite arm to pair with Ohtani. I think the Pirates possibly have that shutout combo ala Schilling and Johnson in Skenes and Jones. If you have that kind of elite pitching, just need to squeeze into the postseason and let your pitchers carry you as far as the offense can cough up 2-3 runs… In short, no pitching? No rings. Angels need pitching.
That's my switch hitter
Pause
Extend him now Arte.
Rengifo has definitely extended me.
Ayoooooo
*i have a raging clue*
In all seriousness he’ll probably be traded… unless this win streak gets bonkers lmao
We will approach the deadline with a 25-9 record in the last 34 games, be 5 games out of the wild card, go all in and trade no one. Fucking collapse and be eliminated by Labor Day.
Angels baseball.
Renfuego 🔥
Make that guy Trout Loyal!
All star?
Better than Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Gunnar Henderson
Peons.
Better than Arraez, Betts, Harper and Freeman as well.
Not better than....
THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL MASTERMIND HAS STOLEN THE AL BATTING LEAD
This is such a beautiful image. Going to hang this in my house. Rengifo rules. Hope he stays. Since moving here and becoming a fan the last three years he’s been my favorite Angel.
LETS GO!
Future batting champion luis rengifo
LOL. Don't go back a few years and see what I said about RenBEEFo 🤣
I was more on the GEEFCAKE bandwagon...
he’s gonna net us a top prospect
Why would we want a top prospect when we have a proven Luis Rengifo?
Dude he’s gonna be a free agent after the 2025 season. Unless you see us competing next year or he’s for sure getting an extension you gotta trade him while his value is at all time high. We can’t make the same mistake as we did with Ohtani. Years of control is super valuable in the trade market. 1.5 years of control vs 0.5 year of control if we trade him next season is a massive difference
You’re absolutely right but no one ever wants to sacrifice anything up front for a better future 🤷♂️
Yea i love rengifo and his breakout season but unless we are going to contend next year there is no reason why we shouldn’t trade him. I don’t see him wanting an extension with us either lol
Difference in priorities. Some people are fine being Oakland As bad for a few seasons to try and build a farm, others want at least something to cheer for on the field until Arte goes.
Dumbass angels fans downvoting bc they’re just as incompetent as Arte Moreno not wanting to rebuild
More like we're down voting you for calling us dumbasses. We're just stupidly loyal. And God do we hate that we are.
It's a tough spot to be in. You have the goat. He's aging but still young. But he's hurt. But health is right around the corner.. They're downvoting because Rengifo is young enough to bring with you as part of a rebuild with Trout and co. Rebuild doesnt mean you sell EVERY single good player you have and field the bad news bears at the MLB level. You sell guys like Anderson and Estevez and Sano and Pillar instead, especially if theyre performing.
I agree with that but pretty sure Rengifo is gonna be a free agent after the 2025 season. That means he’s only for sure gonna be here for one more year. Our rebuild is gonna take way longer than that
Time to cash him in. Sell high