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Angels To Sign Neil Ramirez

By Jeff Todd | December 20, 2019 at 9:27pm CDT

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).

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35 Comments

  1. HalosHeavenJJ

    6 years ago

    Eppler’s loves velo out of the bullpen. He’s another in a long line of hard throwers.

    Reply
  2. kdub53

    6 years ago

    As soon as a legit starter is inked, my Christmas will be complete. Rendon and an awesome arm
    … Very nice!

    Reply
    • 5toolMVP

      6 years ago

      Rumor has it Eppler is trying to sign Steve Austin.

      Reply
      • angelsinthetroutfield

        6 years ago

        We’ll we have even better technology now so I’m on board.

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        • HalosHeavenJJ

          6 years ago

          And six million dollars is nothing in today’s game.

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        • 5toolMVP

          6 years ago

          You know that velocity and spin rate will be off the charts, Eppler will be in heaven.

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      • kdub53

        6 years ago

        It would be better to sign stone cold steve austin.

        Reply
        • fighting69th

          6 years ago

          What

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        • SashaBanksFan

          6 years ago

          Thats the bottom line

          Reply
      • Melvin McMurf

        6 years ago

        the six million dollar man? WOOT

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  3. saintguitar

    6 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • OntariGro

      6 years ago

      And given that they’re the two best remaining pitching FAs

      Reply
  4. CubsRebsSaints

    6 years ago

    Did he pitch for Maddon in 15?

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    • angels fan 3

      6 years ago

      And part of 16

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      Reply
  5. orange2001

    6 years ago

    Eppler doing what he does best… dumpster diving.

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    • bkbk

      6 years ago

      Dude handed out a top 5 contract in the history of the game a week ago. You guys are RUTHLESS.

      Reply
      • clepto

        6 years ago

        Stupidity never lets up.

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  6. Evan Siggson

    6 years ago

    Eppler has proved to me he can build a bullpen this way. I wouldn’t be surprised if this guy is serviceable.

    Reply
  7. HaloShane

    6 years ago

    Well that 5 ERA is on track with what this organization loves.

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  8. jgoody62

    6 years ago

    Let there be a time when there is Ne. Ramirez and No. Ramirez in the LA bullpen

    Reply
  9. crazylarry

    6 years ago

    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.

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    • kingslayer23

      6 years ago

      shut up Larry. you’re crazy haha

      Reply
    • LaFlamaBlanca

      6 years ago

      YOU’RE KILLING ME LARRY!!!!! see that was a joke, just like all your comments lol.

      Reply
  10. Melvin McMurf

    6 years ago

    another 4th place finish

    Reply
  11. ryanw-2

    6 years ago

    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.

    Reply
    • angelsfan4life

      6 years ago

      RyAn which AAAA bench guy are you referring to?

      Reply
    • Geno55

      6 years ago

      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

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      • Geno55

        6 years ago

        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 ?

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        • Geno55

          6 years ago

          I love my angels but as you can tell I’m not a Arte Moreno fan

          Reply
  12. brucenewton

    6 years ago

    2020 champs keep building. Great signing.

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  13. Scott Worden

    6 years ago

    Not a bad risk. I just hope the Halos pick up Ryu or Keuchel soon.

    Reply
  14. flippinbats79

    6 years ago

    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

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    • HaloShane

      6 years ago

      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.

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      Reply
  15. dynamite drop in monty

    6 years ago

    Give it to me, Neil!

    Reply
  16. Geno55

    6 years ago

    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

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