Javier Baez, Anthony Rizzo, Los Angeles Angels (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
The theme of the Angels 2021 additions have been low-risk and cost-effective. Another similarity some of the players share is their previous ties under manager Joe Maddon. It’s possible the trend continues at some point this season or in later in free agency with two current Chicago Cubs: Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez.
Angels: Joe Maddon will be an advocate in signing Javier Baez and Anthony Rizzo.
The pair have been the faces of Chicago’s Golden Era of baseball for the past six seasons.