However, that couldn’t be further from the truth for the LA Angels. There was one single solitary need that the Halos has more than anything this offseason, and it was starting pitching. Not just any innings eating starter, but a true front-of-the-line ace. Gerrit Cole would have been that, and so much more.
Even with the nine-year, $326 million contract, the Angels still would be a better team for 2020 and beyond if they had been able to attain Cole’s services.
When it comes to winning a World Series, you need an ace pitcher. Starting pitching is king in the postseason, and any team hoping to contend needs that one arm they know they can rely on.