By retaining him at the deadline, the Angels clung to what they feel is an important piece of rope tethering the two sides together. He has been given the creative space to flourish both as a hitter and as a pitcher. And the club has shielded him from the news media, ensuring that all of this is possible without much outside interruption. Additionally, the Giolito acquisition helped push the Angels over the $233 million luxury-tax threshold — a first under the owner Arte Moreno. Club officials feel his impact daily as they watch the throng of fans entering Angel Stadium.

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Persons: Edgar Quero, Ky Bush, Arte Moreno, ” Minasian, Moreno, “ I’ve, Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr, “ Organizations: Rivals, Dodgers, Angels, Angels . Club, Angel, Minolta Locations: Yokohama