So now the Angels made the tough decision on Kole Calhoun and whether to exercise his 14 million dollar option they have for 2020 or let him walk away with the consolation prize of a two million dollar buyout. The decision was made Monday not to exercise the $14 million dollar option. It was not surprising
If it was just based on his numbers at the plate it would be an easy decision . Despite hitting 71 homers and driving in 201 runs over the past three seasons Calhoun’s .229 batting average and 429 strikeouts (143 per season) and an OBP of .