Free agency will begin following the conclusion of the World Series and the Angels have plenty of needs to address. Avoiding long term contracts for the last several seasons has allowed the franchise to do a massive payroll reset just in time for new owner Stan Kroenke's tenure. Previously, the Angels had a hard time attracting free agent talent but according to this year's top free agent, ace Tarik Skubal, that will change along with the team's ownership.

Speaking with the LA Times last month, Skubal discussed how a winning ownership can impact the perception of a team throughout the league.

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Speaking as a member of the player's union subcommittee, Skubal highlighted just how drastically the perception of the Halos has shifted across the league. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times , Skubal was asked if Kroenke's takeover instantly elevates the Angels into a preferred destination for elite free agents.

"Absolutely," he told The Times.…