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As fans of the Angels, Mike and John express their confusion and frustration over why the team has not pursued deferred contracts, especially given their large-market status. Past performance struggles and the large contracts of players like Mike Trout and Ohtani have limited the Angels' flexibility. Utilizing deferred money could allow the Angels to acquire top-tier talent without breaching luxury tax thresholds, which have become a point of contention for the organization.