Mike Scioscia doesn't think the Los Angeles Angels, who finished the season 74-88, are that far away from contending once again.

"I don't think we’re that far off," Scioscia said. "I know that we're all going to work very hard this winter not only to put together a team but get it ready and play well in the spring and have some different conversations this time next year."

The 88-loss season was the worst in Scioscia's 17 seasons as manager.