Angels’ Ty Buttrey looks to take next step after impressive breakthrough in 2018

TEMPE, Ariz. — It was a different kind of winter for Ty Buttrey.
Aside from dealing with the snow and cold in Connecticut, as opposed to the typically mild winters in North Carolina, and aside from adjusting to life with contacts, he spent his winter as a major leaguer.
Instead of simply dreaming about reaching the big leagues, Buttrey spent this winter knowing he had been successful in the majors.
“It’s awesome,” he said. “I think having the experience I had last y