MLB trade rumors Floundering Angels need to sell
In Mike Scioscia's Dylan Floro Jersey 15 years as Angels manager, the team has enjoyed consistent succe s. With seven playoff appearances, six AL West Division titles and one World Series ring, it's hard to doubt "the proce s" in Anaheim. But with a 2016 that has been consistently inconsistent, Angels GM Billy Eppler and Co. should consider blowing it all up.
A run is only created through the proce s," following a lo s to the Astros."The proce s is critical right now.
The Angels (31-41) are stillwaiting for "the proce s" to kick in, two days and asweep at the hands of the Astros later. As of Wednesday, the Halosfind themselves 10 games under .500 and 15.5 games behind the Rangers for first in the AL West. While they're still within one goodstretch of baseball of the second wild card spot, Eppler should plant the For Sale sign on the franchise and let the market come to him.
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Looking ahead, the Angels still have 48 games against division opponents remaining, including a Sept. that's comprised entirely of AL West opponents.With eight games and seven teamsseparating the Angels from the second wild card Ross Stripling Jersey spot in the American League (two of which are the Astros and the Mariners), the Andre Ethier Jersey Angels have an incredibly steep hill to climb for a shot at October this year.
If the Angels continue to slide (which seems likely), they have some pieces they can attempt to move:
Jered WeaverA free agent following 2016, the veteran hurler could waive his no-trade clause and head to a contender. With no true big name free agent starting pitchers on the market this offseason, teams willingto take a chance on Weaver to bolster rotation depth couldget a steal if he performs well down the stretch. WhileWeaver's diminished stuff has lead to mediocre numbers in 2016 (5.10 ERA, 1.417 WHIP), with starting pitching at a Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey premium, it wouldn't be a surprise if a contending team would be willing to give up a B-level playerfor Weaver's services.
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Kole CalhounThe 28-year-old outfielder is having the best offensive year of his career in 2016, posting an .825 OPS with nine home runs and 38 RBIs. Calhoun, a left-handed hitter with pop and a Gold Glove defender, has two more seasons of team control following 2016 - something that teams value more than gold in today's game. Sixof the Angels' top 20 prospects according to are outfielders, so the Angels wouldn't be mi sing much of a step if they decide to pull the trigger on moving Calhoun.
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Mike TroutCould the Angels even be willing to part with the man just selected by Sporting News ? It's unlikely. At 24, Trout already is on a Hall of Fame path. Matt Beaty Jersey Landing Trout would cost a team a Santa Claus sack worth of prospects, both Major League ready and not.
One caveat: According to , the Angels entered the 2016 season with the worst farm system in MLB. Trading Trout would be one potential way to add some quality down on the farm.
With Trout owed $122 million through the year 2020, it would take a team that's both rich in prospects and financially stable to pull the trigger. But to get a player like Trout, who is the modern day Mickey Mantle, it may just be worth it.
We're still a week or so away from seeing what the Angels really want to be. If they can stay competitive and hover around .500, they could make a run at a wild card spot this year. However, with no impact youth coming and the division improving around them, it might be in their Chris Taylor Jersey best future interest to put down the halo and pick up the phone.
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