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Los Angeles Angels: Best Offseason Transactions This Winter

By Tim Boyle

Sep 17, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (left) runs into the infield after the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (left) runs into the infield after the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Adding Outfield Depth with Cameron Maybin

The Angels foolishly failed to add a respectable starting left fielder to the roster last season. In fact, it has been a major weakness of theirs for several seasons. Ever since moving on from Josh Hamilton, the Angels have tried to piece the position together with scraps like Dr. Frankenstein has each of the monsters he has created.

This year could be different. The Angels traded for outfielder Cameron Maybin in a deal that no one seemed to see coming. The trade did not cost the Angels much at all. The Detroit Tigers seemed ready to move on from him while the Angels really did need that depth.

Maybin is more than just the starting left fielder for the Angels in 2017. He is also a very capable backup center fielder should the unthinkable happen: They lose Trout for any extended period of time.

When healthy, Maybin was a very productive player last season. He hit a career-best .315 while posting a phenomenal .383 OBP. The Angels may have gotten a real steal with this transaction.

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