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MLB Trade Deadline: One move every team should make

By Hans Themistode

Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2021; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (left) takes relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (right) out of the game against the Los Angeles Angels during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Giancarlo Stanton
Giancarlo Stanton (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Must make trades for each American League West team: Los Angeles Angels

Trade idea: Acquire Giancarlo Stanton

It isn’t set in stone just yet but by all accounts, it appears as though Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels once again won’t make it to the postseason.

For most of this year, Trout has dealt with nagging injuries but still, even if he were available and ready to go, the chances of the Angels sneaking into the playoffs were slim to none. In the mind of most, Trout is the best player in the league today. Not only that, but he also has a chance to become the greatest player to ever step on the baseball diamond.

But no matter how great Trout is in the regular season, and at this point, great seems like an understatement, he hasn’t had many opportunities to play when the lights are at their absolute brightest. Trout has only played in three playoff games in his entire career and smacked only one home run in a losing effort. Shohei Ohtani has been a major help but the Angels need more. If possible, they should pick up the phone and give the New York Yankees a call and do whatever they can to get their hands on Giancarlo Stanton.

Sure he’s come up small in big spots at times and his failure to stay healthy is always a concern. But, when Stanton is right, he’s just as good if not a notch below Trout. The Angels need more than just two guys who can consistently drive in runs. Stanton can help in a big way. Considering that Yankee fans never quite warmed up to him, prying him away shouldn’t be that difficult.

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