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LA Angels: Five players that could be traded this season

By Joshua Lea
Jun 27, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (left) tags out Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) at home during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 27, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (left) tags out Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) at home during the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Jhoulys Chacin

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Jun 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jhoulys Chacin (49) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

I never was a fan of this deal. Jhoulys Chacin is not the ace-in-the-hole the LA Angels needed in order to make up for the injury situation. What’s problematic with any deal for Chacin is the LA Angels literally just acquired him in May.

Chacin is set to make just over $1 million this season, and there’s not a huge calling for him. I wouldn’t expected teams to be knocking down the door for most of the Angels roster.

Chacin won’t bring in a starting pitcher, he’ll likely be used as bait with another player to lure in a power hitter like Ryan Braun. However, with Nick Tropeano and Joe Smith just days away from return to the Angels Chacin is expendable.

Next: How bad are the Angels?

While these trades could help the LA Angels at least sniff the post-season, the other teams have to agree to the terms. Some of these deal are unlikely to happen; however, the LA Angels have pieces that could bring in some big name players.

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