The Los Angeles Angels Christmas Wish List For Santa

By Joshua Lea

Nov 28, 2016

Sep 27, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte (19) celebrates with center fielder Mike Trout (27) after hitting a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning during the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 30, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Detroit Tigers center fielder Cameron Maybin (4) reacts after being hit by a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

3. An Angel In The Outfield

The Angels pounced on Cameron Maybin early this offseason. They did so in an effort to fix the hole at left field. Although Maybin predominantly plays the center field position, he is willing to go left.

What’s problematic here is Maybin is somewhat injury prone. In fact, Maybin only played 94 games last season. However, Maybin will be an improvement for the God-awful platooning system in which Daniel Nava and Craig Gentry rotated in that position.

Honestly, Maybin is a short-term fix to an otherwise long-term problem. I don’t anticipate him finishing the season without some small injury of some kind. However, it’s good that Eppler made a move to bring someone in.

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While the Angels may not get everything they want for Christmas, they will be somewhat improved next season. They have to stay away from injuries and have huge games from unlikely players. The Winter Meetings are December 8th, Halo Hangout will have the latest.