5 Things the LA Angels need to do to return to the World Series

By David Rice | Oct 24, 2017

ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 06: Fans look at the 2002 World Series trophy of Los Angeles Angels at Angels Stadium of Anaheim after the gates opened for the Los Angeles Angels home opener against the Oakland Athletics on opening day April 6, 2009 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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ANAHEIM, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Left fielder Justin Upton /

When the Angels made the deal to acquire left fielder Justin Upton from Detroit I was excited since the Angels had not made a deadline deal of that magnitude since they acquired Mark Teixera from the Braves in July of 2008. Just like in 2008 it didn’t get the Angels much this season because there were too many other issues to deal with.

However, the impact of Upton was felt in the offense as he had a strong September stretch run. If the Angels would have had Upton all season and also a healthy Mike Trout in the line-up on the daily maybe Dave Hansen would still have his job as hitting coach.

Upton is a young and talented player who is coming into his prime years and you couple that with Mike Trout and Kole Calhoun and you have one of the best outfields in baseball. It seems that Upton wants to stay on the West Coast if the money is right so I would do everything possible to make sure that it is.

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