Los Angeles Angels Trade Rumors: Halos have discussed Huston Street trade
By Josh Hill
The Los Angeles Angels are trying to stay right with the Oakland A’s at the top of the AL West but they may need to look at trade options in the near future to make sure they have all the pieces they need to make a postseason push in the second half of the season.
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Down in San Diego, the Padres are having another rough year and that’s likely to trigger a fire sale of sorts that sees assets get passed off in trades. That’s what the Angels are hoping and it’s why they’ve been in contact about a certain closer who is drawing attention on the open market.
According to Ken Rosenthal from FoxSports.com, the Angels are looking at possible pitching upgrades which has led them to having interest in Huston Street.
"The Los Angeles Angels, trailing the A’s by 1-1/2 games, are trying to counter their division rivals by targeting both Padres All-Star closer Huston Street and right-hander Ian Kennedy, according to major league sources.The teams have discussed Street, but their talks have yet to include Kennedy, sources say. In addition, a package deal might be difficult to complete with the Padres controlling both Street and Kennedy through 2015."
Usually you see players with expiring deals get traded before the deadline but that’s not the case with Street as he’s club controlled through next season. That’s something the Angels have to consider in a trade but they no doubt have interest in making a swap at the right price.
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