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Power Ranking each MLB team in aftermath of Trade Deadline

By Kyle Franzoni

Jul 31, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; (Editors note: Caption correction) Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; (Editors note: Caption correction) Kansas City Royals pitcher Johnny Cueto (47) throws a pitch during the first inning in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 20, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) slides to make a catch during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2015; Anaheim, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Shane Victorino (18) slides to make a catch during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /

10: Los Angeles Angels

ACQUIRED: OF Shane Victorino (from Red Sox), OF David Murphy (from Indians), OF David DeJesus (from Rays), 3B Conor Gillaspie (from White Sox), C Rafael Lopez (from Cubs)

TRADED: INF Josh Rutledge (to Red Sox), RHP Eduar Lopez (to Rays), SS Eric Stamets (to Indians), LHP Manuel Rondon (to Cubs)

The Los Angeles Angels have roared back into contention in 2015 and as such, they came into the deadline in a much different position than they would have had the deadline been a month earlier. A strong comeback season from Albert Pujols and another MVP campaign from Mike Trout have been key.

The Angels came into the deadline with a large issue in their outfield and many wondered if they would add a bigger piece like Cespedes. Instead, Bill Stoneman played it cool and used a mediocre farm system as best he could to add three different stop-gaps. He’s playing the odds that one of the three will seize a permanent spot in the order or at the very worst they all couple together to become give them at least a win or two more.

Really would have liked to see the the Angels add a starter to the rotation, but given the depth of their system and the fact that Jered Weaver is likely back soon, the team could only do so much.

Next: 9: Chicago Cubs

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