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Nine MLB players who could be traded mid-season in 2016

By Steven McNeil

Sep 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun (8) looks on during the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver (36) pitches in the first inning in game one of the 2014 American League divisional series against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2014; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver (36) pitches in the first inning in game one of the 2014 American League divisional series against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

8) Jered Weaver

The time is now to give up on the once amazing Jered Weaver. Weaver has done a lot for the Angels over the course of his career, totaling 31.5 fWAR over the course of his career and making his case to be one of the best pitchers in Angels history.

However, Weaver’s numbers have been in decline since his spectacular 2010-2011 seasons, where he totaled 11.6 fWAR. Like his teammate Wilson, Weaver will be a free agent at the end of the 2016 season, and if he is moved to an NL team in need, he could be beneficial despite his 4.64 ERA last season.

Again, the Angels need to capitalize on these expiring players if they indeed miss out on the playoff hunt again. Collecting a couple pitching prospects from these two could be an interesting get for the Angels, who have largely been buying players via Free Agency for the last five years.

Perhaps a move of one of these two, could make room for top prospect Nate Smith, who put up some impressive numbers in AA last season, who could be ready after a few months of AAA ball this season. With the Angels farm system being incredibly thin, it’s time to start building it up.

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