Imagine trading Casey Kotchman for a player used in a package to acquire Dan Haren, and Mark Teixeira for half a season before turning him into the rights to Mike Trout. Tony Reagins did that during his first trade deadline as VP/General Manager, after replacing Bill Stoneman in October ‘07.
ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 28: Hisanori Takahashi #21 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitches in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 28, 2012 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 20: Mike Trout, of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, hits a solo home run during the fiifth inning of an interleague baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 20, 2012 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
Mike Trout, at 20 years old, is batting .355/.420/.605
— Bobby Aguilera (@BobbyAguilera) May 21, 2012
Jered Weaver delivers a pitch during Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press / May 2, 2012)
Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim hits a double against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 7, 2012 in Anaheim, California. The Royals defeated the Angels 6-3.
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