As the Angels' playoff fates continue to seemingly hang on the results of each and every game, one thing is becoming glaringly obvious (and maybe it already was) -- Perry Minasian failed at the trade deadline. Not because he bought, but because he did not buy enough. He took a half measure instead of a full measure for reasons that remain unclear.
Angels' deadline acquisitions proving that Perry Minasian failed once again
Going into the deadline, the Angels had some inarguable needs. They needed an upgraded bench desperately, the bullpen needed veteran reinforcements to provide consistency and third base and the fifth spot in the rotation remained weak spots.