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Why A's must focus on beating Angels for shot at winning AL West title

We know it doesn't take just one guy to win a World Series. If that were the case, the Angels would win it every year with three-time MVP Mike Trout roaming the outfield.

This offseason, the team -- now being managed by Joe Maddon -- made a couple of additions that make things a little more difficult for the A's in 2020.

In the middle of December, the Halos signed All-Star third baseman Anthony Rendon to a seven-year, $245 million contract. The free agent was well sought after during the free agency feeding frenzy.

Despite not needing much infield help with the production Tommy La Stella and David Fletcher had in 2019, just about any team was willing to adjust to acquire him.