The Pirates have been filled but now I have one more opening.
The California Angels were just one game from the World Series this year. If you want a winning team with a win now mentality, this is the team for you. They have been dealing future draft picks for now talent for years. At some point this may catch up to them but for now you've got a great franchise. Led by ace starter
Jim Merritt and slugging outfielder
Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, this club will certainly not disappoint in star power. Also, you'll have situations such as this one:
Thursday, September 18th, 1969: Rose Must Sit Out 7 Games
California second baseman Pete Rose was ejected in the game between the Angels and Senators for letting loose a profanity-laced tirade against the home plate umpire after some calls didn't go the way he wanted. Rose was incensed in the loss to Washington and was just as angry after the game.
"These guys are a joke. How can people expect to take this game seriously when you have games like this?" Rose said in the locker room after the game.
Now Rose must face the consequences of this actions. League officials released this brief statement to the media: "We are regretful that Rose has taken this to the level that it has reached. The league will not tolerate this type of conduct. Due to his actions during and after the game, the league is suspending him for 7 games."
This year Rose is hitting .321 with 157 hits, 1 home run, 45 RBIs and has scored 65 runs.