Let’s take a walk down winter memory lane, giving the Angels GM a grade on the basis of process, results, and circumstance.
The Angels relinquished a power reliever with menial command in Victor Alcantara, and he is still struggling with the same issues (a 4.40 BB/9 in AAA this year) despite good raw stuff. Maybin, meanwhile, started off slow but used properly in the leadoff spot, has roared back to last season’s productive ways. Getting on base at a .376 clip, stealing bases at will, and playing better defense in both left and center field, Cameron Maybin has performed admirably.