Just one year after the LA Angels handed out big-time contracts to Albert Pujols and C.J Wilson (more on that later on in the list), Arte Moreno and Co. went out and acquired Josh Hamilton’s services on a 5-year, $125 million contract.
After a somewhat disappointing 2012 season with the newly acquired Pujols, Wilson, and Mike Trout‘s arrival, it was obvious the Angels needed more. The Angels had a great record at 89-73, but still missed the playoffs and placed third in the American League West. The Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers finished in first and second, and the Halos were left as the best non-playoff team of the season.