The LA Angels are in a weird situation. Should they buy at the trade deadline and try to replicate their 2002 postseason magic? Should they sell and try to improve a depleted farm system? Maybe they stick to their guns and hope for the best? Whatever the organization decides on, trading Yunel Escobar would be a smart decision.
Escobar has taken a step back this season after being one of the best hitters in the American League in 2016. His batting average has dropped 20 points, and he has had injury problems. His slugging percentage has gone up, already topping his 2016 number of five home runs.