It's one thing to evaluate moves in a vacuum. Instant reactions are what fans want to hear. But more often than not, a move here sets up a domino effect that requires another transaction or series of transactions down the road. That's exactly how the story played out for the Los Angeles Angels outfield.
One of the first significant moves of the offseason was the Halos trading outfielder Taylor Ward to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez. On the surface, the move looked like a winner. Rodriguez is a high-upside young starter who comes with four years of team control.