Angels' Injury Dilemma: Are They Just Replacing One Problem with Another? 

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The Los Angeles Angels have made yet another head-scratching move by signing Yoan Moncada, a player with a notorious injury history, to replace Anthony Rendon, who has been a constant presence on the injured list. This decision raises some serious questions about the Angels' strategy moving forward.

Is this just a case of desperation, or do the Angels genuinely believe Moncada can turn his career around? Given that he has played only 12 games last season due to back issues and has seen his offensive production decline significantly since 2019, it seems like a risky gamble.

What do you think the Angels should do? Should they commit to a full rebuild, or is there still hope for a playoff push with the right moves? Are they simply stuck in a cycle of patchwork fixes, or could Moncada be the wild card they need?

Let’s also talk about the broader implications of relying on injury-prone players. How does this affect team chemistry and morale? And what does it say about the front office's decision-making process?

Share your thoughts, predictions, and any similar experiences you've seen with other teams. Is there a way out of this mediocrity for the Angels, or are they destined to repeat the same mistakes?

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