How good are the Angels?

With Albert Pujols signing with the Angels, it's hard to think that anyone else will be able to contend in the AL West.  However, I'm convinved it won't be the Angels offense that will carry them into the playoffs, it will be their pitching.

By acquiring CJ Wilson (who might be the highest paid #3 starter in the bigs now...), the Angels will trot out Jared Wever, Danny Haren, Wilson, and Ervin Santana.  For my money, that's as good of a rotation as what Philly brings, and it's a heck of a lot younger.

The better news for Angels fans, is with Albert taking over 1B/DH duties (and yes, I think Pujols will see time at DH as soon as next season), it makes either Kendry Morales or Mark Trumbo expendable, and thus available for trade. 

While the Angels already have a surplus of starting pitching, the team could look to trade Morales or Trumbo to add another pitcher or some young guns for the farm system.  If they team has one weakness, it might be the bullpen...but then again, what team couldn't use another arm out of the pen?

Bottom line: The Halos are set.  With an outfield that features Torii Hunter, Vernon Wells (assuming he can bounce back...), Peter Bourjos, AND Mike Trout, and a decent infield with Erik Aybar, Alberto Callapso, and Maicer Izturis, them team is loaded and ready to contend now. 

Today's moves make the Marlins look like small fish.  The Angels are for real.