Angels GM Perry Minasian denies team struggles despite last-place standing

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 5

The Los Angeles Angels are 13-23 through 36 games, worst among all 30 MLB teams, as Minasian insists "our best baseball is in front of us."
Los Angeles ranks 26th in ERA at 4.64 and last defensively, while its offence is near league average by runs but below top clubs on advanced metrics.
The franchise has not had a winning season since 2015, and despite Mike Trout's strong form at age 34, the report says a depleted farm system leaves little depth for a turnaround.

As Mike Trout’s prime fades on a losing team, what would it actually take for the Angels to trade their franchise icon?

If winning isn't the owner's top priority, can the Angels ever escape their cycle of failure and build a competitive future?

With GM Minasian on an expiring contract, is his optimism a genuine belief or a desperate attempt to save his job?