Los Angeles Angels, Miami Marlins Dominate MLB Winter Meetings

The Los Angeles Angels and Miami Marlins dominated the MLB Winter Meetings this past week in Dallas. Yes, you heard me right. It was the Angels and Marlins who stole the show as general managers sought after marquee free agents. While many big names still remain available on the free agent market, the Angels and Marlins were able to receive their Christmas gifts early. Not the New York Yankees, who failed to sign anyone. Not the Boston Red Sox, who failed to make any move. Not even the Philadelphia Phillies, who did nothing this week, yet were able to sign Jonathan Papelbon to a lucrative contract last month. Even the Texas Rangers, who had become big spenders over the past couple of offseasons, were only able to watch their top starting pitcher walk away this week, while their divisional rivals lured him back to his home. But have I mentioned that we are not quite done, and that many big names are still available? Yes, the Angels acquired Albert Pujols, C.J. Wilson, Latroy Hawkins ...