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Outfielder Cameron Maybin, who was one of the bright spots in the Detroit TIgers lineup in 2016 season, and was a spark plug who batted an impressive .315, has been traded to the Los Angeles Angels, The Detroit News reports.
Plenty of fans hoped that wouldn't happen.
The News reports:
The Angels acquired the 29-year-old outfielder from the Detroit Tigers on Thursday in a trade for right-hander Victor Alcantara. Los Angeles also announced it will exercise Maybin’s $9 million contract option for 2017.
Maybin batted a career-best .315 with four homers, 43 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in 94 games for the Tigers. Despite a late start due to a broken wrist from getting hit by a pitch in spring training, he also hit .380 with runners in scoring position, one of the majors’ best marks.
After Maybin learned he had been traded for the fifth time in less than nine years, he immediately warmed to the idea of hitting a lineup featuring two of the game’s top sluggers.
