If you haven’t heard yet, the Angels acquired Royals infielder Alberto Callaspo for pitchers Sean O’Sullivan and Will Smith. This has made much of the Halosphere upset, saying that this is a pointless move. To those naysayers out there, I would advise you to wait this one out.

To start, the Angels have one of the worst minor league systems in baseball right now. This is a shock to many, because we have enjoyed so much success in this area in the past. Most rank the Angels minor league system somewhere between 20th and 30th in the league. But most of those great prospects we talked about about over the years are already in the majors. Because of this, the Angels do not have leverage going into this years trade deadline.

Last year, Alberto Callaspo hit .300 with 60 extra base hits and a .356 on-base percentage. This was done in one of the most pitcher-friendly ballparks in the league. In fact, at the beginning of this season, Callaspo was hitting 3rd in the Royals lineup. If this move was made last year, you all would have been praising Tony Reagins for his efficient use of resources. This season, Callaspo’s number may be down, but he is on pace for more home runs, and possibly more RBI’s. He can play any of the infield positions and can hit at any place in the order.

On behalf of GoHalos.com, I would like to congratulate Tony Reagins on a move that not only improves our offense and makes us deeper, but also leaves us open for other moves. Look for a big second half from Alberto Callaspo.