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Dylan Hernandez: With inspiring moves, the Angels are fighting to win big now and keep Shohei Ohtani

Suddenly, everything feels possible. The Angels playing in October. Shohei Ohtani remaining in Anaheim beyond this season. And maybe someday, another championship parade that starts at Disneyland. The Angels aren't just dreaming. They're dreaming big. And why shouldn't they? Isn't that the entire point? Hours after Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci reported the Angels decided to not deal ...
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the second inning of game one of a doubleheader at Comerica Park on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in Detroit.

Suddenly, everything feels possible.

The Angels playing in October. Shohei Ohtani remaining in Anaheim beyond this season. And maybe someday, another championship parade that starts at Disneyland.

The Angels aren't just dreaming. They're dreaming big.

And why shouldn't they? Isn't that the entire point?

Hours after Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci reported the Angels decided to not deal Ohtani before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, the team shocked the baseball world on Wednesday night by acquiring

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