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The Angels’ plight is made even more painful by comparisons to their divisional rivals. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have seen consistent success over the past decade, boast a far superior farm system that ranks highly across Major League Baseball. They effectively combine winning at the big league level with strong prospects in their minor league system, a stark contrast to the Angels' ongoing struggles. By focusing on poor management and decision-making, the Angels have squandered the opportunities presented by talented players like Trout and Shohei Ohtani, who made the postseason only to watch the series from the sidelines wearing the wrong jersey.