It has been reported in recent months that the Angels nearly acquired Miguel Cabrera from the Marlins back in 2007. He instead went to the Tigers and won a Triple Crown last season.
The Angels offered Howie Kendrick, Jeff Mathis and one of two pitchers, Ervin Santana or the late Nick Adenhart, for Cabrera. The Marlins wanted both pitchers and Los Angeles wasn't too happy about giving up Kendrick, so talks broke down.