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Angels send OF Bourjos to Cardinals for 3B Freese in four-player trade

The Angels and Cardinals completed a four-player trade on Friday afternoon, headlined by third baseman David Freese heading to Los Angeles and outfielder Peter Bourjos going east to St. Louis. 

Also headed to Los Angeles is 28-year-old right-handed pitcher Fernando Salas. Joining Bourjos in St. Louis is 22-year-old outfielder Randal Grichuk, who was selected 24th overall by the Angels in the 2009 draft -- one pick ahead of Angels center fielder Mike Trout. 

For more on the trade, including comments from Freese and Bourjos, and general managers John Mozeliak and Jerry Dipoto, and the trade's immediate impact on both teams, check out the storyline below. 

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