The Los Angeles Angels Christmas Wish List For Santa

By Joshua Lea

Nov 28, 2016

Sep 27, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jefry Marte (19) celebrates with center fielder Mike Trout (27) after hitting a grand slam against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning during the game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 24, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Angels second baseman Cliff Pennington (7) throws to first base against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Los Angeles Angels won 8-2. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports /

2. An Everyday Second Baseman.

Angels general manager Billy Eppler is seeking a second baseman. More specifically, Eppler wants a left-handed hitter or a switch hitter for the second base spot. The second baseman has seen a few players try to handle the position. The most successful player of the season was Jefry Marte.

Marte played sparingly last season, compiling a 1.5 WAR in 88 games and only starting close to 70. There’s a lot of upside to Marte, he could become the everyday starter that Eppler is looking for. However, it sounds as if Eppler has someone else in mind.

If the Los Angeles Angels make a trade for a second baseman during the Winter Meetings, it will be interesting to see what the offer in the deal. It almost sounds as if Eppler is Lord Voldemort searching for the Elder Wand. As a result, he’s likely to give away too much in return for a left-handed second baseman.