The Los Angeles Angels Offseason Round Table Questions

Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Danny Espinosa (8) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop Danny Espinosa (8) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning during game five of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball game at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 25, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros first baseman Luis Valbuena (18) hits a single against the New York Yankees in the second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Are there any free agents the Angels should look at?

Lea: At this point in the offseason, I would say no. Take what you have into Spring Training and prepare for the season.

Rice: The Angels were said to be linked to Matt Wieters and he would be a huge signing.  Wieters could play catcher which would be a huge upgrade from Carlos Perez and Martin Maldonado. That is the one spot in the Angels lineup that is most concerning.  However, is he affordable is the question.

Page: I think bringing back Jered Weaver would be a great move, but other than that I think the roster is just about complete. One name to watch is catcher Matt Wieters. A veteran catcher (with some pop) would help this pitching staff a ton.

Barney: Matt Wieters seems like the obvious choice. Other than Wieters, I think the Angels just need to give the team they have a chance. If something ends up not working out I think we’ll have some trade candidates later in the year.

Nelson: Depending on the current luxury tax for the Angels with the recent Valbuena signing, I would love for the Angels to pursue Matt Wieters. He’s a solid player, an All-Star, and he quickly upgrades the position. The Angels could also use a relief arm possibly Sergio Romo of the Giants comes to mind.