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LA Angels free agent preview: Second Base

ByTyler Nelson|
ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 09: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno (R) talks with manager Mike Scioscia prior to the start of the home opener against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 9, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 09: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno (R) talks with manager Mike Scioscia prior to the start of the home opener against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 9, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 18: Howie Kendrick
SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 18: Howie Kendrick

Howie Kendrick

A reunion between the two could take place this offseason. Howie Kendrick has always been a consistent hitter throughout his MLB career, something the Angels could definitely use; consistency.

Even though at 34-years-old, Kendrick still had a slash line of .315/.368/.475. He also still has something left in the tank, having played in 146 games during the 2016 season.

He too could also come in at a bargain price, allowing the Angels to look elsewhere and might even take a hometown discount. It’s definitely possible seeing him finish his MLB career where he started.

Kendrick has been playing as a versatile player for the later half of his career, and hasn’t seen a lot of stints at second base, causing some red flags.

Also, he doesn’t necessarily have the power that Eppler is looking for, hitting only 104 homeruns in his 12-year career.

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If the Angels don’t necessarily find someone they like on the market, Kendrick could be a stopgap option that can provide some consistency at a relatively cheap price.

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