The Los Angeles Angels are telling teams they’re not trading
outfielder/first baseman Mark Trumbo and are instead “more inclined to deal”
center fielder Peter Bourjos, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports.
Angels are telling people they're not trading Mark Trumbo. Obviously, that changes with right offer but more inclined to deal Peter Bourjos.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 15, 2012
Following the signing of Josh Hamilton this week the Angels
are now expected to trade one of their remaining outfielders, including Trumbo,
Bourjos and Kendrys Morales.
It would appear that the Angels are hoping to receive
pitching in exchange for whatever outfielder they decide to trade. Los Angeles
was reportedly in talks with the New York Mets for starting pitcher R.A. Dickey.
While the Angels say they’re not interested in trading Trumbo, all three
outfielders figure to be available for the right pitcher.
Bourjos hit .220/.291/.315 over 168 at-bats for the Angels
last season. The 25-year-old owns a career line of .247/.301/.402 over three
seasons in the majors. Trumbo, 26, hit .268/.317/.491 with 19 doubles and 32
home runs in 2012 and owns a career line of .259/.302/.478.
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