5 Biggest Los Angeles Angels Rumors Heading Into July

5 Biggest Los Angeles Angels Rumors Heading Into July

By David Miller

July 5, 2015

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5 Biggest Los Angeles Angels Rumors Heading Into July

C.J. Wilson — With the recent ousting of GM Jerry Dipoto, things have never been more uncertain in the front office of the Los Angeles Angels. On the field things have been okay but still not perfect considering the surprise performance of the division leading Houston Astros. Here are five rumors about what the Angels might do going forward this season.

With the recent ousting of GM Jerry Dipoto, things have never been more uncertain in the front office of the Los Angeles Angels. On the field things have been okay but still not perfect considering the surprise performance of the division leading Houston Astros. Here are five rumors about what the Angels might do going forward this season.

5. In on Jeff Samardzija and Clay Buchholz

Clay Buchholz

5. In on Jeff Samardzija and Clay Buchholz

Clay Buchholz — There are many teams interested in Samardzija and Buchholz and it is fairly certain that the Angels are one of them. Regardless of the offensive woes, the Angels would be willing to move things around to gain one of these two if rumors are to be believed.

There are many teams interested in Samardzija and Buchholz and it is fairly certain that the Angels are one of them. Regardless of the offensive woes, the Angels would be willing to move things around to gain one of these two if rumors are to be believed.

4. Linked to Talks with Astros for L.J. Hoes

L.J. Hoes

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4. Linked to Talks with Astros for L.J. Hoes

L.J. Hoes — Despite the good performance of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, the Angels' largest area of need is offensive at this point. One player they have been rumored to be after is Hoes of the Astros. If they could get the deal done without giving too much away it would be a good addition.

Despite the good performance of Mike Trout and Albert Pujols, the Angels' largest area of need is offensive at this point. One player they have been rumored to be after is Hoes of the Astros. If they could get the deal done without giving too much away it would be a good addition.

3. C.J. Wilson a Big Trade Chip

C.J. Wilson

3. C.J. Wilson a Big Trade Chip

C.J. Wilson — Wilson has been the ace of the Angels on and off in the past few years, and right now could be the method used by the team to bring in offensive help. Seeing him go would be difficult for some, but if it helps the team in the long run, that would probably be forgiven.

Wilson has been the ace of the Angels on and off in the past few years, and right now could be the method used by the team to bring in offensive help. Seeing him go would be difficult for some, but if it helps the team in the long run, that would probably be forgiven.

2. Assistant GM Scott Servais to Leave Soon

Mike Scioscia

2. Assistant GM Scott Servais to Leave Soon

Mike Scioscia — The front office shakeup is likely not over for the Angels as the next guy rumored to be on the way out is Scott Servais. In an attempt to get a group of guys who are all on the same page, expect a clean sweep in the front office before it's over.

The front office shakeup is likely not over for the Angels as the next guy rumored to be on the way out is Scott Servais. In an attempt to get a group of guys who are all on the same page, expect a clean sweep in the front office before it's over.

1 – Bud Black a Candidate for New GM

Bud Black

1 – Bud Black a Candidate for New GM

Bud Black — Former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black is a popular man in many front office eyes, including the owner of the Angels. This has led to him being a rumored fit for new GM of the Angels. Though Black might prefer to manage again if given the chance, keep an eye on him for the GM spot as well because he certainly is a good man for the job.

Former San Diego Padres manager Bud Black is a popular man in many front office eyes, including the owner of the Angels. This has led to him being a rumored fit for new GM of the Angels. Though Black might prefer to manage again if given the chance, keep an eye on him for the GM spot as well because he certainly is a good man for the job.

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