WHAT'S NEXT: The Angels likely will use their loaded farm system to attract some big-name talent to cure their offensive woes. Putting SS Brandon Wood, who led the minor leagues with 43 homers in 2005, on the table could entice Washington to deal OF
Alfonso Soriano or Baltimore to part with SS
Miguel Tejada. More affordable options include 3B
Joe Randa, who has seen his playing time evaporate in Pittsburgh with the emergence of
Freddy Sanchez. The possibility of landing OF
Carl Crawford still exists, but parting with Santana may be too big a blow to the rotation. Anaheim also could sign recently released
Ruben Sierra to provide a lefthanded bat in the lineup until either OF
Darin Erstad or 1B
Casey Kotchman return. ... 2B
Adam Kennedy's days with the organization are numbered with slugging
Howie Kendrick up with the big club.
I like this kid Brandon Wood...I wouldn't be so quick to throw him on the table...though for Tejadas I would pull the trigger.