With only one proven second baseman available in free agency, the trade market at the position could resemble a game of musical chairs, Angels general manager Billy Eppler acknowledged Monday.
Surely, he will take a seat somewhere this winter. But between first and third base, where the Angels have another need, Eppler has far more options.
“I like left-handed bats,” Eppler said. “I have generally appreciated left-handed bats.”
That’s as far as Eppler would range into his preferences on the first day of Major League Baseball’s annual general managers meetings at the Waldorf Astoria.