The LA Angels have made it clear they do not believe in C.J Cron as their future first baseman. After being linked to Carlos Santana, Logan Morrison, and Lucas Duda, it would not be a surprise for the Halos to trade their young slugger. However, none of the aforementioned players are the Halos’ long term answer at first. That title goes to Matt Thaiss.
The Halos selected Matt Thaiss in the first round of the 2016 draft. The catcher out of the University of Virginia was seemed as an odd pick.