The Rays were interested in trading for Kendrys Morales in July, but the Angels didn't really want to move him then. Now the Angels do want to trade Morales, and the question is how interested the Rays will be in getting him. ...more

While the Angels see Tommy Hanson as a $5 million bargain, the Braves looked at him and saw money they could put to better use filling their other needs. If they spend the money well and Hanson succeeds with the Angels, Friday's trade could work for both sides. ...more

The Angels, once considered the favorite to keep free-agent pitcher Zack Greinke, are now unlikely to sign him, according to sources. The Greinke market is beginning to play out and, as colleague Jon Heyman reported over the weekend, the 29-year-old right-hander could be setting up to sign a record contract. The Angels simply don't seem willing to provide that. ...more

The Angels didn't want to keep Ervin Santana, not at $13 million. Their main offseason goal is finding a way to re-sign Zack Greinke. So the Angels traded Santana to the Royals, whose main goal is simply finding a way to upgrade a rotation that isn't even close to being good enough. ...more