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MLB Trade Rumors: 5 places Todd Frazier might play in 2016

By Ian O'Brien

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Oct 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Freese (6) throws to first base during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers won 9-2 and clinch the American League West division. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman David Freese (6) throws to first base during the game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers won 9-2 and clinch the American League West division. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Los Angeles Angels

The Angels have not had a long-term solution at third base since Troy Glaus left the team. Super prospects such as Dallas McPherson and Brandon Wood both turned out to be colossal busts after tearing it up in the minor leagues. David Freese has been a relatively solid hitter for the Angels, and the team is currently in talks with him since he is a free agent. While he may be worth a one or two-year contract, he is not getting any younger at 32 years old.

The 2011 World Series hero has not flashed the power he showed in his final years with the St. Louis Cardinals, so the Angels should definitely consider acquiring their long-term solution at third base if they believe Frazier is the answer. The Angels could use a bat to ease pressure off perennial All-Star outfielder Mike Trout and aging first baseman Albert Pujols. The Angels lineup greatly disappointed in 2015 despite having two of the most powerful hitters in baseball. A young presence like Frazier would be an ideal complement for Trout. The Angels will not want to waste the prime years of their star player, and Frazier would also provide a reliable presence on defense since he was named a Gold Glove finalist this season.

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