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The Angels need offense, and they seem to have plenty of pitching. The Yankees have offense but need pitching. The Angels should trade for a guy like Gary Sheffield in exchange for Ervin Santana and get an outfielder who can hit and can get on base for Vladimir Guerrero.
-- Arnold S., Chappaqua, N.Y.

The Yankees have picked up Sheffield's $13 million option for 2007, but word is they will be looking to trade him. With Bobby Abreu taking up residence in right field, the Yankees will be looking for pitching depth and Santana will be a likely target. Sheffield is nearing the end of his career, but if he were to remain healthy, his hands are still quick enough to add some offensive punch to the middle of a lineup. The deal likely would require more than Santana, though.

There is a lot of talk about getting Alfonso Soriano, but I believe that Carlos Lee is a better fit. Might the Angels have any interest in him? Also, Barry Zito has been mentioned a lot and I think that Jeff Weaver deserves another shot.
-- Sean S., Torrance, Calif.

The problem with Soriano is finding a spot for him to play. Garret Anderson is not ready to relinquish his position in left field, and the Angels are ready to hand the every day second baseman's job to Howie Kendrick. There has been talk in the past of making Soriano a center fielder, but the Angels will be looking elsewhere to fill that slot. Lee will be one of the Angels' targets this winter and would become the designated hitter if he were to join the club.

The Angels will be just one of the clubs expressing interest in Zito this offseason but would like to add the left-hander to the rotation. Jeff Weaver isn't likely to return to the Angels, though.


Chone Figgins could be traded to another team for a big bat this offseason. (Kathy Willens/AP)

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