MLB Trade Rumors: Paul Konerko Headed to the Angels?

As the Hot Stove continues keeping fans interested and writers employed, the latest of the big name free agent rumors comes from Los Angeles. Or is it Anaheim. Whatever...it's from the Angels. Apparently the Angels have moved their attention to starting pitcher CC Sabathia, hoping to sign the hefty lefty to a multi-year deal while hedging the price for first baseman Mark Teixiera will fall between now and his Erin Andrews-broken Christmas Deadline. With the crop of big bats in free agency being thin this year, and with those that are available being generally older and limited defensively, one would think the pricetag for Teixiera would potentially climb. He's young, plays very good defense, and can hit with anyone in baseball. His hometown team(s), the Orioles and Nationals, appear prepared to make him an offer to become the face of their franchises. So, if the Angels plan backfires and they get Sabathia but no bat to play first, where does that leave the happy-to-spend leaders of the AL West? ... (link)