Trade Deadline Preview: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Apr 16, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher  Street (16) throws during the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Who might benefit the Angels pitching staff and stop their bullpen woes? Here are some candidates that would be within the Angels reach and would be able to bolster their entire pitching staff. They may not have a lot of prospects to offer but they have the deep pockets of Art Moreno who (as evidenced by the signings of Josh Hamilton and Albert Pujols) is willing to pay to help his team win.

1. A perfect closer solution could be Huston Street. The Padres are looking to sell and Street has always been solid. The 30-year old right-hander currently has an ERA of 0.90 which is insanely good. He has 22 saves and has struck out 32 batters in 3o innings of work. It might be hard for the Angels to put together a package that matches Street’s worth but it would be a game changing move for the Angels.

2. If the Angels’ owner Art Moreno is willing, the Angels could put their names in the hat to acquire a starter like Jeff Samardzija or David Price. Both have had amazing seasons and there is not a doubt in anyone’s mind about either. Every team wants one and/or both of them. The Angels do not the have the prospects but they have the money to make a deal of this magnitude happen.

3. Joe Thatcher of the Diamondbacks is a good option for a left-handed reliever. He has a career ERA of 3.26 but this season has posted a 2.63 ERA, getting 25 strikeouts in 24 innings of work. The Diamondbacks are big sellers and lots of teams will be after Thatcher, however, the Angels have the means to be a big contender for the 32-year old lefty.