Maybe Jon Schoop?

[Second Base]

I was just looking on MLBTR and saw that he's projected to get 10 million in arbitration this winter and that the Brewers still haven't decided whether or not they'll tender him a contract given his performance last year. While he's mostly a 2B, he does have experience at both 3B and SS in his career. If the Angels had any sort of confidence in him playing 1B, he could make for an interesting outside of the box acquisition.

It was only a year ago that Schoop was a 25 year old coming off a season where he hit .290 with 35 DB and 32 HR. 

Last year he had some poor luck on batted balls which was a big problem for Schoop because of his free swinging approach. When you lack plate discipline and you experience bad luck when hitting the ball, it doesn't leave you much to fall back on. But I wouldn't count on that poor RBBIP to continue. 

Theoretically, Schoop could be someone that plays 1B when Pujols isn't (assuming he can learn the position), and also handles duties at 2B, 3B and SS next year while providing a big power boost to this lineup. It also doesn't hurt that he's close with Andrelton Simmons, trains with him in the offseason and they were teammates on Team Neatherlands in the WBC. The price tag isn't ideal but he may not cost much in terms of prospects, or Milwaukee could eat some of the cash for a better prospect. Or if the Brewers non-tender him, he could be an interesting target. 

I know, not the cleanest fit, but definitely more upside than most utility options. 

[hangin n wangin]

Personally, I like the idea.

[Stradling]

I like it as well.  

 

[IheartLA]

Eppler likes OBP, Schoop's walk rate has been below 5% every year but 1 since 2014. His OBP potential is not good.

[ukyah]

does he improve our woeful offense from it's established lows? yes.

does he provide what the offense needs to function properly? i don't think so.

 

[UndertheHalo]

Being 27-28 makes him interesting.   I think that the OBP is a deal breaker for Eppler tho.  This guy does not get on base. 

[Pancake Bear]

https://www.mlb.com/news/billy-eppler-discusses-angels-offseason-goals/c-296908846

Eppler: We need OBP

Schoop has one decent OBP season in his career. Aside from that, it’s under .300. 

[greginpsca]

Second base is strength in our system. Eppler has said he is looking for pitching, and position players will be filled internally. With $30 mil to spend, Schoop costs too much. The money is going to pitchers.

[Taylor]

Pass.

[GrittyVeterans]

I'd rather find a legit leadoff hitter. We can't go another year with terrible OBP guys in front of Trout.

[Make Angels Great Again]

a career sub .300 OBP, just what we need!

[Glen]