Mike Scioscia revealed the Angels' plans to replace departed third baseman Chone Figgins in a chat with reporters Wednesday.
Brandon Wood is the leading candidate to start at third base. "He has to have the mindset to come in there a win a position," Scioscia said. "We do have some depth that we'll use if it's going to make us a better team, but we definitely want to give Brandon every opportunity to show his talent. Because he's a very, very talented young player." Maicer Izturis and Erick Aybar could share the leadoff role. Izturis will share time with Wood while also backing up shortstop and second base. "...if Izzy is in the lineup, I think he's a natural to lead off," Scioscia said. "If he's not, then Erick Aybar would definitely be a guy who could lead off. He'd get on base and set the table -- maybe not at the pace that Chone did, but eventually he'll roll into that." Source: MLB.com
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