Are the Angels Going After Jason Giambi?

Well, today's edition of the New York Post would like you to believe so.

MLB isn't the only outfit interested in Jason Giambi. According to a person with knowledge of the Angels' thinking, the AL West leaders have an interest in acquiring the Yankees' DH to bolster a lineup that is last in the league in home runs.

And later:

The Angels' interest in Giambi, who was in a 1-for-26 slump and batting .268 going into last night's game, was before the recent controversy surfaced. It's likely the Angels, who have 30 homers, will wait to see what MLB does before pursuing a deal the Yankees would have to listen to very seriously.

The Angels have utility man Chone Figgins to move as well as backup catcher Jose Molina. And their farm system is loaded with young arms. However, if the Yankees have to eat a sizeable portion of Giambi's salary to make the trade they would want more back for Giambi. As for Giambi, he has a blanket no-trade clause. However, the Angels play 20 minutes from West Covina, where he grew up, and an equal distance from the Orange County beaches Giambi enjoys.

It seems like a decent move both for both parties involved. And, like all you out there, I'd love to see Giambi get some time out on the O.C. beaches. However, I have my farfetched trade rumor cap on at the moment and it's reading at a level of Sam Smith. That's like really, really high.

So, let's just see if this one ever plays out.

(Via The Harball Times.)