MLB trade rumors: David Freese to Angels?

Add the Los Angeles Angels to the list of teams interested in St. Louis Cardinals 3B David Freese.

Sources: #STLCards, #Angels have discussed a trade that would send 3B David Freese to Anaheim.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 21, 2013 " target="_blank">Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports the teams have discussed a trade. The Cardinals would be looking for outfield depth in return for the 2011 World Series MVP. Previous reports have indicated the Angels are willing to deal slick-fielding center fielder Peter Bourjos .

St. Louis is searching for a shortstop, but the Freese discussions do not involve Angels SS Erick Aybar, according to Rosenthal.

Freese, after a big postseason in 2011 and an All-Star season in 2012, struggled in 2013, hitting .262/.340/.381 with nine homers in 138 games. He was worse in the postseason, hitting below .200 in 17 games.

The Cards are willing to move the 30-year-old because they can move Matt Carpenter to third and plug elite prospect Kolten Wong in at second base.

The Angels are in need of an upgrade at third base. Journeyman Alberto Collaspo manned the hot corners until he was traded to the A's in July.