Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times says right-handed pitcher Dan Haren of the Arizona Diamondbacks could be a perfect fit for the Los Angeles Angels.

Yes, the team probably needs a first baseman, a third baseman and a fourth outfielder now, but come playoff time having an ace like Haren could get the team well into October.

Shaikin says Haren would be a better option than Roy Oswalt because of his age (29 versus 32) and with that comes less arm wear and tear (600 fewer innings than Oswalt). The Angels do not want to go into a bidding war, so it’s unlikely they will try for Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners.

The Angels may not have Major League reader starters in their Minor League system right now, but they could include some top position players in a trade. If the Arizona Diamondbacks are serious around rebuilding, they may be better off trading Haren right now and get the best possible return.