The Los Angeles Angels are preparing themselves for at least a partial sale, according to rival executives.

Billy Eppler has denied those reports, saying: "I want to give it an opportunity to see what it looks like with a little more health."

A Mike Trout trade is highly doubtful, but they have some other young pieces that might fetch long-term assets.

At 29-37, the Angels are 12.5 games back of the Texas Rangers in the American League West.