The Los Angeles Angels finished the regular season with the American League's best record, but their questionable starting rotation let them down in the short division series against the Kansas City Royals. There is no doubt Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto's top priority this offseason will be to find an upgrade or two for their starting rotation.

Jered Weaver will return as their ace after another successful season; he tied for the AL lead with 18 wins to go along with a 3.59 ERA and 169 strikeouts. Garrett Richards is expected back for most or all of the season, giving the Angels two ace-type pitchers at the top of their rotation. Matt Shoemaker, who just had a breakout rookie season (16-4 record, 3.04 ERA, 1.07 WHIP), should be a solid No. 3. But after those three, Dipoto has to be concerned