The Angels traded second baseman Kendrick to the Dodgers earlier in the off-season, so they're looking for depth options in case new starter Rutledge struggles in 2015. Giavotella can hit at the Triple-A level, so he might get a shot at some point. He's 27 years old and needs to catch a break soon.

The Royals had designated Giavotella for assignment, mostly because they're happy with veteran Infante at second base. Therefore, they shipped him to LA for Broderick, a hard-throwing right-hander who might find his way into the Royals' bullpen at some point in 2015.

Giavotella remains a fantasy dark horse. He has talent but time is running out on his chances of becoming an everyday second baseman in MLB. As for Broderick, he's an even bigger fantasy dark horse going into 2015.