BASEBALL

The Angels, whose replacement team has several glaring weaknesses, may soon join the growing list of clubs offering inducements to minor leaguers to join it.

“Sooner or later, something will be planted, but it’s not going to be universal,� said Tim Mead, assistant general manager. “It won’t be offered to 100 guys. And we’re not going to open up the bank, either. We’ll deal with the drawer, not the vault.�

Mead said the Angels will only target minor leaguers who can fill specific needs. No minor leaguer will be given an ultimatum.