Angels hope newcomers can boost offense, key improvement in 2018

Andrelton Simmons hit fifth more frequently than any other spot in the 2017 Angels lineup. Simmons is expected to be the No. 8 hitter for the 2018 Angels.
That contrast alone tells you most of what you need to know about perhaps the single biggest reason the Angels are optimistic that they will be a better team this year.
The lineup is deeper. Much deeper.
Of his drop in the order, Simmons said: “That’s a good problem to have. We have a stacked lineup. It’s going to be an excit