"If only they stocked power-hitting corner infielders at Costco."Not a day goes by that (Angels GM) Tony Reagins isn't looking at other solutions, both in-house and outside the organization," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said of the team's search for an offensive boost. "It's a process and that process is ongoing.

"It's not just a matter of going to the grocery store and picking up what you need off the shelf. It's a complicated process."

The Angels' need to shop for an impact hitter like Adam Dunn in midseason might not be so pressing if two of their offseason purchases were producing more.

Both Bobby Abreu (the only one of last winter's six free agents the Angels re-signed) and Hideki Matsui (the only free agent hitter added to the roster) are both hitting well below career standards - a disturbing trend for the two oldest members of the team.

"These guys need to bring a certain level every night," Scioscia said of the lineup as a whole. "Our last 10 games or so, we've been a little disappointed with the lack of pressure we've put on teams. To do that, you need a deep lineup.""