The three-day General Managers Meetings have kicked off in
Orlando, Fla. And while this may only be a warmup to the
grander, more-eventful Winter Meetings that are still a month
away, it's nonetheless an important avenue for face-to-face
dialogue among teams and, naturally, an environment that tends
to foster some juicy Hot Stove gossip.  Jerry Dipoto and crew
enter the GM Meetings hopeful of re-signing Jason Vargas,
determined to acquire cost-controlled starting pitching, mindful
of potential buy-low options -- they've already signed Chris
Volstad and agreed to a deal with Wade LeBlanc -- and cognizant
of holes in their bullpen and third base.  This seems like a
good time to answer some questions …  Have a question about the
Angels? First Name, Last Initial:   Email Address:   Why are the
Angels interested in trading Mark Trumbo when he is the first
baseman of the future? Can we realistically expect Albert Pujols
to be at first base for the next eight years? -- Paul T.,
Saskatchewan, Canada  It's a legitimat