The Angels have received permission to interview Diamondbacks VP of scouting and player personnel Jerry Dipoto for their vacant general manager position. Dipoto oversees all areas of scouting with the Diamondbacks and served as interim general manager during the second half of the 2010 season. His notable transactions include acquiring All-Star left-hander Joe Saunders from the Angels and right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson from the White Sox for Edwin Jackson. He is also under consideration for the Orioles' GM job.