Tempe, Ariz. -- The Angels' Alexi Amarista has emerged as a leading candidate for a utility role with his speed, defensive versatility, .340 average and team-leading 13 runs batted in, but he won’t make reserve infielder Maicer Izturis, a possible trade target of the Philadelphia Phillies, expendable just yet.
Though Amarista can play three outfield and three infield positions, he has only three innings of big league experience at shortstop, and he has never played there regularly in the minor leagues.
