1.   Any time you have a surehanded fielder who can play all the infield positions, it helps your team.

2.   Able to play all four infield positions and left field, Blum is definitely a utility player.

3.   Alicea used to back up at various infield positions with the Cardinals but would have to relearn to play shortstop in spring training.

4.   His ability to play three infield positions plus the outfield gave him the edge over Selby.

5.   Jose Vizcaino provides versatility by playing three infield positions and hitting from both sides of the plate.

6.   Reggie Jefferson will be the DH, and Mike Benjamin would seem to be a lock for one utility infield position.

7.   Schu is a right-handed pinch hitter who adds versatility by being able to play all four infield positions.

8.   Tebbs plays all the infield positions and is on his way to being a major league utility player.

9.   Tim Bogar can play every infield position, with most of his time expected to come at shortstop.

10.   Valentin appears to run with a constant limp, but he has looked capable defensively at the four infield positions.