According to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are 'exploring the possibility' of acquiring Philadelphia Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley.
#Angels are exploring the possibility of adding veteran 2B Chase Utley, who has cleared waivers and is 7-for-17 since coming off the DL.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) August 14, 2015
Gonzalez later added that he is not sure to 'what degree' the Angels are interested in Utley. Also noted, 28-year-old second baseman Johnny Giavotella is batting .320 this month, but Utley is a left handed bat who can also be utilized at first base.
Utley, a UCLA product, is a FA at season's end & has no-trade rights. @Buster_ESPN reported he'd only waive it if assured playing time.
— Alden Gonzalez (@Alden_Gonzalez) August 14, 2015
Perhaps talks are not as advanced with the San Francisco Giants as we thought. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY reports that Utley will 'ultimately choose' between the Angels and the Chicago Cubs.
Chase Utley controls where he'll go, but executives involved believe the #Phillies 2B will ultimately choose between the #Cubs and #Angels.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 14, 2015
Time will tell where the long-time Phillies' second baseman will land, when and if he is dealt.
Matt Rappa (@mattrappasports) is managing editor of Philliedelphia.com.
