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Notes: Zobrist may fill super utility role

 
Rays manager Joe Maddon likes having a super utility player on his roster, someone who can play multiple positions in the same vein as Chone Figgins of the Angels. Ben Zobrist appears to have an excellent chance to earn the role on the Rays. (link)

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