Angels prospects get a last chance to show their stuff
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With the first round of roster cuts looming after Sunday’s split-squad games with Seattle and Cincinnati, several Angel prospects will be trying to make the most of their final chance to leave an impression with the big-league coaching staff.
In the main game in Tempe, top prospect Mike Trout will be the designated hitter. The speedy Trout has been unable to play in the field because of shoulder stiffness and Manager Mike Scioscia has said he could be among the early transfers to the minor league side. Right-hander Ervin Santana will pitch in that game and is scheduled to go four innings or 55 pitches, whichever comes first.
On the road in Goodyear, a team made up largely of minor league prospects will play the Reds. One player who has already had a big spring is first baseman Efren Navarro, who is hitting .417.
Lineup vs. Seattle at Tempe
SS -- Erick Aybar
RF -- Bobby Abreu
CF -- Vernon Wells
2B -- Howie Kendrick
1B -- Mark Trumbo
C -- Hank Conger
3B -- Brandon Wood
LF -- Chris Pettit
DH -- Mike Trout
P -- Ervin Santana
Lineup vs. Reds at Goodyear
SS -- Kevin Romine
DH -- Alberto Callaspo
C -- Jeff Mathis
RF -- Angel Castillo
LF -- Jeremy Moore
1B -- Efren Navarro
3B -- Gil Velazquez
2B -- Kevin Melillo
CF -- Travis Witherspoon
P -- Garrett Richards
-- Kevin Baxter in Tempe, Ariz.