Angels' bench upgrades could lead to depth, versatility

View slideshow Angels manager Mike Scioscia gives a fist bump to Cliff Pennington as Ji-Man Choi waits on deck. Pennington is considered a key addition to the bench, and Choi is in the mix for a final roster spot.TEMPE, Ariz. – While the Angels certainly didn’t improve the top of their roster to the level most fans had hoped, they unquestionably improved the bottom.

One of the club’s issues last season was a lack of depth.

Now, thanks to additions such as Cliff Pennington, Craig Gentry and Geovany Soto, the Angels are hoping that a stronger bench can make a difference.

“On the whole, you have 13 players, nine in the lineup and four on the bench,” Manager Mike Scioscia said. “We are going to…