Those sources indicated the Giants, Angels and Cubs might be Utley's top three choices because they offer the best combination of playing time, postseason contention or proximity to home. As a player with 10-and-5 (10 years in the Majors, five consecutive with the same club) no-trade rights, Utley can mull his options. The Astros, Dodgers and Yankees are also in the mix.
The Giants have been very aggressive.