Rick Ankiel will attempt to convert to a full-time outfielder, effective immediately. Ankiel looked great last September, but says his mechanics were scrambled when he injured his elbow in winter ball. Ankiel was quite erractic early this spring. ''This whole time, that frustration has built up. I just really felt like it was eroding my spirits and starting to affect my personality off the field as well,'' Ankiel said Tuesday. Ankiel is out of options, so he'll need to make the team as an outfielder or get cut. Given the circumstances, it's a lot more likely that he'll be able to clear waivers now.