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QUOTE (Cubano @ Mar 1, 2009 -> 04:05 PM) This guy looked horrible today. He played 20 games in the D.R. winter league. He is ahead of many in camp that have not play a game during the winter. Guillen said after watching Viciedo one game that he needs to work on his defense. I want to see what he has to say about his super utility Betemit. Last year, Guillen said Fields was bad. Now, he is OK mysteriously. Owens is always the same. He is not young anymore. How about Lexei to CF and Beckman at SS? Fields and Viciedo make the team and start releasing players that have done nothing for years. What are the Sox going to do next year with Beckman and Alexei in SS? Are they going to move Alexei to another position in 2010? Do it now! Play the young guys now. The Sox will sell more tickets with the young guys than with the old guys. You may not win today, but in 2010 watch out with young guys with one year at the MLB level. I miss Uribe by watching Betemit today. Cubano your bias is showing. It's understandable you want your countryman to win the 3rd base job or that you feel Guillen is being a little harsh on Viciedo about his fielding and all of sudden Fields seems to be the front runner for the job. It's not so mysterious that Fields is being praised for being better now. He had physical problems last year. In the winter he had knee surgery and Lasik eye procedure. He showed up very early and worked very hard with Cora who said now that he is healthy he looks very much improved. I know many of the posters have led you to believe that Fields is being handed the 3rd base job but those same posters have also said that Beckham probably isn't ready for the Major Leagues. Myself , I think it's possible both Viciedo and Beckham can make the team if they have truly outstanding springs. The Sox signed Dayan for 4 years so I'm sure they want a return on their investment as soon as possible. Beckham is a few years older than Dayan and hasn't even had a season in AA ball. It's only truly rare talent that can be totally unknown one year and play in the Majors the next. Viciedo has a huge mountain to climb in that regard. Maybe Viciedo will be the outfielder to replace Dye or more likely left field if Quentin plays right. Where Beckham ends up playing is any ones guess. He could play SS though most scouts saw him as a future 2nd baseman or he could probably play 3rd too. Betemit is a known quantity who has shown to be a reliable and versatile backup, probably not a SS but certainly adequate at 3rd and 1st and possibly 2nd. It's very possible things will work out the way you want just not as soon as you want.

QUOTE (R.J. @ Mar 1, 2009 -> 06:22 PM) This is such a useless story. I don't even blame it on the Tribune/White Sox relationship, this is just completely worthless reporting. Yea it's like you look at that story and go DUH !!! Los Angeles isn't that far from Phoenix so it makes sense that more southern californian's go there to vacation or retire. Would you expect more Chicagoans to see the Wisconsin Dells or Californians ??

I was thinking about still having the score from yesterday on the 1st page, too because I looked after the Sox game today was over. It's not like I care much though. I can read plenty about the Sox here or in some of the best Sox blogs.

This is from the Tribune online: GLENDALE, Ariz - The White Sox have replaced the U.S. Cellular Field out-of-town scoreboard with a more modern LED version that will be ready for the 2009 season. The new board will feature up-to-the-minute updates on each game, complete with a diamond listing runners on base and the current batter and pitcher. The scoreboard is similar to what's used at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Ok the games over , no one is reading the game thread so I'll say it. Is it too early for the Rally Beckham ?

Only gave up 2 runs so his ERA went down to 22.50. 4-0 Cubs

He's giving up more today. But he's supposed to be working on a changeup .

Patton replaced Cotts. Fields FO , Wise and Lillibridge GO . Dotel in.

QUOTE (tommy @ Feb 28, 2009 -> 12:50 PM) Marquez and Thornton have a no-no going. You jinxed it !

Q pops out , Thome doubles, Dye pops out , Alexei BB, Kroeger flys out . Wasserman in.

Cotts in Q leads off.

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Feb 28, 2009 -> 12:39 PM) fields flys out to right, lillibridge K's again, AJ grounds out to 1B Forgot the Wise double Thornton now pitching.

Marquez 2 IP 2K 1 BB 0 H 0 R

Dye GO, Alexei and Kroeger both K. Heilman with 4 K in 2 innings.

After Soriano K, Miles BB , Lee and Hoffpauir both FO to Dye. after 1 inning 0-0

I knew something was wrong when I saw Santeliz with 13 pitches and 13 strikes yesterday and just now Heilman with 8 pitches and 8 strikes.

Lillibridge K, AJ single, Quentin GO , Thome K

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 08:45 PM) Utility Sox Rushmore Craig Grebeck, Pablo Ozuna, Norberto Paco Martin, Warren "The Deacon" Newson or Rodney McCray twincity sox, those are all good choices... Smokey Burgess

Now we know where the extra payroll money went.

Bolland ties it up as Hawk powerplay expires. Niemi is playing goal for the 3rd period. Hawks dominating 3rd period.

Toews now officially with the hat trick on a pass from Barker. More hardhats on the ice . 4-3 Penguins lead approx. 18:00 left in 3rd. 1st career hat trick for Toews, goals 23, 24,25 .

Versteeg with a huge giveaway results in a Satan goal and now another goal 37 seconds later gives Penquins a 4-2 lead with less than a minute left in the 2nd.

Toews with a hat trick unless they take it away because of a high stick (above the crossbar). It's Blackhawk Hardhat Night so they all got thrown back on the ice . Funny as hell. No goal oh well. Still tied 2-2

Just wow. Just found out, already was sad about Norm and saw the opening on Chicago Tribune Live on Comcast . Unbelievable. RIP Red . Gaping hole in the hearts and souls of Bulls and their fans every where.

Kroeger K, Brandon Allen PH for PK walks, Beckham DP.