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QUOTE (fathom @ May 20, 2012 -> 11:26 AM) It makes absolutely no sense to be playing Fukudome today against a LHP. Last night was the perfect chance to play him for Rios if you wanted to. BTW, Dunn is 3-28 in his career against Maholm. Maybe Rios is unable to play for some reason? Went out drinking with Peavy/Kane/Orton?

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 20, 2012 -> 08:26 AM) This injury has been a mini blessing in disguise as it's keeping Tank hot. Yep. And Paulie is always hot, so it's not like it matters to him when he's in the lineup. We're going to have to get creative in future NL games when all three are healthy and hot.

I'd say Escobar looks good at the plate until he finally hits in play. His at bats are a joy compared to a Brent Morel at bat. He doesn't swing at complete bulls***, has an approach that is anti-strikeout, and swings aggressively. He just hasn't hit much, unfortunately, and righties have really found his hole -- slider down and in.

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ May 20, 2012 -> 02:02 AM) It's worth noting that article says he agreed to take the BACKUP role with the White Sox over starting elsewhere, I think I was pushing to get him in 08, like Balta said, Kenny always gets his guy. With that said, if they end up DL'ing Morel, I want Hudson playing 3B and hitting ninth. With nothing being official, I'm guessing the article from whitesox.com is being respectfully speculative. You don't want to call out your starting third baseman when you are speaking on behalf the White Sox.

QUOTE (chw42 @ May 20, 2012 -> 12:32 AM) There's also nothing wrong with having 2 Alejandro De Aza type players, haha. Especially one that can play CFer like SpiderMan. I'd take one for free, but it seems asinine to spend anything on one when our OF seems filled for several years

QUOTE (chw42 @ May 19, 2012 -> 11:53 PM) His ceiling offensively probably is Alejandro De Aza. Hey, there's nothing wrong with putting up a .800 OPS as a CFer, especially if you have the defensive skills of Bourjos. I am pleased with ADA Don't know why you should trade for someone that may be ADA, when you have ADA

QUOTE (chw42 @ May 20, 2012 -> 12:21 AM) OKC is the popular pick, obviously. But I think San Antonio can give them a tough series. I'd say OKC in 6 or 7. This is where I'm leaning.

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QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ May 19, 2012 -> 11:43 PM) I think that's the likely scenario. Escobar switch hits so does Hudson but does he have the arm for 3rd base ? I'm guessing anyone that was once regarded as one of the best defensive second basemen in the league can play an adequate third base. See Omar Vizquel -- not good, but good enough

I feel like there are lots of guys that have done everything right, except hit. We have several of them on our roster. That doesn't mean you only buy high on prospects, but I don't feel that's a great argument. I also feel like you are saying his ceiling is Alejandro De Aza.

QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ May 19, 2012 -> 10:48 PM) An, although there's really no correlation, the only time Beckham has provided any offense was when he played 3B. Personally, I would move Beckham to 3rd and let Hudson play 2nd. Hudson has shown to be a good 2b and never played 3rd while Beckham has shown the ability to play 3b at the MLB level. I don't think the Sox will make this move but I would. Who knows maybe Beckham finds a comfort level and starts hitting. I don't see how it could hurt. In hindsight, it seems pretty absurd that Beckham was moved to open up a spot for Teahen. Beckham was playing out of position at third base. It's not the right position for his defensive skillset and raises the expectations for his bat tremendously. I don't see a reason to mess with him right now. Orlando Hudson is expendable -- if you f*** him over by moving him out of position, who cares? He's 34 and signed for the league minimum.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 19, 2012 -> 10:23 PM) The NBA has officially announced that simply being in the vicinity of Kobe Bryant is now an automatic foul.

I would be shocked if we signed Hudson to be a one position backup player. You start him at third as a kind of trial, and bring Morel back after DL stint if need be. If Hudson plays well, you just demote Morel after the DL stint. If Hudson plays well and Beckham really regresses, you could give Morel some more AB's and platoon Beckham, sending down Lillibridge or Escobar.

If Hudson needs time to get practice in at 3B, that might keep him on the bench for a little while..but not long I'd think.

I'm guessing the Sox will say he's backup infielder until they DL Morel.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 19, 2012 -> 09:10 PM) Then send him down for some meaningless minor league starts if he has options left. He's a disgraceful relief pitcher. I agree. Brian Bruney can fill his role just fine.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 19, 2012 -> 09:08 PM) Zach is a joke. I'd like to see him get released. No more experimenting with him. He's trash in baseball terms. He's not a relief pitcher.

That slider sucks

QUOTE (Heads22 @ May 19, 2012 -> 08:43 PM) Sveum's give-a-f*** might not be real high. lol, the White Sox rule

If Gameday isn't lying to me and Sveum put Bowden in as a straight sub, he's an idiot.

Gordon is going to have to lay off of that s***.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ May 19, 2012 -> 08:36 PM) But why are they only showing Tiger players? Detroit

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ May 19, 2012 -> 08:36 PM) In all fairness, it's very hard to get any kind of rhythm going offensively when you play only once every 5-10 days. Wonder what we actually could have gotten for Lillibridge on the offseason trade market...reports said he was one of the most inquired about players this offseason on the Sox roster. I'm guessing that wasn't true.

Lillibridge is very bad right now.

That works Nate Jones!