Yep, Mackowiak is from Oak Lawn, Illinois and he went to South Suburban Junior College. He also grew up a Sox fan.
I would trade Willie Harris and prospect(s) for Mackowiak because he can play 2B, 3B, LF, CF, and RF. He could start at 3rd base in place of Cruddy, he could play some 2nd base to give Iguchi a day off, and he could play RF in place of Dye against righties. Mackowiak can hit and run. He would be the perfect utility man for us to add. I pray that Kenny is looking at him.