QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 10:14 AM)
If Fields continues to struggle defensively (likely), and Crede's back holds up (possible), I think the Sox will try to stick with Crede and trade Fields.
But payroll is always an issue of course, as is the team situation. If the Sox are losing and looking to restructure a bit, Crede is likely to go. If the Sox keep winning and keep a higher payroll, I'd bet they make him a reasonable contract offer.
If fields keeps progressing this year, its more feasible for us to get rid of crede and keep Fields. We need to start securing some funds to re-sign pitching especially MB. Not to mention, it appears Fields is almost as good of a hitter as Crede at this point, and he is still improving.
Blakely would be a good player to have on a major league roster some day, if he could learn to hit breaking balls better. The guy flat out rakes fastballs.