March 29, 200422 yr Sox Reassign Dransfeldt By Jason Gage March 29, 2004 FutureSox.com With spring training nearing an end and opening day a week away, the Sox made one of their final roster moves sending Kelly Dransfeldt to Charlotte (AAA). Dransfeldt was battling Jamie Burke and Ross Gload for whats looks to be the final roster spot. As early as four days ago, it looked as one of, if not both, Drasnfeldt and Burke would make the roster, but Ken Williams acquired Timo Perez as a backup outfielder. Dransfeldt is a utility infielder while Burke is a catcher, 1st baseman, and left fielder. He can also play 3rd base in a pinch. Dransfeltd had an outstanding spring, hitting .419 in 43 at bats. Burke hasn’t had near the spring, batting .222 with 27 at bats, but Ozzie Guillen likes the idea of carrying a 3rd catcher, because it allows him to pinch run or pinch hit for one of his catchers.
March 30, 200422 yr Jason, when did Burke and Dransfeldt look like they were going to make the roster? Unless I am missing something, before Timo it was one or the other, if they kept 12 pitchers. Now, if they stick with 12, it is doubtful that Burke will make the club.
March 30, 200422 yr Author Their was talk about a week ago that the Sox were going to go with 11 pitchers and that both may of maked it. I also had some quotes from Guillen where he talks about Burke and how he could pinch run if he carried him. I'd rather carry Drasnfeldt myself, he's earned it. But your right, neither of them may make it. I just realized the way I worded it, makes it look as if Burke is a lock for a roster spot.
March 30, 200422 yr I'm glad they didn't keep Dransfeldt, the guy's just a flash in the pan. He's never hit well in the majors or in AAA ball for that matter.
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