Ozzie on the lefty competition

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Left-Handed Competition

 

With nine left-handed relievers in camp competing, in a sense, for one open spot in the bullpen, a lot of attention is being paid to the battle.  But Ozzie Guillen is waiting a while to pick any favorites.

 

"Not yet, it's too early," the Sox manager said.  "It looks easy sometimes when you are facing guys with the same uniforms on.  I want to wait until we start facing the enemy before I start picking favorites."

 

But Guillen also stressed that he wanted a pitcher who could get guys out no matter if he is left-handed or right-handed.

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Southpaw success: One day after stating none of the eight left-handed relievers in camp really stood out for him, Guillen singled out Chad Bentz's effort during live batting practice Saturday. Bentz, who grew up playing baseball in Alaska after being born with a misshapen right hand, is one of the more interesting stories in White Sox camp.

 

"I think today, I think this is the best he's thrown the ball today," Guillen said of Bentz. "Hopefully, he'll bring his 'A' game and impress us next week."

 

Bentz will be joined by fellow lefties Rusty Tucker, Paulino Reynoso and Corwin Malone pitching in Thursday's Cactus League game against Arizona. Arnie Munoz and Javier Lopez will pitch in Wednesday's opener against Colorado, while Armando Almanza and Steven Randolph are scheduled to work at Hi Corbett Thursday in split-squad action against the Rockies. Bentz, for one, is focused on his own effort and not worried about the vast competition.

 

"You pretty much can't worry what other people are doing or how they are doing," Bentz said. "I have to take advantage of every time I throw a bullpen or live batting practice or in a game."

[sayitaintso]

Hopefully we have a lefty that will be good enough in ST to make the team.