So i was reading an article about a veteran CF and thought that his presence here may actually be something KW should consider. Bernie WIlliams is most likely gone from the Yankees and he would be a guy who could serve as a good backup to BA. He be cheap and would be willing to sign a 1-2 year deal. He is not the sameplayer he was but he'd be good for a .280 BA ( i believe he hit .281 last year) and 10HR and 60RBI. Plus, he's a solid veteran who knows his career is now one of a bench player. I'd much rather have him here than Terrero or have one of OWens/Sweeney here as a backup when they could still be progressing at Charlotte. It'd be a situation where BA could play something like 100 games and Williams 60 with BA coming in late as a defensive replacement when he didnt start (provided the games were close). I dont think it is a crucial move, but its one where I think it would actually make sense.

 

Thought?

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as long as you don't need Bernie for more than 200 ABs, I like the idea.

 

switch hitter.

 

should be cost effective.

 

if he is going to play, seems as if he would want to play with a winner.

The White Sox came pretty close to acquiring Bernie back when the Yankees used to trade all of their prospects. At this point he would be Carl Everett-esque in CF. He's been pretty bad there a few years now, but its probably better defense than Mackowiak gave you there.

He would be a good one to have for a back up.

If Kenny wants to see defense arguably worse than Mackowiak's in CF last year, than Bernie would be a great pickup.

Would somebody please remind me of the last time the Sox had a "true" back up CF? I'm guessing 2003 with Rowand, but they didn't have a "true" everyday CF at the time.