I think I am content right now with Anderson in CF but if it comes down to it would you want to give Lillibridge a shot?

No

If the reason Anderson shouldn't play is a lack of offense, what would replacing him with Lillibridge accomplish?

Although, I could see a scenario where he becomes BA's backup soon.

 

According to JPN, Nix just started a 3-day rehab assignment in Birmingham.

 

If he's ready to come back, I could picture Nix taking Owen's spot on the roster... which would probably result in Lilli getting time in CF.

 

Although, I could see a scenario where he becomes BA's backup soon.

 

According to JPN, Nix just started a 3-day rehab assignment in Birmingham.

 

If he's ready to come back, I could picture Nix taking Owen's spot on the roster... which would probably result in Lilli getting time in CF.

 

I bet you could.

Although, I could see a scenario where he becomes BA's backup soon.

 

According to JPN, Nix just started a 3-day rehab assignment in Birmingham.

 

If he's ready to come back, I could picture Nix taking Owen's spot on the roster... which would probably result in Lilli getting time in CF.

 

sounds about right

But Ozzie is going to start Owens over BA in CF, right? RIGHT? ooooh

I am not sure I want a 12 year old playing CF

I'd rather give Lilli a shot over Pods and Owens. I don't know if it will last, but I like what I have seen from the kid, minus the strikeouts. If he can make somemore contact, he could be solid.

Lillibridge would be great backup for BA here, it would allow us to punt Owens from the roster, and bring up Nix.

well let's wait until anderson stops hitting .300 with a .417obp as a starter before we look for a replacement.

i love it when they have his speed somewhere in the lineup. That tag up from 3b to a ball hit to short right was awesome. So many more scenarios come into play when there's speed on the bases.

Why? Given Anderson's results so far, why change again this quick? And why put a guy out there likely to hit even less, and provide no better defense?

 

Why? Given Anderson's results so far, why change again this quick? And why put a guy out there likely to hit even less, and provide no better defense?

Because he's adorable! He's so small!

No

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If we do bring up Nix, where/how is he going to play at all?

 

He'll be behind Betemit on the PH list...and Nix can't play any other positions on the field besides 2B.

 

We're not thinking of benching Ramirez or sending him to Charlotte, and Getz can't play SS more than "adequately," so I'm not sure how he (Nix) fits.

 

If he sits on the bench like Betemit, his hitting won't be much of a weapon at all, because he has missed so many ST at-bats and now he'll just be playing his first games in a month...

 

 

If Nix is asked to play shortstop, it would be like 5-10 games, and if he's outstanding defensively at 2B, I'm sure he can play an adequate SS. Worst case scenario, Lillibridge can play SS in a second too.

 

The organization obviously likes Nix to the point where they signed him to a major league contract, so they see something in him. Keeping him on the bench to potentially win a job or play some backup infield isn't the worst thing in the world. Even if he ends up worse than Owens, it's still better to give someone else a shot rather than to keep going with the same recycled bad player over and over again.

Do you hear that in the distance Brian? Yes, it's Lillibridge and his little footsteps of doom, he's comin for you. So you better keep on playing well Brian, or you will find yourself trampled with Brent's footprints making a path on your back. You have been warned.

Do you hear that in the distance Brian? Yes, it's Lillibridge and his little footsteps of doom, he's comin for you. So you better keep on playing well Brian, or you will find yourself trampled with Brent's footprints making a path on your back. You have been warned.

 

I take it Brian Anderson threw a pet rock of yours into a river once upon a time.

If we do bring up Nix, where/how is he going to play at all?

 

He'll be behind Betemit on the PH list...and Nix can't play any other positions on the field besides 2B.

 

Nix starting at SS tonight for Birmingham

 

 

I take it Brian Anderson threw a pet rock of yours into a river once upon a time.

 

 

Come one fanboy, everyone knows neither of us are objective when it comes to Mr. Anderson. To make amends I invite Brian over, he can doink my cousin.

Come one fanboy, everyone knows neither of us are objective when it comes to Mr. Anderson. To make amends I invite Brian over, he can doink my cousin.

 

It's not my fault that Brian Anderson is a 40 homer player sitting on the bench!

It's not my fault that Brian Anderson is a 40 homer player sitting on the bench!

 

haha, well played.

 

If Brian accepts the invite, maybe I'll make it an offical event for all the fanboys. Charge admission and donate the proceeds to White Sox charities. Instead of debating Brians defensive skills, ya'll could debate his real "skills". Think about, could be glorious.

haha, well played.

 

If Brian accepts the invite, maybe I'll make it an offical event for all the fanboys. Charge admission and donate the proceeds to White Sox charities. Instead of debating Brians defensive skills, ya'll could debate his real "skills". Think about, could be glorious.

 

You know I'd be down for that. That would be something on the bucket list that would be crossed off.

So, just so I've gotten the right panic tracking down (yes I will continue to make fun of this until my turn to eat crow arrives), first it was Owens who was going to take this spot away from Brian, then Pods, now Lillibridge? K, got it.