QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 3, 2008 -> 01:37 PM)
That makes sense. Owens as a 4th OF (probably what he needs to be anyway), playing some CF and LF off the bench and pinch-running. Ramirez to back up Richar at 2B and maybe get some time in the OF as well.
So, the bench has (barring trades):
Owens (LF, CF)
Ramirez (2B, CF, RF)
Hall ©
Uribe (SS, 3B)????
????
Crede will be gone. And Uribe might be too. So, who is your backup for the left side of the infield? Uribe might stick around and be that guy for SS and 3B. That still leaves one more bench spot, most likely a lefty-hitting guy who can play corner IF... any ideas? Could the team go with just those 4 on the bench? Or maybe Crede stays too, and you get him part time at 3B, with Fields/Crede also relieving Thome at DH and PK at 1B?
Pablo and I thought Ramirez played SS also.