QUOTE (CQMVP @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 02:16 PM)
Look at this way. Are we a better team this year with Swisher, or Podsednik. That's basically what it comes down to, because that's the only guy Swisher could really knock out of the lineup. He wasn't taking Quentin, Dye, or Konerko's position. CF was his only option, and, in my opinion, we're a better team with Podsednik instead of Swisher. Swisher is better in CF defensively, but he can't replace Podsednik's contribution this year at the leadoff spot.
I actually disagree with this. I love Pods, but Swish would get on base more, and get caught stealing less.