Uribe being showcased?

[YASNY]

I'll say it. Uribe is starting because he s Ozzie's guy.

 

Uribe is starting because at this point in time there is not a better option. Richar is injured. Ramirez is too raw. Give it 6 weeks and see what happens. And yes, I'm basing my opinion on Uribe being much better defensively than Ramirez. I still believe that defense is more important than offense. Of course, I consider pitching as part of the defense.

[shipps]

For a team that is looking to make the playoffs this year we are doing a hell of a lot of showcasing players.

[NorthSideSox72]

For a team that is looking to make the playoffs this year we are doing a hell of a lot of showcasing players.

Well, unlike last year, the team is going into the season with some surplus talent at a few positions.

 

[Wanne]

I think we're all hoping that.

 

Between Fields, ARam, Richar, Quentin, Anderson, Owens, and Swisher...we could have about 7-8 lineup spots covered by guys who are either making the minimum or who are signed to really cheap contracts because they're still young.

 

Say what you will about the Sox having a barren system...that's an awful lot of payroll flexibility if they all turn out.l

 

That's VERY encouraging to say the least. Not only cheap contracts...but guys with a ton of talent as well as upside IMO. I guess that's my problem having guys like Juan, Crede and Dye still around. If we're not really contending...I'd like to see the younger guys playing.