Heads22 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I realize this is highly dependent on who we get, too, but I don't think I'd mind keeping him at second and trying to acquire a SS or, if Lillibridge impresses, let him start there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Voted CF because I think it's worth the risk to sign Furcal with that said, it's a moot point because we aren't signing Furcal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 i'd rather have alexei at 2B and furcal at SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Missle at SS. Lillibridge at 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'd rather keep Alexei at 2B. There's no telling how good his defense will be at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaseballNick Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I like Alexei at either 2B or CF. I don't think I trust him at SS full-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Move him to CF, sign Furcal and have Lillibridge/Getz/Nix battle it out for 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Its hard to say. I would have to see some Spring training innings in CF to really be able to judge what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 12:09 PM) Missle at SS. Lillibridge at 2B. I think Lilli is a better defender at SS than Alexei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 01:31 PM) I think Lilli is a better defender at SS than Alexei. He's playing for a manager who put Griffey in Center for the last two months of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 They tell me Alexei's best position is at SS. His bat is ridiculously valuable there, and we have other options for 2b and CF. Put him at short until he proves its' a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox It To Em Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 12:34 PM) They tell me Alexei's best position is at SS. His bat is ridiculously valuable there, and we have other options for 2b and CF. Put him at short until he proves its' a mistake. That does make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 2B SS CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmaranz Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I wouldn't be opposed to having him play in any of those three spots as long as we have a real leadoff hitter in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (Tony82087 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 10:47 AM) That is up for serious debate. You may not like Anderson/Owens and Getz/Lillibridge/Nix, but if the reality is we don't have the money to make a move on Furcal or Hudson barring a trade of another highly salaried player, the choices are between: SS Lexi CF Anderson Owens 2b G/L/N versus CF Lexi SS Getz 2b Lillibridge/Nix or 2b Lexi CF Anderson Owens SS Getz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Defensively though, I think people will see that his arm is not as impressive as they thought when he's making the throw from SS. Tad Iguchi/Cintron/Big Mack made Alexie look like he had a canon from 2nd (he does have a good arm, but not absolutely top notch caliber). I think at SS he'll have a better arm than Cabrera, but a worse arm than Uribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkfan Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Alexei needs some serious practice at Shortstop, considering how good I think he could be at it. But right now, he would only be average. Oz will take care of that. Either way though, he is really our best option at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I said second. We should know after 2 weeks of spring games if he'll be good or a disaster at short. Hope the sox have the balls to move him back if he sucks at ss. He was very good at second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 12:55 PM) Defensively though, I think people will see that his arm is not as impressive as they thought when he's making the throw from SS. Tad Iguchi/Cintron/Big Mack made Alexie look like he had a canon from 2nd (he does have a good arm, but not absolutely top notch caliber). I think at SS he'll have a better arm than Cabrera, but a worse arm than Uribe. Some of off balance throws from deep CF make me think his arm is plenty strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 SS. I'd still love Hudson is he signed for less than Furcal, but I'd doubt that would happen, and Getz is likely to start there I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 07:06 PM) I realize this is highly dependent on who we get, too, but I don't think I'd mind keeping him at second and trying to acquire a SS or, if Lillibridge impresses, let him start there. You must think highly of Lillibridge?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Dec 11, 2008 -> 04:27 PM) You must think highly of Lillibridge?! Atlanta thought highly enough of him to contemplate trading Escobar and keeping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubano Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 This would benefit the ChiSox a lot. Alexei CF Furcal SS Anybody at 2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 I really don't like the idea of him in CF. Either infield position is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Second until Beckham is ready. Ugh@the CF/OF talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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