MOUTHPIECE Blog (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
... at third base, as Figgins could play there. Or, Figgins could float to center, which would move Alex Rios to left and Carlos Quentin to right. And, if Johnny Damon is really in the loop for the Sox, Teahen would obviously stay at third, and Damon fills in for Figgins in the outfield scenario.
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
... the hole that will be left by Getz defensively and at the plate and with speed? Are we assuming Alex Rios is going to play CF?
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
... the hole that will be left by Getz defensively and at the plate and with speed? Are we assuming Alex Rios is going to play CF?
MOUTHPIECE Blog (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
... that Kenny’s afraid to spend, but when you look at what the Sox have invested in Jake Peavy and Alex Rios, it might be a little too rich for their blood. With Damon, you get similar needs filled at a reduced rate. For the Sox, either would be a pretty good fit, though Damon’s tenure wouldn’t be as long-term, and would likely have less upside. One more thing on Damon: he’s exactly...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
PHILADELPHIA -- The White Sox have choices to make in an outfield that currently has only two 2009 regulars -- Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios -- signed for 2010. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo believes the Yankees' Johnny Damon, a free agent after the World Series, would be a good fit. I'm not sure the Sox have the flexibility to pursue guys like Damon and Bobby Abreu after splurging on...
Foul Balls (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
... the only two outfielders we know will be back on the south side next season are Carlos Quentin and Alex Rios. While we don't know for sure the fate of Jermaine Dye, I don't think I'm going out on a limb when I say he's not going to be coming back next season. Which means that Quentin could be moving from left field to right field. Especially if the Sox are really planning on bringing...
