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Can Ozzie Guillen work the same magic? Although Ozzie earned praise for his intuitive approach during the championship 2005 season, ever since he’s been overly devoted to players and their set positions — on the field and in the batting order. The Sox have two players at third and a hole at second, but has Ozzie even considered moving Josh Fields across the infield, the way Lou moved Theriot a year ago?
For what it’s worth, here’s what I’d do: Stick Crede at third and Anderson in center, purely for their stellar defense early in the season, when the weather will make homers scarce and defense imperative. I’d stick Fields at second and deal with his poor range and hope that Joey Cora can teach him to turn a double play in short order. I’d stick Swisher in left and bat him leadoff, but freely insert Owens — with Swisher, Paul Konerko, or Jim Thome sitting — depending on the weather conditions and the pitching matchup. Here’s my 13-man Sox offensive roster:
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