PREVIEW: 2nd Base

In this preview, we will be discussing the second base battle between Chris Getz, Brent Lillibridge, and Jayson Nix. Getz seems to have the upper hand, but an excellent Spring Training out of Lillibridge or ix would most likely win one of them a job. Getz, last year at AAA Charlotte, hit .302 with 11 HR and 52 RBI while carrying a .366 OBP. Getz gets on base, can steal, can make good contact, and play excellent defense. Lillibridge, who came over from Atlanta in the Vazquez deal, hit only .220 in AAA Richmond, but did provide excellent speed. If Lillibridge were to win the job, he could be a candidate to lead off. Nix, from the Rockies organization whom the Sox signed as a Minor League Free Agent, hit .303 with 17 HR and 51 RBI. I don't understand why people would write him off. He had the best stats in AAA among the other candidates and was a top prospect once for the Rockies. I could see him as a dark horse in Spring Training.

2nd Base Depth Chart

1. Chris Getz

2. Brent Lillibridge

3. Jayson Nix

4. Gordon Beckham