PREVIEW:Third Base

The White Sox look to come into the 2009 season with Josh Fields as their third baseman. Fields had a breakthrough 2007 campain, but then spent a painful year in the minor leagues when Kenny Williams could not find a trade for Joe Crede. Now the job seems to be Fields, as Crede fled for free agency and signed with the rival Minnesota Twins. Fields poses a great power bat, but needs work on making contact and fielding. Fields did work in the offseason with bench coach Joey Cora and Manager Ozzie Guillen. If Josh goes down or does not perform, Wilson Betemit or Dayan Viciedo seem to be the quick fix.

Third Base depth

1. Josh Fields
2. Wilson Betemit
3. Dayan Viciedo