Injury Bug Brings Back Podsednik

Just when you thought the center field problem was reaching a final solution, the problems start up again. This time Brian Anderson is a victim, once again. Anderson, who was hitting .288 before injuring his oblique muscle in Wednesday's game against the Mariners, will head to the 15-day DL. In order to respond to this move, the White Sox bring up 2005 World Series hero Scott Podsednik from AAA Charlotte.

Podsednik was one of the most lethal threats on the bases in the first half of 2005. However, a groin injury slowed him down in the second half of the season and he never regained his speed. Nevertheless, he still stole 59 bases in 2005 and went on to steal 40 in 2006. Podsednik hit just .253 with the Rockies in 2008 and stole only 12 bases in 162 at bats.

The White Sox also demoted Jerry Owens, who was only 1-11 in his short stint with the big club. In response to the move, the White Sox bring up infielder Jayson Nix, who also played with the Rockies before. Nix was part of the 2008 USA Olympic team.

Tonight's lineup features Scott Podsednik batting 9th. It looks as if Ozzie will start Pods against right handed pitchers and Lillibridge against left handed pitchers. Nix might also see some time against lefties in place of Chris Getz. We'll see how the Podsednik experiment goes. Unless he shows that blazing speed he had back in 05 and hits for a decent average and gets on base at a decent rate, he will make up for his not-so-impressive defense in center field.

- Stan (White Sox writer)