Guillen has shuffling plans for White Sox lineup

Mar 4, 2010 - 6:26 PM GLENDALE, Ariz.(AP) -- Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen plans to play outfielder-designated hitter Andruw Jones against left-handed pitchers this season. Beyond that, the White Sox lineup could included any combination of Jones, Mark Kotsay, Juan Pierre and Alex Rios in left field, center field and at DH.

Kotsay will be in the lineup at first base against some right-handers to spell Paul Konerko. Kotsay opens spring training games as the DH, with Jones in center field until Rios is back from a sore knee and able to play the field. Then Jones will rotate in at DH.

Guillen said: "If we see how those guys are swinging the bat better, they'll stay in the lineup. That position (DH) is going to be whoever is swinging the bat best and ... who needs a day off."






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