Junior back to Junior Circuit

Ken Griffey Junior is headed to the Chicago White Sox as long as Griffey OKs the move. Sounds like Ken Rosenthal talked to someone on the inside in Chicago.

The White Sox, leading the American League Central by a game and a half, would use Griffey mostly in the outfield, the source said. However, they do not have an obvious spot for him unless they make another deal.

The Sox are set at the corners with Carlos Quentin in left and Jermaine Dye in right. They could play Nick Swisher at first to open center for Griffey, a move that would reduce the playing time of first baseman Paul Konerko. But Griffey has not played center regularly since 2006.

Griffey, 38, is batting .245 this season with a .355 on-base percentage, 15 home runs and 53 RBIs in 359 at-bats. Earlier this season, he hit his 600th home run.

Fantasy Impact: Griffey might actually lose at bats because he's moving to a team with two better-hitting corner outfielders. Like Rosethal speculates, centerfield would seem difficult for Griffey given the point he's reached in his career. With injuries always a concern, you have to wonder if he can run balls down on a nightly basis in the biggest part of the park. The Sox have added a dangerous lefty bat that's lost a lot of its sting. The safest bet is Griffey becomes a four to five starts a week guy who is spelled on occasion. That situation would benefit both player and team.