Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Konerko concerns

Paul Konerko's knee injury, originally diagnosed as a mildly sprained MCL, gets further attention today with an MRI. While Konerko hasn't hit well until recently, the Sox can't afford to lose their emotional leader along with a right-handed bat after Carlos Quentin is already lost for an extended period of time with his broken wrist.

Chicago can slide Nick Swisher to first, move Ken Griffey into Swisher's outfield spot and platoon several contributors in center until Konerko is back. Brian Anderson would appear most likely to make a fantasy impact in center if this is the case, although Jerry Owens is finally up and healthy. The Sox originally pegged Owens as their starting center fielder. He can make an impact with steals.

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