As predicted here in the wee hours of Friday morning, Ozzie Guillen benched Ken Griffey Junior for today's game against Tampa. It makes sense. Griffey is hitting just .202 vs. left handers while Rays starter Scott Kazmir is keeping lefties just under .200. Brian Anderson starts in his place in "centre" field. Gotta love the Canucks (hey they did post the story first!).
In a bit of a surprise, Paul Konerko, who's been hot of late at the plate including a home run in yesterday's 6-4 loss, will ride the pine in favor of Nick Swisher. Swisher, a switch hitter, is hitting just .197 against lefties. Call it Ozzie logic: one smart move, one head scratcher.
Update: Guillen came to his sense on Konerko. He started his regular first baseman as well as Swisher.
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