Running bases with Pods

Scott Podsednik might be know for his fleet feet, but the White Sox outfielder continues to make base running gaffes. Wednesday night in Seattle, Podsednik made it to third base with one out in the 10th in a 0-0 ballgame but proceeded to be picked off by Seattle catcher Rob Johnson. It wasn't even close. The White Sox eventually lost the game 1-0 in 14 innings.

Fantasy Impact: Pods is hitting .296 after a 2-6 effor against the Mariners. He's stolen 18 bases and scored 51 times this year, but none of his numbers are enough to make him a starter in fantasy play. He's a part-time player for his ability to steal bases and not hurt your team batting average. He should be losing time in the outfield now with Alex Rios on board with the White Sox.

Who's leading off?

The Chicago White Sox go with Brent Lillibridge as the leadoff man again following the minor injury to Chris Getz. Getz will be back at the top of the order again on Thursday when the Sox take on Tampa Bay.

That might last forever, however, with Scott Podsednik signed to a minor league deal after an injury to Dewayne Wise. The White Sox leadoff spot could eventually become Podsednik's.

Fantasy Impact: Podsednik batted just .253 in 2008 with the Rockies. He's a low-end option in fantasy play, and he's not even with the team at this time. Lillibridge remains a backup to Getz, who deserves a look at second base in deeper leagues.