Konerko

[Esen]

Do you think Konerko will get his usual playing time that he got the last 2 years.

With Thome on the team and such will he have less at bats?

also you think he has a chance to keep up close to his last 2 years numbers?

Thanks

[Jackie Treehorn]

Yes, I think he'll get his usual at bats. With Thome's age and injuries lately, they won't be looking to play him at 1st much. I actually look for similar numbers from Konerko this year, with maybe a bit more in the RBI department. Thome strikes out a lot but he also walks a bunch, would may lead to more RBI's for Konerko.