Straight from the chicago papers....

[intense]

"Frank Thomas will bat cleanup this season, with Magglio Ordonez moving into the No. 3 spot. Manager Ozzie Guillen says Ordonez's speed on the basepaths will benefit the club and Thomas.


What is everyones take on this? I think I am happy as a Magglio owner in one of my leagues.

[Madison]

Interesting development. Possibly more steals from Maggs? That's always nice.

[intense]

Interesting development. Possibly more steals from Maggs? That's always nice.

Yes, thats what Im hoping, also... he'll be better protected with Big Frank batting behind him.

[bsdo4ever]

I think thats great for Maggs owners but could also end up bad. Big Frank is due for another terrible season after last years awakening. I dont know how much he can do this time around.

[whitesox04champs]

This is great for Thomas and Ordonez owners..............

ALREADY, the move is showing as thomas batted behind ordonez today in spring training and he had 2 doubles and a homer.........

With Thomas batting 3rd, if he would hit a double, it would take more than a single to knock him home by mags, and the other way around, ordonez can score on a single by the big hurt...............

Good move by the whitesox and this boosts ordonez and thomas's value...............