White Sox Spring Training: More Answers Than Questions

This should be a pretty unremarkable spring training for the Chicago White Sox.  Last year, there was a whole slew of questions about health issues, fifth starter issues, bullpen composition, etc.  This year, most of the questions are already answered.

We know who the everyday starters are.  We know that DH will be done by committee as opposed to by Buzz Lightyear.  We know there is only one slot left in the bullpen.  See how easy that was? 

There are still some questions that need to be answered.  Here are ten questions, in no particular order:
  • How will the Savior adjust to second base, his third position in three years?  How will he work with Alexi Ramirez and can he make the pivot in the opposite direction?  Can the Cuban Missile take a leadership role and help Beckham out or do we expect the kid to figure it out from himself.
  • Can Mark Teahen play good enough defense at third?  Since Joe Crede left, the Sox have tried a few players, none of whom can go to their left.  Teahen played several positions for the Royals and the word on the street is he's better than Josh Fields at third, but not by much.
  • Can Carlos Quentin make it through spring training healthy?  Will the demands on him to supply offense turn him on or overwhelm him?
  • Can Alex Rios remove his head from his backside and play like the player who got the big contract instead of the guy who looks like he robbed Toronto blind?
  • How much does Paulie have left in the tank?  Same question with A.J.?  Same question with Andruw Jones?
  • Can Juan Pierre hit well enough in the leadoff spot to earn it by opening day?  If he can't, who leads off?
  • Does Freddie Garcia have the stuff to start every fifth day or is presence on the roster the result of nepotism?
  • How will Dan Hudson respond this spring training?
  • Who will get that final bullpen slot? One of the guys involved in the Swisher trade?  A former infielder? A veteran? Some kid we've never heard of?
  • Is there enough left-handed pop in this lineup?  Hell, is there enough pop PERIOD in this lineup?

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