By Mark Gonzales
White Sox second baseman Chris Getz confirmed he has been traded to Kansas City with Josh Fields for Mark Teahen and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Getz said he was notified by Sox general manager Ken Williams of the trade, ending more than 24 hours of speculation after a report in Thursday's editions of the New York Daily News.
White Sox second baseman Chris Getz confirmed he has been traded to Kansas City with Josh Fields for Mark Teahen and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Getz said he was notified by Sox general manager Ken Williams of the trade, ending more than 24 hours of speculation after a report in Thursday's editions of the New York Daily News.
The cash included in the deal will provide aid to the Sox, who could
give the arbitration eligible Teahen a 2010 contract that could be
worth around $5 million. Getz and Fields aren't eligible for salary
arbitration.
"I'm happy," Fields said before placing a return call to Williams.
Teahen gives the Sox a versatile left-handed hitter. The Sox have scheduled a conference call before noon which could lend insight into where Teahen, who can play third base, second base and the outfield, fits into the team's scheme.
The Sox need to solidify their leadoff spot and right field after giving Jermaine Dye a $950,000 buyout earlier Friday.
"I'm happy," Fields said before placing a return call to Williams.
Teahen gives the Sox a versatile left-handed hitter. The Sox have scheduled a conference call before noon which could lend insight into where Teahen, who can play third base, second base and the outfield, fits into the team's scheme.
The Sox need to solidify their leadoff spot and right field after giving Jermaine Dye a $950,000 buyout earlier Friday.
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Don't kid yourself, Mark Teahen sucks, too. I liked Getz, liked his style of play, but it's no surprise the Sox are making way for Beckham at 2B.
Hard to get worked up about the departure of guys who would occupy the 24/25th spots on most rosters. Getz played at replacement level in 2009, and it is unclear as to how much he'll improve. With Teahen, the Sox gain some flexibility on defense and a decent bench player.