BY ADAM RONIS
Joe Crede will be the opening day third baseman for the White Sox resulting in Josh Fields being sent down to Triple-A to start the season. The White Sox hoped to trade Crede, but found no takers. Crede will be a free agent following the season. Crede was hitting .216 in June last season before undergoing season-ending back surgey. Crede hasn't hit well this spring and isn't a good option until he proves he is healthy. He had a breakout season in 2006 hitting .283 with 30 home runs and 94 RBIs and struck out just 58 times in 544 at-bats.
Fields hit 23 home runs as a rookie last season and has potential. AL-only owners should keep him on their radar.
The White Sox also announced that Jose Uribe will start at second base. Alexei Ramirez will be the backup and play in the outfield.