PT TOMORROW: AL Central—Infield speculations

Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have an open question at 3B. Rookie Matt Davidson (3B, CHW) (pictured) is battling with incumbent Conor Gillaspie (3B, CHW) for the starting spot. The White Sox see the power-hitting Davidson as their third baseman of the future. But because the team prefers to delay his arbitration clock, Davidson may play at Triple-A Charlotte until June. When the 22-year-old Davidson does arrive expect HRs and Ks with BA risk. In 443 AB at Triple-A last year, he struck out 134 times while hitting 17 HR and 32 doubles.

Gillaspie is simply a placeholder at 3B, as he does not bring the bat (.245 BA with 13 HR in 452 career AB) expected of a corner infielder. Gillaspie also struggles against lefties, posting a...

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