Brian Anderson Gets His Wish

Brian Anderson said he wanted out of Chicago so he could get some regular playing time, and on Sunday afternoon the White Sox gave him what he asked for. Anderson has been sent down to Triple-A Charlotte.

''It's a little frustrating,'' the 2003 first-round draft pick said. ''I did really well in spring training and broke with the team but haven't been able to do much. It's not my decision, but maybe it's best for me to get some playing time. I'm 25 and need to be playing, whether it's here or Charlotte or somewhere else.''

Anderson has been struggling mightily so far in limited playing time with the White Sox. He's only hitting .118 in thirteen games, but most of those games have been as a defensive replacement.

The fact is that the White Sox could absorb Anderson's lack of offense last season because they scored enough runs, and his defense was superb. It's not the same story this season. Even before Jim Thome was placed on the disabled list, the White Sox have been struggling to score runs. Now that Thome is out, it's become even more obvious.

Hopefully Anderson will be able to get his act together in Charlotte after getting some regular at bats. With Scott Podsednik's injury concerns, the White Sox could really use Anderson's glove in the outfield because the current duo of Rob Mackowiak and Pablo Ozuna in left field isn't exactly comforting to White Sox fans.

The Sox won't call anybody up to replace Anderson until Tuesday because Ozzie Guillen wants to weigh his options, but he's leaning towards Luis Terrero.

Previously at the Fanhouse:
Brian Anderson Wants Out Of Chicago
Jim Thome Likely Headed To DL