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Josh Fields

Third Baseman
Position
3B
Bats
R
Throws
R
 
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 210 lbs
  • Born: Dec 14, 1982

  • Debut: September 13, 2006

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Newsbreakers

July 29, 2009

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Josh Fields has told the White Sox he wants to be traded.

Our View:

Fields was demoted to Triple-A after Tuesday's game, and feeling scored, has taken the Brian Anderson route. He apparently met with GM Kenny Williams and had a positive talk with him. Fields has been a disappointment this season hitting just .220/.301/.354 and looks like a different player than the rookie who popped 23 homers in 2007.

July 23, 2009

Josh Fields hit a grand slam off Scott Kazmir in the second inning of Thursday's 5-0 win.

Our View:

Fields' salami gave the White Sox and starter Mark Buehrle all the runs they would need en route to a perfect game against the Rays. The homer was Fields' first since June 30th.

June 7, 2009

Josh Fields is in Chicago's lineup at DH for today's home game against the Indians, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

Gordon Beckham will start at third base, with Jim Thome riding the pine against opposing lefty hurler David Huff. Fields is only hitting .244, but has pop in his bat and is worth consideration for AL-only leagues for today's game at launching pad U.S. Cellular Field.

June 6, 2009

Josh Fields had a nice day at the plate on Saturday in the White Sox' 4-2 win over the Indians. Fields went 2-for-4 with a home run, a run scored, and an RBI in the game.

Our View:

Fields is making a case for playing time, and his home run today didn't hurt his cause. Still, it would appear as if Fields will lose at-bats to rookie Gordon Beckham, so fantasy owners should stay away from him.

June 2, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, Josh Fields is not in the White Sox' lineup for their Tuesday night game against the A's. Fields will be replaced by Wilson Betemit at third base.

Our View:

Fields has not been very good this season, and he should not be owned in any fantasy league at this point. However, he has turned it on a bit as of late, so he could be one to keep an eye on. Betemit has struggled a bit over the last few weeks, so don't expect this to be a regular occurrence.

May 20, 2009

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen told the Chicago Tribune that Josh Fields "is next", referring to the next one to be benched because of his poor hitting.

Our View:

Alexei Ramirez was the first to be benched because of his lackluster job at the plate, and it looks like Fields is next. His fantasy value is in the basement right now, but maybe a few days on the bench could turn him around.

May 16, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, Josh Fields is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Our View:

Fields was apparently benched yesterday due to his increasing strikeout totals and the team felt he needed a day off to get his head straight. He's back and batting seventh today. Wait and see how he responds.

May 12, 2009

According to MLB.com, Josh Fields said that his wrist is beginning to feel normal again. Fields has struggled since getting hit on the hand by a pitch, but he feels like he is getting better.

Our View:

Fields has had some trouble since being hit, but the pain is almost gone. He should be back to normal in a few more days, but his fantasy value will not increase much when he does get back to 100 percent.

May 5, 2009

The Chicago Tribune reports that Josh Fields is in Tuesday's starting lineup.

Our View:

Fields will hit second behind Carlos Quentin in Tuesday's contest. He has been dealing with a sore left wrist, but is up to snuff and should get some nice hacks in tonight against Royals' righty Kyle Davies.

May 4, 2009

The Chicago Tribune reports that Josh Fields will sit out Monday's game with a sore left wrist. He was hit in the wrist with a pitch in Sunday's game. Jayson Nix will start at third base in his place.

Our View:

Fields could miss a few starts as he was drilled pretty good in the hand. He has not shown the power that we had hoped from him in an everyday situation. He is slugging only .360 with one home run through 86 at bats. We expect better numbers as temperatures begin to rise in Chicago.

April 22, 2009

Josh Fields was on fire at the dish on Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a home run, double, a run, and three RBI. It was his first home run of the season.

Our View:

Fields is now hitting .286 on the year, and he has been a decent offensive contributor. He is only an option in AL-only leagues as of now, but his value could increase as the season wears on.

April 15, 2009

Josh Fields tripled with one out in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Tigers, but was stranded there after consecutive strikeouts of Carlos Quentin and Jim Thome. Fields finished the game 1-for-4.

Our View:

There wasn't much offense for the Sox on Wednesday, and they squandered a chance to get the lead in the first when they stranded Fields. Josh has been quietly having a nice start to the season, so keep an eye on how he progresses over the next few weeks.

April 10, 2009

According to the Chicago Tribune, White Sox third baseman Josh Fields has been moved up in the order and will hit second against the Twins in this weekend's series. He previously hit ninth.

Our View:

Fields had a great spring and could be a fantasy up and comer. He's likely only starting in AL-only leagues now, but hitting second in the order should create more opportunities for him. Keep an eye on him as he may be a decent waiver wire pickup if he shines in his new role.

March 27, 2009

Josh Fields was 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI Friday. He raised his average to an impressive .440 on the spring.

Our View:

Fields is having a fantastic spring, but so is Wilson Betemit. The two will slug it out over the next two weeks to see who gets the job. Fields could be considered a slight favorite.

March 22, 2009

Josh Fields was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 12-10 win over Oakland. He played all nine innings at third base, while making his third error of the spring, and hit seventh in the lineup.

Our View:

Fields is hitting .415 this spring, but he may be destined to platoon with Wilson Betemit, who has five home runs and is hitting .333 this spring. Fields could have a breakout season, or merely settle into mediocrity.

March 12, 2009

Josh Fields went 1-for-3 against Kansas City on Thursday, hitting his first home run of the spring.

Our View:

Fields has looked fine in spring thus far, hitting 5-for-16 with three extra-base hits. With Joe Crede out of the picture in Chicago, Fields should provide fine power with consistent at-bats is definitely worth a late-round flier in most leagues.

March 6, 2009

Josh Fields had three hits in five at-bats and two RBI Friday in a 10-3 Chicago win over Australia.

Our View:

Fields should get plenty of opportunities to prove his worth at third base this season, especially with the departure of Joe Crede to Minnesota.

February 5, 2009

White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has picked Josh Fields as the key figure central to the team's success, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

If Fields can be the player he was in 2007, he will prove to be a fantasy star and make his manager look good. If he cannot recover from his lost 2008 season, he will disappoint the White Sox brass and fantasy owners who drafted him.

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