With the return of Scott Podsednik to the Chicago White Sox, the veteran outfielder is trying to get his No. 22 back, which is presently being worn by third baseman Josh Fields.
Podsednik is trying to broker a deal with Fields. In fact, on the nameplate above Podsednik's locker appears the No. 22. As you walk though the clubhouse and get to Fields' locker, you find that the No. 7 is next to his name.
"Scott has talked to me about taking another number," Fields said. "We haven't finished our negotiations yet, but I'm willing to do something for him."
When asked about the No. 7 above his locker, Fields said, "Well, No. 7 is a good number. Mickey Mantle was from Oklahoma and so am I, so that would be a good number to pick."
When I talked to Podsednik about the deal, he said that Fields was being very nice about it, and that he had to find some way of compensating him. Podsednik told me he would either take care of Fields or find something nice to get for Fields' wife. "Pods" also told me that he is also on call at home because his wife, Lisa, is due any moment to deliver their first child.
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