Ryan Spilborghs’ promotion could have ramifications. With Spilborghs set to receive a string of at-bats in center field, that has created uncertainty regarding the future of backups Willy Taveras and Scott Podsednik. The Cubs have created a working list of potential available left-handed bats, with Podsednik among several names being explored. Their interest will hinge largely on current center fielder Jim Edmonds’ performance. Podsednik was a catalyst on the White Sox team that won the 2005 World Series. The Cubs inquired about Podsednik as a free agent last winter. — Denver Post
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Cubs interested in Podsednik
Saturday, June 14th, 2008White Sox sign Podsednik to 1-year deal
Monday, December 4th, 2006Left fielder Scott Podsednik agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, avoiding arbitration.
Podsednik batted .261 with three home runs, 45 RBIs and 40 stolen bases in 2006, becoming the fourth player in White Sox history to record back-to-back seasons with 40 steals. But the numbers represented a significant drop-off from a year earlier when he hit .290 and stole 59 bases, prompting widespread speculation the White Sox would let him go and find a new left fielder and leadoff batter.
Podsednik, a career .275 hitter, leads the major leagues with 169 steals over the last three seasons. He was an American League All-Star in 2005 after being acquired from Milwaukee and won Game 2 of the World Series with a walkoff home run.