Black Sox Blog

The White Sox signed Rob Mackowiak to a two year, $5.3 million deal. In the process, they’ll avoid salary arbitration with the utility infielder.

Mackowiak came over from the Pirates in a trade for Damasco Marte. Not a horrible move because Mackowiak can shore up the infield and he’s a solid left handed bat. In 2004, he hit 17 homeruns and in 2005, he played every position except shortstop, catcher and pitcher. So we have a guy who can fill in anywhere and our offense won’t suffer too terribly.