A.J.'s Time to Shine

A.J. Pierzynski, White Sox catcher, has been known as a man who always finds himself in the middle of controversial situations.  Most baseball fans are not very fond of A.J., but White Sox fans know that he will always come out on top.  From his controversial drop third in the 2005 Playoffs to his incident with Chicago Cubs Michael Barrett, A.J. always seems to find the spotlight.  That spotlight normally is controversial, but spotlight nonetheless.  Quite often, A.J. seems to deliver for the Sox in clutch situations.  It may be a 2 out walk or a homerun but time and time again A.J. delivers.  Although he certainly is not the best offensive player on the team, A.J. does his fair share to contribute.  Recently, Robin Ventura said that he was considering having A.J. hit in the two spot.  Although A.J. is not the typical player batting second in a lineup, Ventura believes he will succeed.  Ventura said, “Not that he steals a lot of bases, but he handles the bat and does the appropriate things. He's always a tough out. He's one of those guys who will hook it if you have to or put it the other way if they shift on him."  Obviously Ventura thinks very highly of the catcher, one of only two remaining players from the 2005 World Series roster.  I think that all White Sox fans can agree with me when I say, I am glad that A.J. is on our team and not an opponent.