White Sox prospect switches positions and hires Boras
ByJorge Arangure Jr. of ESPN The Magazine writes about the Chicago White Sox’s 21-year-old Cuban prospect Dayan Viciedo, his position switch and hiring of super agent Scott Boras.
Arangure says that Viciedo parted ways with his agent Jaime Torres, who negotiated his current four year, $10 million contract. To replace Torres, Viciedo hired Scott Boras. Luckily for the White Sox, Viciedo has three years left on his contract, so they won’t have to deal with Boras until after the 2012 season.
On the field, the White Sox have asked their prospect to switch positions from third base to first base. The 245 pound athlete has prepared for the switched by changing his training program in the off season.
“My position is third base,” Viciedo told MLB.com through a translator. “But I’ll play wherever they tell me to play.”
Arangure predicts that Viciedo could start for the White Sox next season as incumbent, Paul Konerko, will be playing in his final season.

