Ozzie Guillen loves him some C.J. Retherford. Nix and Lillibridge not so much.

Cowley:

The battle between Jayson Nix and Brent Lillibridge for that final reserve spot is still a dead heat.

Unfortunately, both players fall under the category of “disappointing,” so manager Ozzie Guillen is hoping that it could only get better.

… Guillen was critical of both players last season, especially with the fact that he felt they focused to much on being power hitters rather than hitting the ball on the ground and using their legs.

With Nix and Lillibridge scuffling that has also opened the door for rookies Jordan Danks and C.J. Retherford. Guillen has been gushing over the younger Danks brother since the start of camp, but Retherford has played his way into Guillen’s sights. …

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