The phrase "a capable alternative" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing options or choices that are effective or competent in a particular context.
Example: "After reviewing several options, we found that this solution is a capable alternative to our current system."
Alternatives: "a viable option" or "an effective substitute".
Cashman did not seem to favor that plan, but unless he finds someone outside the organization, or decides Johnson is a capable alternative, playing Youkilis at first and Nix at third might prove the easiest solution.
Even still, most graphic reviews have pegged the 1070 to be a capable alternative to the 1080, so gamers could be wise to save the cash.
However, retailers including Staples and Best Buy say solid pre-orders for this week's launch suggest pent-up demand for a capable alternative to the iPad.
In practice, Astropad Studio is a very capable alternative to a dedicated graphics tablet.
On the gaming front, the new device is a cheaper yet capable alternative to the heavyweight machines, Sony's PlayStation 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One.
Rather than create a "competing" platform, the establishment of a private cloud creates a new center of gravity designed to naturally shift demand from existing infrastructure and shadow IT to a faster, less expensive, and more capable alternative.
He's always been a prolific wicket-taker for his county and, having turned 27 last week, he'll need to continue that form with Liam Livingstone (in the side primarily for his batting) a handy wrist spinner and white ball specialist Stephen Parry and the developing Arron Lilley, capable alternatives if Ashley Giles fancies a bit of rotation among the tweakers.
Jeremy Lin is no longer a member of the Knicks, but at least the team has capable alternatives in Raymond Felton and Jason Kidd.
Acer currently sells the Aspire S3 ultrabook and I found it to be a capable and less costly alternative to the MacBook Air.
But it is a capable, and for now, cheaper alternative to some of the market leaders.
"This is a platform from where we can fight back if there is a Tory administration and prove we are a viable alternative capable of providing services and protecting the needy and vulnerable who might be put at risk by cuts".
