Hatchetman Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 What's going on with him? What was his injury? Will he be ready to go in spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 What's going on with him? What was his injury? Will he be ready to go in spring? Broken ankle or broken leg if I remember correctly. He was starting to come around too. Tough season for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Yeah he only played 34 games for Kanny in 2004 hitting .218 with 2 HR's and 7 RBI's, 12 BB's and 28 K's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Broken ankle or broken leg if I remember correctly. He was starting to come around too. Tough season for him. I thought he had a wrist problem, no? Hey Mn, anything interesting in the Baseball America organizational reports? Last one I saw commented on how happy they were with the progress of Pedro Lopez and Rob Valido. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 He had a broken hammate. I don't know about the wrist injury however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 He had a broken hammate. Yes, that's what I was thinking, thank you. Not sure if that was 2004 or 2003. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Jim the Dec 7th edition of org reports talks about closers for us. Pollok, Wasserman, and Bajaneru. Saying Pollok has 90 mph fastball and great sinker I believe it was, didn't say much else about their stuff, just talked about where they came from. Then these were the chi-lites. * The White Sox' failed attempt to sign Omar Vizquel could be good for the farm system. They would have lost a second-round draft pick as compensation, and shortstop prospect Wilson Valdez has a better chance to make the 2005 team without Vizquel on the roster. • The Sox set their 40-man roster by adding righthanders Kris Honel, Matt Smith and Sean Tracey; lefthander Paulino Reynoso; shortstop Pedro Lopez; and first baseman/outfielder Casey Rogowski. They lost second baseman Ruddy Yan on waivers to the Rangers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Great post, thank you. Any time you wish to add this to the board ... much appreciated. I usually read it at Barnes and Noble but sometimes forget to make the special effort to seek it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Busted his hammate and was healthy at the end of the season. I remember a couple scouts talking about him back when I was in Kanny last season. King has a shot, but his progress has definately been hampered. Still as of now he'd be nothing but a sleeper prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Getting Closers CHICAGO—Three seasons have passed since the White Sox had a closer who saved 20 games. They had three minor leaguers go beyond that level last season, including righthander Dwayne Pollok, who tied for the minor league lead with 38. This could be a good sign for the future of the Sox bullpen. Neither Pollok, nor fellow righties Jeff Bajenaru and Ehren Wasserman were highly regarded coming into professional baseball. But they have put themselves on the radar screen. "We're just going to keep pushing them and pushing them," farm director Dave Wilder said. "They'll show you how far they can go." Bajenaru, who was an All-America closer at Oklahoma, earned a promotion to Chicago after combining for 22 saves and holding hitters to a .161 average at Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte. The 26-year-old is expected to compete for a spot in the 2005 bullpen. Pollok and Wasserman, both 24, had even less fanfare than Bajenaru. Pollok pitched four seasons for Texas A&M without having an impact. Area scout Keith Staab convinced then-scouting director Doug Laumann to take Pollok in the 27th round of the 2003 draft. He's improved his above-average command while gaining velocity in his two pro seasons. Wilder describes him as "a sinkerballer who's fearless." Pollok spent all of 2004 at high Class A Winston-Salem. His fastball was occasionally clocked at 90 mph, but the key to his success was pounding the strike zone with his sinker. He's walked only 1.4 per nine innings as a pro. His slider is a developing pitch that could round out his arsenal. Wasserman wasn't drafted after finishing his senior season at Samford in 2003, but stood out at a White Sox tryout camp in Birmingham and signed in time to impress with Rookie-level Bristol. He was given a chance to close for low Class A Kannapolis in 2004 and nailed down 31 saves overall, including one with Winston-Salem. CHI-LITES • The White Sox' failed attempt to sign Omar Vizquel could be good for the farm system. They would have lost a second-round draft pick as compensation, and shortstop prospect Wilson Valdez has a better chance to make the 2005 team without Vizquel on the roster. • The Sox set their 40-man roster by adding righthanders Kris Honel, Matt Smith and Sean Tracey; lefthander Paulino Reynoso; shortstop Pedro Lopez; and first baseman/outfielder Casey Rogowski. They lost second baseman Ruddy Yan on waivers to the Rangers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Here is Nov 18th article Another Step Back For Borchard CHICAGO—Joe Borchard was compared to Mark McGwire when the White Sox drafted him. It now appears he may not even be the second coming of Julio Zuleta. Borchard, 26, suffered an embarrassing setback in his bid to earn a regular spot with the Sox. After hitting .174 over 201 at-bats as a replacement for Magglio Ordonez this season, he was released by Mazatlan of the Mexican Pacific League. The Sox were excited about his winter assignment because Mexico is dominated by breaking ball pitchers. But Borchard struggled where journeymen like Zuleta and Jayson Bass often dominate. Borchard is known for his power potential. He hit nine homers for the White Sox this year, including a 504-foot bomb onto the right-field concourse at U.S. Cellular Field off Phillies righthander Brett Myers. But an inability to make consistent contact has caused him to spend parts of the last three seasons at Triple-A Charlotte. Borchard struck out 57 times in 201 at-bats with the White Sox this summer. His numbers were even worse in Mexico. He batted .140 with Mazatlan, with 21 strikeouts and two walks in 50 at-bats. It's unclear what the next move is with Borchard. The White Sox have taken many different approaches since giving him a $5.3 million bonus after picking the former Stanford quarterback 12th overall in the 2000 draft. Because he had shuttled between the football and baseball fields at Stanford, the White Sox initially gave Borchard a year-round dose of baseball. The early returns were promising, but the team backed off after he stalled at Charlotte. He took last winter off to get married, rest and clear his head. Borchard was hitting .266 with 16 homers in 82 games at Charlotte when the Sox called him up on July 10. He got his longest look ever and the results weren't encouraging. Borchard appears headed for a fourth season with Charlotte. He's positioned behind another switch-hitting outfielder, Carl Everett, who is guaranteed $4 million even though he does not have a clear role for 2005. CHI-LITES • Lefthanded-hitting first baseman/outfielder Casey Rogowski, who is coming off a strong season at high Class A Winston-Salem, was making a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. He was hitting .327-1-6 through 55 at-bats. • Righthander Enemencio Pacheco, who was bothered by injuries this season after a big 2003 at Double-A Birmingham, was re-signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Nov 4th Sox Tap Dominican Pipeline CHICAGO—At this time a year ago, not even the White Sox knew what they had with Francisco Hernandez. But the switch-hitting catcher emerged as one of the organization's top prospects, and there is another promising player following him from the Dominican Republic. Salvador Sanchez, a 6-foot-4 outfielder, hit .326-4-37 in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League. He will be in Arizona with the Sox for minor league spring training, though it's not clear if he'll open with a full-season club or stay in extended spring. "He's got a chance to be a special guy," farm director David Wilder said. "He's a righthanded hitter who is going to grow. He's got a chance to hit with some power." The Sox have not traditionally found much talent coming out of the Dominican pipeline. But with shortstop Pedro Lopez, lefthanders Arnie Munoz and Fabio Castro and the 18-year-old Hernandez, it appears they have a wave of talent on the way. Hernandez won't be in the big leagues any time soon, but those who saw him play at Rookie-level Bristol say he could be an intriguing player when he gets there. The White Sox knew Hernandez was strong defensively, in part because of his plus arm and soft hands, but he proved to be a difficult out. He started the season hitting eighth and finished it in the No. 3 hole, and he hit well from both sides of the plate. Hernandez is not big (5-foot-9, 160 pounds) but should fill out and gain strength. He batted .326, second-best in the Appalachian League, hit five homers and drove in 30 runs in 181 at-bats this season. "You're talking about a guy at a position where there are not many guys with this type of talent," Wilder said. "He has a lot going for him. He's got a chance to hit and a plus-plus arm. He's got the ability to be a guy who can shut down the running game." CHI-LITES • Because he threw 172 innings between three levels this season, the Sox changed their minds about sending righthander Brandon McCarthy to the Arizona Fall League. They want him to rest instead and be as strong as possible entering spring training. • Lefthander Corwin Malone, once rated as the organization's top pitching prospect, continues to rehabilitate from Tommy John surgery. He was able to do bullpen work in instructional league and should be healthy for spring training. The 24-year-old has lost most of the last two seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Jim, that should catch you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Jim, that should catch you up. Outstanding, thanks again. Sounds like reading BA is where Phil Rogers gets a lot of his info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted December 9, 2004 Author Share Posted December 9, 2004 Outstanding, thanks again. Sounds like reading BA is where Phil Rogers gets a lot of his info. i thought rogers wrote for BA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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