KevHead0881 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Didn't see this posted anywhere, so here ya go. Shortstop Uribe 'anxious' to rejoin White Sox By Enrique Rojas ESPNdeportes.com MIAMI -- Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe plans to be at the team's spring training session Tuesday for Chicago's first full day of practice. "I'll fly on Monday afternoon to Tucson ... and I'll be early in the first practice," Uribe told ESPNdeportes.com from his home in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. "I was working all winter with my physical form, but I'm anxious to train with the rest of the team. Working is the best therapy to forget all the problems," added Uribe, who's in the middle of a judicial case in his country. Uribe, his brother Elpidio and a friend are accused of provoking a shooting in which two men were wounded Oct. 3 in Juan Baron, south of Santo Domingo. Injured were Dominican Antonio Gonzalez and Italian Dandolin Alessandro. While Alessandro dropped charges, Gonzalez hired a lawyer and has sued the Uribe brothers and their friend. In January, a judge ordered Uribe to show up in court the 15th and 30th of every month to prove he's not trying to flee justice and ordered the sides to prepare for a preliminary hearing. The judge's decision does not block Uribe from leaving the country but would make him return to the Dominican Republic twice a month from Tucson. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21. The judge will rule on a motion from the public ministry, appealing a previous decision to archive and drop charges against Uribe because of lack of proof against the ballplayer. "In the practice, the penal court [dropped] completely the case because there is no proof against Uribe, but the other part appealed that decision," María Luisa Guzmán, Uribe's attorney, said. "The good news of this is that this Monday we will know the results of an investigation about the bullet tests on the case, that will prove that the bullets found on the scene are not from Uribe's legal pistol," Guzmán said. "I am innocent and I don't care if I have to go to the ultimate consecuences," Uribe said. "I'll be at court Monday morning, fly to Arizona in the afternoon, and will train with the team on Tuesday. In case that the process extends after this week, I'll be back to sign the check-up book to comply with the judge's decision," Uribe added. The 27-year-old Uribe batted .235 with 21 home runs and 71 RBIs last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 He's been working out all winter?? Lots of 12 oz. curls maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunkBomber Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 01:52 AM) He's been working out all winter?? Lots of 12 oz. curls maybe. He seems like more of the type to do 40 oz curls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Uribe is a good player and I am glad he's headed to Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baines3 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Sure glad to hear that he will be at training camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badatbest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 This is kinda off-topic a bit. but still about Uribe. I cant stand to watch Uribe swing a baseball bat, i will actually turn the channel during his at-bats. Despite that he knocks out 20 hrs a year. He clearly has pop in his bat. Why has no batting coach ever gotten through to him and made him adapt a real swing that doesnt break every rule that every 12 year old is taught and actually works. I think with some guidance and discipline he could be an offensive stud instead of my opportunity to see whats on "ESPN classic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
effectivelywild Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 QUOTE(bad at best @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 05:27 PM) This is kinda off-topic a bit. but still about Uribe. I cant stand to watch Uribe swing a baseball bat, i will actually turn the channel during his at-bats. Despite that he knocks out 20 hrs a year. He clearly has pop in his bat. Why has no batting coach ever gotten through to him and made him adapt a real swing that doesnt break every rule that every 12 year old is taught and actually works. I think with some guidance and discipline he could be an offensive stud instead of my opportunity to see whats on "ESPN classic". I love watching Uribe when he's on the field but I can't, for the life of me, understand why any pitcher would throw him a strike, ever. Check this out: last year in 463 at-bats, Uribe drew a walk in a grand total of 13 of them. Of course, he struck out 82 times, for an impressive BB/K ratio of 0.158. Actually, the only reason Uribe ever gets anything to hit may be due to his swiss-cheese swing. The opposing pitcher figures "Hell, I can throw anything, he'll never hit it" and he jumps on a mistake pitch. That's all I can figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badatbest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 05:39 PM) How can you be such a harsh critic when you don't even watch his AB's??? Ha. I still read the box scores. .236, gulp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 Because he has seen his at-bats in the past, probably, and they're all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badatbest Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 I dont mean to be overly negative about Uribe. His defense is awesome and 20 homeruns is nothing to sneeze at. But I think most people that watch consistantly would probably agree that he has the worst swing/eye in major league baseball. I truely believe that. The talent is there though, i think he could be awesome at the plate, thats what makes it an unwatchable tragedy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 QUOTE(bad at best @ Feb 17, 2007 -> 05:27 PM) This is kinda off-topic a bit. but still about Uribe. I cant stand to watch Uribe swing a baseball bat, i will actually turn the channel during his at-bats. Despite that he knocks out 20 hrs a year. He clearly has pop in his bat. Why has no batting coach ever gotten through to him and made him adapt a real swing that doesnt break every rule that every 12 year old is taught and actually works. I think with some guidance and discipline he could be an offensive stud instead of my opportunity to see whats on "ESPN classic". One hitting coach has gotten through to Juan, his name is Walt Hriniak and he is a legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted February 18, 2007 Share Posted February 18, 2007 Good news that he'll be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroe71 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Hopefully he got himself in some decent shape........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEWOOD Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Really glad to hear Uribe will be in camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevHead0881 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Uribe, accused of shooting farmer, can attend White Sox camp Feb. 21, 2007 CBS SportsLine.com wire reports SAN CRISTOBAL, Dominican Republic -- Accused of shooting a Dominican farmer in October, Chicago White Sox shortstop Juan Uribe has received permission from a judge to attend spring training in Tucson, Ariz. Under the judge's ruling, Uribe will no longer have to appear in court twice a month for the remainder of the case. Instead, he must put down a $15,400 deposit guaranteeing he will make his next scheduled court appearance, slated for March 17. "I am going to training tomorrow," Uribe told the Associated Press late Wednesday. "I feel satisfied with the court's decision and I am ready to present myself when it's necessary." The farmer, Antonio Gonzalez Perez, accused Uribe of shooting him after an argument near the shortstop's hometown. An Italian man who also was shot did not file charges. Uribe said he was ready to discuss the situation with White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen after reporting to camp. And, he said, he's ready to play. "I have been training every day and I am in good shape. I am not going to have problems," Uribe said. The 27-year-old shortstop hit .235 with 21 homers and 71 RBI last season. He's due to make $4.15 million this year. AP NEWS The Associated Press News Service Copyright 2005-2006, The Associated Press, All Rights Reserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 mon ay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 He'd better be in shape this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badatbest Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 don't hold your breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 If he has more court dates coming up, he must not be 100% in the clear yet. right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retro1983hat Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Sun Times said he should be in Friday. Ozzie said he had better come in shape. I am thinking we will see a heavy dose of Cintron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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