Eminor3rd Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 QUOTE (KG#1 @ Feb 14, 2013 -> 10:09 AM) Sox Claim Campana in August Anyone check that little blurb out? What would you guys think if the Sox got him? Dude is fast, but can't hit. I would think the Sox would pass. Yeah, we have fast guys on the bench. No need, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Danks throwing. We're going to need him. https://twitter.com/CST_soxvan/status/30210...9209217/photo/1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Good to see Danks back. Is he going to start pitching in live games right away or will the Sox wait till later in spring training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Feb 14, 2013 -> 11:38 AM) Good to see Danks back. Is he going to start pitching in live games right away or will the Sox wait till later in spring training? Supposedly it's minor leaguers and bullpen guys until March 1st. Then-- 3-1 Sale 3-2 Quintana 3-3 Peavy 3-4 Danks 3-5 Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Meghan Montemurro @M_Montemurro Cooper on Danks: "If you lined up 10 pitchers on the mounds out there & said pick out the guy who had surgery, you couldn't have did it." Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Cooper: Longer spring will benefit Danks. Most pleased with Danks' changeup. Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN Don Cooper described it as a "really good day 4 John (Danks)." Tyler Flowers impressed by curveball, change & cutter. Said velo down a bit. Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Flowers, who caught Danks, said the lefty's curve was better than he's ever seen. Changeup good. Velocity down a little, which was expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Random factoid of the day Baseball Reference @baseball_ref Konerko has the most games in any one park of all AL players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 14, 2013 -> 08:20 PM) Meghan Montemurro @M_Montemurro Cooper on Danks: "If you lined up 10 pitchers on the mounds out there & said pick out the guy who had surgery, you couldn't have did it." Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Cooper: Longer spring will benefit Danks. Most pleased with Danks' changeup. Dan Hayes @DanHayesCSN Don Cooper described it as a "really good day 4 John (Danks)." Tyler Flowers impressed by curveball, change & cutter. Said velo down a bit. Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan Flowers, who caught Danks, said the lefty's curve was better than he's ever seen. Changeup good. Velocity down a little, which was expected Everything is so positive in ST and let's hope the performances stay that way after ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I can't wait until a pitcher who is working on locating his fastball early in Spring Training gives up 7 hits in a row and the Sox give up 17 runs and people on here start freaking out about Spring f***ing Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 14, 2013 -> 01:02 PM) I can't wait until a pitcher who is working on locating his fastball early in Spring Training gives up 7 hits in a row and the Sox give up 17 runs and people on here start freaking out about Spring f***ing Training Spring Training Results ALWAYS MATTER and is 100% indicative of what will happen during the Regular Season for each individual player, without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 14, 2013 -> 05:21 PM) Random factoid of the day Baseball Reference @baseball_ref Konerko has the most games in any one park of all AL players. HOF resume building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 14, 2013 -> 06:02 PM) I can't wait until a pitcher who is working on locating his fastball early in Spring Training gives up 7 hits in a row and the Sox give up 17 runs and people on here start freaking out about Spring f***ing Training I'm pretty sure that's what The Rite of Spring was written about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Haha, when the Sox are 3 games below .500 in Spring, someone is going to say "You know, I know these games mean nothing, but it would be nice for them to play well so they can get hot leading into the season." Because, as mentioned, getting hot at the end of Spring Training 100% of the time leads to starting out the season really well too. Willie Mays Hayes is going to start hitting for power this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomSeaverFan Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 13, 2013 -> 04:42 PM) I remember an answer about them adding a timing mechanism for him in the form of a shot leg kick, that's about all I remember hearing about him. Sounds good to me if they've added something to help him become even better than he was last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 7m Daryl Van Schouwen Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan thornton about 15 pounds lighter, big focus on eating right. didnt bounce back from outings last year w same life. things you do at age 36. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 05:30 PM) 7m Daryl Van Schouwen Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan thornton about 15 pounds lighter, big focus on eating right. didnt bounce back from outings last year w same life. things you do at age 36. Maybe he will rebound sort of like Dunn did last year with a better eating and fitness regimen. It is always good to hear these reports. Pitching is the name of the game and we need the best out of a talented group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 08:30 AM) 7m Daryl Van Schouwen Daryl Van Schouwen @CST_soxvan thornton about 15 pounds lighter, big focus on eating right. didnt bounce back from outings last year w same life. things you do at age 36. Hopefully eating better and losing weight will help him remember he has a pitch other than the fastball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 11:39 AM) Hopefully eating better and losing weight will help him remember he has a pitch other than the fastball. Thornton had his worst year since 2007. It was also the most he's ever used his slider with the White Sox. The year he used his slider the 2nd most was 2007. I'm hoping eating right helped him forget he has the slider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 11:50 AM) Thornton had his worst year since 2007. It was also the most he's ever used his slider with the White Sox. The year he used his slider the 2nd most was 2007. I'm hoping eating right helped him forget he has the slider. Yup, it's all about Thornton hitting his spots with the fastball, when his control is off that's when he gets hammered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 That's shocking. Maybe I'm mushing together 2011 too. Just seemed everyone was sitting on 97 right down the middle and crushing it. **coughDanJohnsoncough** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Even with that lack of prior professional experience, Ventura acknowledged Thursday that Morel will get some innings at a defensive spot other than third during Spring Training. "I know he can play third base. That's not the issue," Ventura said. "It's giving him a little more versatility, maybe stick him at second base. It's always good to have." "I'm always open," Morel said. "I want to be the third baseman, but if that doesn't happen, I want to help anyway possible." Could be horrible or great. Can't tell. Morel seems like a "third base only" kind of guy (but he's great at it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (Cali @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 12:17 PM) Could be horrible or great. Can't tell. Morel seems like a "third base only" kind of guy (but he's great at it) I think he'll be able to handle other positions just fine, and he atleast offers upside with the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 01:24 PM) I think he'll be able to handle other positions just fine, and he atleast offers upside with the bat. I'm his biggest defender here, and i'm skeptical on the "upside with the bat" part right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 anyone heading to Glendale this spring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Dunn in camp. Guess he welcomed a baby girl recently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Feb 15, 2013 -> 01:23 PM) Dunn in camp. Guess he welcomed a baby girl recently That's surprising. He looked pregnant in 2011, but not last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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