ChiSox_Sonix Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 12:24 AM) This is where I hate twitter, etc. It was reported the night before the game he was gonna retire. What a joke. Those sites that lied need to retract. They had NO sources on this as it turned out. Now the Sox CAN sign him!! Trade one of our lefty starters and sign Mark on the cheap for 1-2 years! It's not a twitter thing. Sports Illustrated also had an article for example. Anyways, Mark Buehrle had been one of my favorite players for the past 15 years. He was a great player but he's an even better human being. It was fun watching him pitch and it's remarkable how underrated he was yet some people here still think he was the complete opposite. He was one of the first guys I can remember making their debut from the minors and I'm sure he'll have a statue here one day. It'd be great if kept playing, but either way, we probably won't see another quite like him for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 My guess is that he was strongly leaning towards retiring due to his arm soreness, but he doesn't want his last memory as a SP to be allowing 8 unearned runs in 0.2 innings pitched, so he may give it another year, or take a year off and come back for one season in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 493 career starts, and yesterday was the first time he didn't get out of the first inning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 My all-time, hands-down favorite Sox player ever. And I also was lucky enough to be at the Perfect Game. What a career. What a class act. Love this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 If Mark wants to retire, that's his choice, but he certainly isn't getting forced out. A 3.81 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a 2.76 K/BB ratio over almost 200 innings is good enough to be at least a 4th starter on most teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Barry Davis @SNBarryDavis 20h20 hours ago Buehrle finds it funny how many people have already reported that he's retiring. That decision won't be made until off season. #bluejays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 It was Levine reporting he was retiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'd still love to see Mark come back here for a victory lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 07:26 PM) It was Levine reporting he was retiring. It was horrible reporting. There's no accountability for the media anymore. I'm convinced if somebody tweets something most of the other reporters don't even check. They just quickly chime in "sources confirm buehrle to retire." I mean if his arm feels OK he should definitely keep pitching. He obviously hasn't made up his mind. Part of it might be whether the Sox or Cardinals want him. If the Sox want him, he'd probably come back. Ditto the Cards I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 10:09 AM) She is a bigtime Bollywood actress, this is her crossover. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 02:36 PM) I'd still love to see Mark come back here for a victory lap. If he's healthy I'd take him back on a 2 year deal for #4/5 starter money without questioning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 All I can say is that I love me some Mark Buehrle. I hope he kicks some ass with the Jays in the post-season. Would be very sad if he isn't on the post-season roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 02:31 PM) If he's healthy I'd take him back on a 2 year deal for #4/5 starter money without questioning it. Don't think his arm has two years left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 02:59 PM) All I can say is that I love me some Mark Buehrle. I hope he kicks some ass with the Jays in the post-season. Would be very sad if he isn't on the post-season roster. He isn't. Edited October 5, 2015 by Jose Abreu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Man I hope he somehow gets a chance to pitch in the playoffs/WS still, I know it's unlikely especially without being on the ALDS roster but would be really cool to have him out there one more time. Mark, we love you man, enjoy the postseason and if this is really it you had one hell of a career. Can't wait for the statue at the Cell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 10:01 PM) Don't think his arm has two years left. This proves that Jamie Moyer was the last of the guys able to pitch forever, as well as LaTroy Hawkins. I mean Mark has never been on DL, has that smooth motion and is done at 36? Poor pitchers. Their arms just can't take the stress. 36 is not old compared to some of the dudes of the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 02:31 PM) If he's healthy I'd take him back on a 2 year deal for #4/5 starter money without questioning it. Lol why are you putting my tv thread quote in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 10:13 PM) This proves that Jamie Moyer was the last of the guys able to pitch forever, as well as LaTroy Hawkins. I mean Mark has never been on DL, has that smooth motion and is done at 36? Poor pitchers. Their arms just can't take the stress. 36 is not old compared to some of the dudes of the past. Yeah, it's a shame he couldn't pitch as long as someone like Ted Lyons. But who cares about the past? Anyway, Mark is the active leader for IP at 3283.1 IP, 95th all time. Still really damn good. And Hawkins is a reliever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 6, 2015 -> 04:26 AM) Yeah, it's a shame he couldn't pitch as long as someone like Ted Lyons. But who cares about the past? Anyway, Mark is the active leader for IP at 3283.1 IP, 95th all time. Still really damn good. And Hawkins is a reliever. This is a no brainer. Sign Mark Buehrle. One year and an option at 5.5 mill a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:47 PM) This is a no brainer. Sign Mark Buehrle. One year and an option at 5.5 mill a year. What the f***??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:18 PM) Lol why are you putting my tv thread quote in there Lol i didn't even notice that. I must have accidentally clicked the quote button back in that thread when I posted in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 01:21 PM) Barry Davis @SNBarryDavis 20h20 hours ago Buehrle finds it funny how many people have already reported that he's retiring. That decision won't be made until off season. #bluejays lol I literally thought this at one point yesterday. I have yet to see any quote from Buehrle that says he is retiring. I wouldn't be surprised if he pitches one more year with the Sox or Cardinals. Edited October 6, 2015 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 6, 2015 -> 08:09 AM) lol I literally thought this at one point yesterday. I have yet to see any quote from Buehrle that says he is retiring. I wouldn't be surprised if he pitches one more year with the Sox or Cardinals. If Bruce Levine is reporting he's retiring, Buehrle has no choice. One thing I noticed watching the "highlights" of his last start, he certainly hasn't missed too many meals lately. Buehrle is getting really big. It has to end sometime. The contract he signed with Miami, he wound up earning every penny, and then some, which has to be a bit surprising. I hope the Sox don't sign him. I have a feeling he's done, and would hate to watch it firsthand. Edited October 6, 2015 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 10:13 PM) This proves that Jamie Moyer was the last of the guys able to pitch forever, as well as LaTroy Hawkins. I mean Mark has never been on DL, has that smooth motion and is done at 36? Poor pitchers. Their arms just can't take the stress. 36 is not old compared to some of the dudes of the past. Because the game of baseball hasn't changed at all since Cy Young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 5, 2015 -> 11:47 PM) This is a no brainer. Sign Mark Buehrle. One year and an option at 5.5 mill a year. And after his agent stopped laughing, what would you say then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Buehrle would be awful with the White Sox ... and that's coming from a big Buehrle fan. He pitches to contact and relies on strong defense behind him to get the job done. He's not a strikeout guy. Unless the Sox overhaul their team and put a formidable defense behind him it would get ugly quick... Oh look a lazy line fly to RF. Oh, and Garcia takes a bad angle. A chopper, two hopper to SS. Oh and Alexei loses concentration and throws it away Look at this team this year. Our pitching was actually pretty darn good. Even with bad defense. Throw a Royals defense, etc. behind them and our team would have been contending for a WC spot even with the poor offense we had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.