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Hawk says the Sox are reporting that the MRI came up with inconclusive results. They did not see a break. Taking another scan.

Not a bad preview, but I wish when people did these things they'd do their research. Anyway, here's the article. http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/8311705

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 20, 2005 -> 09:56 PM) I still think that a lot of us are taking way, way too much out of a couple of ST appearances... Usually, I'd agree with you. Especially when it comes to the performances of the regulars. But in this case, the job for the last relief spot seems pretty open. And Ozzie has said himself that Walker has made a strong case to come north with the club. I'd say that the performances of both Cotts and Walker this spring will have a great deal to do with who stays and who goes.

Let the Walker watch continue...he is pitching right now.

Gload K's. Inning over.

Stolen base for SPod. He's really kinda fast. Walk for Iguchi. 2 out, 2 on.

Infield single for SPod. He's kinda fast.

QUOTE(thomsonmi @ Mar 20, 2005 -> 09:10 PM) And, that photo you're using looks an awful lot like me in 1978. What can I say...Thomsonmi is my hero.

McCarthy continues to look solid. 1-2-3 in the 4th against the heart of the order. Made Vlad look silly on a couple pitches there.

Crede of '05 looks alot like Crede of '04.

I say we trade him for Robbie Alomar.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Mar 20, 2005 -> 06:55 PM) I agree. People see Neal's high ERA and often use it say he wasn't very good. His keeping inherited runners from scoring was over 70%. Where his ERA soared was when others gave up his inherited runners [though Neal like to get runners on base to start on inning--I kept hoping the Sox would only use him when there were runners on. Yet the Sox didn't have many options in the pen]. Neal's ERA should definitely be lower this year. I agree that his numbers weren't very reflective of how he did last year. I believe that he did an average job (which I don't think Walker should have much of a problem duplicating). I just think both Cotts and the Sox would be better off if he worked at starting down in Charlotte. The only real disagreement we have here was how good Cotts was last year. Besides that, I basically agree with you guys. If Walker isn't as good as Cotts in the relief role, I have no problem going with the better pitcher.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Mar 20, 2005 -> 05:25 PM) You aren't giving Cotts enough credit for what he did last year. He was very good at preventing inherited runners from scoring, and those he left on base were allowed to score by Mike Jackson. Cotts did a credible job in the pen last year. To he doesn't have the make up for the pen is inaccurate, as he proved that he can be an effective relief pitcher. His ERA was 5.65. He gave up 41 earned runs (13 hrs) in 65 innings of work. His iffy control also made me nervous at times. Like I said, I do like the guy, and I agree that he did some good things last year (preventing inherited runners, etc). But those numbers aren't impressive and while I agree that they were somewhat hurt by the performance of others, I have a tough time blaming most of it on Mike Jackson. It is my confidence in him that suggests he should work on his skills in AAA and hopefully he will eventually find himself in our rotation in the near future. I just don't see a lot of progress coming out of limited pen duty.

I really think that Walker would be the wiser choice. I like Cotts, but I think he'd be better served starting every 5 days in AAA. It's one thing if Cotts played a significant role in our bullpen, but it's not like we used him a whole lot last year. And IMHO, I don't think he's got the makeup for the bullpen. It'll be best for both parties if he gets back into starting mode. I don't like to put too much stock into spring performances, but Walker appears to throw strikes with all of his pitches. I really don't know much about him, but from what I've seen, I don't see how he could be a downgrade from Cotts.

QUOTE(knightni @ Mar 19, 2005 -> 08:39 PM) Another Insider posting.

Good read. Definitely makes a good case that Minnie should be in the hall.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Mar 18, 2005 -> 10:31 PM) And I had respect for Hawk...Best GM in AL.. Wow.. TO think that all you have to do is fail in the easiest division to be called the Best GM in Baseball... KW= Joke... Hawk made a better GM than KW.. and Hawk Sucked. You are funny. :headshake

Ok, starters are starting to come out. I'm done. I leave you with Jabroni.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Mar 18, 2005 -> 09:59 PM) First pitch single by TIMO! Uribe scores! 8-5 Sox! I challenge you to a duel!!! Ground out by Gooch. Inning over. 8-5 good guys.

RBI by Timo. 8-5 good guys.

Uribe with an RBI. 7-5 good guys.

Hawk plugging Comcast on WGN.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Mar 18, 2005 -> 09:52 PM) Yes. Eat me. Baker is taking Wellemeyer out and putting in Will Ohman now. :finger SOX take the lead on wild pitch.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ Mar 18, 2005 -> 09:50 PM) ROWAND with a double!!! Tie game 5-5. Jabroni, are you trying to start a play-by-play war?

Double by ARow. TIE GAME!