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Bmac and Tracey Named Co Pitchers of the Week By Jason Gage August 2, 2004 FutureSox.com At tonight Warthog game RHP's and good friends Brandon McCarthy and Sean Tracey received phone calls from the league office informing them that they were named Carolina League Co-Pitchers of the week. Brandon McCarthy got pub for his two outings during the recent week, but Sean Tracey pitched as good, minus McCarthy's insane strikeout totals. McCarthy was 2-0 on the week with a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings of work. The right hander gave up 6 hits and two runs on the week while striking out 23 batters. McCarthy is 4-0 with the Hogs with 44 strikeouts to just 3 walks. Sean Tracey matched McCarthy, going 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA. Tracey gave up four hits in 12 innings of work. Tracey struck out nine while walking five. Tracey has been the Warthogs ace all season long. Both pitchers are becoming more and more familiar amongst White Sox fans and should have bright futures in the organization.

He made his debut with Arizona last night. He had previously played in the majors last year with the Dodgers. Hill was part of the Steve Finley deal and has the makings of a good catching prospect, especially offensively. He's still quite raw behind the plate.

I knew their was a reason I didn't notice him. His 2nd start was yesterdya, which wasn't part of the player of the week period.

You've convinced me...I'll do a revised one with Tracey as the not quite Co Pitcher of the Week but the Honorable Mention Pitcher of the Week.

Tracey was really good, I'll admit. I was tempted to do some co things, but BMAC was just so sick.

Guys, BA's stats are wrong. BMAC had 8 wins in Kanny and 113 strikeouts.

FutureSox.com Player of the Week Award: July 25th to August 31st By Jason Gage August 2nd, 2004 FutureSox.com FutureSox.com named Brandon McCarthy and Chris Young this weeks player of the week award winners. The award is covering the week of games between July 25th and July 31st. Remember, to check FutureSox.com every Monday for the Player of the Week Award...MORE

Ya, I think Rex was talking about it. He wasn't too impressive in Charlotte.

Aaron McNeal Sent to Birmingham By Jason Gage August 2, 2004 FutureSox.com Charlotte Knights first baseman/designated hitter Aaron McNeal was sent back to AA Birmingham today. McNeal, 26, was hitting .243 with 3 HR and 13 RBI in 32 games with the Knights since being promoted from Birmingham. McNeal was signed as a free agent by the White Sox in December of 2003. McNeal was hitting .290 with 15 HR and 44 RBI for the Barons. Prior to this demotion, their was some speculation that Winston Salem Warthogs' first baseman Casey Rogowski was finally going to get promoted to Birmingham. Rogowski could still be promoted to Birmingham, but another move would have to be made. McNeal struggled in his stint with the Knights because he is a predominant pull hitter and the AAA pitchers continually pitched him outside. This lead to numerous weak groundouts to the 3rd baseman and shortstop.

BJ Upton Makes Major League Debut Just put up an article on it up on FS

I didn't catch the games over the weekend, or at least not too much of them, but prior to that it seemed like Crede was getting a little more agressive at the plate and it was leading to quite a few hard hit singles and what not. I mean Crede has a lot of clutch hits, but to me he's been kind of improving as of late offensively. I still have loads of faith in this guy, plus its not like I want to see Uribe at 3rd. Hell, I don't even wnat Uribe in the lineup right now. I'm still pissed he's been playing as much as Willie Harris.

Great pick up Spiff. You know damn well I'll be watching that game.

Hell Ya

Hell ya, i already preordered the game. Been playing coop on the original one as of late and the multi player on Halo is freaking badass. This new one is going to be lightyears better, thats whats so sick.

But his last four starts have been, frankly, unbelievable. I'm not saying he's a top prospect, but he's been pitching his ass off. He's not walking many, has increased his strikeout numbers, and is giving up a small amount of hits. Remember, he was out all of last year after being hit by the line drive against Baltimore.

I don't know if Fields posts here, but I was contacted by a rep of his and thats how it all worked out.

Yofu Throws a No Hitter; McCarthy Strikes out 16 By Jason Gage August 1, 2004 FutureSox.com The Charlotte Knights got a tremendous pitching performance on Sunday by starting pitcher Tetsu Yofu. Yofu was fabulous, striking out a season high ten batters en route to a no hit shutout. The no hitter was the first since Charlotte joined the International League in 1993...MORE

Thats a funny ass movie.

I thought the twist at the end was cool, but in general, I just didn't like the movie. Not worth the money, imo.

They gave up quite a bit for an overrated shorstop, although the cubs definately helped themselves out. Nomar is not the player he once was and will see a serious drop in his numbers away from Fenway. However he does shore up their middle infield, but the Cubs gave up some good prospects.

Holy s***

Stud??? He gave up way more hits then innings pitched, wasn't striking guys out, and was leading the AL in homers allowed (I'm pretty sure on that). He also had a 4.86 ERA and if you take away the first month or so of the season its over 5. Their is nothing studly about that.

Eh, right now I just want to take a nap. I hope the Sox win and then I can crash before going out for the night.

Best Wishes go out to you, your dad and the rest of your family. Hope all turns out well Minny

Becuase he gets a lot of strikeouts and gives up fewer hits then innings pitched. The big reason he gives up his homers is because he is tipping his pitches. This means he has a bit of a different delivery or does something with his glove when he throws different pitches, so teams can sit on a pitch or two. He also has a bit of a mechanical flaw that ocassionally leaves his breaking stuff flat. The Sox seem very confident that they have identified it.