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Intimidators Make a Flurry of Moves By Jason Gage April 23, 2004 FutureSox.com Earlier in the day, Intimidators shortstop Andy Gonzalez, was promoted to Winston Salem. Cory Haggerty has been promoted from extended spring training to replace him. Haggerty, 22, was drafted in the 18th round of the 2003 amateur draft out of Cortland State College. Haggerty spent last season in Great Falls where he hit .244 with 1 HR and 16 RBI. He drew 25 BB while striking out 40 times. Haggerty will take over Antoin Gray's position as the backup infielder. Gray will become the starting second baseman, while Valido will be the starting shortstop. The White Sox also promoted right handed pitcher Orionny Lopez to Kannapolis from extended spring training. Lopez replaces pitcher Adam Larson, who was placed on the disabled list earlier today. Lopez is one of the Sox top pitching prospects and spent last season dominating Great Falls. He went 5-3 with a 2.37 ERA, giving up 38 hits in 49.1 innings of work, while striking out 53. To finish off a flurry of moves, the Sox signed first baseman Leo Dagile and sent him to Kannapolis. First baseman Chris Kelly was sent to extended spring training to make room for Dagile. Kelly was a 6th round pick in the 2003 draft, out of the University of Pepperdine.

Sox Sign Andres Torres; Send Him to Charlotte By Jason Gage April 23, 2004 FutureSox.com The White Sox signed former Detroit outfielder Andres Torres to a minor league contract today. Torres will be sent to Charlotte. It is unclear who will be removed from the Knights roster to make room for Torres. Torres, 26, spent part of the 2002, 2003, and 2004 season with the Tigers. This season he played in 3 games with the Tigers and failed to get a hit. In 2003 he played 59 games with the big league club and hit .220 with 1 HR and 9 RBI. Torres is a career .262 hitter in the minor leagues with 13 HR, 169 RBI, and 207 stolen bases. Torres was originally a 35th round draft pick by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Charlotte must have another move coming, maybe Wunsch is about to be dealt, because Nicholson replaced Rivera who was claimed when the Sox tried to remove him from the 40 man roster.

Oakland A's Claim Michael Rivera By Jason Gage April 23, 2004 FutureSox.com The Oakland A's claimed Michael Rivera on waivers on Friday. Rivera joined the Sox in June of 2003, after they claimed him from the Padres. With the Knights, he hit .310 with 12 HR, and 52 RBI. Rivera, 27, was designated for assignment by the A's. Rivera was made available when the Sox dropped him from the 40 man roster. With Rivera leaving Charlotte, the Knights called up infielder Tommy Nicholson from Winston Salem. Ryan Hankins will likely replace Rivera at first base.

It was a blast. Had a ton to drink all day. Actually, feel pretty good today considering. Didn't go to school though, woke up and was like screw this and went back to sleep. Drank lots of water to make sure I didn't have a hangover when I woke up...and it worked perfectly

Thats a pretty big mistake for a large newspaper.

Andy Gonzalez Promoted to Winston Salem By Jason Gage April 23, 2004 FutureSox.com Shortstop prospect Andy Gonzalez was promoted to Winston Salem earlier today to replace Tommy Nicholson's roster spot. Nicholson was promoted to Charlotte earlier in the day. Gonzalez was once the best shortstop prospect in the organization, but has lost that status by with the emergence of Robert Valido. Gonzalez was having a strong season in Kannapolis batting .271 with 1 HR, and 3 RBI. Nicholson played 19 games with the Knights and hit .140. Nicholson was hitting .176 for the Warthogs. The Skinny: Gonzalez will likely be the starting shortstop in Winston Salem. His arrival will probably push current starter, Pedro Lopez, back to his normal position second base. This move will also make Robert Valido the full time shortstop in Kannapolis. Valido has been platooning with Gonzalez at shortstop and second base. Antoin Gray will become the starting second baseman.

RIP Tillman. You are a true patriot. And to all the others that are still overseas fighting, God Bless You.

Natty Lite is AWFUL. But Budweiser tastes like absolute garbage too :puke

He threw a change on I think Sheffield and got sheffield way out in front of it. By the way, thanks wite...and you defended me Still, I'm not going to say I was right, at least not yet. Scho has pitched good, but 3 starts don't make a season or a career. He has good stuff though and the fact that he's pitching inside a lot is huge. He also is doing a really good job of throwing his slider in-in on righties and its really tying them up. He's still having some control issues, but he's mixing speeds pretty well, although I'd still like to see more sliders. I think the pitch your referring to cheat (the 85-88) was at times his slider and at other times his cutter. He used both quite consistently.

I'm probably one of Gload's biggest fans. I love his short, quick swing and the fact that he can spray the ball to all parts of the field and has power to all parts of the field. However, before we talk about him replacing Konerko or Thomas, lets just give him consistent at bats off the bench (While Frank is hurt is a start), but slide him in left on occassion, let him pinch hit, let him play against tough righties for Konerko at times. Then if he's still really raking the ball (I think its a possibility) the Sox can decide this offseason whether he can handle the job. Defensively the guy is smooth on first. He's also a very good baserunner and has good speed for a second baseman. I'm pulling bigtime for Gloadie.

As much of a name Veeck is, would it be a good hire? He's going to definately be agressive and energetic and I think thats what you need from a president. You want that type of confidence stewing from your employees. Actually I think this article is pretty dead on. The Sox organization gives you kind of a cold feeling. They are starting to change it, but the attitude just isn't that firey, lets have fun and play baseball. Ozzie has it, KW is about as firey as it gets (I really like KW's attitude), but then you have the rest of it and it just doesn't respond that way. Still, I'd rather take the Cubs guy then Veeck.

So far its looking good. He's been pitching the heck out of the ball. I think the big reason they are doing it is because they want Munoz to harness his other pitches and if he's in the pen he's going to be curve ball reliant and the other pitches won't develop as much. I still think his future is in the pen, but the Sox are wanting him to develop other stuff, so he can be a more dominant reliever.

Haven't heard anything on Reed.

Thanks everyone...started off my drinking in the morning in the school parking lot (Highly recommended...few shots in the morning and holy hell was I awake). Now leaving school right now to catch the tail end of the Angels game with the lady and have a beer or two their, then bar tonight with the fellas. After that, who knows what I'll remember.

Maggs hasn't been able to pick up Vazquez. He's basically up their guessing.

Plus I like his strike call

Sox have done alright, but the past two innings Vazquez has been butter. He's at 92 pitches according to the Yanks announcers, who I'm going to annoit the best announcers in baseball, and Gordon is up in the pen. They are saying their has been talk that Vazquez would go on 3 days rest against Pedro this Sunday. If you ask me thats so damn stupid, why put that much pressure on your pitcher early in the season. Plus its been pretty proven statistically that pitchers on 3 days rest don't fair all that well.

Damn, I wish we had Vazquez...he is a freaking stud.

You read my mind

Damn it Willie...u look at two close pitches..both could of been strikes, but only one was called and he whiffs.

Harris singles it past Arod...then Uribe doubles in Harris and Maggs hits a 2 run shot to give them the lead. Thats whats going to happen.

Since were so sick of him, let the Sox hit em

If I recall the Sox had some open slots on the roster that weren't filled, could be wrong though.

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