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Who was the last 20 year old star pitcher that was a couldn't miss that the sox brought up. Jon Garland. Has he reached his potential? Did bringing him up at age 20 make a difference?

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Mar 9, 2005 -> 04:31 PM) Ya, he has quite the unique swing, but if you notice he gets his hands through the zone ultra quick. The one thing he doesn't do often enough at this point is drive the ball. However that will come with experience. I really compare him to Garret Anderson and I think they'll have similar careers offensively. In the sense Sweeney will come up and be a good average hitter and slowly yet surely also turn into a good power hitter. Outstanding comparison with Anderson. I tivo'd the game and watch his mechanics again. He looks an awful lot like Anderson.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Mar 8, 2005 -> 07:52 PM) I think its normal for a guy to have swelling after surgery. Not six months after a normal scope see: Ordonez

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Mar 8, 2005 -> 06:37 PM) Isn't that why Konerko had to give up catching full time? Konerko's was a chronic hip problem. Mauer had a scope on his knee last year. He should not have swelling occurring now. There is something fishy going on. Stay tuned.

I am going to have a coronary over this base running.

QUOTE(thomsonmi @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 04:03 PM) It's funny how the viewership grows on this site as the White Sox do better in the current game and does the opposite when the opposite happens. I was just noticing the same thing. Especially in the guest category.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 03:50 PM) You saw the last 2 games? Just listened to them and read the recaps. Nice play by Rogo 3-6 DP.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 03:45 PM) It's one ST game, don't have a heart attack. I hope you're right because the last couple of games they do not look fundamentally sound. Even though they said they it would be different this year. I don't really look at scores of the ST games just the way they play. I agree with Steff "maybe they're sand bagging."

Improved baserunning and defense?

This base running is terrible.

QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 03:14 PM) It's called PK isn't one of the guy that is going to be agressive on the paths. With two outs and the third baseman charging the ball, he still should be able to go from second to third.

Paulie should have advanced to third on the bad play by alfonso. Poor base running by Paulie. What happened to aggressive base rjunning. It just cost us a run.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 7, 2005 -> 02:25 PM) I believe he had to change his delivery due to arm trouble, am I wrong? I don't know his history well enough to know if it's compensating for an injury. I hope the coaches can smooth it out a little.

Has anyone seen Tracey pitch before. Are his mecjanics always like this? I really dislike the mechanics. He never swings his arm below his shoulders and keeps his arm high throughout the motion. This causes him to sling the ball and always lean back. This makes his delivery very difficult to repeat. I can see why he has trouble with command. He needs to work on this or I doubt he will have an impact at the major league level.

QUOTE(CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 5, 2005 -> 10:25 AM) Scenario: I'm a kid trying to decide wether to use steroids. Maybe I know Bonds , Caminiti, Canseco and Giambi have all won MVP'S. Maybe I know Lyle Alzado and other have died or been disfigured because of overabuse of steroids. "Oh wait" I say to myself, "Frank Thomas has won 2 MVP's and would have had a 3rd if not for Giambi. Maybe I can do it without steroids. Hmmm what does Frank Thomas and all these other guys have that I don't have? A huge muscular body. I'll get caught if i use steroids. Hello, HGH is still usable and not included in the drug policy. HGH is the way to go now if i want a big body. " Frank Thomas' influence re: "right way to do things" means nothing if you don't have his kind of physique, which is why guys use the stuff in the first place. I believe HGH is in the drug policy. The problem is HGH can only be detected with a blood test and the MLB only uses urine samples.

QUOTE(easyw @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 09:39 PM) What some of you know. What the youngsters may not. Read all about it: http://southsideadventures.blogspot.com/ That's so true about McCuddy's, Sox games haven't been the same. I was only old enough to go there for one summer after games but it is something I'll remember forever.

QUOTE(daa84 @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 09:12 PM) i agree that pauly would be a plus offensive catcher, but there is no way to tell what his offensive numbers would be if he still caught. the whole thing with catchers is that it is taxing on the body and you wear down easily. in addition, catchers focus on defense first, and dont spend as much time in the cage. i dont doubt pauly woudl be a very good offensive catcher, but he would probably not put up the same numbers that he does now Probably the best not on steriods.

QUOTE(ptatc @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 08:01 PM) The usual protocol starts pool exercises. There are devices which allow you to run weightless in the water. Then you do low impact things such as stairmaster and inclined leg presses. Eventually as long as the bone is fully healed they'll add an arch support with enough cushioning to decrease the impact forces. If all this is OK, the jogging and running start on even sufacrs progressing to uneven surfaces. I'm not sure where he is at but that is the typical progression for his type of injury. After reading the artcile, my guess is that he is at the lowimpact stage of the rehab process. With his size and hitting style, my guess for return to full speed playing would be about 6 weeks maybe 8 depending on how his body/foot reacts to the impact and what type of orthotic they put in his shoe.

QUOTE(TLAK @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 07:52 PM) What do you do with a guy like that? Resistance machines? Stretching? Running? He's going to want to hit the first day, do you let him? I know you haven't seen him but what would be the usual protocol? The usual protocol starts with pool exercises. There are devices which allow you to run weightless in the water. Then you do low impact things such as stairmaster and inclined leg presses. Eventually as long as the bone is fully healed they'll add an arch support with enough cushioning to decrease the impact forces. If all this is OK, the jogging and running start on even sufacrs progressing to uneven surfaces. I'm not sure where he is at but that is the typical progression for his type of injury.

QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 11:36 AM) My problem witht hepayroll thing is a bit different. I feel that it is smart to leave yourself some room. If Buehrle tears a rotator cuff (god forbid) then you'd want to have an out. I agree with the Beane theory as far as part of the season is finding out who you are and what you need. But, my issue is with the trades. I feel that we overpay in terms of prospects to avoid actually paying the players contracts. I hope that the payroll room means that we won't trade one of the big three prospects in order to avoid paying another milion or two. That is because that is very shortsighted. You don't invest 2 million in signing bonus money and time developing to skimp out on the same money later. As far as the interview, pretty much company line stuff and nothing new. This is a morbid way of looking at it but if MB went down with a cuff problem for the year, insurance and worker's comp would cover most if not all of the contract and the Sox could use that money to get a different player.

QUOTE(CubKilla @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 11:17 AM) Do it next time then. The treatment of Fisk has been a long time bone of contention with me and shaped my overall impression w/JR, his Organization, and how it is run. Look back at the history of that decision and tell me if you honestly think the White Sox looked good to the fans and, more importantly, MLB players in regards to their unceremonious dumping of Fisk in Cleveland. Don't like what I post, don't read. I think JR spoke the truth. Fisk was washed up nobody wanted him, nobody likes him and JR showed some class by letting Fisk break the record. After the Sox cut him, I didn't see anyone else even giving him a shot. His knees were bad, his back was a wreck. He burned bridges with everyone he met. Look how long it took for Boston to bend over and talk to him and that was after a change of ownership and they needed good PR. All in all he should be grateful JR allowed him to break a record while sacrificing team performance. Don't get me wrong I loved watching hime play and he is one of the greatest catchers of all time. His anger (and he's got alot of it) is misplaced in this situation.

QUOTE(Reddy @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 06:54 PM) Paul a catcher? thats freakin hilarious! Was that what he was drafted as? He was drafted as a catcher but a chronic hip problem forced him to move positions. He was at third for a little but (go figure) he wasn't quick enough so he wound up at first.

QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 3, 2005 -> 04:00 PM) http://whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/ar...t=.jsp&c_id=cws The important part of the article is that since Frank fractured the navicular (the keystone of the arch of the foot) he has not been able to stregthen his legs. I'm sure he was non-weight bearing for quite awhile. With his hitting mechanics and any mechanics for that matter it all starts with the legs. That will be the determining factor. But if anyone can get him back quickly its Hermie.

QUOTE(lvjeremylv @ Feb 21, 2005 -> 01:55 PM) Wasn't it his tricep? Yes, it was his triceps.

QUOTE(lvjeremylv @ Feb 21, 2005 -> 10:50 AM) Meh, Rauch just sucked. Had nothing to do with being rushed to the majors, IMO. Some highly touted prospects are just that - highly touted prospects. When 95% of them fail miserably, people like to try to find excuses or pass the blame off on something. Most of the time, though, they just don't have what it takes to be a big league ball player. And I'd wager that a great majority of the time, it has to do with mental make-up. Dan Wright didn't have it. Jon Rauch didn't have it. So far, Jon Garland hasn't had it. And countless other prospects on different teams didn't have it. Anyone know if McCarthy is metally tough? Or is he a mental midget? Mental make up has something to do with it but so does injuries. Rauch had a fairly severe shoulder injury in the minors and was never the same after. Of course maybe it was mental also. Some players don't have the mental make up to fully recover from the injury.