Dick Allen

QUOTE (goblue5699 @ Apr 28, 2009 -> 07:27 PM) Marquez gave up 6 in the first inning and has walked 4 through two innings. Marquez is garbage, and the sooner the White Sox admit it, the better. You really don't want them messing around promoting him like they have done Broadway the next couple of years. The chances of major league success is just above zero.

I just found out the secret to actually not being too bothered when the White Sox get blown out----Jim Beam Club. Its more than outstanding.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Apr 28, 2009 -> 11:25 AM) Rush! Isn't a 24" sammich a bit over doing it?! Seriously. Of course. But its only $26.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Apr 28, 2009 -> 10:58 AM) Has there ever been a time where they push a game time UP? For instance, if the normal start time is 7:11, but there's supposed to be rain coming in around 9, has MLB ever pushed a game up an hour to 6? Just curious. Its probably happened but I can't remember it. It would have to be some major storm though. I have a feeling if Monday night wasn't a half-priced night, tonight would not be a regular DH.

Club level.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 27, 2009 -> 02:01 PM) Well, that's different. Because that's the worst thing for any manager, to tell someone it's all over or they're being traded/released. I am sure he really hated being in that situation with Pablo Ozuna. Guillen has remarked about the difficulty of this aspect of managing on more than one occasion. But I can guarantee if Alexei or Brian have to lead off in the next week, Ozzie will be the one to tell them, not Greg Walker, Joe Cowley or Harold Baines. Pinella talked to Soriano about moving down in the line-up at their convention. I doubt Lou Piniella is afraid of Soriano. This is a man who fought Rob Dibble. I don't know how you can guarantee what Ozzie would say. I don't think Ozzie can guarantee what he would say.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 27, 2009 -> 01:48 PM) Can you imagine Ozzie making a change like that and not doing it personally? Absolutely. Ozzie will be the first to tell you he has others tell players they have been traded or released, or sent to the minors. He cannot do it. I'm not a big Ozzie guy, but I don't consider not having the heart to tell someone something like that to be a bad thing . If BA continues to play like he's been playing, even if his average drops, which is obviously very likely, he won't be replaced. Especially by the likes of Dewayne Wise. Good ABs is all he needs.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Apr 27, 2009 -> 07:55 AM) i hate how ozzie makes it seem like wise is an established player or something. wise hasnt done sh** for the sox except hit a few hrs last year and make a great catch this year. he sucked last year, he sucked in ST and he was in the games he did play in this year. he is what he is, a AAA player. theres a reason nobody wanted him and why no one wants him now. he was playing good before he got hurt? b.s. That's the problem I have with it. Its fine saying BA really hasn't established himself, but what will really make this guy better is not having to worry about an 0-8 streak sending him permanently to the bench. BA hasn't earned the full time job yet, but neither had Wise. Still, its a non story until Wise gets back and if Ozzie gives him the starting job back even if BA continues to impress. We really have to wait until then to see if Ozzie was just filling some dead air.

One thing that Ozzie is doing differently is even caring about injured players. He really has never gone into what any injured player's status when he returned, his line has always been he doesn't think about them when they can't play. As a BA fan, its obvious he isn't going to hit .320, but if he can hit .255 (Wise hit .248 last year) with a little power and some defense, he should start unless the Sox acquire someone else. Its all up to BA. I hope and think he will build on his recent success.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Apr 26, 2009 -> 08:12 PM) Dikta had an unwritten rule that you would not lose your starting spot because of an injury, no matter how well your replacement was playing. I can sort of see it, you don't want guys hiding injuries. Still, baseball is a lot different in the number of games. There is no reason why, upon his return, he can't get a start or two while BA rests. I'm pulling for Brian, I hope he wins the spot and finally gets some respect from Oz. If not, trade the man, he deserves that. So do you think Jerrry Owens should have been in LF last year when he returned from injury with Quentin going back to the bench? Just remember 1 more loss meant no playoffs. I don't know what Ozzie was saying in this story. He almost seems to be saying two different things. We will see. If BA continues to play well and Wise gets significant time, then something is up. Until then, this is a non story. The most controversial thing I think Ozzie said this weekend was if Beckham plays the White Sox are in trouble. This from a guy who makes out the line-up card with a guy hitting .136 leading off.

It is curious as to how Betemit, a much better LH hitter, seems to be in the line-up against LHP if he gets out there at all. The season is long, maybe he'll get his shot down the line.

The good news is Contreras looked good. The Sox weren't supposed to be in this game. The Sox had some chances early they f***ed up on.

The White Sox are the only team I think I've ever seem PR for their CF without an injury. Its been going on for years.

BA continues to hit.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Apr 26, 2009 -> 01:20 PM) Has anyone ever seen AJ throw out a runner by that large of a margin? It was a hit and run and Lillibridge didn't make contact. AJ would have thrown the runner out just as easily. AJ doesn't throw well but Floyd and Contreras give him no chance.

Apparently, even Broadway knows he sucks. From the Tribune: Numbers game: Broadway, the Sox's top draft choice in 2005, was 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA at Charlotte. He has been with the Sox for brief parts of the last two seasons, going 1-2 with a 4.44 ERA in 11 games (two starts). "I can say it, in my opinion, because I know when I throw good and I throw bad: I've been throwing the ball pretty well," Broadway said.

Anyone hoping for a rainout is going to be very dissappointed.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 03:18 PM) Is Corky playing tonight? Corky is on a roll. Usually, he's eating them.

QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 03:14 PM) I love it...I could go without seeing Thome ever face a LHP again. Lillibridge strikes out just as often and his flyballs don't go as far. He'd win a race though.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 02:23 PM) Broadway pitched well two starts ago (6 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K's), but his last start, he was Contreras-esque: 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 6 K's. Not exactly grounds for a promotion...you'd like to have seen him put together two solid starts in a row, at least. The only thing you can possibly say about Broadway is that he's kept his walk totals low and increased his K's, but that's hardly a rousing recommendation. You just can imagine one of those summers when they use about 5-7 different "scrub" pitchers in that role until they find one who gets "hot" like Wasserman did in 2007. AAA is pretty bad right now. Broadway should improve on AAA numbers considering he's been there 2 full years. Its a good thing they infused some talent into the system because its just garbage what they are bringing up now. I shouldn't get too pissed, ihe's the last guy on the team Ozzie will want to use at least theoretically.

QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 02:06 PM) This is gonna be bad. His role will be garbage time unless there's an extra long game or something like that. You just have to hope Ozzie doesn't get carried away and uses him when a game is on the line when he doesn't have to.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 02:00 PM) Well, who at Charlotte has really earned the opportunity? Anyone? They really have some crap down there, but maybe Link or Russell, although they may want a guy who can go longer. As much as JVB sucks, he'll be just as effective as Broadway and at least he did something in Charlotte that could warrant a call-up. The bottom line is if Lance Broadway was exactly the same pitcher but the White Sox selected him in any round other than round 1, he wouldn't get the call up today. He probably wouldn't be in the organization anymore.

Broadway was 0-2 with a 5.63 ERA in three starts for Triple-A Charlotte Good to see you don't have to perform to get called up by this organization anymore. KW makes a big deal out of the mindset of minor leaguers saying he has to start giving them chances or they think they are just trade fodder. How about just admitting a #1 draft pick was a mistake and bringing up someone else who actually earned it?

That game was brutal but if Buerhle shuts them down tonight and a couple of Sox homer, it could be back to first place. No need to get your panties in a bunch yet, but I certainly hope they bring up someone better than JVB. If he's the answer, I don't like the question.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 25, 2009 -> 09:47 AM) I think it is Van Benschoten because today is his turn to start, and now Wes Whisler is listed as the probable starter on three days rest. I think you're right. I don't think he's an upgrade from MacDougal/Egbert. If these guys are the types they are calling up when they need help, the minor league system is still a ways off. Its not like his success at AAA is anything new. JVB is bad, real bad. At least he will only be pitching garbage time. Expecting anything from him would be like expecting Joe Borchard to make an All Star team.