Dick Allen

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 09:16 PM) After a while, people need to realize that there's nothing that's going to help us in the minors. We can't send down every pitcher that's struggling. Logan has proven in the majors he can dominate lefties, and I hold out hope he can get back to that level. I hope they keep Russell around instead of Wassermann when JC comes back. Other than that, I do agree with you, but if Logan doesn't turn it around soon, maybe give one of the other guys a look before Linebrink comes back.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 09:12 PM) He can take boone with him. I was hoping they would be on the flight to Charlotte with Richard.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 09:08 PM) Wasserman is lucky -- far too many of his breaking balls have been hanging. He tries hard, and he's probably a nice guy, but at the end of the day, he is a minor leaguer.

Is there anything that says the Sox are waving the white flag tonight more than "Now pitching for the White Sox......................Boooooooooooone Logan."

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 07:41 PM) I hope someone keeps track of the triples we allow when Griffey Jr's in CF compared to when Swisher/Anderson/Wise are out there. His last year in CF in Cincinatti, he played 100 games there. The batting average for balls in play while he was playing CF was 60 points higher than when he was not. It could be all coincidence, then again, maybe not, and it was 2 years ago. He hasn't become more nimble.

This Griffey acquisition reminds me of when the Cubs got Nomar. A lot of hope and expectations, but it probably when it ends, its very forgetfull.

If Griffey doesn't let the ball get by him, the infield isn't in and if he hit the ball exactly the same, its an easy out. Bad defense will kill you.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 07:36 PM) What did Jr do? He played a ball in like a 38 year old who has had several leg issues over the years.

I've got an even more awesome idea, the Sox trade for Griffey and we pretend its 10 years ago.

Why is everyone so fascinated with other teams' junk?

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 12:56 PM) Wassermann since his callup: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 4 BB (2 IBB though), 0 K, 2.84 ERA. He's starting to look like he might be back to 2007 form. I'd keep him around for now. Also, I suggested this in the minor league thread... I have a feeling they are protecting Poreda, so if they send down Logan (which I think may happen), I think they'll call up Whisler. Not because Whisler is more talented (he's not), but because Poreda already has a ton of value. Whisler is a big question mark - no one can see a reason why he's doing so well in Charlotte. I think they may want to look at him for a week or two out of the pen, then bring Logan back for the stretch run. There is zero doubt in my mind Whistler would have a hard time keeping his ERA under 8.00

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 5, 2008 -> 02:17 AM) Do you really need to bunt to get ONE baserunner though? when the other team is scoreless and looking helpless? It is bush league what Teahen did...the Royals didn't need a baserunner at the time - not when you're up by 6 runs - and it wasn't that hard to get baserunners against the Sox that day either, seeing as how the Royals scored 14 runs and had like 19 or 20 hits. There's no need to bunt. So I can definitely see justification for throwing at him. Sure, the game's not out of hand yet, but it's also not close either. It's also definitely a much worse time to bunt than Ben Davis's bunt against Curt Schilling about 5-6 years ago when Schilling had a perfect game going as the Padres were down by 2 in the 8th inning or so. With a baserunner in that scenario, you are a home run away from tying the game; in Teahen's case, you are a baserunner and a big hit away from seeing a big lead turn into a monstrous lead. There's just no need to bunt in the case of Teahen. I was in the car when this happened and Farmer and Stone had no problem with Teahan bunting. Didn't the Sox make the game before interesting late? Farmer said, and I agree with this, its no problem unless the losing team says it will shut down its offense for the rest of the game which of course isn't what they are going to do. 6-0 with some of KC's pitchers, is nothing on some days.

Russell Branyon had a couple years in MLB similar in power numbers to Fields' 2007. His minor league numbers were far superior. Ben Broussard is what the Indians got for him when they cut the cord. If Fields can't make contact, he's not worth much. Hopefully, that is an area that can be improved.

It doesn't look like Joe played last night, so his back must really be bothering him. I was all for bringing him back this year, but he's done all the exercises and preventitive things he could do, and he still has issues. Its going to kill his market IMO, and while I hope he gets back soon, I think its best for the Sox to move on after the season. It looks like he probably will have problems from here on out.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Aug 4, 2008 -> 12:30 PM) That usually happens when people get hurt. Why would the Sox call him up if he's injured? I don't think you could blame his injuries this year for all the swinging and missing he's doing.

I think it depends on the contract. Ozzie knows Freddy better than anyone, and I think he's pretty much concluded Freddy won't help this year. If Freddy just wants to sign for 2008 like he's stated in the past, I doubt the Sox go there. I do think they would be the favorites to sign him if its a cheap deal with incentives for 2009.

QUOTE (letsgoarow @ Aug 3, 2008 -> 04:36 PM) Negative doesnt start to describe you. It almost feels like you want the sox to lose so you can b**** at something I want the Sox to lose? I complain about people complaining about Konerko, Thome, Contreras, Uribe..... and I'm Mr. Negative? If anything my post was a sarcastic post towards all the people concerned with White Sox draft picks.

Richard shouldn't be in the majors, and won't be soon and neither should Livan. There's a reason he was released and we were able to see it last week.

One the bright side the Sox improved their draft position today.

QUOTE (letsgoarow @ Aug 3, 2008 -> 04:07 PM) Wasserman has been good since he returned Not really.

I wouldn't expect much, but maybe he could be something decent someday. They need to put him on a plane to Charlotte with Logan and Wassermann.

I've searched everywhere for something that says Philadelphia would pick up part of the vested option. The only thing I have seen so far is Thome had $46 million left on his contract when the Sox acquired him and Philadelphia was sending $22 million to the Sox. I think the Sox will be on the hook for the full option if it vests, which it should if he doesn't get hurt.

QUOTE (AWhiteSoxinNJ @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 03:08 PM) 4 innings, 12 hits, 6 ER, 1K Thats after a 3-0 lead. We can only hope Contreras' bullpen sessions weren't a tease.

QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 2, 2008 -> 03:06 PM) Wow, my brother said the same thing that he thought he might be sick. To me, after he gave up the first hit, it looked like he just ran a 100 meter dash.

Buerhle has seemed out of breath since the first.