Dick Allen

The sooner Cabrera is not leading off, the better.

Sam Smith who is in with JR said there is no doubt the Bulls will draft Rose and trade for a post player. Perhaps Jermaine O'neil if he is healthy enough. He also mentioned the possibilty of Marion with Hinrich being the bait.

Offensively the Sox have been bad this year.The leadoff guys are making Pods look like a HOFer. It just goes to show its all about the pitching.

QUOTE (G&T @ May 21, 2008 -> 08:16 PM) Right call at 2nd. Between Boone and Wass what's a manager to do? Tell KW that Russell deserves a shot.

I've never been a Boone Logan fan. Throw some strikes.

QUOTE (BearSox @ May 19, 2008 -> 05:32 AM) I was just wondering, can someone tell me what Zito's problem has been for the past couple of years? Has it been his location or the fact he throws BP fastballs that has caused him to get knocked around? Zito and Buerhle are 2 very different pitchers.

Its time for Wassermann to go back to his apartment in Charlotte. I was never a big fan of his, but did feel he probably earned a spot on the team with a good spring training, but totally understood and supported the reasoning for choosing Masset. You just can't have high expections for guys who fall down when delivering the ball and get it there at about 87. I thought the Sox should give him the rest of this trip to show something, but now that they will be back in Chicago, its time for him to go. Who would have thought after last year, his career ERA would be 6.15 after 3.1 innings pitched this season? He actually got a hold today.

He's OK.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ May 16, 2008 -> 01:13 PM) Did Brooks Robinson ever have a stretch like this? I don't know, but Robin Ventura did. In 1995 he had 10 errors his first 10 games.

Everyone wants Paulie to sit, so he probably will have a huge series. Remember when Ozzie was an idiot to have Thome bat against Sabathia?

QUOTE (WCSox @ May 15, 2008 -> 09:36 AM) I thought that some other ML team had signed him, but cut him in their minor-league system. Maybe I'm wrong about that. Whatever the case, it was the best thing that Schueler ever did. He tried out for the Astros and they passed. He had a tryout with the White Sox and the scout that was working him out showed up 4 or 5 hours late, but Maggs waited at the field for him. They signed him, he struggled initially, and was exposed to the rule 5 draft, but eventually became a very rich man.

I guess Contreras isn't washed up after all.

What I don't understand is the Walker bashers refusing to bash any other coach. Why is it the coach's fault when a player strikeouts out, but not the coach's fault when a player misses a cutoff man for the upteenth time? How many times is Swisher going to air mail the infield allowing runners to advance before he or a coach is held accountable?

Actually, Owens wouldn't be bad in Ramirez' spot. No ABs. Just let him pinch run.

QUOTE (fathom @ May 13, 2008 -> 10:15 PM) I'm on the Dewayne Wise for Ramirez bandwagon. I fail to see how having Ramirez watch game after game is doing anyone any good. They need him to play. I can't understand why he's not in Charlotte.

Jerry Owens down to .228 in Charlotte. Its a blessing.

From whitesox.com. I'm kind of surprised. 05/13/2008 4:28 PM ET White Sox welcome Carlton Fisk back to organization Team will pay tribute to Hall of Famer on "Welcome Back Carlton Fisk Night," May 22 CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox will welcome back Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk to the White Sox organization on Thursday, May 22 at U.S. Cellular Field during "Welcome Back Carlton Fisk Night." Fisk has agreed to become a team ambassador and member the White Sox Speakers Bureau, which includes former White Sox stars Minnie Minoso, Ron Kittle, Bill Melton and Bill "Moose" Skowron, and will make appearances on behalf of the organization. The former White Sox catcher (1981-1993) will be welcomed back by the team and fans during pregame festivities that will feature a special video tribute and visits from other former White Sox players. "It truly is a special feeling to be back with the White Sox organization," said Fisk. "I am thrilled about having the opportunity to represent the team and visit with fans who are second to none in baseball. The reunion also will give me the chance to be around so many of my former teammates who are still with the organization." During his 13 seasons on the South Side, Fisk played in 1,421 games for the White Sox and batted .257 with 214 home runs and 762 RBI. He still ranks among the team's career leaders in games played, extra-base hits, home runs, RBI and total bases. "Carlton Fisk is one of the greatest players in our franchise's long history," said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. "Pudge left a lasting impression among a generation of White Sox fans, and we are pleased to welcome him back for this special night." Fisk was an 11-time American League All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger, 1972 AL Rookie of the Year and Gold Glove winner. Fisk holds the major-league record for games caught (2,226) and ranks second in home runs by a catcher (351). The White Sox retired his uniform No. 72 in 1997 and unveiled a sculpture in his honor during the 2005 season. White Sox general manager Ken Williams, manager Ozzie Guillen, bench coach Joey Cora, first base coach Harold Baines and hitting coach Greg Walker all were teammates of Fisk's during his playing career. Tickets for the game vs. Cleveland on Thursday, May 22 at 7:11 p.m. are available by calling 1-866-SOX-GAME or visiting whitesox.com.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 13, 2008 -> 04:27 PM) Garland wouldnt be worth s*** if it wasnt for Ozzie, he may have been stuck in minor league ball. False.

Wassermann is a minor leaguer. Buerhle needs to be pinpoint and for most of his career has been. This year he's off a little and becomes extremely hittable when he's not locating. The defense has not been good behind him, but if you are getting $56 million, pitching over it should be expected. He'll get his control back and be good again.

I know the defense has been horrible tonight, but the next time Buerhle pitches over an error will probably be the first time in a long time. BTW, Wassermann really isn't a major leaguer.

QUOTE (G&T @ May 12, 2008 -> 01:26 PM) I think Thome is cheating most of the time on fastballs because he can't catch up. Unfortunately that means when gets those hard breaking balls he has no chance. This is a better team with Dye batting 3rd. I think Thome swings and misses a lot. I also think when he's going bad, he swings and misses even more. He's going bad. Given him a week or 2 and he will be on fire again.

QUOTE (G&T @ May 11, 2008 -> 06:36 PM) They probably win today if Dye is playing. That's not an indictment on Ozzie because he has to rest, but more on Thome for being useless in big situations. I'm a couple weeks away from hopping on Thome's retirement bandwagon. He'll probably hit 5 or 6 homers in the next 2 weeks. He's as streaky as they come. I think Wassermann gets until the end of this road trip to get people out. Obviously his performance didn't have an effect on today's outcome, but he hasn't been very good. If he has another bad outing or 2, it probably will be time to insert Broadway into the bullpen.

QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ May 9, 2008 -> 03:43 PM) I'm going with an off year is my guess. A lot of players, especially young ones will have a year that you kind of just scratch your head at. I think this will be Howard's year to just not put up huge numbers. Predicted finish .242 with 28 hrs. He's really not all that young.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ May 9, 2008 -> 02:45 PM) Per Rotoworld He's been horrendous. It's funny how the entire baseball universe could tell Edmonds was done, yet someone who makes a decent salary decided to trade for him and take on over $6 million. Edmonds had a decent career, I'd think he might be done. Decent career though, won a World Series, and at one point was regarded as one of the better homerun hitters and fielders in baseball. KW lucked out again. He tried trading for him, but Edmonds wouldn't waive his no trade.

Ramirez leading off, and I thought the Sox would have to have the team plane go down to get someone anywhere near Andy Gonzalez leading off again.