Dick Allen

QUOTE(Contreras @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 06:25 PM) It's a shame, but it had to be done. I hope Clifford has a miraculous turnaround and big success in the majors (well, in the NL, anyway). I think its a longshot Politte is ever more than a mop-up guy again. 3 out of the past 4 seasons he's been pretty pathetic.

QUOTE(shoota @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 06:19 PM) Ozzie might feel that way about Tracey, but KW's opinion trumps Ozzie's. KW's not going to put a guy on the roster that Ozzie wouldn't put into a game. I don't understand how people on this board don't want to believe Ozzie's huge influence on the roster. I understand KW likes to flex his muscles every now and then, but he's knows better than to disreguard Ozzie's view on certain players.

Buerhle's problem is that he is not locating. He's leaving everything right down the heart of the plate or missing the corners by a few inches for balls. When he gets his command back he'll be fine, but as long as its off a little, he's a gas can.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 06:09 PM) July has been rough. 10.2 IP, 11 H, 7 BB, 8 K, 8.43 ERA, 1.68 WHIP He'll fill Politte's shoes pretty well with those numbers.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 06:05 PM) Any chance Clifford accepts a AAA assignment? I wouldn't be surprised. KW is probably going to try and find a major league job for him. If there isn't anything I would imagine Charlotte is just as nice as any other place he may land, unless he just wants to go home and rest and maybe see if someone will give him a shot in the spring.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 06:03 PM) Yeah I always knew the person who said they had a source Tracey would never play for the sox was a bunch of bs. It didnt make sense at all..... Im not saying the poster is a liar im just saying his source is garbage. That's pretty harsh. Maybe Ozzie's sensitivity training paid off for Tracey. I think Ozzie thought of Tracey after the Texas incident much the same way he felt of Arnie Munoz, a guy who if he struck out every batter he saw this spring would not have been on the White Sox roster.

Politte is done. He's a nice guy, but as I said before so is my next door neighbor and I don't want him pitching for the White Sox. Hopefully Cliff could hook up with Detroit or the Yankees, some team the Sox may have to battle with to get in the playoffs, because he is and will be batting practice. I'm glad Tracey is being given a chance, if he blows up or starts walking guys at an alarming rate, I'm sure KW will do something about it or maybe even Coop will fix him.

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:56 PM) Crobsy is a f***ing Sox killer. I remember him doing that s*** to us back in April of 2004 Off Shingo in his White Sox debut.

A nice perk for season ticketholders may be to invite them to take a couple of cuts off Politte.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:53 PM) I agree with everything you say but I really can't get all that worked up about Politte. He's the mop up guy in the bullpen. We're not losing these games to the Yanks/Red Sox by relying on Politte. This game was over when our All-Star starting pitcher gave up 8 runs through 3 innings. Trying to figure out what to do with our starting staff should be KW's first priority. You're right, its not his fault they are getting killed today. The problem is he is taking up a valuable roster spot, a spot that could be used for someone who actually could get someone out once in a while. If KW isn't going to be able to upgrade the rotation, strengthening the bullpen is the next best thing. There will be a time where Politte's roster spot will be very important.

COOP WILL FIX THEM I mean COOP WILL FIX THEM

Its time right now for KW to tell Politte if he wants to continue pitching he can go to Charlotte or he can be released and pitch for another organization's AAA affiliate. I knew Politte would suck in March. If they still think he has a chance to be helpful other than pitching batting practice, they are out of their minds.

QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:43 PM) Maybe we can keep getting Angels cast-offs, as they have no problem developing power pitchers. Jenks and Turnbow. If they had kept those guys, the Angels may have had one of the best bullpens in history.

QUOTE(quickman @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:38 PM) Tiger pitchers throw 95-100 miles per hour. If they miss there spots they still get people out. Our "crafty" pitchers miss there spots and its lights out. That's exactly right. I remember Hawk talking a couple years ago about all the guys the Sox had in their organization that threw 95 and up. What happened?

They should use Gload in Politte's role. How could he do any worse?

COOP WILL FIX HIM

Cliff should do the honorable thing and retire, or KW should do the honorable thing and tell Cliff he's done. He has to be embarrassed.

The white flag has been waved. Politte in, goodbye.

The Braves are 5 1/2 out of the wild card. 1 game farther out than the White Sox will be behind Detroit after the Tigers beat up KC again today. Jones isn't available.

QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:18 PM) Looked like Uribe might've thought that was gone for some reason. Anywhere but Yankee Stadium, it most likely is.

When Politte comes in, I'm leaving.

QUOTE(CWSOX45 @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:06 PM) Is that true about the flu rumor? Anyone heard anything besides Farmer's statement? Maybe they just get sick looking at Farmio. He is Herman Munster-esque in the looks department.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 02:04 PM) gload showing off the leather... With as great of reputation Gload has as a defensive firstbaseman, I've never been that impressed.

QUOTE(Frankensteiner @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 01:59 PM) So wait, should I even care because Ozzie looks like he doesn't with Ross Gload in the lineup. Unless Konerko is sick or injured, I agree. How do you yank him it what now is a 5 run game?

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Jul 15, 2006 -> 01:58 PM) Lots of (dissapointed) Sox fans in New York. I usually go, but for some reason I didn't this year. Thank God.