Dick Allen

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:30 PM) You should write him an email and let him know what you think. Or Ozzie's hotmail account. Maybe one of his sons will send your message along. I sent Ozzie a couple of emails last year. He responded to one, but the one asking if he and Harold would buy me and my buddy some beers went unanswered. You can try to insult me, but I have been talking about bullpen problems since before the winter meetings. KW said at Soxfest the bullpen was strong. He was either BSing or drunk.

QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:29 PM) It's very fair conjecturing. I think a similar speculation can be made for Mike Myers. Like it or not, Bruce Levine was reporting the White Sox were having contract talks with Mike Myers around the meetings and we were even thought to be the favorites at one point. But, after he signed with the Yankees, you couldn't help but feel that is where he wanted to be. I'm sure Kenny knew the $1.5M wasn't going to break the bank. If these guys have somewhere or something specific in mind, it can throw a wrench into some otherwise sound plans. I don't know. He is from around here. My sister went to grade school and junior high with him. She still knows him and gets comps when he's in town. I didn't want the Sox to sign him, but I think I could have cancelled my tickets if he did. I'm pretty sure he went for the money.

QUOTE(JimH @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:27 PM) Just speculating on his mindset. He will be more screwed up in the mind by the end of April there. Fogg needs to realize that he is and always will be a mediocre starter at best. He could be a pretty decent middle reliever. I loved the foghorn when he used to strikeout guys at Comiskey Park II.

QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:26 PM) Again. I was only posting a story showing what Ozzie thought of the kid. He's officially coming to big league camp tomorrow. The other thing was from KW, who doesn't appear as worried as Ozzie and COop, but is always looking for options, internally and externally. He should stop wasting his time looking internally. There is nothing there that can help in 2006. I am still trying to figure out the Munoz outrighting. Even gutless, he is just as good or better than the other dopes they throw out there.

QUOTE(JimH @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:23 PM) Exactly, the game of baseball, especially the personnel side, constantly intrigues me because trades sometimes come out of nowhere. I thought Fogg would've been a good fall back option too but here is the thing, he is trying to reestablish his market value and he wanted an opportunity to start, that's why he's in Colorado, he is fighting for their #5 slot. That wouldn't happen here. He got a one year deal out there at age 29 I think he wanted opportunity more than anything. Playing for his next contract. Don't know for sure, just speculating. Plus, KW traded him once, who knows if there is bad blood. Great way to re-establish yourself....Getting pummelled in Colorado.

QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 09:19 PM) Ugh. The guy pitches like three good innings and he's friggin' Billy Wagner. Sorry for speaking in hyperbole, but c'mon. This guy has pitched 131 minor league innings of a 6.10 ERA, and hasn't even pitched TEN innings at A-ball, yet is supposed to come in and be on a World Series title defending ballclub? GMAB. Too much is made of these Spring Training statistics. Then again, it happens every year. Remember the great Kevin Walker of 2005 Tuscon? I mentioned this in another thread. People are excited over 3 innings against reserves of reserves. For the love of God, KW wants to repeat, but he doesn't spend a dime on the bullpen in the offseason. Its going to bite him on the ass.

What's comical to me is the alledged race for the second lefty reliever role. How do you base anything on 4 or 5 innings of spring training success? I don't think they have anybody vying for this role who would be remotely better in 2006 than Kevin Walker was in 2005.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 13, 2006 -> 01:33 AM) Reynoso has faced nothing but AA hitters, I would hope he's finally figuring out how to get them out. 2006 would mark his 3rd year in B'ham. I agree with this. He looked great yesterday, but when you face a teams B team in the late innings you will be facing guys who won't be in the major leagues, at least not this season. I really think Ozzie should start some of these relief candidates, warm them up like its a relief appearance, but start them so they actually face major leaguers.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 04:31 PM) This was a great BIG 10 tourney. I thought so too. A lot of the games came down to the final few minutes. Also, as an Iowa graduate, anytime the Hawkeyes win its a good tournament.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 04:19 PM) Singleton just said that Hermanson's health is in question and we will find out more later. Tim McCarver must be giving him broadcasting advice.

The fat lady is warming up.

Hawks must hit their free throws.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 04:14 PM) Iowa by 5! When Alex Thompson is burying a huge 3, it just may be your day. GO HAWKS!!!!!!!

Anyone know much about Stewart? BP thinks he's a good bet to knock Widger off the roster in a couple of months.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:50 PM) Who's worse -- Hermanson or Redding? They are making me long for the bad version of Shingo.

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:46 PM) Tim Redding......how many homers will he allow in Charlotte this year? We can only hope he's getting lit up in Charlotte.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:42 PM) Every quote I've read from Dustin stated that his back wasn't a problem. I think he is being a little Cub-esque as far as his health is concerned. If he says his back is fine, he most likely isn't telling the whole truth. Hopefully it is just a question of building up arm strength, or strength in general. But it doesn't look like he's going to be ready to get major leaguers out for a while.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:36 PM) You're always worried. I was just saying that before today, there was nothing that said Dustin was having physical problems. That's obviously not the case. It appears my worrying is for a legitimate reason.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:29 PM) I can see that he's hurt now. Before that, there were no physical problems that anybody could see. Cooper mentioned they were worried about his back a couple of days ago. It certainly doesn't look good for him.

QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:24 PM) That's all it really is. Dustin didn't forget how to pitch over the off-season. His arm strength is not where it was last year. He's got about 3 weeks to get it where it needs to be. If it's not any better in 3 weeks, I'll be worried. He left with a trainer. The guy is hurt and has been hurt. He has as much chance of being at full strength in 3 weeks as Kerry Wood.

QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 12, 2006 -> 03:21 PM) In my pessimistic opinion, we're going to have to acquire another big league arm for our bullpen before the season starts. Our starting pitching is too talented/expensive to waste because of a couple of glaring holes in the pen. I couldn't agree more. What's the use of spending all that money on a starting rotation if the middle guys are going to cough it up. Hermanson not being healthy should not be a surprise.

Hermanson is even worse than I thought. This is the Angels B team.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 11, 2006 -> 05:11 PM) Won't happen but thanks anyway. It shouldn't happen, but if he wins tomorrow, I bet it will.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 11, 2006 -> 05:09 PM) Thanks Billy Packer. And enjoy Steve Alford.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 11, 2006 -> 05:07 PM) Yea, came off the bench for 16 and he choked. Don't you have another thread to s*** in? He pulled the string on a 5 ft. shot. He gagged. Go Hawks.