September 22, 200322 yr You have nasty stuff and pretty much dominated the last part of the season...why are they dropping you down? Also, ask Cotts how long they are planning on keeping him in AZ fall league? I didn't know if he would be staying the whole time or if they would be limiting his innings. Thanks :begood
September 22, 200322 yr Neal ... is that you?? If so, welcome to the boards. What do they have you working on down there and in the Fall League? I've got no connection to you guys, i.e. I'm just a season ticket holder.
September 22, 200322 yr That would be pretty sweet. Neal, if it's you post more often! Hey Neal Did the Sox send you to the AFL mainly to add the cutter. If I recall Farmer mentioned something about the Sox working with you to add another pitch. Hope your having a good offseason and are enjoying yourself down in instructionals with Bull. Get yourself ready cause when you kick some butt this spring...your gonna be the Sox fifth
September 22, 200322 yr ya neal, good luck in the offseason/spring training, i hope to see you win some big games for us next year!
September 22, 200322 yr Is this Jeff Baj****? Ohh, this might be an iffy question, but what was your impression of Jerry Manuel? It'd be nice to know another players opinion. You don't have to answer if you don't want to though.
September 23, 200322 yr Hey Manhands, I think I know who you are. Actually I am very positive that I know who you are. Welcome to the board Jeff and Alyssa. It took you long enough Baj to start posting. Neal and I are hanging out in s***ty ass Tucson representing the Barons staff here in instructs. Neal is leaving me soon to go to the AFL. I dont know how long or how many innings he'll be pitching. I on the other hand am dropping down to a sidearm/high submarine arm slot. It is a hell of an adjustment. I have lost all the command that I possessed from the 3/4 slot and my velocity has dipped a bit as well. I am working hard to get it down and consistent so that I may get to the Bigs quick like Champ is telling me. I guess a 6'7 lefty with an above average slider, 88-90 fastball, and solid command is not what they want me to be anymore. Hope all is well in Ca. and dont be afraid to call Neal and I. We get bored easily. Peace Bull :fthecubs
September 23, 200322 yr Hey Jim, don't know if you have read the article or heard anything about it but apparently a few Sox players are totally against having Wally Backman coach the big league team. Do you see any reason for this?
September 23, 200322 yr It is not really a good idea for myself, nor Neal to really comment about coaches in our org. regardless if it is positve or negative. I love Wally, thats all I can really say. No matter who ends up managing (assuming JM is gonna be fired) somebody is gonna be fore the idea and others will be against it. That's human nature.
September 23, 200322 yr It is not really a good idea for myself, nor Neal to really comment about coaches in our org. regardless if it is positve or negative. I love Wally, thats all I can really say. No matter who ends up managing (assuming JM is gonna be fired) somebody is gonna be fore the idea and others will be against it. That's human nature. Sounds like a good answer to me, thanks Jim.
September 23, 200322 yr It is not really a good idea for myself, nor Neal to really comment about coaches in our org. regardless if it is positve or negative. I love Wally, thats all I can really say. No matter who ends up managing (assuming JM is gonna be fired) somebody is gonna be fore the idea and others will be against it. That's human nature. Looks like they want you to be Kelly Wunsch's replacement. That's cool the faster you make it better
September 23, 200322 yr Wow 3 minor leaguers posting here. Hope you guys all have a good off season, and hope to see you here in Chicago soon. Don't be afraid to post to keep us up on what goes on during your off seasons!
September 23, 200322 yr Wait a sec. Whos Baj and is Cotts really Neal? Yes you got that right, soxtalk has Jim Bullard, Jeff Bajenaru and Neal Cotts as registered members. I'm not completely sure about Bajenaru but I guess it is.
September 23, 200322 yr Who is Bajenaru and this "Alyssa" that Bull speaks of? Bajenaru was a reliever for the Barons this year. He was very effective and got 14 or 15 saves. I believe but am not too sure that he started the season at Winston-Salem. I could be wrong about that though.
September 23, 200322 yr Author Hey Manhands, I think I know who you are. Actually I am very positive that I know who you are. Welcome to the board Jeff and Alyssa. It took you long enough Baj to start posting. Neal and I are hanging out in s***ty ass Tucson representing the Barons staff here in instructs. Neal is leaving me soon to go to the AFL. I dont know how long or how many innings he'll be pitching. I on the other hand am dropping down to a sidearm/high submarine arm slot. It is a hell of an adjustment. I have lost all the command that I possessed from the 3/4 slot and my velocity has dipped a bit as well. I am working hard to get it down and consistent so that I may get to the Bigs quick like Champ is telling me. I guess a 6'7 lefty with an above average slider, 88-90 fastball, and solid command is not what they want me to be anymore. Hope all is well in Ca. and dont be afraid to call Neal and I. We get bored easily. Peace Bull :fthecubs Thanks for calling me out Bull, I guess I just have to post for myself now . I registered 2 days ago and was trying to trick your ass with a little question and you already got me. Oh well. Late. Baj Ps: Tell Cottsy to take it easy on those 4 hour workouts
September 23, 200322 yr Author Hey, Baj, nice year by the way. Real good numbers. Thanks dude. I appreciate it.
September 23, 200322 yr Ps: Tell Cottsy to take it easy on those 4 hour workouts Oh.. ummm... does he need help with these... ?
September 23, 200322 yr Jeff, welcome to the board. Its really cool having the insight that you, Bullard, and Cotts give.
September 23, 200322 yr Oooooo.. Neal. LOL...Your sig may be a little 'out of bounds' now that Neal actually posts on this board Steff!!!!! Oh yeah and welcome guys!! Post early and often!! Great season in Birmingham this year...do you have anything against me blaming the "rotund" Carlos Castillo for singlehandedly losing the first round playoff series? LOL...Im kiddin
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