Capn12 Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Well, we are a good 1/3 of the way through the Spring Training schedule I think, and I wanted to make sure I pointed out a few guys that are simply gettin it done in Tucson: #1- Aaron Rowand---- I am so happy that he is showing so far he can handle the pressures of playing CF for a MLB team. 17 ABs, 9 H, 2 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 8 RBIs, 1 SB Keep it up AaRow, keep it up!!! #2- Billy Koch---- Yes, I'm a bit biased because for most of 2003 I was Koch's only supporter on this board it seemed like. But you can't aruge his numbers so far, with or without a 100 MPH Fastball. 3 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K's We need you back to 2002 status this year Billy. #3- Jose Valentin---- Well, all I can say is please continue to always hit lefty all year. We all know of your inability as a right hander. 13 ABs, 6 H, 4 R, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 4 RBI. We need to have the Jose of 2000 back to make a run at this division. I know its still way early, but I just wanted to throw a few names out there of the guys that have looked pretty solid so far in ST. Please feel free to add some of your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I too am really pleased with the way Rowand's playing, and I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but remember it's just spring training. There have been many times before when guys have had great spring trainings and sucked in the regular season. However, I don't think Rowand will be one of these guys. I think he's gonna have a really good year this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I've always like Rowand and believe he will be a good solid major leaguer. In fact, Rowand reminds me of a younger right-handed Steve Finley type of guy. Not great at anything, but an all around good baseball player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I too am really pleased with the way Rowand's playing, and I don't mean to sound pessimistic, but remember it's just spring training. There have been many times before when guys have had great spring trainings and sucked in the regular season. However, I don't think Rowand will be one of these guys. I think he's gonna have a really good year this year. Yeah, but by the same token, if Rowand was having a bad start, not many people would say "Lots of guys have bad springs and have a great year". I think if we're going to bury guys with a bad spring, then we have to credit the guys with a good start. I think Rowand's benefitting from finally being healthy this spring, and he's obviously seeing the ball well right now. I hope it continues, because the Sox really need him to produce this year. And let's not forget ( and I don't think we have ) that Rowand was hitting really well when the Sox got Everett last year, so it's not like he can't do it at the big-league level. Oh, yeah, Valentin is going well too, and should NEVER bat right-handed again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebeerichards Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 The pitching has been pretty solid for the most part too. I like the fact they aren't talking any smack this spring either, just going about their jobs gettin it done. Looks like they are having fung. I'm gettin pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I've been very pleased with Rowand and Koch so far. Hope they can keep it up and that Thomas and Konerko can wake up before opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I picked up Jose Valentin late in a draft yesterday. I have a feeling he will have an inspired season hitting the way he hits the Cubs/Twins against OTHER teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I've always like Rowand and believe he will be a good solid major leaguer. In fact, Rowand reminds me of a younger right-handed Steve Finley type of guy. Not great at anything, but an all around good baseball player. For some reason ARow has always reminded me of Lenny Dykstra. I have no basis for this silly opinion. I guess it is just his attitude and work ethic. He reminds me of Nails in those ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 For some reason ARow has always reminded me of Lenny Dykstra. I have no basis for this silly opinion. I guess it is just his attitude and work ethic. He reminds me of Nails in those ways. With his work ethic, I can see why you make that comparison. However, Dykstra was a leadoff type guy. Rowand will be your decent young outfielder for a couple of years, then we will develop some power down the road, ala Finley. At least, I hope it goes that well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetyfour Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I Hope that Thomas can wake up before opening day. Nonsense. He has 5 hits in 15 at bats. Now, I ain't no mathematical genius or anything like that, but that comes out to .333, correct? And you're hoping that he wakes up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninetyfour Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 For some reason ARow has always reminded me of Lenny Dykstra. I have no basis for this silly opinion. I guess it is just his attitude and work ethic. He reminds me of Nails in those ways. That's right on the money in terms of attitude and work ethic, but Rowand will never be as good of a player as Dykstra was back when the Phillies made their run in the early nineties. That guy was phenomenal when he peaked. An all star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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