June 30, 200421 yr Alomar gets call in Garcia's Sox debut By Bob Foltman Tribune staff reporter MINNEAPOLIS—Jamie Burke was behind the plate Tuesday catching White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle, a task that normally falls to Sandy Alomar Jr. Alomar will catch Freddy Garcia in his Sox debut Wednesday instead as manager Ozzie Guillen tries to find playing time for three catchers. "He's a veteran catcher, catching a veteran pitcher," Guillen said of Wednesday's Alomar-Garcia battery. "That's the best match. But that doesn't mean Sandy will be there every day. [ben] Davis has caught Freddy in the past, but he has to get used to the new team." Davis has been almost an afterthought with all of the focus on Garcia. Guillen said that for now, he'll stay with three catchers, a luxury that he likes. Burke also can play right field and third base. Alomar said he's ready for whatever role Guillen wants to give him. He already has played more this season than many people, himself included, expected. "That's why I conditioned myself in the off-season, to prepare myself, you never know," Alomar said. "Whatever they want to do, that's my job, to answer when called upon." Extra innings When Miguel Olivo arrived to join his new Seattle Mariners teammates Monday, Garcia was still in the Seattle clubhouse. "He's still here," Olivo told the Seattle Times. "That's funny." … The Twins were the only first-place team in baseball that had allowed more runs than it had scored. "They don't have superstars and $100 million players," Guillen said. "They don't beat themselves, and they play for nine innings every day. They never give up." … What a difference a year makes for Paul Konerko. This time last season he was hitting .185 with three home runs and 17 RBIs. Coming into play Tuesday he was hitting .281 with 19 home runs and 52 RBIs. … The Sox sent left-handed reliever Vic Darensbourg back to Triple-A Charlotte. … Guillen said Felix Diaz is likely to get the start Saturday at Wrigley Field with Jon Rauch available out of the bullpen. "The way Diaz pitched against the Cubs, he earned another start against them," Guillen said.
June 30, 200421 yr When Miguel Olivo arrived to join his new Seattle Mariners teammates Monday, Garcia was still in the Seattle clubhouse. "He's still here," Olivo told the Seattle Times. "That's funny." Miguel.
June 30, 200421 yr Alomar gets call in Garcia's Sox debut cool! best way I think to put our veteran catcher in for the first game with a new team
June 30, 200421 yr Miguel. I saw that too. I bet it was like 'What in the f*** are you still doing here?' Damn I'm gonna miss Mo.
June 30, 200421 yr Interesting to see that Felix will get the start against the Cubs. Anyone think he can work magic twice in a row?
June 30, 200421 yr Interesting to see that Felix will get the start against the Cubs. Anyone think he can work magic twice in a row? Not really, but I hope he can.
June 30, 200421 yr i wanna know what number garcia will get He worked out a deal with Don Cooper for #34
June 30, 200421 yr I was thinking about starting Rauch on Saturday and if he has any problems after the sixth inning, than Diaz can come in. Since the Cubs don’t know Rauch, he should have been (in my opinion) the SP. Still, best of luck to Diaz.
June 30, 200421 yr He worked out a deal with Don Cooper for #34 Coop gave him #34 Garcia agreed to marry his daughter next! What a deal!
June 30, 200421 yr I bet Mo showed up and seen Garcia and thought WTF?? Someone playing a joke on me now?
June 30, 200421 yr Coop gave him #34 Garcia agreed to marry his daughter next! What a deal! Garcia is marrying Ozzie's daughter not Coops.
June 30, 200421 yr Garcia is marrying Ozzie's daughter not Coops. I know...it was a joke... that's why I said "next"...then smiled
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