September 3, 200421 yr Well, IMO this is a little too soon. I would like it if they didn't waste the option (or start the ticker...) - but they need to know if he can close to eval for next year, so here goes nothing, eh?
September 3, 200421 yr Well, IMO this is a little too soon. I would like it if they didn't waste the option (or start the ticker...) - but they need to know if he can close to eval for next year, so here goes nothing, eh? i wanted to add this, but not on the other board where we were wishing him the best. question, does anyone think it is too fast for him to be here? question, will this screw up his mind if he doens't what he hopes he can do?
September 3, 200421 yr i wanted to add this, but not on the other board where we were wishing him the best. question, does anyone think it is too fast for him to be here? question, will this screw up his mind if he doens't what he hopes he can do? no and no.......
September 3, 200421 yr Well, IMO this is a little too soon. I would like it if they didn't waste the option (or start the ticker...) - but they need to know if he can close to eval for next year, so here goes nothing, eh? Who are you SBC? Did you go through a name change?? They would have added him to the 40-man this offseason anyway, so this move does nothing to start the clock early. He has had a great year and deseerves to be rewarded with an opportunity. Now is exactly the right time.
September 3, 200421 yr Who are you SBC? Did you go through a name change?? They would have added him to the 40-man this offseason anyway, so this move does nothing to start the clock early. He has had a great year and deseerves to be rewarded with an opportunity. Now is exactly the right time. I think SBC is kaptkomet. Also Rex I agree with your analysis of him having a great year and earning a trip up. I really would like to see the guy succeed and do something special up here.
September 3, 200421 yr I think it would be smart to look at this as an opportunity for him to get his feet wet. Obviously, he wants to do well as do we, but it is not imperative that he come up and make a huge impression. He just needs to acclimate himself to the bigs and show that he belongs. The AFL and ST will take care of the rest.
September 3, 200421 yr Well without seeing Baj pitch, he definately has the resume to be up here. he has put in a whole year of baseball at AA/AAA. Plenty of pitchers make that leap. Plus the guy put up huge numbers at both levels. He earned his shot with the best year of any reliever in the Sox system.
September 3, 200421 yr good to see love to see him pitch against Anaheim, texas, Minny, Cleveland this year so he'll be able to contribute some next year. I'd also love to see Cotts start a game or two -- and Adkins get a few more innings. Let's find out what we have -- and give these guys more of a comfort zone
September 3, 200421 yr good to see love to see him pitch against Anaheim, texas, Minny, Cleveland this year so he'll be able to contribute some next year. I'd also love to see Cotts start a game or two -- and Adkins get a few more innings. Let's find out what we have -- and give these guys more of a comfort zone Cotts is not going to start this year. The guy isn't stretched for it. I doubt he will start next year either. I recall Ozzie saying something about him having a more important bullpen role next year.
September 3, 200421 yr Who are you SBC? Did you go through a name change?? They would have added him to the 40-man this offseason anyway, so this move does nothing to start the clock early. He has had a great year and deseerves to be rewarded with an opportunity. Now is exactly the right time. Sorry Rex. I was poking fun at Queen Prawn... SBC sucks, ya know? I'll change my name back to Kapkomet here in a while. I raised the question about it being to soon. You've seen him pitch, you would know a lot more about this then I. But with the track record of bringing guys up too soon with this team, to only have their confidence rocked (between the ears - scars last for a long ass time with this club for some reason) - is this the right time? I hope you're right. Here's to success!!
September 3, 200421 yr He'll be there tonight...?? I'm sitting right next to the BP in the front row tonight..
September 3, 200421 yr Hopefully Baj can have success up where the big boys play, he has to remember he isn't pitching against all 20, 21, and 22 year old kids. He is playing with veteran players in their 30's and they know what they are doing. Good luck Baj
September 3, 200421 yr Sorry Rex. I was poking fun at Queen Prawn... SBC sucks, ya know? SBC (the company not the poster ) sucks more than anything that has ever sucked before!
September 3, 200421 yr SBC (the company not the poster ) sucks more than anything that has ever sucked before! I use to have SBC back in Illinois :puke
September 3, 200421 yr He'll be there tonight...?? I'm sitting right next to the BP in the front row tonight.. Get me an autograph tonight if he is there!!!
September 3, 200421 yr Jeff Bajenaru Reaches the Show By Jason Gage September 3, 2004 FutureSox.com The Chicago White Sox had a spot open on the 40 man roster and they made use of it on Friday when they placed RHP Jeff Bajenaru on the 40 man roster and called him up to Chicago. Bajenaru joins fellow Knights Felix Diaz and Arnie Munoz as well as catcher Jamie Burke in Chicago. Bajenaru, 26, started the year closing games for the Birmingham Barons (AA). Bajenaru was unhittable in Birmingham, compiling a 1.34 ERA and 12 saves in 32 games. Near the end of his time in Birmingham, Bajenaru was nursing a tender groin and the injury continued to hamper him in Charlotte, but you couldn’t tell looking at his numbers. Bajenaru, promoted to Charlotte on July 18th, went 1-1 with 10 saves and a 1.47 ERA in 15 games with Charlotte. His combined 2004 totals show just 29 hits allowed in 52 innings, while striking out 65. Bajenaru has overcome Tommy John surgery, which forced him to miss the 2002 season and is now getting his chance to make an early impression on manager Ozzie Guillen. The White Sox bullpen will definitely be shaken up in the off-season, and Bajenaru as well as fellow teammates Felix Diaz and Arnie Munoz will all get long looks, both in September and next spring. Bajenaru features a fastball, cutter, change-up and knuckle curve. He is most confident in his fastball and cut-fastball. His velocity is anywhere from 90-94, although he typically sits in the 90-92 MPH range. FutureSox.com would like to wish the best of luck to Jeff Bajenaru. If you want to learn more about Bajenaru, check out the Q&A he did with FutureSox.com on May 18th, 2004.
September 3, 200421 yr The best of the Q&A Do you feel you could immediately help the Chicago White Sox if called up today, or do you believe more time in the minors would help you further develop as a pitcher? Yes. And no more time in the minors. I'm ready! Let's go!
September 3, 200421 yr He'll be there tonight...?? I'm sitting right next to the BP in the front row tonight.. He's married, Steff. Hands off!
September 3, 200421 yr The best of the Q&A Do you feel you could immediately help the Chicago White Sox if called up today, or do you believe more time in the minors would help you further develop as a pitcher? Yes. And no more time in the minors. I'm ready! Let's go! Gotta love that he wants to go and isn't afraid. I really hope he performs well. I can't wait to see him pitch.
September 3, 200421 yr I raised the question about it being to soon. You've seen him pitch, you would know a lot more about this then I. But with the track record of bringing guys up too soon with this team, to only have their confidence rocked (between the ears - scars last for a long ass time with this club for some reason) - is this the right time? Easing him into the bullpen in September is the perfect way to get him acclimated.
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