February 20, 200521 yr http://www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-doug20.html ON THE MOVE: After saying this offseason that he was leaning toward keeping Aaron Rowand in center field this season, Guillen now seems prepared to move Rowand to left and have Scott Podsednik play center, his natural position. "When you play center and you play like Aaron, you have a good chance of getting hurt,'' Guillen said. "Every time you dive for the ball or go to the wall, I don't want him missing any playing time.''
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(Jabroni @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 12:44 PM) http://www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-doug20.html They haven't even played a ST game yet and Ozzie has already made up his mind? Ozzie just likes to chirp. Unless Pods is much better than Rowand in CF, and from what I have heard he is not, then it would be stupid to waste Rowand's arm in LF.
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 09:51 AM) They haven't even played a ST game yet and Ozzie has already made up his mind? Ozzie just likes to chirp. Unless Pods is much better than Rowand in CF, and from what I have heard he is not, then it would be stupid to waste Rowand's arm in LF. His reasoning is Aaron is less likly to kill himself in left than in center. I don't know if I buy that, the walls in left are just as hard as in center and when you count the foul lines, there are more of them. I watched some Brewers on MLB TV to get a look at Podsednik, he doesn't get a jump like Rowand but he is mighty fast, he can really run down a ball. It might come down to whether Podsednik can handle left because his speed won't cover up his mistakes like in center.
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(TLAK @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 04:17 PM) His reasoning is Aaron is less likly to kill himself in left than in center. I don't know if I buy that, the walls in left are just as hard as in center and when you count the foul lines, there are more of them. I watched some Brewers on MLB TV to get a look at Podsednik, he doesn't get a jump like Rowand but he is mighty fast, he can really run down a ball. It might come down to whether Podsednik can handle left because his speed won't cover up his mistakes like in center. Maybe Ozzie is different, but I think I'd want someone who was willing to run through a wall for me playing CF. But maybe Rowand getting hurt is a concern. How much time did he spend on the DL last year from running into walls?
February 20, 200521 yr Me thinks putting Rowand in LF is very dumb. But I think he'll be in center to start the year, we haven't even played a damn ST game. Edited February 20, 200521 yr by WHarris1
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 12:13 PM) Me thinks putting Rowand in RF is very dumb. But I think he'll be in center to start the year, we haven't even played a damn ST game. Well, considering the one spot we know Aaron isn't playing is rf, I agree with you, that would be dumb
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 12:22 PM) Well, considering the one spot we know Aaron isn't playing is rf, I agree with you, that would be dumb I woke up 15 minutes ago and people are pointing out my typos. I hate my life. Edited February 20, 200521 yr by WHarris1
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 02:46 PM) When is the first spring training game??? March 2nd against Colorado...
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 01:46 PM) When is the first spring training game??? Is anyone going to a spring training game? Im going to the exhibition games at miller park april 1st and 2nd.
February 20, 200521 yr So we see the KW is still the master of this domain... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nooo This is too easy..
February 20, 200521 yr Rowand should be in CF. End of story. Best case scenario wouldn't even see that flukey one year wonder Pods even making the team. If it wasn't for those stolen bases he would be nothing but a 6th outfielder/defensive replacment.
February 20, 200521 yr Rowand should be in CF. End of story. Best case scenario wouldn't even see that flukey one year wonder Pods even making the team. If it wasn't for those stolen bases he would be nothing but a 6th outfielder/defensive replacment. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LMAO this coming from someone who has Willie harris in their signature..
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 03:06 PM) LMAO this coming from someone who has Willie harris in their signature.. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then again Willie had a measure of minor league success... Pods was a scrub in the minors and is almost what 30, over 30? Then again I don't think Willie is ready to be a leadoff hitter either.
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(HoosierSox @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 05:32 PM) Pods has had success in the majors. Willie hasnt. Which call me silly, but I think that is the most important thing of all....
February 20, 200521 yr QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 05:36 PM) Which call me silly, but I think that is the most important thing of all.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Beat me to it.
February 20, 200521 yr We have a manager who loves to talk. This may have been something he contemplated for .01 second when some reporter asked what about Pods in center. Until he has penciled in a few lineups the last 2 weeks of spring training, I think this is just for s***s and grins and to keep spring training fresh for the hitters. IMHO ST is too damn long.
February 21, 200521 yr QUOTE(Jabroni @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 06:44 AM) http://www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-doug20.html that is the coolest damn signature I have ever seen
February 21, 200521 yr Which call me silly, but I think that is the most important thing of all.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For once I agree with ya.. I don't care if willie hit .400 in the minors.. that doesn't mean squat until you hit in the majors which Pods has done.
February 21, 200521 yr QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 09:46 PM) For once I agree with ya.. I don't care if willie hit .400 in the minors.. that doesn't mean squat until you hit in the majors which Pods has done. Don't know if there has been a bigger fluke than podsednik's 2003 season in a while.
February 21, 200521 yr Um...? 2004 stats... Podsednik - .244 .313 .677 Harris - .262 .343 .665 I know Podsednik had 51 more SB's then Willie...but without using SB's(because some do question their actual value), Willie's 2004 was better then Podsednik's. I like Podsednik more...just throwing some stats out there.
February 21, 200521 yr QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Feb 20, 2005 -> 10:19 PM) Um...? 2004 stats... Podsednik - .244 .313 .677 Harris - .262 .343 .665 I know Podsednik had 51 more SB's then Willie...but without using SB's(because some do question their actual value), Willie's 2004 was better then Podsednik's. I like Podsednik more...just throwing some stats out there. Very interesting actually. But year, Podsednik will play over Harris.
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