February 26, 200521 yr ai its spring training good to give everyone a chance, how bout lettin shingo pitch game 2!
February 26, 200521 yr This is brilliant by Ozzie. We already know how solid our starting rotation is going to be this year. Lets give some other guys shots to see if they can help in the bullpen or start in AAA and serve as trade bait. Adkins has the perfect make up for this sort of start.
February 26, 200521 yr In addition, this is a great move in that it allows Ozzie to test his longevity EARLY so that he knows what he has to work with immediately. I fully support starting the youngsters who most likely won't own a spot in the starting rotation in the first several games of the pre-season.
February 26, 200521 yr QUOTE(qwerty @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 02:37 AM) Doesn't adkins have some stamina issues? Must... fight.... urge.... to.... make... bad joke.
February 26, 200521 yr QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 02:39 AM) Must... fight.... urge.... to.... make... bad joke.
February 26, 200521 yr This is not a brilliant move, it's nothing .... It's not to test Adkin's stamina either. Adkins will pitch maybe 2 innings, just as any other pitcher would on the first ST game. If it was Buehrle, he'd pitch 2 innings or so. Don't make this any bigger than a blip on your radar screen, because that's all it is.
February 26, 200521 yr QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 02:20 PM) This is not a brilliant move, it's nothing .... It's not to test Adkin's stamina either. Adkins will pitch maybe 2 innings, just as any other pitcher would on the first ST game. If it was Buehrle, he'd pitch 2 innings or so. Don't make this any bigger than a blip on your radar screen, because that's all it is. I agree. Let's not make a big deal about something that isn't...
February 26, 200521 yr QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 10:29 AM) I agree. Let's not make a big deal about something that isn't... I'm just excited to see something talk about baseball. It's been a long 5 months. 4 more days.......
February 26, 200521 yr Also , expect to see Politte. Marte, and Shingo start some spring games. The Sox are trying to build a good working relationship between the bullpen and A.J.
February 26, 200521 yr QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 08:20 AM) This is not a brilliant move, it's nothing .... It's not to test Adkin's stamina either. Adkins will pitch maybe 2 innings, just as any other pitcher would on the first ST game. If it was Buehrle, he'd pitch 2 innings or so. Don't make this any bigger than a blip on your radar screen, because that's all it is. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well I agree with you to an extent. Your right that this start doesn't mean s*** stamina wise. However it clearly sends a message of their intent for him this season and I think thats important.
February 26, 200521 yr QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Feb 26, 2005 -> 01:11 PM) Well I agree with you to an extent. Your right that this start doesn't mean s*** stamina wise. However it clearly sends a message of their intent for him this season and I think thats important. I don't think it sends any messages other than "Jon, pitch two innings." Just my opinion of course.
February 27, 200521 yr I still think the Sox should go into the season with 12 pitchers instead of 11. Kepp the bullpen rested as well ast the starters. Plus, Adkins deserves to make the team, and I believe it's a mistake to stretch him again, his stuff is best suited for middle relief.
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