Not too much insight there.

 

SURE BETS

 

Position players (13)

 

1B—Paul Konerko, Ross Gload. 2B—Tadahito Iguchi, Willie Harris. SS—Juan Uribe. 3B—Joe Crede. C—A.J. Pierzynski, Ben Davis. OF—Aaron Rowand, Scott Podsednik, Jermaine Dye, Carl Everett, Timo Perez.

 

Starting pitchers (5)

 

Mark Buehrle, Freddy Garcia, Jose Contreras, Orlando Hernandez, Jon Garland.

 

Relief pitchers (6)

 

Shingo Takatsu, Dustin Hermanson, Damaso Marte, Luis Vizcaino, Cliff Politte, Neal Cotts.

 

ON THE BUBBLE

 

IF—Pablo Ozuna, Wilson Valdez. C—Jamie Burke. RP—Jon Adkins, Kevin Walker.

 

LONG SHOTS

 

OF—Joe Borchard. C—Chris Widger. P—Brandon McCarthy, Felix Diaz.

 

DISABLED LIST

 

DH—Frank Thomas.

ON THE BUBBLE

 

IF—Pablo Ozuna, Wilson Valdez. C—Jamie Burke. RP—Jon Adkins, Kevin Walker.

Uhhh, no.

well he still isnt 100% official yet so uhhh yes

Uhhh, no.

 

 

While it isn't offical I believe Pablo has a huge lead over Valdez

While it isn't offical I believe Pablo has a huge lead over Valdez

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Agreed. Valdez doesn't have a prayer with the way Ozuna is hitting the ball.

Edited March 28, 200521 yr by Jabroni

well Valdez does have a prayer since he was an Ozzie favorite back in florida and you got to believe Ozzie will get what Ozzie wants

well Valdez does have a prayer since he was an Ozzie favorite back in florida and you got to believe Ozzie will get what Ozzie wants

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Wanna make an avatar bet that Ozuna wins the spot over Valdez?

Wanna make an avatar bet that Ozuna wins the spot over Valdez?

 

 

Well the numbers speak for them selves

 

 

Pablo: .522 AVG

 

Valdez .194 AVG

well Valdez does have a prayer since he was an Ozzie favorite back in florida and you got to believe Ozzie will get what Ozzie wants

Also, Valdez is out of options, if they liked Ozuna enough they may want him to play regularly, etc. Lots of things like this could play into the decision. Although I'd still be surprised if they kept Valdez.

 

Only news to me -- Harris and Cotts as "sure bets".

Well the numbers speak for them selves

Pablo:     .522 AVG 

 

Valdez    .194 AVG

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Also, Ozuna can field all the positions Valdez can and he can play the outfield as well. I don't think Valdez being out of options will play a role or is even an issue to Kenny and Ozzie. If another team claims him, so be it. If not, the Sox will sign him to a minor league deal and send him to Charlotte.

Edited March 28, 200521 yr by Jabroni

your missing the point here, Ozuna while clearly is the favorite as of now isnt a sure thing like you make him out to be thats all that is needed to be said.

Also, Ozuna can field all the positions Valdez can and he can also play the outfield.  I don't think Valdez being out of options will play a role or is an issue to Kenny and Ozzie.  If another team claims him, so be it.  If not, the Sox will sign him to a minor league deal and send him to Charlotte.

I don't think anyone's disagreeing with you that Ozuna looks like a good bet to make the team. But a good bet isn't a sure bet -- unless you know a wart on someone's ass . At least that's how I took sf101's post.

your missing the point here,  Ozuna while clearly is the favorite as of now isnt a sure thing like you make him out to be thats all that is needed to be said.

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It may not be "official" but I have no doubt that Ozuna will get the spot.

Man, is that face shiny...

I wonder

 

Does Jabroni think Ozuna is gonna make the team? I can't tell.

Vote Valdez for 25th Man!!!

Vote Valdez for 25th Man!!!

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:puke

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Vote Valdez for 25th Man!!!

 

Not a chance. We have depth at all those positions, and Valdez hasn't really shown me much of anything when he was up in September and during March. We are fine with Ozuna and Harris as an emergency SS.

backup C: Burke, Davis, Widger

backup IF: Harris, Ozuna

 

Who's earned it?

J Burke .360 9/25 H/AB 3D

B Davis .350 7/20 H/AB 2D 1T

C Widger .267 8/30 H/AB 2D

W Harris .195 11/41 H/AB 1D 1T

P Ozuna .511 30/47 H/AB 4D 1T

 

Before Thomas Bench: Gload, Harris, Davis, Ozuna, Burke

After Thomas Bench: Everett, Gload, Harris, Davis, Ozuna

 

Reasons:

Harris is an important Defensive sub for Iggy, Uribe, & Rowand with great speed.

Burke provides a solid RH bat that can sub for Crede, Koney, & AJP.

Ozuna looks like a super sub for Crede, Uribe, & Iggy.

Gload has proven himself as a solid sub for Koney & a solid LH bat.

Davis is a speedy C who has had a good spring.

 

There is no reason to add a 12th arm because of the long relief experience in the pen with Cotts & Hermanson.

I like Valdez but he just isn't showing what it takes to play in the majors yet. Maybe someday.

I like Valdez but he just isn't showing what it takes to play in the majors yet. Maybe someday.

 

 

If I recall, Valdez is out of options so we'll more than likely lose him.

If I recall, Valdez is out of options so we'll more than likely lose him.

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That is correct but so be it. Ozuna is outplaying him and deserves the spot. Hopefully, Valdez will go unclaimed, we will be able to sign him to a minor league deal, and send him to Charlotte. If not, oh well...

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That is correct but so be it.  Ozuna is outplaying him and deserves the spot.  Hopefully, Valdez will go unclaimed, we will be able to sign him to a minor league deal, and send him to Charlotte.  If not, oh well...

 

Agreed.

That is correct but so be it.  Ozuna is outplaying him and deserves the spot.  Hopefully, Valdez will go unclaimed, we will be able to sign him to a minor league deal, and send him to Charlotte.  If not, oh well...

I'm thinkin Washington would be the most likely team to claim him, they are really desperate for a backup infielder who can play SS.

I'm thinkin Washington would be the most likely team to claim him, they are really desperate for a backup infielder who can play SS.

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Agreed, unless they trade for one first.