Yeah.  My only defense of Politte is that he gets thrown into the game in horrible situations.  This inning is really Cotts' fault.

 

 

I agree, but isnt that what relievers get paid for. I mean most relievers unless they are in mop up work or when a pitcher gets tired are thrust into positions of danger. Plus this guy was a closer before, he should be used to the pressure of being a 7th inning guy. He has a great arm but gets behind in the count. Last year when he was going well he would get ahead with the fastball and then get them out. He was aggressive and showed no fear. In the early going last year, he was like he is now, timid careful about not making a mistake then gets himself into a 2-0 count or 3-1 count. Ozzie should just sit the guy down and say be aggressive in the strikezone, dont pitch thinking about making mistakes.

I agree, but isnt that what relievers get paid for.  I mean most relievers unless they are in mop up work or when a pitcher gets tired are thrust into positions of danger.  Plus this guy was a closer before, he should be used to the pressure of being a 7th inning guy.  He has a great arm but gets behind in the count.  Last year when he was going well he would get ahead with the fastball and then get them out.  He was aggressive and showed no fear.  In the early going last year, he was like he is now, timid careful about not making a mistake then gets himself into a 2-0 count or 3-1 count.  Ozzie should just sit the guy down and say be aggressive in the strikezone, dont pitch thinking about making mistakes.

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True. My main point is that Cotts was the guy that made that inning scary.

Hermanson in to pitch the 8th for the Sox.

True.  My main point is that Cotts was the guy that made that inning scary.

 

 

At least Thriller isnt pitching for the sox anymore. Everytime he came in I turned to my wife to say I am closing my eyes tell me when the home run lands.

I think Hermanson is going to be the biggest plus for the bullpen me thinks...

At least Thriller isnt pitching for the sox anymore. Everytime he came in I turned to my wife to say I am closing my eyes tell me when the home run lands.

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"Grand Slam" Jackson?

HE GAWN!

Diving stab by crede.....2 out...

"Top 8TH B:2 S:3 O:1

Victor Martinez strikes out swinging.

 

Top 8TH B:0 S:0 O:2

Aaron Boone lines out to third baseman Joe Crede."

 

2 down already.

No b****ing and moaning i tell ya. I love when hawk swears... i never expect it.

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Crede with a nice play, 2 down. Boone didn't even get to put his bat down...

How was Hermanson in the spring?

It's Shingooo time!

Solid 1-2-3 8th for Hermanson

 

goin to the bottom of the 8th, 5-2 Sox

"Top 8TH B:3 S:2 O:3

Ben Broussard pops out to second baseman Tadahito Iguchi."

 

Inning over. We only have to face the bottom of the Indians' lineup in the 9th now!

bring in Wickman

Our BP rocks....hopefully Shingo finishes them off

 

PS: who is our long reliever? If someone pitches badly as a starter, who comes in? Cotts?

Can anyone recap how Contreras looked?

How was Hermanson in the spring?

He did very well.

How was Hermanson in the spring?

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http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb...ining_stats.jsp

 

Hermanson's Spring Training stats:

12 IP

3.00 ERA

4 ER

10 H

1 HR

3 BB

12 SO

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How was Hermanson in the spring?

 

Very solid. Rooney was saying that Dustin told him he was ready for the season two weeks ago.

Our BP rocks....hopefully Shingo finishes them off

 

PS: who is our long reliever? If someone pitches badly as a starter, who comes in? Cotts?

 

Cotts or Hermanson I would guess.

He did very well.

Yeah, he looked really sharp in the games I saw, especially seeing him live in Milwaukee. A lot better than I expected.

bring in Wickman

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Bring IN Vaughn

Thanks for the info