DBAHO Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 According to the Daily Herald; ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s a long season, and that’s why the White Sox are seriously considering using a shorter leash to protect some of their starting pitchers. Orlando “El Duque’’ Hernandez is at the top of that list, and the 35-year-old right-hander might be pulled earlier than usual from today’s start against the Devil Rays. In his last three outings, two of them wins, Hernandez has averaged 115 pitches. Considering Hernandez missed the entire 2003 season after having rotator surgery and half of last year as well, the Sox don’t want to take any unnecessary chances. “One of the reasons we brought up another pitcher is because I want to protect the guys that are supposed to be protected, especially El Duque and Freddy (Garcia),’’ said White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. “We don’t want to let them go too far without a reason.’’ On Monday, the Sox called up left-handed reliever Kevin Walker from Class AAA Charlotte, expanding their staff to 12 pitchers. So far, Hernandez has shown no signs of fatigue and he has welcomed the chance to stay in the game as long as possible. “I think El Duque’s healthy,’’ Guillen said. “He prepares himself every day to give you everything he has. He’s going to be out there as long as he’s good. I’m going to give him all the opportunities to win games. “If he’s tired, we’ll do something about it. We might let him miss a start, but it’s too early to say what we’re going to do.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 That's scary. So we are basically looking at the Kevin Walker show today... Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 what's the scouting report on Walker, stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 12, 2005 -> 12:46 AM) what's the scouting report on Walker, stats? Stats aren't good. He struggled in Charlotte, and his last good season was back in 2000 IIRC going 7-1 4.43 ERA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 11, 2005 -> 02:47 PM) Stats aren't good. He struggled in Charlotte, and his last good season was back in 2000 IIRC going 7-1 4.43 ERA. That's what I thought, the guy is average at best. Why not use B-Mac for long middle relief. It would rest our starters and get B Mac some experience in the bigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Guys, this is a nothing article. I wouldn't put much stock in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 12, 2005 -> 12:50 AM) That's what I thought, the guy is average at best. Why not use B-Mac for long middle relief. It would rest our starters and get B Mac some experience in the bigs. Probably because they want him to stay starting down at Charlotte. It's not like we need another Neal Cotts situation again. Also he's still not that ready yet (Cheat said 1.5 HR's given up per start) so he's still got some small things to work on. Also you waste another option, and start the arbitration process earlier, so there are a lot of factors to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 11, 2005 -> 09:53 AM) Probably because they want him to stay starting down at Charlotte. It's not like we need another Neal Cotts situation again. Also he's still not that ready yet (Cheat said 1.5 HR's given up per start) so he's still got some small things to work on. Also you waste another option, and start the arbitration process earlier, so there are a lot of factors to consider. In other words ... it doesn't make sense to bring up BMac at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 11, 2005 -> 02:53 PM) Probably because they want him to stay starting down at Charlotte. It's not like we need another Neal Cotts situation again. Also he's still not that ready yet (Cheat said 1.5 HR's given up per start) so he's still got some small things to work on. Also you waste another option, and start the arbitration process earlier, so there are a lot of factors to consider. I see, good points, so Walker is our best option, wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ May 12, 2005 -> 12:55 AM) In other words ... it doesn't make sense to bring up BMac at this point. I need to learn to simplify things don't I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 11, 2005 -> 10:01 AM) I need to learn to simplify things don't I. You explained quite well. My post was just a bit of reinforcement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 It's Ozzie's fault for leaving him in 115. The guy needs to throw 90-100 max if we want him to last all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 If he'd cut down on walks, he wouldn't have to throw that many pitches in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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