The Ginger Kid Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Borchard's ripping the cover off the ball (again) in Charlotte. I'm one of the few who thinks that Timo remains a clutch hitter, despite his average, but it's impossible to ignore Borchard's power. His impressive run of late makes him tasty trade bait, no doubt. But should he be given a chance over Timo? I also think he's a better defensive option in the outfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 But why call him up and bench him like Timo, let him stay at AAA and hit everyday!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Not a chance. Listening to KW talk earlier this year, it was pretty evident to me that he had given up on Borch. I wouldn't be surprised if he was included in a deadline deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Bringing him up would destroy any trade value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 PLEASE! NO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Borchard will never contribute to a major league team any more than a bench player. leave him in the minors and try to trade him ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Borcard does this every year. He's still striking out a ton. Let me know when he's hitting .280 and isn't strikingout once everyy 3 atbats. .255 avg. 99so/306ab and only 33bb at AAA :puke He strikes out 3 times for every walk. The guy is still all or nothing 16 HR is pretty good but he can't do anything else and he doesn't do that enough to offset his major and vast flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I still like Borchard and I still think he has the potential to be an Adam Dunn type character for someone. However, I don't think it'll be for us, for 1 simple reason. He's out of minor league options after this one. In other words, if we bring him back up, he can't be sent down again without clearing waivers and giving other teams a shot at him. I think he'll probably move if KW does any sort of deal, for that simple reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 10:35 AM) Borcard does this every year. He's still striking out a ton. Let me know when he's hitting .280 and isn't strikingout once everyy 3 atbats. .255 avg. 99so/306ab and only 33bb at AAA :puke He strikes out 3 times for every walk. The guy is still all or nothing 16 HR is pretty good but he can't do anything else and he doesn't do that enough to offset his major and vast flaws. Still on a hitting tear at Triple-A Charlotte, Joe Borchard went 4-for-4 with his 16th home run Thursday. During a 16-game stretch, Borchard was hitting .379 with five homers and 10 RBI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Milkman delivers Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I thought any Borchard talk was finally dead. This guy is an absolute bust. Think of any definition of bust, and he fits the description. I hardly consider a .250 average in the minors to be tearing the cover off the ball. That equates to about a .180 average in the majors, just like every other time he came up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I hope he continues to scortch down there... so he can be gotten for something more then a bag of moldy balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 12:44 PM) I hope he continues to scortch down there... so he can be gotten for something more then a bag of moldy balls. Speaking of bags of moldy balls... Have they sent Willie down yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHITESOXRANDY Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 BORCHARD'S READY for palookaville. I hope KW deals him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Sox Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I wouldn't send Borchard up, not even for Timo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yossarian Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 11:32 AM) Not a chance. Listening to KW talk earlier this year, it was pretty evident to me that he had given up on Borch. I wouldn't be surprised if he was included in a deadline deal. I for one would not object. The White Sox gave Joe Borchard plenty of chances. One 504 foot home run does not make a career. Anyone remember Dave Nicholson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 nobody wants to see jobo back up. we don't need a terrible average/OBP hitter hopefully he keeps it up and can get us something at the deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 12:48 PM) Speaking of bags of moldy balls... Have they sent Willie down yet? Wow.. you two got close at Soxfest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoelessJoesNikes Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Borchard s a waste of a good uniform. Let him tear it up in the minors and trade him for whatever we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(ShoelessJoesNikes @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 01:56 PM) Borchard s a waste of a good uniform. Let him tear it up in the minors and trade him for whatever we can get. Awesome name, and welcome to SoxTalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 01:56 PM) Wow.. you two got close at Soxfest.. Yeah I gave him all of my spill-over chicks and he hasn't quit calling me ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 (edited) = Edited July 13, 2005 by RibbieRubarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 ^^^^ The first one to say what they have in common gets hit in the head with a mallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 13, 2005 -> 01:45 PM) ^^^^ The first one to say what they have in common gets hit in the head with a mallet. Fake Boobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Both have dated Tommy Lee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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