May 2, 200322 yr SN Report: Rowand Sent Down; Harris Recalled By Mario Scalise May 2, 2003 SoxNet.net Just as we reported last week here on SoxNet, Aaron Rowand's time with the White Sox was running short, as following Thursday night's 7-5 win over the A's, Rowand was demoted to triple-A Charlotte. In his place, the Sox called up Willie Harris. Jerry Manuel, who is on the hot seat himself, expressed concern for Rowand's play last week and hinted that if Rowand didn't progress in the Oakland series, where he went 2-9, Harris will take his place. The 25-year-old Rowand has struggled all season, batting just .133 (8-for-60) with just two RBIs, two walks and 10 strikeouts. Last season in limited time for the Sox, Rowand batted .258 with seven homers and 29 RBIs, but struck out 54 times and walked just 12 times in 302 at bats. In 22 games with the Knights, Harris was batting .410 with 18 runs, 11 RBIs, five homers, a .483 on base percentage and .692 slugging percentage. Harris, 24, batted .233 for the Sox last season, with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 163 at bats. Harris stole eight bases in the stretch, but struck out 21 times. It is uncertain what role Harris will now take with the team. Armando Rios has been effective in the short time he's played in center, driving in nine runs in 15 games, while second baseman D'Angelo Jimenez has struggled, going just 2-29 with no runs scored or RBIs in his last eight games. Harris is expected to join the team for Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field.
May 2, 200322 yr I do like the idea of trying Harris as the leadoff hitter and moving D'Angelo down to the two spot. That could hopefully get DA a little more protection and fastballs with Frank hitting behind him.
May 2, 200322 yr I really like Aaron & hate to see him go for now, but we need to find a HOT SOX somewhere. My U.S. Cellular Field of Sox Dreams won't be coming true if the Hittin' keeps Quittin'.
May 2, 200322 yr This is a great move by the organization. You send down guys that are struggling as badly as Rowand....plain and simple. I'm also liking this move because of the fact that we now have a little more speed....and Harris didn't get caught stealing at all last year. If this guy keeps hitting the ball well....he can hit it wherever the hell he wants to. Is he leading off though? Also....is DJ hitting 2nd? Here's hoping Rowand gets back on track and is up in the bigs ASAP hitting well for us. I think he'll be a solid major leaguer some day.
May 3, 200322 yr Here's hoping Harris can hit. 0-4 tonight was not too spiffy. Anybody see the game? Did he have any good at bats??
May 3, 200322 yr Didn't look as lost as Rowand. you are kidding...... right??? he looked like crap in the field......will E8 harris welcome back.........lol....
May 3, 200322 yr Anybody see the game? Did he have any good at bats?? HSC said he booted a fly ball in CF then threw the ball away. Only reached on a fielder's choice.
May 4, 200322 yr Willie is definatly not a quality center fielder, doesn't look like he has a clue what he should be doing out there.
May 4, 200322 yr Willie is definatly not a quality center fielder, doesn't look like he has a clue what he should be doing out there. He allowed a runner to advance to 2B tonight because he didn't know where to throw it. He tossed it casually to 3B (where the runner had already been held) and the hitter waltzed into 2B easily.
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