May 12, 200322 yr White Sox manager Jerry Manuel had said he would wait until Monday to determine whether to skip Jon Garland's next turn in the rotation. But the suspense ended Sunday when Garland began warming up in the bullpen late in the game. Turns out Garland was available for relief duty because the Sox won't need him to start until next weekend in Minnesota. "He'll be treated as a fifth starter," Manuel said. Are the Sox trying to light a fire under the 23-year-old right-hander, who has posted one quality start in seven tries this season? "Exactly," Manuel replied. "He has to step it up." Outwardly, at least, Garland seemed unaffected by the move. "I dug myself in a hole," he said, "and now I have to get myself out." Garland has been criticized on radio talk shows for saying he believes that fans who come to U.S. Cellular Field should not boo the Sox. "I've just said that they should feel like they're part of the team and should stick behind us regardless of what happens," Garland said. Have they done that? "Not when you boo your home team," he replied. "How's that sticking behind them? But, hey, that's the decision that they make." Manuel, asked what kind of reception he expects the Sox to get Tuesday in their return to the South Side, couldn't resist a little humor. "Have we ever gotten a good welcome?" he asked. "I expect a standing ovation when we come back, a full house packed to the brim—55,000 screaming. I'm serious."
May 12, 200322 yr So I'm assuming E-Lo tomorrow, Danny Wednesday followed by Colon and Buehrle? Fock man throw Garland in there on Thursday and let's get our best 3 in E-Lo, Colon and Buehrle pitch against the Twinkies.
May 12, 200322 yr "Have we ever gotten a good welcome?" he asked. "I expect a standing ovation when we come back, a full house packed to the brim—55,000 screaming. I'm serious." You got one in 2000 WHEN YOU DESERVED IT BUTTWIPE!!!!! :fyou
May 12, 200322 yr Have we ever gotten a good welcome?" he asked. "I expect a standing ovation when we come back, a full house packed to the brim—55,000 screaming. I'm serious." bitter bitter table one. Well if you win a damn ballgame maybe people will take notice :fyou
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