January 10, 200620 yr http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...ack=1&cset=true But the Sox aren't finished in their quest to fortify their 2005 World Series roster. They signed left-handers Javier Lopez and Stephen Randolph, both with major-league experience, to minor-league contracts. They're also one of six teams interested in signing Jose Macias, who can play five positions and recently won the batting title in the Venezuelan League. Macias batted .254 for the Cubs last season and hit .405 during regular-season play for Caracas. "The White Sox are an interesting team because Jose respects the manager (Ozzie Guillen), and [third-base coach] Joey Cora has seen him play down there," agent Bob Barad said. Brutal. :puke
January 10, 200620 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 01:02 AM) http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...ack=1&cset=true Brutal. :puke my thoughts exactly
January 10, 200620 yr Author Randolph can be a decent pitcher I think. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not with his complete and utter lack of control. 119 walks and 112 strikeouts in 141.2 career innings pitched. :puke Why do I see him being the new Timo? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's the scary thing. Ozzie would love the little turd because he's speedy, he's a switch-hitter, and he can play any defensive position (albeit poorly). But Macias wouldn't really fit with us since we already have two good utility-men. Mackowiak can already play 3B, 2B, 1B, LF, CF, RF and Ozuna can play 3B, SS, 2B, LF. The only player Macias could replace on our roster is Borchard and I really don't see that happening since we need some pop off the bench. Edited January 10, 200620 yr by SSH2005
January 10, 200620 yr Author The White Sox are one of six teams interested in free agent Jose Macias, according to the Chicago Tribune. We can only assume that the others are the Atlantic City Surf, the Bridgeport Bluefish, the Long Island Ducks, the Nashua Pride and the Somerset Patriots. The Newark Bears can do better. Source: Chicago Tribune
January 10, 200620 yr This is a truly terrible idea. Bench player or not, if he gets 15 at bats he hurts the ballclub. Maybe this is some kind of joke orchestrated by the Tribune.
January 10, 200620 yr QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 05:55 AM) Gotta have some sort of whipping boy on this team I guess. What the hell would soxtalk be like this season without a whipping boy?
January 10, 200620 yr Author What the hell would soxtalk be like this season without a whipping boy? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Macias is flat-out horrible. No one should need a reason to dislike him.
January 10, 200620 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 06:15 AM) Macias is flat-out horrible. No one should need a reason to dislike him. He stinks. Soxtalk is going to find a whipping boy anyways, it would just be an easy find if this Macias thing comes true(hopefully it doesn't).
January 10, 200620 yr Author He stinks. Soxtalk is going to find a whipping boy anyways, it would just be an easy find if this Macias thing comes true(hopefully it doesn't). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think Borchard will make the roster so my bet would be on him. But with Mackowiak around, I doubt Borchard will get enough AB's to make anyone hate him.
January 10, 200620 yr Looking at his stats it appears the spots he can play are 3B, SS, 2B, and OF. He looks like a 25th guy at best, but honest question, what is so terrible about this guy, presuming if they sign him it's merely to compete for a bench job?
January 10, 200620 yr He isn't very good, but he's better than Timo and can play several positions. He's supposed to be an excellent bunter. Unfortunately the White Sox can't have a superstar taking up their 25th spot on the roster. If they signed him, I think that would mean they were going with 12 pitchers. Edited January 10, 200620 yr by Dick Allen
January 10, 200620 yr He isn't very good, but he's better than Timo and can play several positions. He's supposed to be an excellent bunter. Unfortunately the White Sox can't have a superstar taking up their 25th spot on the roster. If they signed him, I think that would mean they were going with 12 pitchers. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, agreed. If they signed this guy that means Mackowiak will get more time in the OF than infield.
January 10, 200620 yr QUOTE(JimH @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 07:39 AM) Looking at his stats it appears the spots he can play are 3B, SS, 2B, and OF. He looks like a 25th guy at best, but honest question, what is so terrible about this guy, presuming if they sign him it's merely to compete for a bench job? He can't hit or field, and has no patience at the plate or arm in the field.... which is a bad combo of things for a position player.
January 10, 200620 yr Bring him on. Everyone knows that ex-Cubs win the World Series soon after leaving.
January 10, 200620 yr Author Looking at his stats it appears the spots he can play are 3B, SS, 2B, and OF. He looks like a 25th guy at best, but honest question, what is so terrible about this guy, presuming if they sign him it's merely to compete for a bench job? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Macias plays a bunch of positions but plays none of them well and he's an absolutely horrible hitter. I think he's a 26th guy at best -- a minor leaguer. We have no need for Macias with Mackowiak and Ozuna.
January 10, 200620 yr QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 02:51 PM) Macias plays a bunch of positions but plays none of them well and he's an absolutely horrible hitter. I think he's a 26th guy at best -- a minor leaguer. We have no need for Macias with Mackowiak and Ozuna. I'd still like to see a righty hitter with some power on the bench. Macias isn't a good player at all, and I agree with you....as long as we have Ozuna on the team, there's no reason to have Macias.
January 10, 200620 yr Author I'd still like to see a righty hitter with some power on the bench. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Joe Borchard? Macias isn't a good player at all, and I agree with you....as long as we have Ozuna on the team, there's no reason to have Macias. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Exactly. Ozuna makes Macias a pointless addition. Ozuna can play the same positions as Macias and he's a better hitter. He also has more speed. Like you said, we need to add a righty power threat off the bench more than a slappy-hitting scrub like Macias. He could compete with Borchard for the last outfield spot. Edited January 10, 200620 yr by SSH2005
January 10, 200620 yr Hawk would be happy. I just remember the Sox playing the Expos once upon a time and Hawk was raving about how Macias is such a solid ballplayer.
January 10, 200620 yr QUOTE(fathom @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 09:55 AM) I'd still like to see a righty hitter with some power on the bench. Macias isn't a good player at all, and I agree with you....as long as we have Ozuna on the team, there's no reason to have Macias. I'd rather see the Sox get a guy like Matt Lecroy who can be an emergency catcher and provide some right handed pop off the bench than a guy like Macias. We already have Mackowiak and Ozuna to cover all the spots Macias plays, and they're better at it than him. Borchard is a much better option than Macias. Edited January 10, 200620 yr by South Side Fireworks Man
January 11, 200620 yr QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 08:18 AM) Bring him on. Everyone knows that ex-Cubs win the World Series soon after leaving. I think you have that theory backwards.
January 11, 200620 yr QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jan 10, 2006 -> 06:44 PM) I think you have that theory backwards. Ain't that the truth!
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