per the Score

 

Cliff Politte's career as a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox is over.

As much as I wanted this to happen, it still saddens me. He was so integral to last year's run, and he was a class act while trying to get through this year. It's sad to see him go.

 

Good luck wherever you go, Cliff.

Thanks for 05 Cliff. What the Hell happened to you?

 

Hopefully we find someone who can repeat our pitching swap immediately after the AS break last year.

Edited July 15, 200619 yr by Balta1701

I met Cliff Politte at soxfest. He is a great guy. I feel bad for him as a person. I hope he gets the surgery for his arm and gets the bone spurs taken out. You cant blame a guy for doing whatever he could to avoid surgery in his walk year. Good luck to you Cliff and thanks for last year.

As much as I wanted this to happen, it still saddens me. He was so integral to last year's run, and he was a class act while trying to get through this year. It's sad to see him go.

 

Good luck wherever you go, Cliff.

Could not agree more. Clifford never blaimed anyone else for his struggles and refused to make excuses. I'll never forget his spectacular 2005 campaign and his remarkable standing backflips.

Yep, I'm sure this has been hard on Politte. Thanks for everything last season! It was one of the best middle relief years I've ever seen. I'm sure Mrs. Politte has been looking for real estate in Cincinnati for the last few weeks. I wonder who we'll call up now? My prediction is still Roberto Hernandez via trade on Monday.

Edited July 15, 200619 yr by fathom

Thanks Cliff

 

you were a trooper last year.

 

We appreciate it.

 

But last year needs to be over.

 

Starting RIGHT NOW

I was at the game when he first came back from the DL, and he seemed like a great guy (didn't talk to him personally, but he did sign some autographs for people etc.). Shame this happened to him this year.

So does this mark the return of Sean Tracey or are we going to play the Montero game again?

So does this mark the return of Sean Tracey or are we going to play the Montero game again?

 

Option C

For whatever reason I really don't think this signifies an iminent trade nor do I believe there's anyone else in the minors besides Tracey and Montero who would be trusted in mopup duty even.

For whatever reason I really don't think this signifies an iminent trade nor do I believe there's anyone else in the minors besides Tracey and Montero who would be trusted in mopup duty even.

 

What does "DFA" stand for?

Unfortunately, we're probably going to have to go through the same garbage with Hermanson now. I just hope they decide he's done faster than they did with Cliff, and we make a trade.

Well to everyone who said what are they waiting for, you just got your wish. They wanted to make absolutely sure this guy wasn't going to turn it around, pitching him in garbage time only to see if he could improve. There is no manual for this sort of thing, I agree with the way they handled it, let him have the off days during the All Star break like everyone else, give him 1-2 last chances and then make the decision.

 

There must be a move pending ... otherwise they could've just held onto him for more garbage time scenarios.

What does "DFA" stand for?

Designated for assignment

What does "DFA" stand for?

Designated for Assignment, the club has 10 days to do something with him.

As of right now, Sean is still starting for Charlotte. Hasn't pitched yet.

 

Montero's ERA has ballooned like 3 points for the Knights.

If we have to use a minor league pitcher, it will either be Hermanson or Farnsworth. I stand by my source that says he'd be stunned if Tracey plays for a Guillen managed team again.

Edited July 15, 200619 yr by fathom

I am going to be royally pissed if for whatever reason this organization believes Dustin Hermanson is ready to face major league hitters.

If we have to use a minor league pitcher, it will either be Hermanson or Farnsworth. I stand by my source that says he'd be stunned if Tracey plays for a Guillen managed team again.

 

What does Farnsworth throw? It'd be nice if he had the gas his brother has.

Tracey didn't start.

What does Farnsworth throw? It'd be nice if he had the gas his brother has.

 

During the AAA all-star game, he was around 90 mph with his fastball. He's pitched in the majors before, and wasn't impressive.

De Los Santos starting for Sean tonight.

 

All signs point to Tracey.

Tracey didn't start.

 

Either he is coming up, or he is part of a trade.