That's was a pretty good pitching job by Brandon for 5 1/3 innings. Get him in the starting rotation next season.

 

Come on Sox, let's end the season on a winning note. We can play the spoiler for the Twins. I would rather see the Tigers win the division then the Twins.

There are so many other ways that we could spend money and talent this offseason rather than finding a great backup Right Hand hitting catcher.

 

We will win more games with 1 more quality relief pitcher than we will with a backup righty catcher instead of Stew.

 

All I'm asking for is a back-up catcher who can hit over .200, especially after facing the tough lefties in the division. Widger was perfect in the role last season.

We will win more games with 1 more quality relief pitcher than we will with a backup righty catcher instead of Stew.

Ding ding ding.

 

It is the least of our worries. In fact our bullpen is one of the most needed areas to improve, it was why we were so good in 2005. If we get BMAC in throwing like he is throwing, improve the pen, and swap out an SP and PODS for a lead off hitter, I think just that gets us in the playoffs.

 

All I'm asking for is a back-up catcher who can hit over .200, especially after facing the tough lefties in the division. Widger was perfect in the role last season.

Widger?

 

Man you must hate Stewart something awful.

All I'm asking for is a back-up catcher who can hit over .200, especially after facing the tough lefties in the division. Widger was perfect in the role last season.

If Stewart could play better defense than Widger, would that make up for him having a poor BA?

 

It is the least of our worries. In fact our bullpen is one of the most needed areas to improve, it was why we were so good in 2005. If we get BMAC in throwing like he is throwing, improve the pen, and swap out an SP and PODS for a lead off hitter, I think just that gets us in the playoffs.

Hell, we get into the playoffs if we stop playing Mackowiak in CF.

i hope that bmacs start made all his haters sayin he wont be good next year stfu

If Stewart could play better defense than Widger, would that make up for him having a poor BA?

Hell, we get into the playoffs if we stop playing Mackowiak in CF.

It would be closer for sure.

If Stewart could play better defense than Widger, would that make up for him having a poor BA?

Hell, we get into the playoffs if we stop playing Mackowiak in CF.

 

Why can't we just bring back Miguel Olivo!!!!!

 

If kalapse is reading this, what problems do KW and Ozzie have with Tejada?

 

Hell, we get into the playoffs if we stop playing Mackowiak in CF.

 

I have a feeling that Mackowiak won't be back next year. He's getting paid almost 3 million next year.

I have a feeling that Mackowiak won't be back next year. He's getting paid almost 3 million next year.

If I could trust Ozzie to use him right, I'd say to keep him. He's an excellent option off the bench.

 

I just think Ozzie's dumb enough to continue trying to platoon him out there. Or even to try to convince KW that it's ok to trade Anderson because they have Mackowiak. Or they don't need another backup outfielder because they have Mackowiak. Etc.

 

I'd love Mack as a backup/super utility guy. I just don't think Ozzie understands what that means.

If I could trust Ozzie to use him right, I'd say to keep him. He's an excellent option off the bench.

 

I just think Ozzie's dumb enough to continue trying to platoon him out there. Or even to try to convince KW that it's ok to trade Anderson because they have Mackowiak. Or they don't need another backup outfielder because they have Mackowiak. Etc.

 

I'd love Mack as a backup/super utility guy. I just don't think Ozzie understands what that means.

 

I'm a huge Mackowiak fan, and always wanted him on the Sox. However, it's become a situation where I want him gone for the good of the team.....so he can't play CF anymore.

I realize people don't want to spend money on a backup catcher, and i agree....but regardless...chris stewart isnt the answer....its tough for me to fall in love with a guy who had an OPS of .707 in a tiny ballpark in charlotte

I realize people don't want to spend money on a backup catcher, and i agree....but regardless...chris stewart isnt the answer....its tough for me to fall in love with a guy who had an OPS of .707 in a tiny ballpark in charlotte

 

When you consider he'll be facing the likes of C.C., Rogers, Liriano, Robertson, A. Miller, Randy Johnson, etc...I'd be absolutely stunned if he could hit over .190.

I'm a huge Mackowiak fan, and always wanted him on the Sox. However, it's become a situation where I want him gone for the good of the team.....so he can't play CF anymore.

 

 

you are so right.

Fathom's concern for Stewart as our backup catcher is justified.

 

He hit .253/.282./.360 vs lefties down at Charlotte this year. That's brutal.

 

Considering all the tough lefties in this division, and the fact that more rest for AJ certainly wouldn't hurt, I wouldn't just give the spot to Stewart, either. I'm not talking about throwing $5 million at Greg Zaun this offseason, but look around for someone who can do a good enough job. Torrealba would be a good option, and I don't think he's the 'future' of the Rockies.

 

I don't see how having a crappy backup catcher next year is any different than having no backup CFer on the roster this season.

My god, who in the world is this idiot they have on the radio right now? The City didn't want the White Sox to win another trophy because they couldn't afford to spend the money for another title drive/celebration? Wow.

 

Edit: That would explain why Mack kept playing CF.

Edited September 28, 200619 yr by Balta1701

Sheesh. Looking at the Twins boxscore...they have a guy with an ERA over 6 in their rotation and yet they will make the playoffs.

Sheesh. Looking at the Twins boxscore...they have a guy with an ERA over 6 in their rotation and yet they will make the playoffs.

 

Silva's been a respectable #5 starter since the beginning of May. Not many pitchers can recover from a month with an ERA over 10. Just ask Mark Buehrle.

Silva's been a respectable #5 starter since the beginning of May. Not many pitchers can recover from a month with an ERA over 10. Just ask Mark Buehrle.

 

Gardenhire also usually tries to pull him as soon as he can.

How long has this rain delay been?

 

Considering it's the 8th inning of the series finale, with nothing on the line for either team, why not call this game?

11:45 is the restart time

I have to agree with Flash. May as well call the game as it don't mean anything.

That's sort of ridiculous to me.

 

Even with our offday tomorrow, I find it strange both teams are willing to risk injury to players on a wetfield in an meaningless game.

Ballgame is called, Sox win

Ballgame is called, Sox win

YAY

 

I was afraid Guillen may have used Thornton or MacDougal.

Man after the way B-Mac pitched tonight I am so glad we didn't have him in the rotation. It would have killed our playoff chances.

Man after the way B-Mac pitched tonight I am so glad we didn't have him in the rotation. It would have killed our playoff chances.

 

 

It will take him at least 4 months to stretch himself out to make a start anyways. Wait you mean he was able to go 5. How is that possible.