The Ginger Kid Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 From the sun-times... The "dig-me strut..." Sox loading up for Garland March 5, 2008 BY JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com TUCSON, Ariz. – If Jon Garland and A.J. Pierzynski had problems co-existing for the three years they were teammates, it was news to the White Sox catcher. He had to answer that question late in the 2006 season, when there was a rumor floating around that Garland requested to pitching coach Don Cooper that Pierzynski be traded, and he answered it again on Wednesday – two days before Pierzynski is scheduled to face off against Garland in a Friday Cactus League meeting with the Angels in Tempe, Ariz. “I never had a problem with ‘Gar’ at all when he was here,’’ Pierzynski insisted. “I don’t know where that story came from. ‘Gar’ and I got along great. I never had a problem with him one bit, so I don’t know where that story came from or who brought it up, because I never had a problem with ‘Gar.’ ’’ Not quite the same picture that was being painted less than two years ago, when several major-league scouts had heard that the two got into it when Pierzynski felt that Garland was one of several pitchers who didn’t protect him during the beanball-fest he endured during the ’06 campaign. The story went that after one plunking, Pierzynski asked Garland why he didn’t retaliate and was told, “My ERA is high enough,’’ resulting in a shouting match between the two. Late in ’06, Pierzynski, Cooper and Garland discussed the matter, and while Cooper admitted that he and Pierzynski had a “animated disagreement’’ about the way Pierzynski was setting up behind the plate earlier in the season, there was never bad blood between Pierzynski and Garland. “I don’t even remember ever having a disagreement,’’ Garland said then. “I don’t always agree with some of the stuff he does sometimes, but I don’t think half the league does either. Shouting match? I never heard of that one.’’ Even with that story put to rest, however, the idea of the current Sox players facing off against their long-time teammate is being described as “kind of weird.’’ “I can’t remember in recent memory where I faced anyone who I was really good friends with like that,’’ first baseman Paul Konerko said. “We are bringing up everyone, so we must really want to prove a point, I guess.’’ After spending eight seasons on the South Side, Garland was traded to the Angels on Nov. 19, for shortstop Orlando Cabrera. Not a real shock to anyone – including Garland – who predicted to the Sun-Times at the end of last season that he would be moved. The Sox are loading up the roster to face Garland, especially for a split-squad game. Not only is Konerko making the trip, but so is Pierzynski, Jermaine Dye and Joe Crede. “At the end of the day, there’s obviously going to be some [crap]-talking one way or another,’’ Konerko continued. “One way or another, there’s going to be a lot of voicemails and text messages by the end of the day on that one.’’ The one thing the Sox hitters will be prepared for is the slow walk Garland will take from the mound to the dug-out. Referred to as “the dig-me strut,’’ the slower Garland walks, the better the results were that inning. “He’s got a couple of different gears coming off the field,’’ Konerko said. “We’ve seen that, but I’m sure he will be fired up for it. Hopefully, we take it seriously because all the guys who are here have obviously been here. He’s trying to impress his new team. He will be more on the ball than probably usual. “It’s kind of one of those things that you just want to get it over with. You don’t want to play your old team or your old guy. You would rather just be your own separate ways. You can’t help but think it’s definitely different without him around here. You wish he was still around in a lot of ways.’’ Even if you’re Pierzynski. “It’s not like he left here on bad terms,’’ Pierzynski added. “He had been hearing the rumors for a while, so I’m sure he was glad to get it over with too. I don’t think there were any bad terms. Plus, it’s spring training, it’s not like it’s in the playoffs ... “You wish him well [this season], you hope he does well.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Cowley being Cowley again. Trying to stir something up when nothing is there. Must be a slow news day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Oh Jon. Least we got another nickname for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(South Side Fireworks Man @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 10:08 PM) Cowley being Cowley again. Trying to stir something up when nothing is there. Must be a slow news day. IIRC Cowley was the same guy who was trying to stir crap up about Caballo after he left. I love Garland, but he also needs to shut his mouth about him not agreeing with everything AJ does like the rest of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(South Side Fireworks Man @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 08:08 PM) Cowley being Cowley again. Trying to stir something up when nothing is there. Must be a slow news day. me thinks there's something there...this is pierzynski we're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 To quote that world famous scholar, Bill Murray .... "It just doesn't matter." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 that trade is pissing me off more and more. Every time I watch Ramirez play I keep think this guy is the real deal, and could be a great surprise at SS. Instead, we have Cabrera who is 33 and going on the downside of his career. I hated the trade at the time, and I hate it even more now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(BearSox @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 11:19 PM) that trade is pissing me off more and more. Every time I watch Ramirez play I keep think this guy is the real deal, and could be a great surprise at SS. Instead, we have Cabrera who is 33 and going on the downside of his career. I hated the trade at the time, and I hate it even more now. I will make this prediction, and somebody can sig it if they want: Jon Garland's ERA will end up north of 4.50 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 Ramirez is too raw, but will be great. Awaiting word on Garland's chronic right shoulder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eickevinmorris Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(BearSox @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 11:19 PM) that trade is pissing me off more and more. Every time I watch Ramirez play I keep think this guy is the real deal, and could be a great surprise at SS. Instead, we have Cabrera who is 33 and going on the downside of his career. I hated the trade at the time, and I hate it even more now. It will be a good trade when Cabrera walks and we get two draft picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 “At the end of the day, there’s obviously going to be some [crap]-talking one way or another,’’ Konerko continued. “One way or another, there’s going to be a lot of voicemails and text messages by the end of the day on that one.’’ What the hell's the point of that? You may as well just say "s***-talking" because that's obviously what he said. Actually though, I think crap-talking is funnier. I'm gonna start saying that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 5, 2008 -> 11:41 PM) I will make this prediction, and somebody can sig it if they want: Jon Garland's ERA will end up north of 4.50 this year. Call me silly, but when something happens 4 of 6 years, I don't necesarily call that a bold prediction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 08:35 AM) What the hell's the point of that? You may as well just say "s***-talking" because that's obviously what he said. Actually though, I think crap-talking is funnier. I'm gonna start saying that hey, i'm happy they used "crap." they could have said, "[feces]-talking" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 QUOTE(thedoctor @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 11:01 AM) hey, i'm happy they used "crap." they could have said, "[feces]-talking" [poo]-talking [fecal matter]-talking [bowel movement]-talking I really can't decide which of the 5 is the funniest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 News flash: Co-workers sometimes don't get along! More at 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead johnson Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(WCSox @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 05:43 PM) News flash: Co-workers sometimes don't get along! More at 10. Yeah, I'll bet that you got beef with all of your co-workers. You strike me as that type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 09:11 PM) Yeah, I'll bet that you got beef with all of your co-workers. You strike me as that type. thats an awesome sig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 07:12 AM) Call me silly, but when something happens 4 of 6 years, I don't necesarily call that a bold prediction Going from The Cell and the AL Central to the AL West and Anaheim should in theory help him a lot. Ok, his ERA will be 5 or more. Is that better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 11:11 PM) Going from The Cell and the AL Central to the AL West and Anaheim should in theory help him a lot. Ok, his ERA will be 5 or more. Is that better? Well if you wanted to get to the point that you would be wrong, then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCSox Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 QUOTE(peckerhead johnson @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 06:11 PM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 It looks like Garland got the last laugh on the Sox as of todays SDT game. Dye did get the bomb though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwolf68 Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 If Garland was a hockey player he'd be "Garly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 QUOTE(daa84 @ Mar 6, 2008 -> 08:39 PM) thats an awesome sig I miss Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Garland is one of my all time favorites and I can't wait to give him a huge ovation when I see him pitch for the Angels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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