June 16, 200817 yr Ramirez has been strong recently so I wouldn't mind him being in center even though he's a liablility fielding at times. Ramirez, Anderson, Owens, Loften, there are a lot of names mentioned to play center right now. I probably wouldn't sign Loften because he's probably not going to play very often once Konerko gets back, and that means we'll either have to send Anderson or Ramirez down to the minors, or release Ozuna to keep Lofton on the roster. I initially liked the idea of bringing up Owens but the more I looked at the schedule, we have 13 games in the next 15 days. 6 of them are at National League ball parks. I would assume Thome is going to start 4 or 5 games at first base with Swisher in center meaning there will be under 10 games to have Owens, Anderson, or Ramirez starting in center. I would prefere to have Ramirez and Anderson play in center. Or we could have Ramirez play second base and let Anderson play in center. Getting Uribe out of the lineup is always a positive, haha. Edited June 16, 200817 yr by WilliamTell
June 16, 200817 yr QUOTE (WilliamTell @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 09:26 AM) It's doable as long as the pitching keeps being strong. +1 QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 09:27 AM) I'd let Paulie rest up for 15, and have him healthy to key this offense in the 2nd half, because if you look at his splits, he is notorious for being a 2nd half hitter. I think BA deserves to be starting however, and I rather him get AB's than say call up Owens and have him play everyday. And that's with Swisher at 1B and Ramirez at 2B. Don't want to see Uribe in there playing. I'd also like to see BA in CF and Swish at 1B while Paulie is out, and to slowly work Paulie back in afterwards. Also agree that Alexei is the best option at 2B with the offense struggling. If Anderson hits while Paulie is recovering and Thome continues hitting in the low .200s with few walks and many K's, the Sox really need to re-evaluate his future with the team. I don't think that releasing a guy to avoid a contract option is the most honorable thing to do, but his production hasn't even been close to his price tag this year. If he's still hitting like this at the end of July, the Sox would be better off upgrading defensively in CF and moving either PK or JD to DH.
June 16, 200817 yr From some of the articles I am reading, this seems like its gonna be a lot longer than a simple 15 day stint for Paulie, but reading through this thread it seems like most people are taking it for granted that it will only be 15 days.... Any rhyme or reason to the projections?
June 16, 200817 yr QUOTE (watchtower41 @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 01:42 PM) From some of the articles I am reading, this seems like its gonna be a lot longer than a simple 15 day stint for Paulie, but reading through this thread it seems like most people are taking it for granted that it will only be 15 days.... Any rhyme or reason to the projections? Usually, significant rib muscle strains keep hitters out for longer than 15 days. it just depends on the severity. It's impossible to swing a bat without pain with this injury. The muscles are very short, thick and multidirectional all factors contibuting to the length of time it takes for it to heal.
June 16, 200817 yr QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 01:14 PM) Usually, significant rib muscle strains keep hitters out for longer than 15 days. it just depends on the severity. It's impossible to swing a bat without pain with this injury. The muscles are very short, thick and multidirectional all factors contibuting to the length of time it takes for it to heal. not to mention he is like a 32 year old going on 45.
June 16, 200817 yr I'm not a huge Jerry Owens fan... but he is on a roll... .345 batting average in June... .393 OBP http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=435539
June 16, 200817 yr QUOTE (scenario @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:10 PM) I'm not a huge Jerry Owens fan... but he is on a roll... .345 batting average in June... .393 OBP http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/st...&pid=435539 Something needs to happen, and he can play a position that will be vacated with Swish playing 1B
June 16, 200817 yr not to mention he is like a 32 year old going on 45. You on the other hand are like 45 going on 32, right? You know exactly what I'm sayin'.
June 16, 200817 yr QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:14 PM) Usually, significant rib muscle strains keep hitters out for longer than 15 days. it just depends on the severity. It's impossible to swing a bat without pain with this injury. The muscles are very short, thick and multidirectional all factors contibuting to the length of time it takes for it to heal. I hope they shut Paulie down until after the All Star Break.
June 17, 200817 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:11 PM) Something needs to happen, and he can play a position that will be vacated with Swish playing 1B .259/.327/.306 .........in the minors .633 OPS Anderson is at .250/.289/.381 a .680 OPS in the majors with sporadic playing time, and he's a better centerfielder. Also, Owens is 17 for 27 in steals.....running on minor league pitchers and catchers.
June 17, 200817 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:11 PM) Something needs to happen, and he can play a position that will be vacated with Swish playing 1B Rock I really hope we find someone outside the org. lets only hope.
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