David Cook, the strong slugging outfielder of the Charlotte Knights has agreed to answer some questions for us. Between Birmingham and the Knights last year David slammed 19 homers along with 56 driven in, with only 430 ABs because of an injury. He is currently playing down in the Domincan leagues for some ABs and to keep working on his skills.

 

Let's hear what you want to ask David about!

David, are you still a member of the White Sox organization? And if so, how does it feel to be seen as less valuable than Lance Broadway and Jerry Owens?

Addendum:

 

No American Idol jokes allowed.

David, despite Charlotte's reputation as a hitter's park, your numbers were significantly better in AA this year than they were in AAA after you were moved up. How did you feel you performed against AAA pitching? Do you think you can take the next step in 2009?

 

It's been my impression that people downplay the performance of people in the upper levels of the minors because of their age if they reach those levels a year or two older than some of their peers. Have you felt a level of skepticism directed towards you because you're older than some of the guys around you?

 

How's your defense? What positions do you think you're capable of playing, if, for example, the major league club needed you next year?

What do you believe is your best baseball skill? In what area do you feel you need the most work?

What positions do you see yourself as being best at playing?

 

What is the story about your winter ball experience, we saw you were switching teams?

If you weren't playing baseball, what would you be doing for a living?

 

What have been your favorite and least favorite stadiums to play in?

 

Among players you have been on teams with, who is the biggest prankster, and/or the funniest guy?

 

How do you hit the ball so hard on your homeruns? They sound like someone fired a cannon. And, what was your walk up music in B'ham just before you were sent up to Charlotte? Not the Dem Franchise Boyz song, "Talkin' Out The Side Of Ya Neck." The one you had last. Nobody knew what it was and it drove me nuts all year. They used it randomly for other players throughout the season after you left. I googled the lyrics but never came up with anything.

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Do you see yourself as an outfielder in Chicago within the next 2 or three years?

Have you had the chance to meet any of the big league guys yet? What was that experience like?

Who was your favorite player growing up?

 

What was your favorite team growing up?

 

Who do you most model your game after?

Let's get the rest of those questions in quickly, I want to get this sent out to David soon!

Which aspect of your game are you most proud of?

 

Which OF position is your strongest, and which would you most like to play going forward?

 

What's the weirdest thing you've ever seen a fan do?

 

Do you have any pre-game rituals?

 

What music do you like to listen to, to get psyched up for a game (if any)?

 

David, would you give us a scouting report on yourself?

OK, this is closed and being forwarded on to David. Hopefully we have answers by the New Year!