But selecting a second baseman and a center fielder takes on greater importance as Guillen values defense more because of the absence of an overpowering pitching staff.

And by defense, he means Jerry Owens's speed on the basepaths.

Sox ST interviews

 

Danks: http://link.mlblists.com/r/QEC90G/1ZRY8/I9...206977-72032840

 

AJ: http://link.mlblists.com/r/QEC90G/1ZRY8/I9...206977-72032840

 

Mark: http://link.mlblists.com/r/QEC90G/1ZRY8/I9...206977-72032840

 

Ozzie: http://link.mlblists.com/r/QEC90G/1ZRY8/I9...206977-72032840

His name is still Merkin. That sucks for him.

So according to Cowley . . .

 

Quentin looks awesome, putting on a hitting clinic.

 

Ozzie has said that Contreras will start at least one game this spring. Good sign.

 

Colon told Ozzie that he will be ready to go by April.

More from Cowley : Not only did Josh Fields have knee surgery in the fall, but told reporters that he also had LASIK surgery to improve his vision.

Interesting to think about that LASIK part. He was noted to have a hard time catching up to fastballs. The assumption made, was that it was his swing, that he loaded his bat too much at the top of his swing, etc. That might be true, or, it could have been his eyes, or some of each. Should be interesting to see what happens.

 

Interesting to think about that LASIK part. He was noted to have a hard time catching up to fastballs. The assumption made, was that it was his swing, that he loaded his bat too much at the top of his swing, etc. That might be true, or, it could have been his eyes, or some of each. Should be interesting to see what happens.

 

If he is trying to recognize the spin of an off-speed pitch, it make sense that he would be late on the fastball if he was having a hard time seeing it.

If he is trying to recognize the spin of an off-speed pitch, it make sense that he would be late on the fastball if he was having a hard time seeing it.

Also, I am not sure if LASIK can address a stigmatism, but that can effect how well you see moving objects. The faster it is, the harder it would be to see well.

 

I've thought several times in the past that Lasik might be helpful to Konerko too.

 

Seems every year he has more difficulty getting his timing down early. And I can't help but think it may have something to do with his vision.

 

 

Also, I am not sure if LASIK can address a stigmatism, but that can effect how well you see moving objects. The faster it is, the harder it would be to see well.

 

I have a stigmatism and never knew that was the reason I sucked.

 

Thanks.

I have a stigmatism and never knew that was the reason I sucked.

 

Thanks.

 

It isn't...

 

Jesse Rogers saying Poreda WILL BE in the bullpen in 2009. He was very emphatic about it, like he's heard something about it officially.

Carrasco believes 2008 performance earned him spot in 2009 pen

 

hmm..

its crazy, the economy. who would have thought that had we wanted to sign abreu(5mil),hudson(3.4), and pudge(1mil or less), it would have cost us barely 10 mil for all 3 lol

its crazy, the economy. who would have thought that had we wanted to sign abreu(5mil),hudson(3.4), and pudge(1mil or less), it would have cost us barely 10 mil for all 3 lol

Well Pudge is hardly surprising, there's an increasing belief throughout the league that he's just about done, his time with the Yankees last year was just embarrassing. Add in his limitations at the catcher position and reputation for being a poor influence in the clubhouse (he was HATED in that Tigers locker room) and it's hardly a surprise that no one wants him.

Rogers also stated that Getz is way in the driver's seat to be the starting 2nd baseman. I like how he stated that if Getz can leadoff, then Anderson would be the starter and hit 9th. I think that's the scenario we all would like to see the most.

Rogers also stated that Getz is way in the driver's seat to be the starting 2nd baseman. I like how he stated that if Getz can leadoff, then Anderson would be the starter and hit 9th. I think that's the scenario we all would like to see the most.

Will never happen. Not Getz winning 2nd, that's pretty likely. Anderson in CF.

Carrasco believes 2008 performance earned him spot in 2009 pen

 

hmm..

Jeez, I completely forgot about him honestly. Make him the longman

Will never happen. Not Getz winning 2nd, that's pretty likely. Anderson in CF.

 

Could this not also happen with Lillibridge at second?

 

Could this not also happen with Lillibridge at second?

Owens at 2nd and Lillibridge in CF is more likely than Anderson in CF.

Rogers also stated that Getz is way in the driver's seat to be the starting 2nd baseman. I like how he stated that if Getz can leadoff, then Anderson would be the starter and hit 9th. I think that's the scenario we all would like to see the most.

 

AMEN.

Owens at 2nd and Lillibridge in CF is more likely than Anderson in CF.

jerry owens sux at baseball. ill take andersons glove in cf and few hrs over owens' meaningless 30 sbs and crappy defense

I have heard, but more importantly seen with my own eyes the love affair the organization with Owens.

 

You really think so? I'm not so sure.

 

When he got healthy and was starting to hit in Charlotte, the team had a chance to call him up and didn't... calling up Wise instead.

 

And Owens was surprised when it happened. He was under the impression he was getting called up when he was healthy.

 

 

I have heard, but more importantly seen with my own eyes the love affair the organization with Owens. Only an injury(like last year) is going to keep Owens out of CF, at least to start the season.

 

Yep, I couldn't agree more. I think we all are wondering if Jerry Owens groin will make another appearance.

Lets hope I'm wrong then. You bring up a really good point, I just know what I have seen first hand in Spring Training, along with reports from the media, among other things, that Owens still is held in extremely high regard, and he is really going to have to shoot himself in the foot to lose his grasp on the CF job.

 

 

Is Plaxico Burress anywhere around AZ and/or available?

I just ordered tix to 3/1 against the Dodgers. Can't wait to see the new facility and, as a bonus, the Dodgers glorious home whites. It'll be like the '59 Series all over for my Dad. This time its personal.