February 16, 200917 yr On the Final Word on Fox last night, Corey reported that Jose has lost 42lbs while recovering from the Achilles injury. And from the video they showed of him, he looks alot better than his previous Sox years. So how will this work out for him and the team?
February 16, 200917 yr I've already seen him lose 30, 33 and 42 pounds in posts. Poor man is withering away.
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (Heads22 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 02:23 PM) I've already seen him lose 30, 33 and 42 pounds in posts. Poor man is withering away. Maybe he should join the Soxtalk Biggest Loser club? Looks like he's lost 105 pounds already!
February 16, 200917 yr One thing for sure, we don't want to see Contreras hitting, ever again. Not good. I seem to remember him also being hurt in that game at Cincinnati in May or June of 2006 when he lost his winning streak.
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 03:25 PM) I heard he lost 125 pounds and is now our new leadoff hitter. I also heard that he dropped 10 years off of his birth certificate...oh wait.
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 04:08 PM) I also heard that he dropped 10 years off of his birth certificate...oh wait. we all wish
February 16, 200917 yr Contreras might be part of KW's plan and a reason why he's letting the kids go for the 5th spot in the rotation. He could be back pitching as early as June, though I'm sure they will procede with the usual caution. If Colon holds up ( a big IF) and a kid seizes the moment Count can be starter a reliever or trade bait if he can establish he's sound by the trade deadline.
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 02:37 PM) Man he was freaking ripped in 2000 Guess that's why he was called the Bronze Titan. Here's a story a few years back about Jose, Coop, and the origin of the nickname. http://havanajournal.com/culture/entry/bro...cago_white_sox/ Edited February 16, 200917 yr by CaliSoxFanViaSWside
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (wilmot825 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 02:22 PM) On the Final Word on Fox last night, Corey reported that Jose has lost 42lbs while recovering from the Achilles injury. And from the video they showed of him, he looks alot better than his previous Sox years. So how will this work out for him and the team? It seems kind of weird to lose weight while having an injury that prohibits you from walking or doing any excessive exercises. But it's good for Jose.
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 04:20 PM) Contreras in 2000: Contreras in 2008: Jose must have gotten some more ration money from Castro after the 2000 Olympics. xD
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) It seems kind of weird to lose weight while having an injury that prohibits you from walking or doing any excessive exercises. But it's good for Jose. He was in the pool at the end of the season. They said he really attacked the rehab regimen as early as he could.
February 16, 200917 yr If it's true it's great news. Any time a ballplayer is fit, it's important. Wonder if Paulie lost the belly fat. He was a little heavy last year.
February 16, 200917 yr QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 08:37 PM) One thing for sure, we don't want to see Contreras hitting, ever again. Not good. I seem to remember him also being hurt in that game at Cincinnati in May or June of 2006 when he lost his winning streak. I am sure he can't hit alick, but remember he hurt himself covering firstbase. Losing weight on a stengthening and conditioning program can spell winner for Jose C and the Sox. Hopefully he wil be back sooner rather than August!! Edited February 16, 200917 yr by elrockinMT
February 17, 200917 yr QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 04:53 PM) Jose looks motivated. Last year's run mustve really got him fired up. Contract year.
February 17, 200917 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) It seems kind of weird to lose weight while having an injury that prohibits you from walking or doing any excessive exercises. But it's good for Jose. I sure did put on some weight.
February 17, 200917 yr Good for Jose... the weight loss will help reduce the stress on his injured foot. Might help accelerate his rehab.
February 17, 200917 yr QUOTE (That funky motion @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 07:03 PM) Contract year. Money talks! Of all Cuban defectors, Jose has banked the most money by far. Jose can buy his home town and more once the Cuban Talibans are gone.
February 17, 200917 yr QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Feb 16, 2009 -> 04:53 PM) He was in the pool at the end of the season. They said he really attacked the rehab regimen as early as he could. Its obvious he killed his rehad program as he is several months ahead of schedule. That is an impressive timetable considering his age.
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