Kyyle23 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (chunk23 @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 04:08 PM) Is it possible that Betemit is starting to match what scouts once saw in him? His bat seems better than a bench player. I think you are catching a glimpse of what the braves saw for a brief second. The guy has flashed it before, but he hasnt been able to be consistent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) ^^^ Didn't he recently get contacts or something like that? I'm sure that's helping. Richard just does not seem to be able to make it through a lineup multiple times. First time through he's great, but he can't do much after that. Edited March 22, 2009 by chunk23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (chunk23 @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 02:08 PM) Is it possible that Betemit is starting to match what scouts once saw in him? His bat seems better than a bench player. i try not to get too excited about spring training performances from guys who have been in the league for a while. hopefully he can carry this over into the regular season though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (chunk23 @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 04:18 PM) Richard just does not seem to be able to make it through a lineup multiple times. First time through he's great, but he can't do much after that. Keep in mind that the starters are working on refining specific pitches, not pulling out all the stops to get a guy out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Thome homer. 9-7 Sox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I just wonder what has Lillibridge done last year and this spring to justify a roster spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 05:04 PM) I just wonder what has Lillibridge done last year and this spring to justify a roster spot? He hasn't done squat, but... He's the only healthy reserve player we have who can backup at SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Fields homer 10-7 Yes, the wind is blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Fields looks fantastic this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) Jerry Owens: 0-2, 3 BB's, 3 runs, 2 stolen bases Boo. Edited March 22, 2009 by flavum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Jerry Owens: 0-2, 3 BB's, 2 runs, 2 stolen bases Boo. He hasn't swung the bat well at all, but I don't think I've ever seen him being so disipline at the box. And no.. I still don't want him leading off for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 10:04 PM) I just wonder what has Lillibridge done last year and this spring to justify a roster spot? It's not to late for him to play in the Frontier League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 05:22 PM) Jerry Owens: 0-2, 3 BB's, 3 runs, 2 stolen bases Boo. If Jerry Owens was FA this winter, he would have had to sign a minor league contract. He's going to leadoff for the White Sox unless KW can pull a rabbit out of his hat and get Figgins or someone else. Of course, if he goes 0-2 with 3 BB and 2 SB every day, the Sox would be in good shape. I just think unfortunately, he's showing enough where the White Sox won't give up on him. 3 or 4 years ago, I was a big Owens fan, then I saw him play. I honestly think Pods or a guy like Chris Duffy, and obviously neither are world beaters, are better than Owens. I also think Owens is better than Wise as an everyday or platoon guy. Wise is probably a better 5 AB a week guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunk23 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well, people will soon realize he's taking so many pitches because he's running injured and swings a very weak bat. It won't last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 05:30 PM) If Jerry Owens was FA this winter, he would have had to sign a minor league contract. He's going to leadoff for the White Sox unless KW can pull a rabbit out of his hat and get Figgins or someone else. Of course, if he goes 0-2 with 3 BB and 2 SB every day, the Sox would be in good shape. I just think unfortunately, he's showing enough where the White Sox won't give up on him. 3 or 4 years ago, I was a big Owens fan, then I saw him play. I honestly think Pods or a guy like Chris Duffy, and obviously neither are world beaters, are better than Owens. I also think Owens is better than Wise as an everyday or platoon guy. Wise is probably a better 5 AB a week guy. I thoroughly enjoy the Owens fans but i must truly say that if indeed the sox worked on him this offseason to improve the probability of him making the starting lineup someone wasted a lot of energy and time. I watched jerry in about 4 spring training games and although he seems adequate at center he cannot hit a lick and this spring is having problems stealing unless you count the money he is abscounding from the team pretending to be a mlb ready player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (chunk23 @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 05:35 PM) Well, people will soon realize he's taking so many pitches because he's running injured and swings a very weak bat. It won't last. There were a lot of people on this board who say he has absolutely no redeeming qualities, who were saying the exact opposite in Sept. 2007. You would think the Sox should be in a position to take on some money, so maybe they are just being patient, giving him the rope to hang himself, and a better player may be available for less when the noose does its job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Sox win 12-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Kroeger 2 for 2 . Am I nuts for entertaining thoughts of keeping Kroeger and one of Owens or Wise is gone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 23, 2009 -> 12:06 AM) Kroeger 2 for 2 . Am I nuts for entertaining thoughts of keeping Kroeger and one of Owens or Wise is gone ? There's been no buzz about Kroeger over the past few weeks making the big league team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Interesting stat for the day... The Sox went 6 for 6 in SB attempts. When was the last time you saw a Sox team steal 6 bases in a game, let alone that many without being caught. Kroeger did get picked off 1st though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt4life Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 04:06 PM) Kroeger 2 for 2 . Am I nuts for entertaining thoughts of keeping Kroeger and one of Owens or Wise is gone ? yes, they are all leftys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Wow, what a brutal box score. I see Brent Lillibridge -- who's only purpose on the ML squad would be his defense -- committed 2 errors today he now has 3 on the spring, he also K'd a few times putting his spring BB/K at 1/20 extrapolate that over 600 AB and it comes out to 12 walks compared to 240 strikeouts. I'm not sure I've ever seen a .05 BB/K before. Hey, if he goes 0-4 w/ 4 K in his next game (hardly out of the realm of possibility) he'll have twice as many K's as total bases. I believe that's the definition of overmatched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 23, 2009 -> 02:57 AM) Wow, what a brutal box score. I see Brent Lillibridge -- who's only purpose on the ML squad would be his defense -- committed 2 errors today he now has 3 on the spring, he also K'd a few times putting his spring BB/K at 1/20 extrapolate that over 600 AB and it comes out to 12 walks compared to 240 strikeouts. I'm not sure I've ever seen a .05 BB/K before. Hey, if he goes 0-4 w/ 4 K in his next game (hardly out of the realm of possibility) he'll have twice as many K's as total bases. I believe that's the definition of overmatched. Tonight's Chicagosports article says he's leading for the utility spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 08:58 PM) Tonight's Chicagosports article says he's leading for the utility spot. I wonder, if Chris Getz suffered an injury tomorrow would we have a Tony Pena Jr. situation on our hands with Lillibridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa1334 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 22, 2009 -> 08:58 PM) Tonight's Chicagosports article says he's leading for the utility spot. lilli was a throw in, he cant hit. and hes not even playing good defense so far. he deserves a spot bcuz he can play a few positions? dumb. might as well have kept uribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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