June 2, 200916 yr Since chances are the Beckham era will probably start in the next week or so, what number do you think he will wear? I think the Sox will give him #6, the number he wore in college (and you gotta give a pimp a cool, low number like that). Oddly enough, no White Sox has worn this number since the passing of former hitting coach Charley Lau in 1984. What are you guys guessing?
June 2, 200916 yr I'd really like to know about your sources that tell you the Slayer era will start next week or so. 69.
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:38 PM) He's been wearing 6 at every level, i imagine he'll keep it. He wore #5 with the Barons, they have no #6 jersey. In fact they have no jerseys at all with a 6. No 6, 16, 26, 36, 46 etc. He wore #8 with Kanny last year. Eduardo Escobar was wearing #6 when Beckham joined the team. I think they'll give him #6 when he goes up. Edited June 2, 200916 yr by JPN366
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) He wore #5 with the Barons, they have no #6 jersey. He wore #8 with Kanny last year. Eduardo Escobar was wearing #6 when Beckham joined the team. I think they'll give him #6 when he goes up. I think it would be great if the team finally gave a player 6...and Beckham would be a good guy to give it to. I don't think he'll get it though. I think it's a Reinsdorf thing. I don't know why, but 25 would look cool--next year.
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:32 PM) Since chances are the Beckham era will probably start in the next week or so, what number do you think he will wear? I think the Sox will give him #6, the number he wore in college (and you gotta give a pimp a cool, low number like that). Oddly enough, no White Sox has worn this number since the passing of former hitting coach Charley Lau in 1984. What are you guys guessing? Perhaps he's hinting that Slayer will take a note from Swisher and pitch for an inning or two at Charlotte
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 05:41 PM) He wore #5 with the Barons, they have no #6 jersey. In fact they have no jerseys at all with a 6. No 6, 16, 26, 36, 46 etc. He wore #8 with Kanny last year. Eduardo Escobar was wearing #6 when Beckham joined the team. I think they'll give him #6 when he goes up. Ah, i saw he was wearing 6 with the Knights and kinda made a generalization. Sorry.
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) Ah, i saw he was wearing 6 with the Knights and kinda made a generalization. Sorry. No big deal.
June 2, 200916 yr Author QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:43 PM) Perhaps he's hinting that Slayer will take a note from Swisher and pitch for an inning or two at Charlotte Or I used a word from the English language.
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 02:48 PM) Or I used a word from the English language. English, who needs it, I'm never going to England.
June 2, 200916 yr I doubt Beckham is on the big league team that soon, more like at the earliest a month and a half from now
June 2, 200916 yr QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:56 PM) I doubt Beckham is on the big league team that soon, more like at the earliest a month and a half from now I think you'll see him on this homestand.
June 2, 200916 yr 6, perfect number for a middle infielder (along with 5). Plus, he's had that number since college.
June 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 10:58 PM) I think you'll see him on this homestand. I think there is more of a chance you will see Herbert-the Milkman-Perry back at 3B in the next couple weeks then Beckham up here.
June 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:48 PM) No big deal. Of course it's not a big deal; it's a message board. His apology to you was definitely not sincere, or at least I'd be very very surprised if it was. Dismount that giant horse.
June 3, 200916 yr I can't believe it has been 25 years since Charlie Lau passed. I'm not up on instructional books, is his How To Hit .300 still the top book for hitters?
June 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 08:30 PM) God damn Tex, you are old as hell Well yes I am. Lau, more than just about anyone, revolutionized hitting by teaching the release of the top hand and getting a better extension. Brett, Thomas, McGwire are just a few guys who have credited Lau. Walt Hriniac (spelling??) basically was a devote and continued that with Sox hitters.
June 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) I think there is more of a chance you will see Herbert-the Milkman-Perry back at 3B in the next couple weeks then Beckham up here. I agree With our 2B/3B options playing like crap, who needs our top prospect that is hitting .430 in AAA to come up and help this team. Ide be 100% against that move fa sho.
June 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (Texsox @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 08:39 PM) Well yes I am. Lau, more than just about anyone, revolutionized hitting by teaching the release of the top hand and getting a better extension. Brett, Thomas, McGwire are just a few guys who have credited Lau. Walt Hriniac (spelling??) basically was a devote and continued that with Sox hitters. Lau emphasized releasing the top hand after making contact with the pitch and following through with only the lower hand on the bat. This allows maximum extension of the arms and lets the bat maintain a flatter plane through the hitting zone. I really don't understand this philosophy. After you make contact with the ball, what you do afterwards has no effect on where the ball goes. I really don't care if you follow through with one hand on that bat or both, as I believe it has no effect on the ball. However, that's not to say Lau's other teachings are bad or anything, as he obviously was a great hitting coach. But, I'll take Ted Williams' book over Lau's anyday of the week. Edited June 3, 200916 yr by BearSox
June 3, 200916 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 08:19 PM) 7 probably will be available. That's Jerry Owens Ghost's number.
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