Nunez Up; Lillbridge Down

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The White Sox have called up hard throwing righty Johnny Nunez to replace INF Brent Lillibridge. Lillibridge had been called up yesterday to give the Sox some added infield depth while Ramirez recovered from a sprained ankle (Ramirez is expected to start Wednesday).

 

While Lillibridge's stint wasn't long, you can expect to see him back in Chicago once rosters expand in September. Lillibridge hasn't hit well at the big league level but he's made recent adjustments down in AAA (.326 Avg in July) and his versatility (plus defensive ability and plus speed) should serve the Sox well in September.

 

Nunez, 23, was acquired by the White Sox this off-season when the team sent Nick Swisher to the New York Yankees. He wasn't the center-piece of the trade but he has since turned into the only worth-while piece (along with the cash-savings). At the time, the centerpiece of the trade was Jeff Marquez, who entered training camp as a front-runner for the 5th starters spot in Chicago, but has since fallen out of the organizations plans (2-8, 9.85 ERA).

 

Nunez has pitched in 33 games (26 with AA Birmingham, 7 with AAA Charlotte) posting a 2.45 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 58.2 innings of work. He's also limited opposing batters to an impressiving .219 AVG.

 

 

Anyday Lilli is knocked off the roster one of my dreams comes true.

Welcome Johnny.

Nunez had a live-arm. He, Thornton, Dotel and Pena could work some magic together in the pen.

Welcome Johnny.

Jhonny.

Welcome Johnny.

You need to spell his incorrectly spelled name correctly.

 

Jhonny.

 

Here comes the Swisher trade payoff!

Edited August 1, 200916 yr by santo=dorf

Has Lillibridge been flown to Chicago and back like 3 times in the past week or what?

Has Lillibridge been flown to Chicago and back like 3 times in the past week or what?

He just used his ears Dumbo style.

Plus kids fly free on some major airlines. He just sits on someone's lap most likely.

Welcome Johnny.

 

I think it's spelled Jhonny

His stats in the minors.

Plus kids fly free on some major airlines. He just sits on someone's lap most likely.

:lolhitting

Plus kids fly free on some major airlines. He just sits on someone's lap most likely.

Holy s*** I just caught this post. Brilliant!

jhonnynunez don't stop get it get it

Ed Farmer is going to have a good time with J-honny.

Who is going to be the 5th starter? i pray it isnt carrasco again...

I was just joking with Jason that Jhonny Nunez needs to come up to face his arch nemesis Jhonny Peralta in the "We f***ed up and switched the H and the O in our names" battle

jhonnynunez don't stop get it get it

 

 

You're the most popular 11 post person on this website.

So Richard gets traded who is our 5th starter and we call up a bullpen arm. Aren't we still missing a starter?

Probably Torres.

 

Hopefully not Colon or Sweaty Freddy.

Probably Torres.

 

Hopefully not Colon or Sweaty Freddy.

Torres still can't be called up for another day or two, so it makes sense to have an extra bullpen arm right now...as long as Alexei's almost ready to go. Colon's down for at least 2 weeks.

So Richard gets traded who is our 5th starter and we call up a bullpen arm. Aren't we still missing a starter?

 

We don't need a 5th starter right now, but after using our bullpen heavily yesterday, the Sox need an extra bullpen arm, just in case. The Sox will worry about a 5th starter the next time they need a 5th starter.

Jhonny.

 

Exactly what I was going to post. Maybe we should all try that...interchange the first vowel with the second consanant.

 

Mkie.

Exactly what I was going to post. Maybe we should all try that...interchange the first vowel with the second consanant.

 

Mkie.

Dnoald

Exactly what I was going to post. Maybe we should all try that...interchange the first vowel with the second consanant.

 

Mkie.

 

Brandon=Barndon...weird