September 16, 200916 yr http://cubanballplayers.blogspot.com/2009/...r-escogido.html I thought the Chi Sox would want to block him with 500 + AB.
September 16, 200916 yr I dunno, one would think the Sox would want him to play in the DR so he can continue to get better playing shortstop
September 16, 200916 yr If his fielding problems were due to inexperience, I would love to see him play. I just think his problems are from a lack of concentration, and positioning, both things that can be fixed immediately. I would think the Sox would want him to take a break and lift some weights, maybe drink a few milkshakes.
September 16, 200916 yr If it means he won't be so bad come the start of the season, okay. I can't stand watching him play in April and May.
September 16, 200916 yr QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 09:31 PM) If it means he won't be so bad come the start of the season, okay. I can't stand watching him play in April and May. I think it has everything to do with the cold weather. Until last season, I wonder if he ever played a game below about 65 degrees.
September 16, 200916 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 16, 2009 -> 12:47 PM) I think it has everything to do with the cold weather. Until last season, I wonder if he ever played a game below about 65 degrees. It's almost at the stage where you have to consider platooning him with a guy like Nix for the first couple of months IMO, although I think Ozzie would probably just bench him after a while as he did this season for a few games.
September 16, 200916 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 08:47 PM) I think it has everything to do with the cold weather. Until last season, I wonder if he ever played a game below about 65 degrees. The Yukon Winter League might be the best option.
September 16, 200916 yr I don't mind it. Tons of latin players do this and it doesn't impact them. I just want him to stay out of trouble and be in great baseball shape when the season starts. I don't want him playing all off-season but if he plays for another month to month and a half that is a-ok with me.
September 16, 200916 yr QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Sep 16, 2009 -> 03:09 PM) I don't mind it. Tons of latin players do this and it doesn't impact them. I just want him to stay out of trouble and be in great baseball shape when the season starts. I don't want him playing all off-season but if he plays for another month to month and a half that is a-ok with me. Maybe it will actually have him ready to hit in April this year...
September 16, 200916 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 15, 2009 -> 08:22 PM) If his fielding problems were due to inexperience, I would love to see him play. I just think his problems are from a lack of concentration, and positioning, both things that can be fixed immediately. I would think the Sox would want him to take a break and lift some weights, maybe drink a few milkshakes. Man I wish I could sit around and drink milkshakes!!
September 16, 200916 yr QUOTE (docsox24 @ Sep 16, 2009 -> 08:13 PM) Man I wish I could sit around and drink milkshakes!! What do you mean you wish
September 17, 200916 yr f it means he won't be so bad come the start of the season, okay. I can't stand watching him play in April and May. He should perfect his bunting for a base hit ability for the first 2 months.
September 17, 200916 yr So, here is my admittedly paranoid thought on this. I am not sure I like the idea of any of our Cuban defectors playing anywhere near Cuba. If people can escape Cuba to the DR, or Haiti, or wherever, then I am not sure its out of the question that Cuba might not try to take them back. It would create a PR nightmare for Cuba, but I don't think they'd care too much about that. Probably not worth worrying about, but it came to mind.
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