There really is no logical reason for him to be here. It's such a fan-boy type of signing that is only meant to invigorate the old feelings of 2005. "He's a club house leader," we'll hear. Or, "he'll be a good addition with the departure of Buehrle to manage the clubhouse."

 

No one here knows Ventura enough as a manager to trust him; but I would rather remove the temptation all together or Rowand being on this team. I just fear a scenario where he's the go-to guy when players are struggling because of his veteran status and clubhouse leadership.

 

I swear, I won't truly be happy until every member of the 2005 White Sox team retires. I've already anticipated hearing rumors of Buehrle returning less than two seasons from now.

 

Couldn't agree more.

There really is no logical reason for him to be here. It's such a fan-boy type of signing that is only meant to invigorate the old feelings of 2005. "He's a club house leader," we'll hear. Or, "he'll be a good addition with the departure of Buehrle to manage the clubhouse."

 

No one here knows Ventura enough as a manager to trust him; but I would rather remove the temptation all together or Rowand being on this team. I just fear a scenario where he's the go-to guy when players are struggling because of his veteran status and clubhouse leadership.

I swear, I won't truly be happy until every member of the 2005 White Sox team retires. I've already anticipated hearing rumors of Buehrle returning less than two seasons from now.

 

And there you have it. The only reason people are against is exactly because he is Aaron Rowand. Teams bring in washed up vets all of the time, especially ones that are trying to teach kids how to play the game.

And there you have it. The only reason people are against is exactly because he is Aaron Rowand. Teams bring in washed up vets all of the time, especially ones that are trying to teach kids how to play the game.

There's just no reason to have him unless they think he can sell some tickets. Lillibridge is literally better in every facet of the game at this point, it's just a pointless move.

The last time Aaron Rowand was on the Chicago White Sox, they won the World Series.

 

Coincidence?

 

I think not.

The last time Aaron Rowand was on the Chicago White Sox, they won the World Series.

 

Coincidence?

 

I think not.

Of course not but back than Aaron was the best baseball player in the history of life.

There's just no reason to have him unless they think he can sell some tickets. Lillibridge is literally better in every facet of the game at this point, it's just a pointless move.

 

Lillibridge gets the first chance at SS after Ramirez is traded.

Of course not but back than Aaron was the best baseball player in the history of life.

He's still got it.

Lillibridge gets the first chance at SS after Ramirez is traded.

You really want the Sox to suck. If Lillibridge has any value, I'd trade him. He'll fall back to earth.

Edited December 10, 201114 yr by Dick Allen

Why don't they bring back Joe Crede in some kind of capacity, infield instructor/defense coach? (Especially with Cora gone...that was SUPPOSEDLY his specialty).

 

I guess since Ventura played the same position...it would be a bit of overkill, but they're already going to have a bobblehead night and it would be better to have Crede as coach than Rowand as player.

 

Then again, they have McEwing who also played all those infield positions.

Of course not but back than Aaron was the best baseball player in the history of life.

 

And if someone had actually said that, this might be relevant.

And if someone had actually said that, this might be relevant.

Err, I wasn't mocking anybody except myself...kind of. I'm clearly an Aaron Rowand fan, will always love the guy but he's just pointless for this team right now.

You really want the Sox to suck. If Lillibridge has any value, I'd trade him. He'll fall back to earth.

 

Reports at the winter meetings had Lillibridge as one of the most sought after players the Sox have, believe it or not.

Reports at the winter meetings had Lillibridge as one of the most sought after players the Sox have, believe it or not.

 

 

I could believe it...and would be the perfect example of a "sell high" guy of almost anyone on our roster, except for maybe Konerko and Humber (although the luster came off the last couple of months of the season).

 

With all the uncertainty around Beckham and Morel, with Rios a huge question mark...he's more valuable as a backstop at every position on the field, including 1B.

 

Some have advocated putting him at SS and 3B, and he played first last year at times for Konerko/Dunn defensively.

 

I'll give Greg Walker and/or Brent himself some credit with his baseball resuscitation.

I hear he's in the best shape of his life, so maybe I should re-think my position...

Rowand to the Marlins on a minor-league deal. You can't make this stuff up!

Rowand to the Marlins on a minor-league deal. You can't make this stuff up!

Hahaha no way! Next fish: Crede.

Too pathetic for words.

See? This is the influence this man has. So glad we're rid of Guillen

He'll be starting in CF everyday.

Rowand to the Marlins on a minor-league deal. You can't make this stuff up!

 

This made my day. This is all sorts of hilarious. Bummer that Garcia re-signed with NYY.

God bless America.

It is a minor league deal. Why didn't we think of that? LOL@ We should have signed him first.

 

The 2012 Marlins : The 2005 White Sox Class Reunion

 

Who else can make it to Florida?

 

Jenks - if he and Guillens make up

Freddy Garcia - midseason trade from Yankees

Garland - where is he?

Uribe - trade with Dodgers?

Edited December 13, 201114 yr by sunofgold

The irony of Ozzie saving Kenny from himself...

If Freddy Garcia doesnt end up with the marlins somehow its probably because someone vetoed it at some point.

Hahaha