StatManDu Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 (edited) FEB. 2ND: TOP (COMPENSATION) DRAFT CHOICE 1982: The White Sox made a little history when they became the first team to acquire player with a pick from the free agent compensation pool that was part of the settlement of the protracted strike that fractured the 1981 campaign. After losing stopper Ed Farmer to free agency, the Sox selected 21-year old catcher Joel Skinner, who was left unprotected by the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skinner, the son of former big league pitcher Bob Skinner, was coming off a year in which he hit .266 with 11 homers and 63 RBIs for the Pirates’ Class-A Greenwood affiliate. General Manager Roland Hemond made this choice with an obvious eye to the future because, as they say, Carlton Fisk wasn’t getting any younger. Skinner was called up by the Sox for short stints in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Skinner was given the starting job and Fisk was moved to left field in 1986 – Ken Harrelson’s only season as Sox GM -- but he was never able to blossom. With Skinner hitting just .154, Fisk regained his familiar spot behind the plate on May 12. On July 30, Skinner’s time with the Sox ended when he was dealt to the Yankees in a six-player swap. I tweet about White Sox history, facts and oddities throughout the day at @DaveMarran ... no money to be made or products to push. I just enjoy it! ... I am currently giving a unique Sox-centric countdown to the start of spring training Edited February 2, 2012 by StatManDu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.