White Sox Quote of the Day: Ken Williams

by The Wizard on Dec 1, 2006 12:47 PM CST in Quotes

Kenny won't use Brandon McCarthy as a reliever anymore:

"He doesn't like to pitch out of the bullpen, and that leaves us with two alternatives. Either put him in the rotation in Chicago, or put him in the rotation in [Triple-A] Charlotte. If a guy's heart isn't in something, you are not going to get the best out of him. So, [pitching out of the bullpen] is not an option."

B-Mac isn't going anywhere though

"He's not available."

Now about others:

"I've had conversations [with other teams] concerning all the members of our rotation. Has anything been attractive enough for me to break up what I think is still one [heck] of a rotation and a rested rotation? No. We aren't going to do it just to create room because Brandon wants to pitch out of the rotation. That's not the way this works."

B-Mac didn't like the Charlotte part but I don't thnink he has anything to worry:

"I've said it a million times. I always want to start, and I hope the opportunity is presented to me, because I'm ready to do that now. But I would rather be in the big leagues than in Charlotte. At this point of my career, with two years in the Majors, to go back there next year ... it's certainly not something that excites me."
"I'm most comfortable starting, and that's where I think the team will get the best out of me and see the most success. But I'm not putting a gun to anyone's head and saying, 'I have to start or they are not going to get my full effort.' That sort of talk is best left up to Randy Moss. I'm going to pitch my heart out wherever they put me, and I don't think I was beyond awful as a reliever."

And Coop's take:

"I do believe he's better suited as a starter, but I'm not saying he couldn't still be a reliever. He did a lot of nice things out of the bullpen but floundered at times, too. I give him the benefit of the doubt there."

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A starter is definitely leaving.

Who and when? This is getting annoying. Come on Kenny, do something! (besides resign our worst player)

Just.Win.

by hawksview on Dec 1, 2006 1:43 PM CST reply actions

no need to hurry

wait for the biggest fish

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by The Wizard on Dec 1, 2006 1:54 PM CST up reply actions

Nice complement from BP

"Kenny Williams still has six starters for five spots, and Brandon McCarthy didn't take to the bullpen, so something has to happen to clear up the logjam. Mark Buerhle is a good bet to leave, although Freddy Garcia's name comes up much more often. In any case, remember that Williams is far, far removed from the Todd Ritchie deal, and very likely to win any trade he makes."

by Tdogg on Dec 1, 2006 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah, KW sure nailed the Vazquez trade...

I think Williams is a good GM. But I'm not counting on a good haul for a starting pitcher till I see it happen. Given the state of the Sox minor league system, this trade really needs to count.

I do like the fact that KW hasn't rushed into making a deal. I still think the market for a SP should go up as the season gets closer (or even starts). I wouldn't mind McCarthy starting in AAA.

by hitlesswonder on Dec 1, 2006 2:23 PM CST up reply actions

Stand Pat

I think kenny needs to do nothing.... just keep holding on to aces... and when someone gets desperate in a month or so trade one off.... or don't really i am fine going into the season with the staff... and B mac seems happy to learn in the bullpen.... i think that was more kenny double talk....

by ElDiablo on Dec 1, 2006 2:17 PM CST reply actions

Charlotte?

I am surprised at how many times Charlotte was mentioned. Can that actually be a real possibility where the Sox send B-Mac down and start 2007 with the same starting five?

by RME JICO on Dec 1, 2006 2:17 PM CST reply actions

sheesh. of course not.

think about where KW is right now. and remember that you never, ever believe anything a GM says about his team in december - especially when they're at the winter meetings.

by larry on Dec 1, 2006 2:22 PM CST up reply actions

Wow

more kenny

Kenny on going in the winter meetings

[Scott Merkin]

"We are in a good shape, with a chance to compete with the team we have now if we don't do a darn thing. I hear how we need to upgrade here and there, but give me names that don't cost $100 million for two years. I expect the tenor [of the Winter Meetings] to be depressing because of these ridiculous contracts on the board for middle of the road talent. It's a trickle-down effect, and it affects from year to year what you are able to do as a club in building the best baseball team you can. It is what it is, though, and what's done is done. Like I've told people in our organization, we have to rededicate ourselves to the foundation of every organization, which is scouting and player development. What you will see is a lot more teams will give younger players opportunities."

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by The Wizard on Dec 1, 2006 3:23 PM CST reply actions

'Mets looking for pitching help'

Minaya on the hunt to strengthen rotation at Winter Meetings:

[Marty Noble]

"right now, if you're asking what we'd probably do in the Winter Meetings, I would say it's more likely that we'd trade for a pitcher and than sign one."

kenny would like to help!

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by The Wizard on Dec 1, 2006 3:30 PM CST reply actions

Omar...my man...

how about Milledge and Duaner Sanchez for Freddy Garcia?

by hitlesswonder on Dec 1, 2006 3:50 PM CST up reply actions

I think

Duaner is a FA. I'm probably wrong about that, but I know he was injured in a freak accident last september.

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by The Cheat on Dec 1, 2006 4:26 PM CST up reply actions

He's a Met in 2007

And just got a clean bill of health

Of course after a shoulder injury, he may never be the same and it's possible the Mets wouldn't trade him anyway.

Really, the Mets aren't an ideal trading partner for the Sox because they won't trade minor league pitching (i.e. Pelfrey). I like the idea of getting Milledge, but I don't know if the Sox really are ready to give up on BA or not.

by hitlesswonder on Dec 1, 2006 4:45 PM CST up reply actions