Kenny's going young
The phrase "going young" in the world of Major League Baseball usually translates into "rebuilding" to fans following that particular team.
Judging by comments made by White Sox general manager Ken Williams to MLB.com on Thursday, White Sox supporters just might have to grow accustomed to that youthful approach in 2009. In the mind of the aggressive White Sox GM, though, this change doesn't mean giving up on the goal he sets every year for his team.
"There's nothing wrong with going young if you are good," Williams said. "If there's one thing that I hope doesn't get lost in translation, it's that we still expect to compete for a championship. We might be doing it to a younger degree, with a team that's more athletic and potentially more exciting."
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That, and a dollar, will get you a cup of coffee
I have no issue with that plan – I’d actually be happy to see some excitement in the field
Don't look back because we are going forward!
this is a bit scary though
As for the search for a leadoff man, that job also might be filled from within in the person of Jerry Owens.
“I had one scout tell me, one who saw a lot of Jerry Owens, that ‘If you didn’t have Owens, you would be out looking for Owens,’” said Williams with a laugh. "We went into last year with Owens slated to be our leadoff guy and only an injury derailed that. It’s not the worst thing if that’s how we end up.
“Al I can say right now is, as I sit here today, that’s what we are looking at,” said Williams, referring to the entire group of young players moving up to greater responsibilities. “In terms of looking elsewhere, there are certainly sexier names, and I mean by that more popular names. But I’m not sure there are better fits.”
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
Don't think that qualifies as youth... unless your going by big league play time
Scared me too when I read that – maybe he’s trying to build him up for a trade
Don't look back because we are going forward!
KW only has 50 cents; what does that get him?
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
exactly one dollar
two if you’re dealing with jon daniels
although I have to wonder if the Q and Danks vending machine malfunctions have been fixed. but 50 cents still goes a hell of a way with Cuban defects.
by Daniel Berlyn on Oct 31, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
and Fields is your starting third baseman
And late Thursday afternoon, Williams confirmed that Alexei Ramirez is moving from second base to shortstop, meaning Orlando Cabrera’s stormy stay on the South Side is over after one year.
In a surprising development, Williams said Josh Fields is going to be the White Sox’ starting third baseman next season.
“When a guy can play, he can play,” Williams said. “Josh Fields can play. He showed the year before (2007) he was ready to play third base in the major leagues. I’m not looking for another third baseman.”
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=246870
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
I'm ready to play CF - was KW watching the same Josh that I saw in 07
Don't look back because we are going forward!
aboslutely nothing. What IS wrong is anyone taking KennyGM's comments
seriously. Owens, Fields, younger, older… I think we’ve learned that the proof will be in the pudding, and that the pudding won’t be done until spring training is over. I know that reporters have to fill space/time with ‘news’ and analysis, and that (perhaps) the majority of fans hang on every word as gospel, but SSS knows or should know better.
(Not pointing fingers at anyone, just a generalized comment.)
"God created [Republicans] because He was disappointed in the monkey." -- Mark Twain.
aboslutely? what am I, WU? Bally? wtf.
"God created [Republicans] because He was disappointed in the monkey." -- Mark Twain.
well, i certainly concur with the above.
but the laudatory comments about getz and fields are encouraging for them, especially considering the rumors (not sure how those got started) that fields was out of favor and likely to be dumped. and it’s been a non-stop gushfest about getz for a few months now from KW and ozzie. as i wrote in my preliminary offseason plan, it’s going to be tough for KW to add the salary necessary to not go with at least one, if not both, of the above.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
mostly agree re Getz/Fields
but the inclusion of Owens is what prompted the above. It was a reminder to me too.
"God created [Republicans] because He was disappointed in the monkey." -- Mark Twain.
let's be honest. for whatever reason, they fucking love owens.
he's stubborn. and lacks discipline. and i hope he drowns in front of his children. but I’ll have to document all that when I see him next year, assuming he stays here, which he probably will. i don’t wanna be dissin’ without substance.
Football player. African-American. Speed.
Runs a helluva corner-Z.
Whoosh!
by winningugly on Oct 31, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Does that mean we also shouldn't take the Che comment seriously?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Nov 2, 2008 2:52 PM CST up reply actions
Could this mean Kenny is going to go after the younger chicks at the bar now?
or am I reading too much into this?
this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry
"is going"?
where have you been. he’s been doing that for years. see, e.g., brandon mccarthy’s sister.
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