Clayton Richard called back up?

According to a poster at SoxTalk.com, Clayton Richard is being called back up.

I realize this is a pathetic source but I hope this is a mistake and that he is actually being traded for a pitcher who can help the Sox.

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that would explain why he hasn't pitched recently.

of course, so would other things.

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 9:31 AM CDT reply actions

Clayton Richard Called Back Up To Majors

Updated: Aug 13, 2008 06:00 PM CDT

CHICAGO, Ill.-(WLFI)-Former McCutcheon football and baseball standout Clayton Richard has been recalled by the Chicago White Sox.

Richard received word he was headed back to the big leagues just hours before his scheduled start for the White Sox Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte.

Richard made three starts in the major leagues in July and August and had made one start in the minors before being recalled to Chicago.

http://www.wlfi.com/Global/story.asp?S=8837633&nav=menu591_5

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions

The question is... why?

Is Thornton’s back still bothering him?

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 14, 2008 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions

And who goes? Wise or Russell?

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 14, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions

if i recall my transaction rules properly, it would have to be because someone goes on the DL because he was optioned on aug 4.

ten day rule.

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 9:41 AM CDT up reply actions

I guess that answers the question...

So our lefties will be Ramirez and Richard? Ughhh…

Good thing we don’t need pitching.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 14, 2008 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions

don't necessarily quote me on that. i can't rememember if the day the player is actually optioned "counts".

i.e., the reason the move, while apparently announced to richard, wasn’t announced yesterday could be that the clock for the ten days starts on the 4th and today is outside the window.

and read my sig.

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions

No doubt

It’s Poreda time, he’s not Bobby Jenks by any means, but he’s gotta be better than Richard even if he only has one pitch working for him.

by Grinder in Training on Aug 14, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions

perhaps the sox just want to have clayton around just in case.

it appears that there could be something wrong with thornton since he didn’t pitch this series. and the flight from charlotte to oakland is a long one. clayton’s presence at the ballpark is certainly noteworthy. if only the sox had beat writers who followed them…

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions

Considering how it was a big deal the first time they called him up.

"god, you’re fucking stupid."
-- Larry

by SSH2005 on Aug 14, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions

indiana news outlets continue to scoop sox beat writers.

http://www.jconline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080814/NEWS09/80814038

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions

finally a chicago reporter reports

I’m confused.
The White Sox send Lance Broadway back to Class AAA Charlotte on Thursday after he survives a shaky start and pitches 5 1/3 decent innings and beats the Royals.
The Sox are expected to call up Clayton Richard before Friday night’s game at Oakland, presumably for bullpen help.
Richard, however, is a starting pitcher, and the White Sox are going to need one of those for Tuesday’s home game against Seattle.
If Richard is pressed into bullpen duty against the A’s this weekend, he won’t be able to start. And under MLB rules, Broadway can’t come back up for 10 days unless there’s an injury.
There’s got to be something else going on here.
After Thursday’s game, Ozzie said he wanted to be "careful" with Bobby Jenks, Octavio Dotel and Matt Thornton, who threw a total of 55 pitches in back-to-back appearances against Boston Monday and Tuesday.
Thornton said he feels good, but injured reliever Scott Linebrink said his shoulder problems started after he threw 43 total pitches in back-to-back outings against Oakland in early July.
Maybe my source is wrong, and Richard is not coming up from Charlotte. Maybe Boone Logan or Ehren Wasserman get another look.
Or maybe the White Sox just drop Richard in the bullpen and worry about Tuesday’s starter when they get back from Oakland.

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/382

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by larry on Aug 14, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions