Bourgeois added to White Sox; Haeger Cut - SUCK ON IT JRE

The White Sox added versatility Saturday when they purchased the contract of infielder/outfielder Jason Bourgeois from Triple-A Charlotte.

They also designated knuckleball pitcher Charlie Haeger for assignment.

Bourgeois, 26, batted .286 at Triple-A Charlotte with 48 RBIs, 83 runs and 30 stolen bases in 127 games. Bourgeois played 109 games in the outfield and 19 at second base.

Haeger, 24, was 10-13 with a 4.45 ERA and 117 strikeouts in 178 innings for the Knights. Haeger was 1-2 with a 4.85 ERA in 15 games with the Sox in 2006-07.

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Official Press Release...

“White Sox purchase contract of OF Jason Bourgeois from Triple-A Charlotte
Designate Charlie Haeger for assignment”

CHICAGO — Prior to tonight’s game vs. Los Angeles, the Chicago White Sox purchased the contract of infielder/outfielder Jason Bourgeois from Triple-A Charlotte and designated right-handed pitcher Charlie Haeger for assignment.

Bourgeois (pronounced “Boo-geois”) batted .286 (146-510) with nine home runs, 48 RBI, 83 runs scored and 30 stolen bases in 127 games with Charlotte this season. The 5-foot-9, 190-pounder played in 109 games in the outfield and 19 at second base.

Bourgeois, 26, was signed by the White Sox as a free agent on December 19, 2006. He has no major-league experience and will wear uniform No. 38.

Haeger, 24, was 10-13 with a 4.45 ERA (88 ER/178.0 IP) and 117 strikeouts in 28 games (25 starts) with the Knights in 2008.

The White Sox active roster is at 35 players, and the 40-man roster remains at 40.

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

by SSH2005 on Sep 6, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

very gentlemanly of you to throw jre a bone.

free brian anderson!

by larry on Sep 6, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Press Release just for him, hehe.

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

by SSH2005 on Sep 6, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sonova bitch.

I liked Haeger, possibly due to his getting fluffed by Neyer, whom I dislike. I hope this doesn’t come back to bite the Sox in the ass a few years from now.

And even if it does, then oh well, I suppose.

this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry

by rhythm on Sep 7, 2008 1:38 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

unfortunately, he showed no growth and arguably regressed in his three seasons at AAA.

we can cite all the stuff about how he’s young and knucklers take longer to develop and blah blah blah. but he’s out of options, so he can’t be warehoused for another year, and there are other guys in the organization who look to be able to contribute as much or more than haeger at the major league level next year.

free brian anderson!

by larry on Sep 7, 2008 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My liking him knows has statistical qualifications

If he isn’t progressing, then I agree that this is little to no point in keeping him on the payroll.

I wouldn’t be disappointed if he ended up with the Nationals or Pirates. If he goes to the bastard Red Sux, Twinkies, Angels, or Yankees, I will be burning down the entire “Gay” Area, MM style.

this isn't hard. you live in a port city. and you're a slut. do the math. -larry

by rhythm on Sep 7, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs