Robothal: Sources: White Sox add Colon to rotation

Impact Deportivo scooped the shit out of this one

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by The Cheat on Jan 14, 2009 6:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

http://www.southsidesox.com/2008/2/19/221320/055

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by The Cheat on Jan 14, 2009 6:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

no "Congratulations" this time...

google says http://www.impactodeportivo.com.do/?op=displaystory&story_id=5034 says

Revive Bartolo Colón; signed with the Chicago White

So surprising, the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday reached an agreement in a year with the Dominican pitcher Bartolo Colón, who seemed destined to retreat.

FoxSports is reporting.

Everything that has yet to pass the physical examination.

Colon, who released 242 tickets for White Sox in 2003, could only pull in 39 innings last year with Boston.

Now competing for a spot in a rotation that has Mark Buehrle, John Danks, Gavin Floyd and José Contreras.

The Red Sox Columbus suspended without pay when the player left the team and went to the Dominican Republic embarrassed because I wanted to use only emerging from the bullpen.

That happened on September 19.

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 8:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Gingerbread Mothers, lock up your daughters

by billyok on Jan 14, 2009 6:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

anyone know what his velocity was last year?

way too lazy to look it up

larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Jbasic89 on Jan 14, 2009 6:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

91.9mph i think

use the fangraphs link wiz linked in the main paragraph

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 14, 2009 6:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That gives you average, but misses the story

He was sitting at about 92-93 in his first few ML starts last year, but was down to the mid-to-high 80’s in the Phillie’s start where he wrenched his back taking some hacks…

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by The Cheat on Jan 14, 2009 7:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Well we can keep him away from the bats.

Maybe he can return to that level and give the team 10-15 starts.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on Jan 14, 2009 7:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

brooksbaseball.net/pfx shows fastball maximum speed at 94-96

http://brooksbaseball.net/pfx/index.php
http://mlb.com/stats/individual_player_gamebygamelog.jsp?c_id=bos&playerID=112526&statType=2

btw, here’s his 2008 player card (josh kalk):
http://baseball.bornbybits.com/2008/Bartolo_Colon.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i welcome the return of bartholomew columbus

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 14, 2009 6:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Not exactly the Ben Sheets we were hoping for.

I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jan 14, 2009 6:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Unless you are referring to

the propensity to be injured.

by jc2313 on Jan 14, 2009 7:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

when did the white sox lost javier vazquez to free agency?

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Jan 14, 2009 6:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

If your English was a bit more proper

I could focus on your (well-made) point. Aren’t you a farkin’ college student?

I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jan 14, 2009 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i is a kollege student yes

i should of put lose

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Jan 14, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yay now we have to octavio dotels, a semi slim one and one who has been dinning with uribe ^^ how damn exciting. Oh yeah rosenidiot miss typed that we lost javy to free agency. hahaha

by Samuroth on Jan 14, 2009 6:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

*two

by Samuroth on Jan 14, 2009 6:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Frumpy pigskin should be happy TEEHEE

by Samuroth on Jan 14, 2009 7:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

not gonna fix all the other errors?

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 14, 2009 7:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that would take too long

I don't need to look at fancy stats

to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.

by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST

by omnipotent grab on Jan 14, 2009 7:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually

“to”

by 815Sox on Jan 17, 2009 1:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

Signed the one pitcher who I’d rather see broadway start over.Stupid.He is gonna get hurt/Lit up.Atleast we could have signed sweaty back.Atleast he has learned to pitch with a lack of heat.

John Danks=Man Crush.

by Swish30 on Jan 14, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i dont know about lit up, but hurt probably

larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Jbasic89 on Jan 14, 2009 7:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I can deal with this

Shouldn’t cost much and low risk with a little upside. Please add Pedro or Freddie.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on Jan 14, 2009 7:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

BoSux sign Penny and Smoltz as their Hail Mary's.

We sign Fatolo.

Sigh. SOS.

I would rather douse a newspaper in gasoline, wrap it around my penis and light it on fire then relive that experience
by armedpp on Aug 29, 2007 2:36 AM EDT

by winningugly on Jan 14, 2009 7:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

Cant argue with that. But Penny and Smoltz cost a hell of lot more.

"It just occurred to me that the White Sox could win the division."

by SuddenSam on May 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

" That just makes me want to puke all over your head, sir."

by Tdogg on Jan 14, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

oy. vey.

...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.

by homesickalien on Jan 14, 2009 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

vey. oy.

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Jan 14, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yo. yev.

by 815Sox on Jan 14, 2009 7:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

that's trippy as fuck

takes some real stones for the one certifiable cocksucker on here to jump into this convo.-mm

by furby2056 on Jan 14, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

This is fine.

Pick up Sweaty Freddy as well. Hopefully between the two of them and 6-7 mil we get one starter.

www.stallingtheman.blogspot.com

by Raf on Jan 14, 2009 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Could be some upside here and had to be cheap

The handwringing seems a bit much.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/oft-injured-sp-profile-bartolo-colon

by VictorB on Jan 14, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

in other news

toby got a nri from the astros
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090114&content_id=3744306&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

pods from the rox
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090114&content_id=3744249&vkey=hotstove2008&fext=.jsp

and crede is “on the fringes” of talks with the giants
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/01/giants-joe-cred.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Is that like an MRI?

I don't need to look at fancy stats

to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.

by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST

by omnipotent grab on Jan 14, 2009 7:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

non-roster invite?

Why so serious?

by reardenmettle on Jan 14, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

thats what happens when you dont click links.

I don't need to look at fancy stats

to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.

by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST

by omnipotent grab on Jan 14, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

sorry for not replying sooner

I thought you were joking…

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 15, 2009 9:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

just thought you put an n instead of m.

once again, thats what happens when you dont click links.

I don't need to look at fancy stats

to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.

by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST

by omnipotent grab on Jan 16, 2009 6:12 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i want toby back he gave me candy during the 17 inning game

at least think it was 17, probably 14 though

larry has that system down to a science. Especially with the way the economy is….big wigs like larry coming in dressed in their mink coats and 24k gold cigarrete holders with pockets lined with coke make for a large draw during shift changes.
by BobbySouthSide on Dec 9, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Jbasic89 on Jan 14, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

What about Ivan Rodriguez?

Would he be a fit? The word is he might get a minor league deal. How is his defense?

www.stallingtheman.blogspot.com

by Raf on Jan 14, 2009 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

missed cowley's blogging?

http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2009/01/play_ball_the_baseball_blog_is.html

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I like that he has Marquez in the Sox rotation over Richard.

WTF. Richard has actually had moments of competence at the major league level. Marquez…I just do not understand what he has done to make himself a viable MLB starter option other than be traded for.

by hitlesswonder on Jan 14, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i feel like im the only one that has been for CR

as our 5th starter since the beginning of this offseason.
i hope it happens and that it goes well

by BoeJouma on Jan 14, 2009 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He needs a more consistent third pitch

second pitch really… He was never able to establish his change or slider…

At this point, it appears that Richard and Poreda will be in a competition to see who has the more advanced secondary pitches; winner gets a spot in the rotation, loser becomes 2nd lefty and probable 6th-starter/long-man

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by The Cheat on Jan 15, 2009 12:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

If Poreda is on the roster,

I really hope it is as a SP . . . if they aren’t confident with him as SC5 then I would rather see him continuing to develop down in AAA. I just have a feeling that if they put him in the bullpen, he may never leave that role as he could be effective right away and the need to consistently develop the third pitch diminishes significantly.

by jc2313 on Jan 15, 2009 8:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this Uribe's replacement?

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jan 14, 2009 8:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

the pizzarias near the cell were getting desperate

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 8:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'll put fifty bucks

on the Charlotte Knights tearing it up this year!

Honestly though, to be cliche, this seems like a nice low risk high reward high cholesterol pick up.

Bloggin'

http://bierjournal.blogspot.com/

by Six Pack on Jan 14, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

i like Bartolo.

good signing. Make another one

Kenwo4life=ratings

by KenWo4LiFe on Jan 14, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The Fridge Is No Longer A Rookie, Still No Dumb Cookie

http://deadspin.com/5131431/the-fridge-is-no-longer-a-rookie-still-no-dumb-cookie

video needed a little wait to start

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 8:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

works for me provided the pay is right.

i’d like to add pedro or that cuban feller too.

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Jan 14, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

also: a good RH backup catcher

Sober, I was appalled at the women. Drunk I was told I danced with them all.

by colintj on Jan 14, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I support the signing if only for the amount of photoshop opportunities that his signing should provide.

by CWSKeith on Jan 14, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Don't want to lose that heaviest team in the league status

Mow we need a replacement for Toby

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 14, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

*Mow = Now

Replacing "Chicago Tough" with "Cuban Pride"

by Brush Back on Jan 14, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

I thought you were asking Mao for a replacement for Toby.

If you have nothing to add to the discussion. Continue sniffing glue.

by defensive indifference on Jan 14, 2009 10:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, that was the Nationals

Rauch and Dimitri young at 300 each.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jan 14, 2009 10:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

low risk

no big deal. low cost. low risk. maybe he can eat … some innings and take some heat off the young guys at the back of the rotation (ie richard, marquez, etc.).

by ARob on Jan 14, 2009 10:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

worst case he's makes 5 starts and goes home

seems like a fine move as long as it’s not over 2 million or so.

by madvillian on Jan 14, 2009 10:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

buster olney's worst-case senario?

Cabrera seemingly has the most value, but he is 34 years old and his selfish style of play with the Sox last season has likely hurt his value.

In retrospect, Cabrera is probably kicking himself for declining salary arbitration from the White Sox after the 2008 season. Based on his $9 million salary from last year, Cabrera would have likely been bumped up to $10 million for a one-year deal.

The Blue Jays and Marlins have shown some interest in Cabrera, but any team that signs the "Type A" free agent owes the Sox a high draft pick.

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1240

jays are #20!
http://www.mymlbdraft.com/MLB-Mock-Draft-2009

The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.

by The Wizard on Jan 14, 2009 11:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

According to MLBTraderumors

The Marlins are interested, and they own the #18 pick.

by JoeCoolMan24 on Jan 14, 2009 11:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That Marlins team looks interesting.

They were stroking them on MLB channel today.

www.stallingtheman.blogspot.com

by Raf on Jan 14, 2009 11:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

i don't know why, they have hanley ramirez?

In exchange, Galindo was to pay Martinez $16,000 and provide him with 160 cases of beer, 100 cases of soda, 50 cases of Gatorade, two cases of wine, and six cases of meat, Greenfield Police Chief Joe Grebmeier told CNN.

by U-God on Jan 15, 2009 6:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

So they can turn around and trade him to the Yankees and we get screwed out of a draft pick? This is a joke right?

So, if I am reading the two options correctly . . .
we can either a) keep dye or b) trade dye . . . is that you Phil Rogers?

by jc2313 on Dec 11, 2008 4:53 PM CST up reply recommended Unrec 1

by Where Triples Go to Die on Jan 15, 2009 9:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Im curious about this years draft class.

Who are the guys that we should be watching? By the end of the 2007 season we had already been talking about Pedro Alvarez and our draft position for a good month. The 2008 season has left us thinking more about 2009 than the future of the farm and team but Im just wondering about future prospects at the moment.

I don't need to look at fancy stats

to see if a guy is good or not. You might have to.

by Where Triples Go to Die on Nov 30, 2008 4:16 PM CST

by omnipotent grab on Jan 14, 2009 11:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs