Poreda to compete for shot in pen, possibly build Sukkah in bullpen

by Sox-35th on Feb 18, 2009 9:09 AM CST

The Sox would like Poreda to develop his changeup and slider so he'll be less predictable with his fastball. Poreda said he has made significant strides in that area.

"I'm working on the changeup every day and throwing it more than I throw my fastball," Poreda said. "I'm working on getting the grip right. Now it's a matter of transforming it into my bullpen workouts and game situations."

Poreda is devoted to his faith and hopes to perform well in front of the large Jewish Chicago community.

"I'm a big family man," Poreda said. "I really like to celebrate the Jewish holidays. It's good to know Chicago has a strong Jewish background.

"Our family celebrates all the High Holidays. But it has been hard being on the road. I enjoy going home and celebrating them."

This is the second time the Trib's made a point - not necessarily coherently - of noting that Podreda's Jewish (I think Rogers did it the first time).

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/chi-18-white-sox-chicagofeb18,0,5771978.story

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Rogers is definitely meshuggenah

I'm like a laser, six-string razor. I've got a mouth like an alligator

by Nordhagen on Feb 18, 2009 9:40 AM CST reply actions

i'm highly disappointed that the tribune has not yet compared him to sandy koufax.

by larry on Feb 18, 2009 10:46 AM CST reply actions

Mazeltov!

I just did on SoxMachine before reading this. A Tribesman! His parents are not proud of him being an athlete, I’ll tell you what. He serves Passover dinner to his cousins the attorneys, the accountants, and the doctors.

the post wasn't for you. fuck off.
by larry on Feb 10, 2009 12:43 PM EST

by winningugly on Feb 18, 2009 11:13 AM CST reply actions