White Sox Further Pare Roster; Jerry Owens Waived
The White Sox optioned pitcher Jeff Marquez to Triple-A Charlotte. Marquez started the spring as a potential starter.
Outfielder Josh Kroeger and pitcher Randy Williams were reassigned to minor league camp, and pitchers Lance Broadway and Jack Egbert were optioned to Charlotte. Infielder Jayson Nix was placed on the disabled list, retroactive to March 17.
[larry: these moves appear to pave the way for mike macdougal to make the opening day bullpen, along with dj carrasco and clayton richard, and for dewayne wise to be the opening day leadoff hitter and CF.]
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I've been away...
Did Beckham win the starting 2B job? Did Owens win the Leadoff Position?
Thx.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 30, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
double yes
i suck - the sox dont - SSH2005
by BoeJouma on Mar 30, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heck yes to both. Welcome back.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 30, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
re:these moves appear to pave the way for mike macdougal to make the opening day roster, along with dj carrasco and clayton richard
Beckham should be in the bullpen.
No Gordo was sent down to AA, Getz won the job and Owens has been awful. BA/Fields possible lead off men.
by e-gus on Mar 30, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's how bad it got while you were gone Chi
Brian Anderson is going to be leading off for your Chicago White Sox occasionally.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 30, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm.
Can’t Getz do it? Or is that still “too much pressure” on the newbie?
At least it’s only (usually) 1AB/game. How bad could it be?
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 30, 2009 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getz has suggested he'd be fine with the role and likes being at the top of the order.
I think for now though he’s going to bat 2 unless BA / Wise / Fields all massively fail. Fields is hitting a robust .450 in spring training at least, so there’s some hope he’ll be serviceable.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 30, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owens Waived
PHOENIX – Jerry Owens said he was waived Monday by the White Sox, thus giving Dewayne Wise the starting center field job and leadoff duties.
“I can’t say my performance was helping me at all,” Owens said. “Dewayne is a great player and he picked it up the last few weeks. He deserved it.”
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/03/owens-waived-by-white-sox.html
by DirtySox on Mar 30, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Presumably in a platoon, right?
Anyway, thanks for the good news.
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 30, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"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 Mar 30, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, Yes! Jesus H. tap-dancing Christ... I have seen the light!
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Mar 30, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
White Sox: Trying to roll a hard six.
by vince_ on Mar 30, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I like to sing-ah...
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 30, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He might not
be able to get on base, and he might have a bit of a rubber arm, but Owens always struck me as a very decent kid with a very good attitude. His comment above is Exhibit A. Obviously it’s the right decision for the team, but I still feel sorry for the guy.
by palehose67 on Mar 30, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree. he seems to be a good person. Hopefully the twins pick him up and bat him leadoff.
He also doesn’t care much for me, so I expect me posting on these things to piss him off.
by U-God on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 AM CST
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 30, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the absolute best 'position' for him. I'm all for it.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 30, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By Joe Cowley
Jerry Owens cleaned out his locker today after being told he would be waived. It won’t be official until Wednesday.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2009/03/owens_to_be_waived_macdougal_a.html#more
by larry on Mar 30, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by this, cowley means that, if he isn't claimed by a team in the next couple days, he'll be a free agent on wednesday.
by larry on Mar 30, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we can trade JO for Figgins straight up?
He also doesn’t care much for me, so I expect me posting on these things to piss him off.
by U-God on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 AM CST
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 30, 2009 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am all for giving Macdougal one more chance
If this guy could just have any control the White Sox would have the best bullpen in the majors.
And I know, if my uncle was a girl, he’d be my aunt.
"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 Mar 30, 2009 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
and if they got divorced they'd still be brother and sister!
"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris
by Chiburb on Mar 30, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
JO's lifetime minor league OBA=.359
DW’s = .310
i think maybe they cut the wrong guy.
by Hatchetm on Mar 30, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Mar 30, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you used to be such a nice chap
those editing privileges have gone to your head
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
by hoodlight on Mar 30, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i pick my battles
how’d you like your first draft last night?
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Mar 30, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I enjoyed it
I’m not sure my team will do any good though, I don’t really know the rules, we should have a had a mock up so i could get used to it.
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
by hoodlight on Mar 30, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you did have some funny moments
just watch the free agent list for guys who are getting hot and pick em up
But Frank Thomas was always his own guy, he always lived by some sort of code that wasn’t especially clear to anyone but him.
by U-God on Mar 30, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
problem for me is
MLB has no exposure here, so I only really know the AL central, which is why I ended up drafting one guy who has just had Tommy John surgery and two who are unlikely to even make their respective rosters.
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
by hoodlight on Mar 30, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just rely on the experts
Every sports site has a mock draft you can read and see who “experts picked” and a ranking of players.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 30, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer the 'fly by the seat of my pants' approach
as it didn’t cost me anything I’m not gonna take it too seriously
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
by hoodlight on Mar 30, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wise is a better slugger non?
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
by hoodlight on Mar 30, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Neither are good
But I’d take Wise at this point in their respective careers. I’d prefer Brian Anderson get the majority of the starts myself.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 30, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're the same player in terms of production, they just get to replacement level differently.
colin covered this in his CF WAR. neither should be starting for a major league team. one can question whether either should even be on a major league roster.
by larry on Mar 30, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Owens is quite probably worse at this point, even if thye are both bad enough for that not to matter
Owens got his minor league OBA when his legs were in better shape, I wouldn’t expect him to produce at that level now. Wise is probably still about the same bad he’s been for the last 3 years.
by hitlesswonder on Mar 30, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite probably?
He also doesn’t care much for me, so I expect me posting on these things to piss him off.
by U-God on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 AM CST
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 30, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases Loaded, 2 Outs, Full Count, What Should the Pitcher Do?
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/3/30/814883/bases-loaded-2-outs-full-c
The greatest trick the White Sox ever pulled was convincing their fan base that "Ozzieball" ever existed.
by The Wizard on Mar 30, 2009 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not taking any notice of this would probably be a good start
I believe the common character of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility, and murder.
by hoodlight on Mar 30, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WELL MISS YOU JERRY
There was an incident a few years ago. The Bulls were killing the Knicks, scrubs were playing out the clock, and the fans were screaming at them to score 100 points for free Big Macs. They took a ton of shots, Knicks took offense and they tried to fight some Bulls players.
by Ozzie Montana on Feb 19, 2009 5:25 PM EST
by Jbasic89 on Mar 30, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that is wrong son!
just wrong! :*(
He also doesn’t care much for me, so I expect me posting on these things to piss him off.
by U-God on Feb 27, 2009 10:00 AM CST
by Where Triples Go to Die on Mar 30, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figure it's safe to suggest this in this relatively dead thread.... THECIP, this should be your new avatar.
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 30, 2009 4:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DEAR ABBY: I am a 20-year-old male living what appears to be “the dream.” I have completed my bachelor’s degree, and I’m starting what will more than likely be a prosperous career. Still, something important is missing.
All my life I have always felt very isolated. Although I have been able to develop “friendships,” the more I progress in life the more these friendships slip away.
I have been unsuccessful in finding a mate, and I am embarrassed to still be a virgin. Is there something horribly wrong with me that drives people away? — LONELY GUY, MONTREAL, CANADA
DEAR LONELY GUY: Yes.
by larry on Mar 30, 2009 4:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you recommended succinctness to Abby as well?
...and then some depressed fucked-cake eating.
by homesickalien on Mar 30, 2009 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
General manager Ken Williams, who talked about the center-field job along with the six roster moves made by the team, confirmed there would not be a platoon, per se. The goal for Guillen is to win every day, meaning there might be games where Anderson starts against righties or Wise faces lefties depending on the matchups.
by DirtySox on Mar 30, 2009 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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