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HE LIVES!!!!!!! Owens Clears Waivers and Outrighted to Charlotte

PHOENIX -- Jerry Owens, once projected as the White Sox's leadoff man in 2009, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte.

Owens lost the leadoff and center field jobs to Dewayne Wise. This marks Owens' fourth season in Charlotte.

The Sox's 40-man roster stands at 37 but will increase to 39 when Mike MacDougal and Corky Miller are added.

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Hmm...no cat picture?

I like Cheat’s better.

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on Apr 1, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be larry.

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

by homesickalien on Apr 1, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's funny is larry posted this

and I thought it was cheat. When will I learn?

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on Apr 1, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So this means he can be called up to take "lead off" duties if Wise gets injured?

Grreeeaaaatt.

When will it end?

You are right. But larry is actually a prick too.
- HSA 01/07/09

by rhythm on Apr 1, 2009 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

December 21, 2012.

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

by homesickalien on Apr 1, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I don't get it.

If hate were people, I'd be China.

by winningugly on Apr 1, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alexander Hamilton shot Alexander Hamilton...

by Hazymania on Apr 1, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

PUUUUUUNNNNNNNNTTTTTTTTTTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Effing China.

If hate were people, I'd be China.

by winningugly on Apr 1, 2009 12:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Will they eventually retire his number in Charlotte?

He is the new Crash Davis.

If hate were people, I'd be China.

by winningugly on Apr 1, 2009 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Statue on the Concourse?

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Apr 1, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm wondering what his Annie would look like

I can lead you to 4 Wisdom, but I can't free your brain from the evil of Punto.

by colintj on Apr 1, 2009 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight

by whitesoxmatt on Apr 2, 2009 8:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You couldn't have come up with one from 20-25 years ago?

Eek. I have to go see a therapist now.

If hate were people, I'd be China.

by winningugly on Apr 2, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i figured annie has aged 20+ years by now

brndnprkns: I'm pretty sure the "badass" value of your life is closer to Gigli than The Dark Knight

by whitesoxmatt on Apr 2, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought she looked pretty good.

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

by homesickalien on Apr 2, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark my words

He’ll join the friggin ballet by 2011.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought this was some kind of cruel April Fool's joke

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 Apr 1, 2009 1:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY WOULDNT THE ORIOLES TAKE HIM

OR CINCINNATI OR SOMEONE WHYYY WHYY WHYY

by KillaAK on Apr 1, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think per the Federal Economic Stimulus package recently passed

each MLB team is only able to claim ONE shitty, previously touted, speedy CF’er as a dependent on their taxes.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's certainly not surprising he wasn't claimed.

But why in the hell are we taking him back?

by dantesox on Apr 1, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by homesickalien on Apr 1, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That looks like Central Florida to me.

Bunch of ruthless feline killers!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was funny 5 years ago

and it’s still funny today.

I can lead you to 4 Wisdom, but I can't free your brain from the evil of Punto.

by colintj on Apr 1, 2009 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow! This is bad news!

I would’ve chipped in $ 50 myself for some team to take him. Damn.

by NLaloosh on Apr 1, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When he was placed on waivers Monday, center fielder Jerry Owens was hoping to be claimed by another major-league team so he could get a fresh start.
Didn’t happen.
Apparently, the 29 other teams in the AL and NL saw the same thing the White Sox did _ not much.
Since he wasn’t scooped up, Owens was outrighted to Class AAA Charlotte Wednesday, the Sox’ top farm club.
Owens, 28, had a disappointing spring, batting .230 with 5 RBI and 3 stolen bases. Now, he’s headed for Year No. 4 at Charlotte with little or no hope of rejoining the White Sox during the season.
It’s a tough situation for Owens, a good guy that never figured it out.
Down in Arizona a couple weeks ago, one scout told me that opposing teams continually pitch Owens inside because he’s got zero power. That’s why you see so many lazy flyballs to the outfield.
Maybe Owens makes some adjustments at Triple-A, but he’s not a kid anymore. Maybe he gets off to a goods start and gets another shot at the Sox’ leadoff spot if Dewayne Wise struggles.
Don’t count on it.

http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/1732

by larry on Apr 1, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just needs the needle is all

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 Apr 1, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the hell?

quoting a scout? that’s not something folks with access should be doing.

I can lead you to 4 Wisdom, but I can't free your brain from the evil of Punto.

by colintj on Apr 1, 2009 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN Insider/Baseball Prospectus Season Preview - Defensive Efficiency

Here are some highlights(?) from the entry on the Sox. Here’s the link if you’re an Insider.

A shaky infield could pose big problems for the contact-oriented pitching staff. Alexei Ramirez is very athletic, but his work at second base last year doesn’t isnpire confidence that he’ll be able to replace Orlando Cabrera at short.

BEST — Paul Konerko (1B, 0)
WORST — Alexei Ramirez (SS, –8)
INFIELD RANK — AL 14th | MLB 30th
OUTFIELD RANK — AL 12th | MLB T–21st


-16 is the projected number of runs lost relative to the MLB average.
red=sieve, yellow=so-so

by Ryno on Apr 1, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How can AJ be so, so? Hasn't thrown a runner out since 2005.

Best is Konerko, with no range? How can Ramirez be the worst with no historical data?

Bunch of goobilly gooble if you ask moi’.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yuck.

BA will solve all those weaknesses.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Apr 1, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The more things change,

…………

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Apr 1, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's still the Owner of the Red Sox

 but he has moved up a notch on my list of douchebags:

http://news.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view.bg?articleid=1162605&format=text

John Henry’s (Age 59) status as one of the architects of the Red Sox revival period has paid off handsomely for his wallet and his love life, as he’s set to wed 30-year-old Linda Pizzuti.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 2:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pre nup city.

"I am not going out like SSH. "
by WTGTD, 12/3/08

by ballyb on Apr 1, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Never heard the tale of John Henry?

Alexander Hamilton shot Alexander Hamilton...

by Hazymania on Apr 1, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Harold Baines (who??) statue is much more masculine.

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As in the legend pictured above, Boston's John Henry may have "succeeded" in

scoring the young honey…
But doing so will ensure his demise.

"I never had sex with that Governor" -
Roland Burris

by Chiburb on Apr 1, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goodbye QuesTec . . .

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/shysterball/article/goodbye-questec/

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oooooohhhh new system is called Zone Evaluation.

Maybe D-Wise could get connected to this and draw a friggin walk one day.

I also think this is just another attempt at the owners sticking it to the Umpire’s Union!

"Jenks, who was never afraid to say "no" to a hamburger..."

by BobbySouthSide on Apr 1, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Porcello makes Tigers starting rotation

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/shysterball/article/porcello-in-robertson-out/

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Detroit demonstrating the proper way to deal with Sunk Cost this week

Sheff, Willis and now Robertson, that has to be almost $40MM in salary

by The Cheat on Apr 1, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Robertson made the bullpen says the update

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robertson is probably a better option.

But then again, the Tigers have a pretty acute idea of what Porcello offers versus their in house alternatives. Depending on what you think of their scouts, anyway.

I can lead you to 4 Wisdom, but I can't free your brain from the evil of Punto.

by colintj on Apr 1, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have to pay all of them

the point is they didn’t let the salaries dictate the role they play on the ‘09 Tigers. They could pay approx. $40MM for poor production at 3 major spots on their team, or they could pay $40MM for those three to play little-to-no-role on the team. Most teams would choose the former because they’re looking to get something from their “investment,” the Tigers chose the latter, in the interest of giving themselves a chance to compete in a wide open division.

by The Cheat on Apr 1, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

April fools???

"...and when it comes to baseball, we have two favorite clubs: the Go-Go White Sox...and whoever plays the Cubs!!!"

by 815Sox on Apr 1, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pods doesn’t make it, uribe does
http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2009/03/white-sox-alumni-report.html

gload to the marlins
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/04/marlins-interested-in-frank-catalanotto.html

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can you sing that at the SSS outing...?

Whitney Houston style…….. and I …… will always …Love You….Oh…..

It's called Sex Panther by Odeon. It's illegal in nine countries... Yep, it's made with bits of real panther, so you know it's good.

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time.

by ElDiablo on Apr 1, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

any idea about what kind of site is havanatimes.org?

it attacks torres and some of his cuban finds (like viciedo)

http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=6919

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The reality in that case was that Viciedo was neither a national team player nor even a league all-star at his third base position. Nor had he finished the previous campaign among the 60-plus Cuban Leaguers batting over .300.

Viciedo was assuredly a genuine prospect with a possible major league future; but he was also a stagnating young player whose numbers had slid considerably after his promising rookie campaign and who was plagued by both poor physical conditioning and a highly questionable work ethical.

Viciedo may well have a big league future, yet he is neither Linares nor even Alexei Ramírez, and already has been dispatched this spring to the Chicago White Sox minor league camp for some much-needed seasoning.

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

by homesickalien on Apr 1, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

now why would a Cuban media outlet do that?

I can lead you to 4 Wisdom, but I can't free your brain from the evil of Punto.

by colintj on Apr 1, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's that time of the year
Call it a friendly little reminder from White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen.

After a 6-1 loss to San Diego on Wednesday, Guillen let his players know that they need to pick it up the final days of Cactus League play, rather than relying on flipping the intensity switch on Monday.

"I think when we look around, everyone looks the same way because of how long spring training was, but in the meanwhile, you can’t just flip the switch,’’ Guillen said. "Maybe in the next couple of days we can pick it up.

"I think over all, we need to play better defense. We look real shaky in the field, and we have to be better than that. I think everyone in general, get up in the morning, go practice and then go play, it’s not easy for a long period of time. I think the guys are looking forward to the start of the season.’’

http://blogs.suntimes.com/whitesox/2009/04/guillens_message_sent.html

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha!

rec’d!

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

by The Wizard on Apr 1, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is fantastic on so many levels.

If hate were people, I'd be China.

by winningugly on Apr 1, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice aim

I can lead you to 4 Wisdom, but I can't free your brain from the evil of Punto.

by colintj on Apr 1, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Disco!

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

by homesickalien on Apr 1, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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