knightni Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 29. Jose Valentin (9 of 27 lists - 82 points - highest ranking #5 Buehrle>Wood, Milkman delivers) bio by Buehrle>Wood You can't start any bio about Jose Valentin without mentioning the 'stache. It is truly a source of wisdom. It'll make you laugh. It'll make you cry. Simply put, it is the greatest thing in the history of ever. We can all only dream to have a 'stache like his one day. Now, for Jose himself, yes, he was a pretty good player. Well, not really. He screwed up more often than Alicia Sacramone by dropping seemingly every ball that came to him in the field(that said his range was pretty good). But that doesn't mean he was wasn't entertaining. First off, Jose came to us because of the trade that got rid of maybe the most hated man in franchise history in Jaime Navarro. That definitly counts for something. The man had some great power for a shortstop too. He couldn't hit at all for average or OBP, but he averaged over 27 home runs in his 5 seasons here. A lot of those bombs were huge as well. His game winning home run against the Cubs in which he threw his hands up afterwords has become a lasting Sox image for me, and I'm sure it is for many other Sox fans. I'll also never forget being at the game in which he hit for the in order cycle way back in 2000. His role on that 2000 team is certainly something I should mention too. His addition was a big part of the reason on why that team was able to power itself the playoffs. The 2000 team was probably the thing most responsible for me taking such a great interest in baseball, and he was one of the key players on it. He'll always be one of my favorites for that, despite being the flawed player that he was. The excitement he played with to go along with that 'stache, it's really hard not to like Jose. Funny Blog Post: A Letter From Jose Valentin's Mustache It has its own MySpace Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I may have sex with this thread. word of warning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Jose Valentin's moustache made my list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I'll never forget Jose doing the Sosa kiss routine in the dugout at Wrigley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have a few memories of Jose. -The walk-off against the Cubs. -Being in a Boston bar about 6 years ago and watching him hit a game-winner against the A's. They were rooting for the Sox as well. A's & Boston were in a battle for the Wild Card. -One of the few Sox hitters who actually got a hit in the 2000 playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Jose V was always one of my favorite players. You can say all you want bad about the guy, but he always gave 100% on the field and wasn't afraid to start getting on those who didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 Ahh, again I'm honored to have voted the highest for this man, despite being in the terrible company of B>W. Knight, is there any way you can tell me who I voted #2 and #3? It has slipped my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 15, 2008 Author Share Posted August 15, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 15, 2008 -> 12:03 PM) Ahh, again I'm honored to have voted the highest for this man, despite being in the terrible company of B>W. Knight, is there any way you can tell me who I voted #2 and #3? It has slipped my mind. If I do, you'll probably be asked to do bios of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Valentin was always regarded as a hard worker. He was pretty good for us for a couple years who could play multiple positions as well. I will definitely always remember the cubs walk off and sosa impression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 15, 2008 -> 07:54 PM) If I do, you'll probably be asked to do bios of them. Ha, given enough time, I'd do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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