knightni Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 19. Scott Podsednik (11 of 27 lists - 110 points - highest ranking #3 whitesoxbrian) bio by whitesoxbrian - My cell phone was broke, and it was a national aired radio show that didn't think the trade was huge. Carlos Lee to the Brewers for Luis Vizcaino and Scott Podsednik. I thought to myself- why? Carlos Lee is a run producing machine, and I had heard Podsednik was brittle and Vizcaino was a gas-can. Well, I figured out "why". He was the anchor in 2005. He got on, stole 2nd, got to 3rd on a bunt, and scored from there. He was the motor. I was Mr. Critical when it came to his defense, but he quickly made up for it in the box. I've memorized his interview after the ALCS clincher, word-by-word. His throw to the plate in an attempt to stop Houston's 6th run in game 2 was awful, yet quickly turned to just another play in the game after he belted one off the struggling Brad Lidge into the right-centerfield seats. It was such an unbelieveable thing- the guy was homer-less during the regular season. Even Aaron Rowand didn't believe it was going to go. His enthusiastic trot rounding the bases will be engraved in my memory forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I remember I was going to SIU when the trade happened, my roomie (who was a cubs fan) calls me and tells me about the Pods trade. At the time I was livid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 That's cool you listed him so high, Brian. His contributions to our WS title are legendary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Our offense was so beautiful in the first half of 05 and Scotty was a big part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 This thread wouldn't be complete without a mention of Pods making the ASG, courtesy of the fine folks here at ST. That's when Hawk gave us that lovely shout out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 QUOTE (MHizzle85 @ Aug 24, 2008 -> 12:05 AM) I remember I was going to SIU when the trade happened, my roomie (who was a cubs fan) calls me and tells me about the Pods trade. At the time I was livid... I was jumping in joy when I heard about the trade... I always thought of Carlos Lee as a POS and a distraction to the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I knew we needed a leadoff hitter so when we dealt for him I wasn't worried yet. Then when KW said he was part of a bigger plan I waited and then we got Gooch, AJ, and Hermy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I think this is the first time I've seen a player on this list and thought "wow, he's too low". I'll add 1 more phrase.... "I don't think that taste is there." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I remember watching with my friend and him saying, "you watch, Pods is going Walk-off" Next pitch, it happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I still get chills when I think of Rooney's call. "Swings and hits a high fly ball, deep right center field, this is way back in the gAP AND IT'S A GONER! A WHITE SOX WINNER! A WINNER ON A PODSEDNIK HOME RUN!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 ooooh podsie pan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Scott's homer was one of the most magical moments in Sox history. Rowand and Anderson's reactions just added to moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 01:59 AM) Scott's homer was one of the most magical moments in Sox history. Rowand and Anderson's reactions just added to moment. Etched forever in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 NO WAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 25, 2008 -> 02:59 AM) Scott's homer was one of the most magical moments in Sox history. Rowand and Anderson's reactions just added to moment. I was about 9 seats from where it landed. I'll never forget that feeling of being frozen and wet then all of a sudden it was if the sun came out. The White Sox had one another WS game and the noise was so loud it was quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I loved it when we got Pods. All I could think was "70 stolen bases... 70 stolen bases..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oralsoxpodcast Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 First of all, lets put aside that he's by far the most attractive baseball player that ever lived (outside of CQ of course). I was always a bit hot and cold with Pods as I'm sure we can all imagine. But when he was healthy and stealing bases, he was very very fun to watch. If only he wasn't as fragile as Liney. I didn't realize how much I liked Pods until after he was gone. Then when we saw him this season, I really missed him. But still...got injured too much. But still...he's an '05 legend no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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