Chisoxfn Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 My buddy plays basketball for the Gauchos. I'm going to see him play tonight as they are playing back in our hometown against UC Irvine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Please translate.....Stay away from AA?? The Sox AA club, the Birmingham Barons, are looking like they are going to have a lousy team this year. Most of our top prospects are either in AAA, with the big club, or in the low minors. I take it....... Malone, Diaz, West, Arnie, Sanders.......etc are all going to charlotte? Too bad all their records are gonna suck.......because hitting is pretty weak up there..... Maybe with the addition of Holt, a healthy Jb, and a healthy Mario Velenezulea (SP?) they can do som damage. Malone is going to be in AA still. He's got to prove he can pitch there and that he's 100%. I think he'll rebound and have a pretty good season. That guy has a very high ceiling and can be a devasting lefty in the rotation. his rep is that 1 yr he does good and the next he doesn't The problem with Malone last year was control and an injury. The control stems back to an injury as well as the fact that he is still pretty raw. Otherwise, people didn't hit Malone much. The year before Malone had a huge jump as he started to figure things out. The guy will be a slower mover strictly because the Sox will have to teach him more things, mainly mechanically, but stuff wise he's right there with Diaz, imo, except he's got a bigger build, which lends me to believe his body will be able to harness his stuff. Something that is a big questionmark when it comes to Diaz, whose very small in stature, much like Juan Cruz, Ramon Ortiz, and Pedro Martinez. either way, this tier of pitchers are exciting and i can't wait to see them in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullard Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hey chisoxfn who is your buddy on the bball team for the mighty Gauchos? Also, where did Murcielago find that God awful pic of me from my college days. And lastly if you really want me to, I could write a little something for the website about Spring. Oh ya, Cotts should be in Bham as well, giving us 4 lefties in the rotation, assuming Corwin is back in AA, (which I seriously doubt if he's healthy) Cant wait to see the minor league previews on soxnet as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hey chisoxfn who is your buddy on the bball team for the mighty Gauchos? Also, where did Murcielago find that God awful pic of me from my college days. And lastly if you really want me to, I could write a little something for the website about Spring. Oh ya, Cotts should be in Bham as well, giving us 4 lefties in the rotation, assuming Corwin is back in AA, (which I seriously doubt if he's healthy) Cant wait to see the minor league previews on soxnet as well. Hey Jim...... I found that picture on your alma matter's website, the internet is great isnt it? I gotta question for ya...... how was it pitching in that hall of fame game against colorado, and in the Carolina League's All-star game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullard Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Murcielago the Cooperstown game was one the coolest things I've ever been apart of. (even though I gave up 4 runs in 2 Innings Ouch!!) THe entire day was nonstop excitement and I had the honor of meeting Bob Feller and Ozzie Smith. The All Star game was fun as well, even though it rained during BP. I got to pitch an inning the rest of the game I sat in the dugout and filmed stuff that was going on on the field and in the stands. Once again thanks for posting the pic I look terrible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficerKarkovice Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Oh come on Jim that pics not that bad! Hey good luck this season...it's good having you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Murcielago the Cooperstown game was one the coolest things I've ever been apart of. (even though I gave up 4 runs in 2 Innings Ouch!!) THe entire day was nonstop excitement and I had the honor of meeting Bob Feller and Ozzie Smith. The All Star game was fun as well, even though it rained during BP. I got to pitch an inning the rest of the game I sat in the dugout and filmed stuff that was going on on the field and in the stands. Once again thanks for posting the pic I look terrible!! I can only imagine how awesome that could have been, I read the journal you wrote on the Warthogs website.......... it seems like it was pretty badass! Another little question for ya....... Which pitcher in the Whitesox minor league system would you say has the nastiest stuff.......besides yourself of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 oh man, i forgot about cotts being in bham. oh s***!!! what a rotation that is going to be. all has the stuff to make it to the sox. pls i think some of the class A hitters or going to be in AA so there is a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hey chisoxfn who is your buddy on the bball team for the mighty Gauchos? Also, where did Murcielago find that God awful pic of me from my college days. And lastly if you really want me to, I could write a little something for the website about Spring. Oh ya, Cotts should be in Bham as well, giving us 4 lefties in the rotation, assuming Corwin is back in AA, (which I seriously doubt if he's healthy) Cant wait to see the minor league previews on soxnet as well. you are doing things that some of us wish. enjoy the moment and i do wish you the best of luck . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullard Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Murcielago I dont know if I can narrow down the nastiest stuff to one guy, but I'l tell you who has the nastiest pitches in the system. First off Munoz' curveball is down right ridiculous, Sander's cutter/slider is the best I've seen from a lefty, Honel's knuckle curve is unhittable at times, Almonte and Heath Phillips both have awesome changeups, and Malone's fastball is hard with some serious movement. But if I had to pick one guy who I wouldnt want to face it would be Sanders b/c he throws 88-92, his slider breaks righties bats and his changeup keeps the hitters honest. He is a quality lefty reliever that should get a shot at the Sox soon. If Valentine were still with us I'd rate him the nastiest righty in our system but he's with Oakland now so the next best righty in my mind is Honel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Jim, as the local White Sox Minor League stalker/follower, let me say it's a real honor for us to have you here. I have to say, I really didn't know much about you up until this year, but you're now on my radar. I think you and Heath Phillips are really similar to Mark Buehrle, which isn't a bad thing Right now, I have to write a preview on Winstom-Salem this year, I'll be sure to throw in some kind words about you. But, thanks alot, man. You really don't know how much this emans to me to have a solid prospect chatting it up with us bums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullard Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Cerbaho no prob man I enjoy talking w/ u guys. I understand u not knowing much about me but I was only drafted in '01. Also are u saying that u think I'm gonna be in Winston this yr. or are u just recapping last yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 I do a little recap of prospect who were with the affiliate last year. For example, my report on Kanappolis overviews Jason Stumm's, Jeremy Reed's, and Kris Honel's seasons, as well as players just entering the class this year (Antyhony Webster, Andy Gonzalez, etc). I know that you will be making the terk to AA this year, and I wish you the best of luck. Within the week, both my reports should be up on the website, so expect a tidbit on you and some other prospects (probably will cover Edwin Yan, Josh Fields, Heath Phillips, Frank Francisco, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPinStripes Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 welcome Jim! You'll have lots of fun here. (keep an open mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Welcome on Jim.... Jeez....this website is getting out to the public and the family's of pro players in our system(along with some players in our system). Who's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Welcome on Jim.... Jeez....this website is getting out to the public and the family's of pro players in our system(along with some players in our system). Who's next? it would be sweet if jr or kw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Hey chisoxfn who is your buddy on the bball team for the mighty Gauchos? Also, where did Murcielago find that God awful pic of me from my college days. And lastly if you really want me to, I could write a little something for the website about Spring. Oh ya, Cotts should be in Bham as well, giving us 4 lefties in the rotation, assuming Corwin is back in AA, (which I seriously doubt if he's healthy) Cant wait to see the minor league previews on soxnet as well. That would be great Jim. If you'd like, you can leave your email address here or write me at [email protected] so we can discuss it. I think that is a great idea though, thanks a lot, we appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Welcome on Jim.... Jeez....this website is getting out to the public and the family's of pro players in our system(along with some players in our system). Who's next? it would be sweet if jr or kw. this board would explode if KW or JR would post. Every Sox fan would come here and will be throwing F-bombs all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Yeah, i'd definitely have some choice words for JR and KW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Yeah, i'd definitely have some choice words for JR and KW. well this weekend you will have a chance to say some things to kw this weekend./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac9001 Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Unfortunately i won't Unless i can find some time on sunday and take a drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Unfortunately i won't Unless i can find some time on sunday and take a drive. i hope someone would start the hornets nest going by asking kw about the mark b comments and the rumor of how he treated mark b now and in the past in ref to the contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDF Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 btw jas and the other mod's, have you ever found the list of the top 25 sox prospect that you did last yr? i know when you tranferred from the old server to this one you may have lost some of the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 ummm, sorry LDF. I remember you asked and it completely slipped my mind I will find it right now Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molto Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 http://www.soxnet.net/top25prospects.html There you go LDF, I once again apoligize for not pulling it up earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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