DBAHO Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 From da Trib, TUCSON, Ariz. -- Friday should be a very interesting—and busy—opening day for White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen. The Sox have two games scheduled, one at their home stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the other about 10 minutes across town against the Colorado Rockies. Guillen plans on seeing some of both games. "I don't remember any manager who has gone to two games," Guillen said. "To me, I have to do it." Esteban Loaiza, Mark Buehrle, Shingo Takatsu, Billy Koch and David Sanders will pitch against the Diamondbacks. With the exception of Sanders, Guillen pretty much knows what they can do. Against the Rockies, Jon Garland, Dan Wright and Neal Cotts will pitch. Wright and Cotts are contenders for the fifth spot in the rotation. "I'll just go there to scout," Guillen said. "I might start here because it's the opening game and we're the home team, and go over there and finish up watching those kids." … Randy Johnson was scheduled to start Thursday, but it appears as though he won't pitch Friday. … The Sox will play a 'B' game Saturday morning against Colorado on one of the back diamonds. … The weather didn't bother Frank Thomas, who wasn't scheduled to play Thursday anyway. "We would prefer those nice sunny days, they're ahead of us," he said. "Spring training can be too long sometimes, we'll be OK, we still have [four] weeks." … The White Sox will auction off items on whitesox.com beginning March 8. Available will be an autographed Guillen jersey, a ball signed by Takatsu and a base signed by the Opening Day starting lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elcaballo45 Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I like how Guillen is going to both games. Shows that he wants to watch everyone, but most especially, the young pitchers. Sucks that Reed wanst able to face the Unit today either, but im sure he'll face him sometime down the road. The arizona game will be on 1000 AM then tomorrow at 2 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkiconk Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 note that the big hurt was not quoted saying anything bad or moody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 note that the big hurt was not quoted saying anything bad or moody I read it three times now and I think you are right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickster Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I read it three times now and I think you are right! Don't worry. The papers will find a way to turn around Frank's words into some sort of negative story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I'm really happy Ozzie's goin see both games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UofIChiSox Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 note that the big hurt was not quoted saying anything bad or moody You guys aren't very good at this! Clearly, Mr. Lazy himself Frank Thomas points out how long and boring Spring Training is. Newsflash to the Big Hurt, quit whining and go out and do your job! That's how they can turn it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 Clearly, Mr. Lazy himself Frank Thomas points out how long and boring Spring Training is. Newsflash to the Big Hurt, quit whining and go out and do your job! why is this in green? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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