bulokis Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 What player in our minor league system will play a huge role for us to be successful this year? I think Ed Almonte will be key for us. Rauch can have a break out season this year. How about Mario Valenzuela, he looks like a good hitter? Could it be Malone or may be he needs more time in the minors. But I'm kind of intrigue by Josh Stewart, will he be able to pitch in the bigs. I know I may be dreaming but can he be a pleasant surprise the way Buerhle surprised us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 What player in our minor league system will play a huge role for us to be successful this year? I think Ed Almonte will be key for us. Rauch can have a break out season this year. How about Mario Valenzuela, he looks like a good hitter? Could it be Malone or may be he needs more time in the minors. But I'm kind of intrigue by Josh Stewart, will he be able to pitch in the bigs. I know I may be dreaming but can he be a pleasant surprise the way Buerhle surprised us? i dont thin kthere wil lbe a surprise player out of ST to make this team..the roster is almost set...if i had to pick a surprise player i can think of 2 but they are both longshots.. 1.) josh stewart for the 5th starter spot 2.) arnie munoz beats out wunsch for the lefty specialist spot every other spot on the roster is pretty much rock solid...even the wunch thing is a huge stretch but arnie looks like the best pitcher we got in the minors right now thats ready to make the jump..so i just picked him over wunch because thats his only shot to make the team...but its like a 1/20 shot but with injuries, who knows??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Fainter Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 None. How can the Sox bring up any pitcher from the minors when we we keep signing veteran pitchers who are well past their prime? (I exclude Flash Gordon from that category) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 What player in our minor league system will play a huge role for us to be successful this year? I think Ed Almonte will be key for us. Rauch can have a break out season this year. How about Mario Valenzuela, he looks like a good hitter? Could it be Malone or may be he needs more time in the minors. But I'm kind of intrigue by Josh Stewart, will he be able to pitch in the bigs. I know I may be dreaming but can he be a pleasant surprise the way Buerhle surprised us? I don't see many of our current minor leaguers making much of an impact this year, unless there are injuries. Thats what I like about this team though, if there are injuries I see a number of players that could step up, such as Almonte Munoz, Stewart, Borchard, Hummell. As far as Malone goes, he needs at least on more year. The kid is very young and very raw and has a lot to work on this year, especially with his mechanics. Out of the ones on the team, since Crede, Jimenez and Rowand aren't technically rookies, I'm going to go with Jon Rauch. This guy is going to be thrusted into the #5 slot into the rotation and if he suceeds like many think he can, this team will be a whole lot better. If he struggles, then the Sox will have to keep looking to others and experimenting until they find the right guy. I also think Borchard will eventually have some type of impact on this team and Olivo will be a very good presence behind the plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 13, 2003 Share Posted February 13, 2003 None. How can the Sox bring up any pitcher from the minors when we we keep signing veteran pitchers who are well past their prime? (I exclude Flash Gordon from that category) Well, Heredia and Loiza are just backup plans. If rookies are failing, sometimes you need a guy thats been out there in that situation. In that case, its really nice knowing you have veterans to fall back on, just in case. In the case of Rick White, I think you'll end up liking him. I like having a few vets in the pen, because relievers need a great mental approach to the game and I think vets are some of the best at teaching that approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris B Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Royce Ring will be in Chicago in September call ups. Mark it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubKilla Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 None. How can the Sox bring up any pitcher from the minors when we we keep signing veteran pitchers who are well past their prime? (I exclude Flash Gordon from that category) That is why I am gonna say Jon Rauch. Loaiza and Heredia? No thank you. Let's give the ball to JR and see what he can do. If he can pitch in 2003 similarly to how he pitched against the Twinkies in two games in 2002, then we're set..... injuries not withstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan420 Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 None. How can the Sox bring up any pitcher from the minors when we we keep signing veteran pitchers who are well past their prime? (I exclude Flash Gordon from that category) our avg starting rotation is like 28 or something like that how can you say we are signing old guys? starters 56 Mark Buehrle 23 40 Bartolo Colon 29 52 Jon Garland 24 36 Dan Wright 25 51 Jon Rauch 24 avg age 24.8 relivers 38 Gary Glover 26 45 Flash Gordon 35 44 Billy Koch 28 43 Damaso Marte 28 41 Mike Porzio 30 50 Rick White 34 65 Kelly Wunsch 30 58 Matt Ginter 25 avg age 29.5 overall team pitching is 27.5 and besides our starting pitching is only 24.8 has a starter and that is rauches age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Old or not, I like Rick White. The dude has a 'tude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggio202 Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Old or not, I like Rick White. The dude has a 'tude. who cares if white is 35..he 's a reliever...jesse orosco is like 47 and still pitching..relievers have the longest shelf life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 I think Orosco could just keep pitching....I think he'll make it to 50...if not more. As long as he keeps his love for the game, he could pitch every year till he's 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan420 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Old or not, I like Rick White. The dude has a 'tude. who cares if white is 35..he 's a reliever...jesse orosco is like 47 and still pitching..relievers have the longest shelf life agee just saying we have an fairly young pitching staff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 If I had to make a guess...I'd guess that we have the second youngest pitching staff in the league....and if I had to give my opinion....I'd say we have the second best pitching staff in the league. If I had to make another guess...I'd have to say that the teams above us are not the same team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan420 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 If I had to make a guess...I'd guess that we have the second youngest pitching staff in the league....and if I had to give my opinion....I'd say we have the second best pitching staff in the league. If I had to make another guess...I'd have to say that the teams above us are not the same team. i think we are the youngest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Regardless, we have a damn good young pitching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Old or not, I like Rick White. The dude has a 'tude. The guy will be a great leader out of that pen, even if we don't use him a lot. I love the idea of having a few role playing vets on the bench and in the pen. We got Alomar and Daubach on the bench and to a lesser extent Rios and then White and Gordon in the pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 If I had to make a guess...I'd guess that we have the second youngest pitching staff in the league....and if I had to give my opinion....I'd say we have the second best pitching staff in the league. If I had to make another guess...I'd have to say that the teams above us are not the same team. i think we are the youngest I'm almost positive that Tampa Bay is younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 MILES.......MILES........MILES...........MILES.........MILES.........MILES.........MILES......NEED I SAY IT AGAIN......DAMNIT KENNY LISTEN TO ME AND BRING THIS GUY UP FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Hot, we've been on a roll together, but I have to disagree with you on this one... IF Miles is too get his chance, it will not be until 2004, assuming there will be no rash of injuries. There is a decent chance he won't even get to play full-time at AAA this year with Hummel and Nunez there. He needs to prove himself for another full season before he can be considered Major League material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hotsoxchick1 Posted February 17, 2003 Share Posted February 17, 2003 akkkk hummel.. hes definately not ready .... he may not be ready before miles is ready .........well ready in your time frame that is.. if it were me miles would be given a shot now........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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