winninguglyin83 Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 it appears that Danny Boy remains in his big-time funk. don't have all the details, but he started for the Knights today and they were smashed by Louisville 12-3. Louisville scored 6 in the second, two in the third, two more in the fourth. can't be good. His AAA ERA before the game was 40.50 -- and it might not have gone down. Came also included a bench-clearing brawl after Stephen Smitherman was thrown out at home. More details later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 it appears that Danny Boy remains in his big-time funk. don't have all the details, but he started for the Knights today and they were smashed by Louisville 12-3. Louisville scored 6 in the second, two in the third, two more in the fourth. can't be good. His AAA ERA before the game was 40.50 -- and it might not have gone down. Came also included a bench-clearing brawl after Stephen Smitherman was thrown out at home. More details later. that is a full inning or more than he went last time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Wow. That sucks. I really thought after the solid spring, Danny was gonna be alright this year. I guess he's just not a starter. That might not be so bad either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted May 11, 2004 Author Share Posted May 11, 2004 it's overdue to move him to the pen. Rauch pitched last night -- and not well. Couldn't make it out of the fifth against a bad hitting team (although Austin Kearns and Jason LaRue were in the lineup). Time is running out on both those guys. And Borchard missed all four games in the series with a back problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 If he can regain 2-4 mph on his heater, I wouldn't mind giving him a crack at the closer's job. But not until he proved himself for at least half the year in the bullpen. Just don't give him the job outright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted May 11, 2004 Author Share Posted May 11, 2004 the official line on Danny Boy today 3 1/3 innings 8 hits 10 runs 8 earned runs 2 walks 2 strike outs 2 ding dongs Actually, there is good news. He lowered his ERA from 40.50 to 28.69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Their were also two bench clearing brawls in the game. A good description was posted over on the FutureSox board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 This news just in-- Dan Wright is not good, and Jon Rauch and Joe Borchard are overrated busts. Now back to your regularly scheduled program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSox30 Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 In the same game... H BB SO Kelly Wunsch 1.2 3 0 0 0 2 0 3.38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo man Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 How about we give the closer job to bajenaru, 22so, 2w in 12.33 innings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 If he can regain 2-4 mph on his heater, I wouldn't mind giving him a crack at the closer's job. But not until he proved himself for at least half the year in the bullpen. Just don't give him the job outright. Why would you want to give Danny a shot at anything right now? He is worse in the minors than he was in the big leagues. There must be something physically wrong with Danny Wright. I can't believe this is a mental lapse on his part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 How about we give the closer job to bajenaru, 22so, 2w in 12.33 innings? Agreed, its going to be tough finding a roster spot for him, but I think the sox will be making a trade or two pretty soon and I'd have to think Rauch or someone in the AAA group will be out. Plus Diaz will be coming up, but Burke will be coming down. I'm hoping Baj is up soon, he's been pitching so damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted May 11, 2004 Author Share Posted May 11, 2004 the word around the Charlotte clubhouse was that Wright is not 100 percent. gotta be something wrong -- physically and mentally -- because he's not getting anybody out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Rauch doesn't seem to be pitching that poorly this year, his YTD ERA is 3.29... Don't forget he spot started yesterday for Diaz, so that's probably why he went only 4 and 2/3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 the word around the Charlotte clubhouse was that Wright is not 100 percent. gotta be something wrong -- physically and mentally -- because he's not getting anybody out. It only makes sense. The guy has talent, but you wonder if he healed from that injury in '03, or mentally is able to push it because he is afraid of reinjuring himself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Rauch doesn't seem to be pitching that poorly this year, his YTD ERA is 3.29... Don't forget he spot started yesterday for Diaz, so that's probably why he went only 4 and 2/3 He pitched like crap........ that is more likely why he only went 4 2/3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 it appears that Danny Boy remains in his big-time funk. don't have all the details, but he started for the Knights today and they were smashed by Louisville 12-3. Louisville scored 6 in the second, two in the third, two more in the fourth. can't be good. His AAA ERA before the game was 40.50 -- and it might not have gone down. Came also included a bench-clearing brawl after Stephen Smitherman was thrown out at home. More details later. I would love to have him Designated for Assignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 I would love to have him Designated for Assignment. Why? There is no reason to take him off the 40-man roster right now. Sit him down for a week or two to let him clear his mind. Hell, send him to extended ST if you have to, but the guy needs a break to get himself back together. Danny is a good guy and still has a chance to be a big league pitcher in the bullpen. Rather than kick a guy while he is down, why not support him and hope he makes it back successfully? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Why? There is no reason to take him off the 40-man roster right now. Sit him down for a week or two to let him clear his mind. Hell, send him to extended ST if you have to, but the guy needs a break to get himself back together. Danny is a good guy and still has a chance to be a big league pitcher in the bullpen. Rather than kick a guy while he is down, why not support him and hope he makes it back successfully? Because you can't just go from a 14-12 season and start 0-4!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Because you can't just go from a 14-12 season and start 0-4!!! Do you even know what designating him for assignment means? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Do you even know what designating him for assignment means? No way he does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Do you even know what designating him for assignment means? Designating for assignment-Where a player who is without option years remaining, must be sent to the minors, traded, or released by the ballpark within 10 days. That is my definition from what I hear on the Cubune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 Designating for assignment-Where a player who is without option years remaining, must be sent to the minors, traded, or released by the ballpark within 10 days. That is my definition from what I hear on the Cubune. very good......... catch is, Danny Wright has plenty of options left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 very good......... catch is, Danny Wright has plenty of options left. As does Wunsch, as this option was the first time he has been optioned in his career...Brewers never had him on the 40 man and this is the first time he's been optioned...Too bad we have a GM like KW who thinks he can make Cotts a solid contributer by using the same program he used for Buehrle in the past...News flash, Neal Cotts is not Buehrle nor will he ever be Buehrle. Send him down, let him pitch. Cotts is a starter, not a reliever. Quit treating him as if he's a reliever... :fyou KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 12, 2004 Share Posted May 12, 2004 As does Wunsch, as this option was the first time he has been optioned in his career...Brewers never had him on the 40 man and this is the first time he's been optioned...Too bad we have a GM like KW who thinks he can make Cotts a solid contributer by using the same program he used for Buehrle in the past...News flash, Neal Cotts is not Buehrle nor will he ever be Buehrle. Send him down, let him pitch. Cotts is a starter, not a reliever. Quit treating him as if he's a reliever... :fyou KW man, aboz, where did that come from? Cottsy is doing just fine in his current role, so why do you have a problem with it? Wunsch blows..... AAA is where he belongs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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