MnSoxFan Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 I realize he is not our prospect anymore, but saw this in latest BA • A rash of injuries hit the staff at high Class A Stockton, and righthanders Ben Keiter, Nick Masset and Josh Rupe were all sidelined. The Rangers were particularly concerned about Rupe, who had persistent soreness in the right forearm. An examination revealed no signs of structural damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted May 22, 2004 Author Share Posted May 22, 2004 Also, Anthony Webster at .242 with 40+ strike outs in about 160 ABs. Not doing too well in Cal League. The guy doing well was Bittner who we gave up for Schoney, he is doing well in AA for Anaheim (Arkansas team I think). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted May 22, 2004 Share Posted May 22, 2004 Also, Anthony Webster at .242 with 40+ strike outs in about 160 ABs. Not doing too well in Cal League. The guy doing well was Bittner who we gave up for Schoney, he is doing well in AA for Anaheim (Arkansas team I think). I think Webster was a case of being hyped too much, too fast........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 The other piece to the Everett trade, Frank Francisco, has finally been converted to a reliever and is currently pitching for Texas. He dropped a spliteer on A-Rod that was just plain filthy. Then he backs it up with 99 MPH gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Mn, what does the latest BA say about the White Sox (the organizational report)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted May 23, 2004 Author Share Posted May 23, 2004 Mn, what does the latest BA say about the White Sox (the organizational report)? Chicago White Sox by Phil Rogers Counting On Cotts CHICAGO—After throwing lefthander Neal Cotts into the fire last August, the White Sox are allowing him to ease his way back. They expect him to start eventually but want him to establish himself by working out of the big league bullpen. It's the same formula that worked with lefthander Mark Buehrle in the second half of 2000 before he moved into the rotation in 2001. Early returns are encouraging that it's working for Cotts as well. "Neal Cotts has come in and done a heck of a job for us from the left side," general manager Ken Williams said. "He faces lefthanders and righthanders very well." Cotts, 24, entered the season ranked as the organization's second best pitching prospect. He showed why by going 0-0, 1.69 in his first 11 innings. Cotts, a second-round pick by the Athletics in 2001, came to Chicago with righthander Billy Koch in the deal that sent righthander Keith Foulke to the A's before the 2003 season. He forced his way to the big leagues last season by going 9-6, 2.12 with Double-A Birmingham but had major control problems with the White Sox. He got his first career victory despite walking five in five innings against the Rangers, but seriously imploded at Yankee Stadium his next time out. He allowed seven of the eight men he faced to reach base, four on walks, before being pulled with only one out in the first inning. With the White Sox, Cotts was 1-1, 8.10. Afterward Cotts was sent back to Birmingham, and some wondered if he would be crushed emotionally by such a high-profile failure. He was fine in spring training, however, going 1-1, 2.45 to earn a second chance. He appears much better prepared this time around. The Sox would love for him to follow the path that Buehrle blazed four years ago. CHI-LITES • Shortstop Andy Gonzalez needed just 12 games with low Class A Kannapolis to earn a promotion to high Class A Winston-Salem. He is considered a gifted fielder and was hitting .294 with eight stolen bases in his first 17 games. • After 196 consecutive relief appearances, the Sox are taking a look at lefthander Arnie Munoz as a starter. He dominated the Southern League in April, going 4-0, 1.46 and holding opponents to a .133 average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 You might want to edit that to just snippets or give brief details of it. BA can sue over premium usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Also, Anthony Webster at .242 with 40+ strike outs in about 160 ABs. Not doing too well in Cal League. The guy doing well was Bittner who we gave up for Schoney, he is doing well in AA for Anaheim (Arkansas team I think). On the topic of Anaheim's system, Bobby Jenks is the biggest enigma in minor league baseball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted May 23, 2004 Author Share Posted May 23, 2004 You might want to edit that to just snippets or give brief details of it. BA can sue over premium usage. Not that big a deal. I get the hard copy issue so I do not have a problem copying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 Yeah but other sites get pretty pissy over giving out premium stuff, especially full articles. I've seen a few sites get threatened with legal trouble already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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