EvilJester99 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Joe Borchard, Brian Anderson and Brian Sweeney made Jeremy Reed expendable in Sunday's trade with Seattle. "We dealt from a position of strength, and that's a testament to our scouting department and our player-development department," White Sox general manager Ken Williams said of the deal that brought pitcher Freddy Garcia and catcher Ben Davis to Chicago for Reed, catcher Miguel Olivo and minor-league infielder Michael Morse. If there is an area where the Sox have a surplus in their system, it's the outfield. Reed probably was the best prospect of the bunch. In spring training, Williams said he wouldn't be averse to bringing Reed up at some point during the season, even though this is just his second year as a professional. "Seattle made out very well with this deal, with Jeremy Reed and Michael Morse," Williams said. "Our biggest strong suit in minor-league personnel is all the outfielders we have." After being a disappointment for most of his career, Borchard seems to be turning the corner and could become an integral part of the Sox soon, depending on what happens with Magglio Ordonez. If Ordonez signs with another team this off-season, Borchard could be penciled in as the starting right fielder next season. Then again, he could become the right fielder this season if the Sox trade Ordonez. The latest rumors have Ordonez going to Atlanta for either pitcher Russ Ortiz or center fielder Andruw Jones. "I have not had one conversation with regards to Mags with [Atlanta GM] John Schuerholz," Williams said. "And I have spoken with him." Extra innings All of a sudden, the Sox have a surplus of starting pitchers. With the addition of Garcia, the Sox have six starters—Garcia, Mark Buehrle, Esteban Loaiza, Jon Garland, Jon Rauch and Felix Diaz. Plus, Scott Schoeneweis is on the disabled list. The Sox are going to skip Rauch's turn Wednesday in favor of Garcia and will have to decide between Rauch and Diaz for Saturday's game against the Cubs. ... Think the Sox needed Garcia? Over the last 18 games, their starting pitchers have compiled a 7.72 ERA. ... The replacements for Ordonez—Aaron Rowand, Ross Gload, Timo Perez and Jamie Burke—have combined to hit .307 with three home runs and 17 RBIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 "I have not had one conversation with regards to Mags with [Atlanta GM] John Schuerholz," Williams said. "And I have spoken with him." interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Yeah and Reed was untouchable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Yeah and Reed was untouchable I don't think I ever read that Reed was untouchable. Borchard and Rauch (predessertion) I remember seeing. Reed, I don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Oh I thought that I saw that KW said Reed was untouchable? maybe im wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Brian Sweeney. The article lost all validity in my eyes when he got his name wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandoFan Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Brian Sweeney. The article lost all validity in my eyes when he got his name wrong. Ditto. I loved how after the Garcia trade, Seattle Sentinel or some such had Miguel Olivo as 24 years old and basically recycled all the stuff that was said about him circa 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 The latest rumors have Ordonez going to Atlanta for either pitcher Russ Ortiz or center fielder Andruw Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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