Butter Parque Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I think he might Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Call it a hunch, but I think he will also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I think he'll be traded before the season starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 No, without a monster ST Joe doesn't make the roster. The only reason Joe got so many at bats last year was for the lack of any RH right field alternative. At a minimum, a healthy Carl Everett is an alternative this year and I don't expect them to break camp without some kind of fall back plan. If not a trade, maybe Sweeney or Anderson to play CF with ARow in RF against lefties. I think Joe's 'potential' tag has run it's course and don't think he gets back to the Major Leagues unless he earns it on the field. Even if he merits a roster spot, Ozzie will make him earn his at bats, just like ARow had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkokieSox Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 No, without a monster ST Joe doesn't make the roster. The only reason Joe got so many at bats last year was for the lack of any RH right field alternative. At a minimum, a healthy Carl Everett is an alternative this year and I don't expect them to break camp without some kind of fall back plan. If not a trade, maybe Sweeney or Anderson to play CF with ARow in RF against lefties. I think Joe's 'potential' tag has run it's course and don't think he gets back to the Major Leagues unless he earns it on the field. Even if he merits a roster spot, Ozzie will make him earn his at bats, just like ARow had to. I think Rowand has earned the right to be an everyday player next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megs04sox Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 for the love of God, im hoping joe borchard doesnt make it out of spring training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Not a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 The only way Joe Borchard makes the spring training roster is if Carl Everett, Alex Escobar, Brian Anderson, and Ryan Sweeney all fall over dead. Even then I think he'd have trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 can he be optioned to AAA again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierSox Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Maybe he should pull a Drew Henson and give football a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I hear the Bears are looking for a QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Yes, but only because Frank won't be ready to start the season. Then you'll have Lee, Rowand, Borchard as your starting OF with Timo as the the 4th and Everett as your DH. And maybe one of Escobar, Sweeney or Anderson as a 5th outfielder, but prob not since Ozzie likes to carry 3 catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I voted yes for Dybber's reasons. I hope to be wrong. Me no likey Joe Borchard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I think even if the Frank is hurt scenario, I believe Escobar will win the roster spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakes Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 He can't even stay on a Mexican league roster, he better not make ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I think Rowand has earned the right to be an everyday player next year. you think???? If Rowand isnt starting for us next year it will be UNBELIEVABLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Joe Borchard deserves to be released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 This is honestly a sad story. I don't question his work ethic in baseball, but it's just not happening. I doubt he'll even be a Chris Singleton who blossumed as a 27 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybearhater Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 He'll make the team., but only because they will look stupid if he doesnt, and it will boost his trade value if he is not in the minors when the season starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Joe is done unless Escobar plays awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I'm genuinely suprised at how many of you think the Sox are fed up with Mighty Joe. They paid this kid a lot of dough. Now, SHOULD Joe be on the team? Probably not. Will he? Probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Unless he hits .500 and everett and escobar hit less than .100 in spring training he should not make the major league roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 I'm genuinely suprised at how many of you think the Sox are fed up with Mighty Joe. They paid this kid a lot of dough. Now, SHOULD Joe be on the team? Probably not. Will he? Probably. At some point that $5.3 million has got to stop being an excuse. They paid him the $$.. it's gone. They need to move on. To be honest.. I don't even think Joe gives a crap about baseball anymore. Invested right.. that $$ guaranteed he would never have to work a real job ever. Hopefully he was smart with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 Borchard done = very yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted December 2, 2004 Share Posted December 2, 2004 At some point that $5.3 million has got to stop being an excuse. They paid him the $$.. it's gone. They need to move on. To be honest.. I don't even think Joe gives a crap about baseball anymore. Invested right.. that $$ guaranteed he would never have to work a real job ever. Hopefully he was smart with it. I agree Steff...they do need to move on. I just don't think that moving on will happen this ST. I'm just wondering if a lot of you think he "shouldn't" be on the roster, or he "won't" be on the roster...cause those are two very different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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