aboz56 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 "I got the best report on a physical that I've ever received since I've been sitting in this chair," said Williams of Hernandez. "(Trainer) Herm (Schneider) and our doctors feel this guy has a great upside, with strength in his elbow and shoulder. "The wear and tear is not indicative of a Major League pitcher. The MRI and X-rays are as solid as we have had in a long time. It's just more reason for optimism." "This is definitely part of our overall plan and thinking," added Williams of following up the Lee trade with the Hernandez signing. "There was never any intention of stopping with the first part of it. "We could have been shut out in our efforts to go after a starting pitcher we were comfortable with as the second part of the plan. But it doesn't mean the plan was faulty. It would have evolved as the season went on." "For us, it was going to begin and end with pitching," Williams said of the re-making of the White Sox. "We entertained some other things along the way, bigger names out there, for lack of a better word. But we feel really good from where we sit from 1 to 12, and if we have to dig deeper, from 1 to 13, 14 or 15. ------- Just thought I would share these with everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 very encouraging. if el duque is healthy and pitching like he has in the past, we just got a huge steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxmatt Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Wow the best report on a physical he has ever seen. This is very good. Hopefully OH will do very well for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUGGERNAUT Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Ozzie don't be a fool! Limit his pitch count betw 100-110. There is plenty of data available that proves this guy begins to breakdown every time he pitches into the 120+ range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Ozzie don't be a fool! Limit his pitch count betw 100-110. There is plenty of data available that proves this guy begins to breakdown every time he pitches into the 120+ range. I think El Duque will be just fine. In fact, he's one that I would want to see pitching FOR US instead of AGAINST US in October, that's for damn sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 This is from ESPN.com: The White Sox pursued Matt Clement, but he finalized a $25.5 million, three-year deal with Boston on Wednesday. El Duque was a close second, and will likely be Chicago's No. 3 pitcher, behind Buehrle and Garcia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesockmalon84 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 This is great news. Now we can go into spring training with some positive momentum. Thanks Kenny with the great news, and signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 This guy has made 30 starts one time in his career. Something about that stat does not make me feel comfortable. I like Duque...I think he could be a solid starter for us...and I like signing him. Having a junkballer in our rotation is a good thing. But I would like more durability. Definately limit his pitch count. He should never have a complete game this year, unless it is around 100 pitches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 I am just really excited about this still, the idea of having Garland as our worst starter is pretty damn good to me. And the experience that El Duque has from the big games and being a professional in the Bronx I am excited to have as well. I think this was a good move overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxmatt Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I am just really excited about this still, the idea of having Garland as our worst starter is pretty damn good to me. It looks like all our SP will have winning records. I think this is a good move too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelatinoheat_30 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 does anyone know that hernandez's pitching style is like? hard-thrower? soft-tosser? thanks much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted December 23, 2004 Author Share Posted December 23, 2004 does anyone know that hernandez's pitching style is like? hard-thrower? soft-tosser? thanks much. A lot of junk combined with a deceptive windup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 A lot of junk combined with a deceptive windup. The "junk" is good though, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 A lot of junk combined with a deceptive windup. I love his windup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelatinoheat_30 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 does he have a slow delivery to the plate? much thanx for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 He has a very unique windup which disguises his pitches, he also has loopy stuff that looks as if it's way high and suddenly drops. He's a junkballer that strikes out about 1 per inning. If we get lucky, and he stays healthy, he has ACE quality stuff. I believe he has 3 world series rings and knows how to step it up in big game situations unlike almost anyone. -y2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Welcome to Chicago, El Duque! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabroni Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Welcome to Chicago, El Duque! Nice of you to steal my sig picture from WSI... http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbullet...php?userid=3974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Nice of you to steal my sig picture from WSI... http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbullet...php?userid=3974 No, nice of you to register with Soxtalk to point this out. :rolly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Nice of you to steal my sig picture from WSI... http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbullet...php?userid=3974 You really think other people cannot do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Nice of you to steal my sig picture from WSI... http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbullet...php?userid=3974 That's not stealing, really. He's not using it as his signature or avatar. It's just an image that's out there. Tons of images are posted on message boards every day. Images from big places. Do they complain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndySoxFan Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 didn't the sox hang 10 runs on this guy in 2 innings a few years ago....? yikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Nice of you to steal my sig picture from WSI... http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbullet...php?userid=3974 How about a little less talking and more shut the hell up. -Brian Griffin (dog). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Nice of you to steal my sig picture from WSI... http://www.whitesoxinteractive.com/vbullet...php?userid=3974 LOL... Go back to WSI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Hahaha, you got hit in the face with a stick and told. -y2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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