CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Can Scott Podsednik be the key to the much maligned offense or is he just a guy who had good numbers his first year in " The Show" and then regressed to his true level because the pitchers knew how to pitch him better his 2nd year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 last year he had a really bad lineup behind him with rowand behind him he see better pitches and even though he hit less last year he stole more so its all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 If Podsednik's 2005 equals an average of 2004 and 2003, I'll be more than happy with the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE (YASNY @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 01:40 AM) If Podsednik's 2005 equals an average of 2004 and 2003, I'll be more than happy with the guy. Exactly if spod can hit .270-.280 which he should be able to do, he'll add so much to this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Exactly what was said in the above 2 posts is how I feel. This is the same thing I've been saying, not necessarily on here, about Willie Harris. I gave it a name by the first guy that I implemented it on: The Willie Harris Factor. Basically it says that if Willie hits .270-.280 his speed will make him so valuable to this team. Scott Pod will be more valuable because he has more speed. I'd love to see Harris and Scott Pod hit well and tear up the basepaths next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I honestly think that Harris will be more aggresive on the basepaths this year, if he can get on base enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE (YASNY @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 01:49 AM) I honestly think that Harris will be more aggresive on the basepaths this year, if he can get on base enough. Harris needs to be WAY more aggressive. If he gets his head out of his ass and uses that great speed everyone keeps talking about he can be a real weapon & if you pair that up with Poesdnik matching last years numbers then we're gonna score a ton of runs this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE (YASNY @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 01:49 AM) I honestly think that Harris will be more aggresive on the basepaths this year, if he can get on base enough. I think if Willie is the starting 2b he'll definitely get on base enough and having Scott and Rock on board can only help, so hopefully he will be more aggressive and be able to steal 40 but he seems so intimidated out there I'm not holding breath about him stealing a lot of bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 We have about 4 (maybe 5) guys in our line-up that can steal 20+ bases (2 or 3 could steal 40+) at will. If they can get in scoring position that many times, I think the sox will be a fun team to watch in the 2005 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:10 AM) I think the sox will be a fun team to watch in the 2005 season. Fun as in different if you ask me. Is it possible to be sick of the longball? Chicks do dig it after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:13 AM) <!--QuoteBegin-SoxAce+Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:10 AM--> QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:10 AM) <!--QuoteEBegin--> I think the sox will be a fun team to watch in the 2005 season. Fun as in different if you ask me. Is it possible to be sick of the longball? Chicks do dig it after all. I've been sick of the longball for a while now. Chicks will learn to dig smallball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 yeah with full seasons id think rowand get somewhere in the 20's... uribe either high teens or 20's.. ross gload around 10 depending on how much he plays and podsenick 50 +... and if willie starts id say at least 30 now that valentin is gone and uribe is our everyday SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Scott Posednik is going to be a lot of fun for us to watch for the next couple of years.... and going to be annoying for other teams to try and defend. Hes the missing link yo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelasDaddy0427 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I'm not sold on Pods yet. I just hope you guys are right and i'm wrong. I would be happy to eat crow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 He'd better have an on-base percentage of .350 and he'd better defend. otherwise, he's not going to be mr. excitement, he's going to be Mr. Whipping Boy. Frankly, I'm very concerned. His minor league numbers were nothing extraordinary. And when an El Cheapo team like Milwaukee dumps a guy who isn't making much and was a fan favorite, those are red flags. Buyer Beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 There are a lot of stats that will get you worried about Podsednik, but when I get see this one, I still see hope, that he can get back to his 2003 form. AWAY - .274, .330 OBP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Sooner or later KW is going to realize a 300 obp for a leadoff man is not helping the team any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Socks Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 We gave up too much for him, unless the other guy we got contributes big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I think that this could be the best investment for the White Sox to take. When a team gives up on an outfielder with great capabilities such as Carlos Lee, theres an obvious need for change. I think Pods will fit this place well, and he will thrive in Ozzie's lineup. Come on guys, they'll turn him loose, its Ozzie...the chemistry is changed and we've lost lots of club house cancer this offseason, I think the ball club will have lots of fun this year and will play well together as a team to WIN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvjeremylv Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 12:13 AM) <!--QuoteBegin-SoxAce+Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:10 AM--> QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:10 AM) <!--QuoteEBegin--> I think the sox will be a fun team to watch in the 2005 season. Fun as in different if you ask me. Is it possible to be sick of the longball? Chicks do dig it after all. It is when guys 1-9 swing for the fences every AB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 QUOTE(Soxfest @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 10:13 AM) Sooner or later KW is going to realize a 300 obp for a leadoff man is not helping the team any. Yeah, how could 70 steals possibly help this team in the leadoff spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 07:27 AM) There are a lot of stats that will get you worried about Podsednik, but when I get see this one, I still see hope, that he can get back to his 2003 form. AWAY - .274, .330 OBP. Why does that still not excite me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 2, 2005 -> 02:12 PM) Yeah, how could 70 steals possibly help this team in the leadoff spot SB # strickly inflated by increased ab's and nothing more do not get to dam excited with one stat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Interesting take from Baseball of America on the Lee trade....I don't remember seeing this anywhere. Brewers acquire big bat in Lee Dec. 13: The White Sox' dismantling of their outfield continued Monday. Already resigned to losing all-star Magglio Ordonez to free agency, they traded Carlos Lee to the Brewers for Scott Podsednik, Luis Vizcaino and a player to be named. Lee, 28, gives Milwaukee the righthanded power bat it missed after trading Richie Sexson last December. Geoff Jenkins led the Brewers with 27 homers last season, and their offense finished last in the NL in batting (.248), tied for last in homers (135) and 15th in runs (634). Meanwhile, Lee had the best season of his career, batting .305/.366/.525 with 31 homers, 99 RBI, 11 steals and a franchise-record 28-game hitting streak. His speed and defensive ability are average, and he didn't make an error in 148 games in left field. He'll make $8 million in 2005, and his contract calls for a club option at $8.5 million or a $500,000 buyout in 2006. He's a career .288/.340/.488 hitter with 152 homers and 552 RBI in 880 games. Podsednik, 28, was the runner-up in the National League rookie-of-the-year voting in 2003 and led the majors with 70 steals in 2004, but he otherwise saw his production decline significantly. He hit .244/.313/.364 with 12 homers and 39 RBI in 154 games, and most telling was the fact that he scored just 84 runs. One Brewers official at the winter meetings said Podsednik tried to hit for power too frequently in 2004, which resulted in more homers (he hit nine in 2003) but a worse approach at the plate (his on-base percentage dipped 66 points). A good center fielder with an average arm, he may push Aaron Rowand to an outfield corner in Chicago. Podsednik signed a contract extension in May that will pay him $550,000 in 2005 and $1.9 million in 2006. In 327 major league games, he has hit .275/.343/.400 with 22 homers, 105 RBI and 113 steals. Vizcaino was the Brewers' best setup man and the second key member of the bullpen traded in the last three days, following the deal that sent closer Dan Kolb to the Braves. The Brewers invested the money they saved in that move (which netted prized minor league righthander Jose Capellan) in this trade. A 30-year-old righthander, Vizcaino had 21 holds in 2004, when he went 4-4, 3.75 in 73 appearances. Opponents hit .228 with 12 homers against him, and he struck out 63 and walked 24 in 72 innings. He works up in the strike zone with mid-90s fastballs that are hard to catch up to, but when hitters do he's vulnerable to homers. His second pitch is a slider. After making $550,000 in 2004, he's eligible for arbitration. Vizcaino's big league record is 15-12, 4.52 with seven saves and 52 holds in 273 games. Once the player to be named has been identified, we'll analyze him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 when spod gets on big pressure will be put upon the number two hole to either move him to second if hes already not there or get him to third or score him, interesting to see who bats second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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