FlaCWS Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 NOTES --INF/DH Ross Gload could play a much larger role in the Sox's success early in the season -- he will be counted on to play some outfield, first base and possibly even DH if Frank Thomas is slowed by an ankle injury. The Sox like Gload's left-handed bat as well as the fact that in the last month of the season he hit .385 with four homers and 17 RBI. --INF Juan Uribe, who signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract three weeks ago, is rumored to have put on a lot of extra weight this offseason, and not good weight. Manager Ozzie Guillen said at the end of last season that his players had all better come into spring training in shape and ready to play or they won't be playing for him. Copyright © 2005 The Sports Xchange. All Rights Reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(FlaCWS @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 01:13 PM) NOTES --INF Juan Uribe, who signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract three weeks ago, is rumored to have put on a lot of extra weight this offseason, and not good weight. Manager Ozzie Guillen said at the end of last season that his players had all better come into spring training in shape and ready to play or they won't be playing for him. Copyright © 2005 The Sports Xchange. All Rights Reserved. That doesn't sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 That doesn't sound good. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yet another reason why it's so important to bring someone in who can capably play both 2B and SS. Uribe is a great talent. But by several accounts, there are still some self discipline and maturity issues. Remember Uribe is the guy Guillen said existed on a junk food diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickman Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(JimH @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 07:21 PM) Yet another reason why it's so important to bring someone in who can capably play both 2B and SS. Uribe is a great talent. But by several accounts, there are still some self discipline and maturity issues. Remember Uribe is the guy Guillen said existed on a junk food diet. Maybe Hydroxy cut and a atkins Diet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Maybe Hydroxy cut and a atkins Diet? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe driving past McDonalds instead of hitting the drive through? This is the 3rd reference I've seen about Uribe putting on weight. If true, they better get somebody who can play SS. Heck, if it isn't true they better get somebody who can play SS. The infield as presently constituted is very inexperienced. Not too many playoff teams with very inexperienced infields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 That dude was bordering fat to begin with, he needed to lose not gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoArow33 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Aaron Miles anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(GoArow33 @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 01:40 PM) Aaron Miles anyone? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Miles can't play short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I hope its not true and if it is I'm rather pissed that the Sox would of given him a contract knowing that. I'd of pulled a Paxson and pretty much demanded my players to come into camp in shape. I think there is no excuse for anything but coming into camp ready to play and in as good of shape as you can be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 07:46 PM) I hope its not true and if it is I'm rather pissed that the Sox would of given him a contract knowing that. I'd of pulled a Paxson and pretty much demanded my players to come into camp in shape. I think there is no excuse for anything but coming into camp ready to play and in as good of shape as you can be in. this is his off-season and if he wants to eat i say let him eat but by spring training camp he better start busting his ass off....and unless its bartolo colon or sidney ponson type weight im not 2 worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoIL Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 --INF Juan Uribe, who signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract three weeks ago, is rumored to have put on a lot of extra weight this offseason, and not good weight. Manager Ozzie Guillen said at the end of last season that his players had all better come into spring training in shape and ready to play or they won't be playing for him. I had a few beers with a cousin of mine last week and he was saying Uribe had put on near 40 pounds. I don't know where he heard it and I was hoping he was wrong, but it doesn't sound like he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Master Buehrle Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 f***ing Uribe better not get too cozy with his new contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Uribe better lose the weight soon, we are counting on him big time at SS this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 That's not good. I am not sure I like the thought of Fridge playing SS for us. :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Alarm Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 i read elsewhere that it was 10 pounds. i forget where. anyway, not good, but plenty of pro athletes can shed that no problem in the time between now and spring training. hope juan's one of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Ya, I've heard that too False, I think he'll be able to shed it before st atleast I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUGGERNAUT Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 There is no way it could be 40 pds! For Uribe that's a gain of 25%! It's just not possible in the 3 months since the season ended. I could see 10-15 pds. He should be able to lose that. I can't see KW signing him to a 3 yr contract without this issue being brought up. I'm sure he's dieting as you read this. I've got no problem with Uribe. He struggled horribly in Jul (I think) but then bounced back. I hope he can do better in 2005. What I like about the AJP reports is that Kenny didn't try to deny anything or cookie coat it. Instead he took the route of giving him a third chance. That keeps the stigma in place & keeps his price down. Less teams will be willing to do that. Of course they probably have a better C situation than the CWS. In any case this strategy helps me to believe KW will land him soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 04:00 PM) There is no way it could be 40 pds! For Uribe that's a gain of 25%! It's just not possible in the 3 months since the season ended. I could see 10-15 pds. He should be able to lose that. I can't see KW signing him to a 3 yr contract without this issue being brought up. I'm sure he's dieting as you read this. I've got no problem with Uribe. He struggled horribly in Jul (I think) but then bounced back. I hope he can do better in 2005. What I like about the AJP reports is that Kenny didn't try to deny anything or cookie coat it. Instead he took the route of giving him a third chance. That keeps the stigma in place & keeps his price down. Less teams will be willing to do that. Of course they probably have a better C situation than the CWS. In any case this strategy helps me to believe KW will land him soon. I don't mind a little extra weight in the winter. I always have bought Hawk's theroy on not wanting a guy to be all muscle (Juan gonzalez). That said, he better be able to lose it by February and now that Hydroxycut is ephedra free-he better do it the old fashoned way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 04:00 PM) There is no way it could be 40 pds! For Uribe that's a gain of 25%! It's just not possible in the 3 months since the season ended. I could see 10-15 pds. He should be able to lose that. I can't see KW signing him to a 3 yr contract without this issue being brought up. I'm sure he's dieting as you read this. I've got no problem with Uribe. He struggled horribly in Jul (I think) but then bounced back. I hope he can do better in 2005. What I like about the AJP reports is that Kenny didn't try to deny anything or cookie coat it. Instead he took the route of giving him a third chance. That keeps the stigma in place & keeps his price down. Less teams will be willing to do that. Of course they probably have a better C situation than the CWS. In any case this strategy helps me to believe KW will land him soon. Uribe was awful in both June and July, though moreso in July. He hit .222 4 19 .720 in June, and hit .123 2 5 .419 with an OBP of under .200(.190...that is 5 hits and 4 walks in about 61 PA's) In every other month, he hit atleast .289 and had an OPS of atleast .884 in every one of those months. That is the walking definition of extreme inconsistency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoIL Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 There is no way it could be 40 pds! For Uribe that's a gain of 25%! It's just not possible in the 3 months since the season ended. I could see 10-15 pds. He should be able to lose that. I can't see KW signing him to a 3 yr contract without this issue being brought up. I'm sure he's dieting as you read this. I've got no problem with Uribe. He struggled horribly in Jul (I think) but then bounced back. I hope he can do better in 2005. I thought 40 seemed like an awful lot too. I didn't question him since I was more than a little shocked and thought/hoped that he was wrong. 10-15 is definitely more realistic and easier to shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoIL Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 Can someone tell me why what I'm quoting are not showing up in the quote box? I have been hitting the quote button, but that ain't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(SoIL @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 02:15 PM) Can someone tell me why what I'm quoting are not showing up in the quote box? I have been hitting the quote button, but that ain't working. Hit the plane quote button, not the one with the quote plus. The quote plus is if you want to quote multiple posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(SoIL @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 03:14 PM) --INF Juan Uribe, who signed a three-year, $9.75 million contract three weeks ago, is rumored to have put on a lot of extra weight this offseason, and not good weight. Manager Ozzie Guillen said at the end of last season that his players had all better come into spring training in shape and ready to play or they won't be playing for him. I had a few beers with a cousin of mine last week and he was saying Uribe had put on near 40 pounds. I don't know where he heard it and I was hoping he was wrong, but it doesn't sound like he was. 40 lbs would be pretty tough to put on in 2 1/2 months, unless you're Sammy Sosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoIL Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 3, 2005 -> 04:21 PM) Hit the plane quote button, not the one with the quote plus. The quote plus is if you want to quote multiple posts. I'm not seeing a plain quote button. I'm using Opera for a browser. Would that have anything to do with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babybearhater Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I had a few beers with Cotts last night, he looked like he was in shape, so theres one player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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