Rooftop Shots Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/sports_s...p?intid=3841154 Just read this in the Herald. Konerko's attitude showing to be a class at leader, now, a hopefuly for the future. Love this guys attitude and demeanor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 nice attitude and all but isnt worth prob 8-12 million he will get in a contract. horrible 2003 year and look at his road splits in 2004...... unless he hits consistently good on both road and home i have to say HE GAWN next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Definitely refreshing to read after the whole Maggs soap opera of last year. I wouldn't be mad to see him here long-term, but I won't be surprised if it doesn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Just as important, Konerko feels good about wearing a White Sox uniform. That's why he's more than willing to return to the South Side after his contract expires at the end of the season. "In my mind, at this point, I don't question my teammates,'' Konerko said. "I love all my teammates. I love Chicago. I have no problem staying here. I think when you get to your free-agent year, some guys, yes, they want to make the big money. But they're also questioning, do they like it where they're at? So that forces them to maybe go and explore other things. "Well, I can answer now and say I want to be here, and I have no problem with any of the stuff surrounding me. That question is answered. So if something comes across the table earlier, I have no problem signing it. I have no other issues to deal with.'' KENNY, TAKE NOTE OF THIS!!! I didn't think Paulie would ever amount to what he has for us, becoming "the man" in this organization back in his early years with us, but I'm sure glad he has proved me wrong. He is the type of player ALL ballplayers should model. Willing to take less to be loyal to his team, always taking one for the team, being a great leader, and comes through when he's needed. Paulie, yaw the greatest!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 10:58 PM) nice attitude and all but isnt worth prob 8-12 million he will get in a contract. horrible 2003 year and look at his road splits in 2004...... unless he hits consistently good on both road and home i have to say HE GAWN next year. Paul Konerko was one of the main reasons this team was able to muster the offense they DID last season without Frank and Maggs. His 41 HRs and 117 RBIs were more than I ever thought he'd produce for this ballclub. Just imagine the added RBIs he could get with Iggy and Podsednik hitting in front of him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 10:58 PM) nice attitude and all but isnt worth prob 8-12 million he will get in a contract. horrible 2003 year and look at his road splits in 2004...... unless he hits consistently good on both road and home i have to say HE GAWN next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(BridgeportHeather @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 11:09 PM) Paul Konerko was one of the main reasons this team was able to muster the offense they DID last season without Frank and Maggs. His 41 HRs and 117 RBIs were more than I ever thought he'd produce for this ballclub. Just imagine the added RBIs he could get with Iggy and Podsednik hitting in front of him... Why will he get more rbi oppurtunities with podsednik and and an unproven hitter in the united states hitting in front of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 11:13 PM) Why will he get more rbi oppurtunities with podsednik and and an unproven hitter in the united states hitting in front of him? One word, qwerty...SPEED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I know MJK said Konerko is a dick. Let the soxtalk campaign to discredit begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 11:33 PM) I know MJK said Konerko is a dick. Let the soxtalk campaign to discredit begin Whoever would say that absolutely hasn't a clue that Konerko's one of the most fan-friendly, team-friendly players Chicago has seen in a while, or wishes to tarnish his image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 I am fine giving him 8 mil a year, but not anything more. If he wants more, move Fields to 1B, keep our pitching in tact and watch the young offense grow with guys like Anderson and Sweeney waiting in the wings. I think right now our "cornerstone" pieces are Buehrle and Rowand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(BridgeportHeather @ Mar 1, 2005 -> 04:14 PM) One word, qwerty...SPEED! They have to get on base first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 1, 2005 -> 04:47 PM) I am fine giving him 8 mil a year, but not anything more. If he wants more, move Fields to 1B, keep our pitching in tact and watch the young offense grow with guys like Anderson and Sweeney waiting in the wings. I think right now our "cornerstone" pieces are Buehrle and Rowand. The only problem I have with that scenario is what if Crede sucks it up again this season, and you lose both of them. Fields will have to stay at 3B in that scenario, unless we can sign a FA 1B / DH or 3B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 With steroids and the Maggs/Ozzzie Venezuelan War of Words, its nice to see something postive for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(BridgeportHeather @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 11:35 PM) Whoever would say that absolutely hasn't a clue that Konerko's one of the most fan-friendly, team-friendly players Chicago has seen in a while, or wishes to tarnish his image. Oh... they have a clue.. and they are right. Remember Heather.. they are commenting on the Paul they know.. not the Paul that kisses babies on kids day. Paul is a prick.. as long as he does his job he can be the biggest one since Jordan when the camera's left the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 11:13 PM) Why will he get more rbi oppurtunities with podsednik and and an unproven hitter in the united states hitting in front of him? We were near the top of the league in fewest opportunities with RISP. Its not to big of a stretch to think that the Sox will improve there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Feb 28, 2005 -> 11:13 PM) Why will he get more rbi oppurtunities with podsednik and and an unproven hitter in the united states hitting in front of him? because a majority of his big hits are done with the bases empty. 41 hr's should merit more than 117 rbi's. We need some table setters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 IMHO, Paul is the key to keeping AJ in line. If AJ and Paul emerge as strong leaders, they balance each other nicely. Spring training is too damn long. Let's count em soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Mar 1, 2005 -> 12:34 AM) The only problem I have with that scenario is what if Crede sucks it up again this season, and you lose both of them. Fields will have to stay at 3B in that scenario, unless we can sign a FA 1B / DH or 3B. Fields will stay at 3B, I think Rogowski is going to be a stud, so I think they are grooming him to take over for Paul, then insert anderson, sweeney, BMAC, and we just developed our team from within, yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 All we should ask for as fans is that a guy give 100% and not be a jerk in public. I'm not as warm and fuzzie about this article as others. He's happy, if he wasn't, he might be behaving differently, just like if some former Sox players had been happy, they might have behaved differently too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 "Every year somebody says (the Twins) aren't as good as they were last year, and they keep walking away with the championship,'' Konerko said. "Until somebody knocks them off, they're the favorites. That's the way it is.'' That's the best quote of the article. I'm all for keeping PK for years to come, maybe even as DH if *gasp* Big Frank doesn't come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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