SoxFan1 Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 This is my review of the starting lineup and rotation. It consists of my short review and their stats: Lineup: D'Angelo Jimenez: Has been extravagent. Gets on base, drives in runs, plays small ball. Has been hitting lights out. Makes everything look effortless. Defense has been better than expected. Stats: .302 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 32 Total Bases, .403 OBP Jose Valentin: Has shored up his defense and is hitting well. He has been able to play small ball with sac flies and bunts. Hitting with power as of late. Stats: .298 AVG, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 31 Total Bases, .400 OBP Frank Thomas: Has been on base in every single game this season. Has stepped up and driven in key runs. Swing is developing very well. Stats: .220 AVG, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 16 Total Bases, .433 OBP Magglio Ordonez: Has struggled lately. Is swinging too hard. Pops up a lot. Has been getting on base via walks and leads the Sox in steals. (3) Stats: .296 AVG, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 25 Total Bases, .344 OBP Paul Konerko: Still hasnt gotten out of the early season slump. Has been benched a couple times. Defense is good and when he is in the lineup, he has the ability to get on base because he can wok the count in his favor. Stats: .174 AVG, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 12 Total Bases, .264 OBP Carlos Lee: What can I say! He is not that great! Stats: .174 AVG, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 8 Total Bases, .255 OBP Joe Crede: Has hit the ball well. Defense as expected, great. Gets on base and gets RBI's in the times of need. Keeps good innings going. Stats: .320 AVG, 1 HR, 7 RBI, 22 Total Bases, .340 OBP Aaron Rowand: Has not hit the ball well at all. Has been benched for Rios' hot bat. Defense is great but needs to work on getting out of the slump. Stats: .188 AVG, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 8 Total Bases, .212 OBP Sandy Alomar Jr: Could be the hottest guy on the Sox right now. Has only played when Buehrle and Colon pitch but he takes advantage. He has been on a tear. Stats: .400 AVG, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 17 Total Bases, .423 OBP Rotation: Mark Buehrle: Has been the tough luck pitcher. Gets taken out in the 8th with a lead and the bullpen blows it, giving him a ND. Has pitched well and his stuff is on. Stats: 2-1, 1.57 ERA, 28.2 IP, 12 K's, 8 BB Bartolo Colon: Has pitched spectacular but gets virtually no run support. Got his 1st Sox victory against Detroit. Stats: 1-0, 3.32 ERA, 19.0 IP, 17 K's, 8 BB Jon Garland: The real tough luck pitcher. Pitches badly in the 1st and 2nd innings and then settles down without the lead. Pitched well versus KC last night, but got a ND, because Marte gave up a HR. Stats: 0-1, 5.82 ERA, 17.0 IP, 9 K's, 7 BB Esteban Loazia: Both starts have been vs. Detroit but he pitched awesome in both. Faces KC tonight, a real challenge. Stats: 2-1, 1.23 ERA, 14.2 IP, 8 K's, 3 BB Josh Stewart: Has had 2 starts. 1st was great 2nd wasnt so good. Has been up and down. We'll see how he does in his next ML start. Stats: 0-1, 4.91 ERA, 11.0 IP, 7 K's, 4 BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted April 17, 2003 Share Posted April 17, 2003 Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted April 17, 2003 Author Share Posted April 17, 2003 Thank You Very Kindly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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