Winnin Ugly Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Ross Gload will remain at Triple-A Charlotte for now, thanks to the emergence of Timo Perez as a valuable left-handed pinch-hitter and the recent three-day All-Star break. The Sox postponed activating Gload, a left-handed-hitting first baseman-outfielder, because Perez finished the first half 6-for-10, including a pair of pinch-hit doubles. Manager Ozzie Guillen also believes the recent break gave first baseman Paul Konerko a rest, although Konerko played in Tuesday's All-Star Game as a reserve. "When we feel it's time to get help, I think we will," Guillen said Thursday. "It's not easy to make that decision, but right now we just want to go with what we have. "There are a couple Latin kids who look up to Timo, and all of a sudden Timo has a job (pinch-hitting) that's not easy to do. His average (.250) isn't like it was last year, but Timo had more at-bats last year. Timo can play all three outfield positions and pinch-hit." Guillen acknowledged third baseman Joe Crede's lower back problems played a role in retaining infielder Willie Harris, who has a minor-league option. Gload's rehab assignment is scheduled to end Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 :banghead :puke :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kalapse Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 f*** f***ity f*** f*** f***! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 This article makes me sick. I was feeling pretty content with all things Sox tonight, but some of the stuff said in this article is a bunch of crap to me. Combined with the article on Crede's disc problem, and I think it's integral that KW finds a back-up 3b. Ozuna is flat out not an option at 3b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Atleast one good thing came out of this article... Timo can play all three outfield positions and pinch-hit We'll never see Timo play 1B again. (crosses fingers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 It could be worse so cheer up. Although I agree that Ozuna is not a good option at 3B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) :puke Willie Edited July 15, 2005 by SoxFan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Here's my last thought on this issue: We have two players on our team that can play a competent 3rd base in Crede and Uribe. Ozzie has shown no desire to move Uribe to 3rd base, and let Ozuna play SS. Thus, when you have a guy with a back injury like Crede that likely won't completely heal this season, it's imperative you have a competent back-up at the position to give Crede a rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Maybe we'll be lucky and this is just a delay until his rehab assignment ends on Monday... Edited July 15, 2005 by Balta1701 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Well, this article can be summed up like this: If Gload was a latino player, he'd be on this team. Everyone knows that Timo is basically Uribe's translator. It's not like we're a team loaded with young latin players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:40 PM) It could be worse so cheer up. Although I agree that Ozuna is not a good option at 3B How could it be worse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:48 PM) How could it be worse? Well, death might be worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 10:28 PM) Ross Gload will remain at Triple-A Charlotte for now, thanks to the emergence of Timo Perez as a valuable left-handed pinch-hitter and the recent three-day All-Star break. The Sox postponed activating Gload, a left-handed-hitting first baseman-outfielder, because Perez finished the first half 6-for-10, including a pair of pinch-hit doubles. Manager Ozzie Guillen also believes the recent break gave first baseman Paul Konerko a rest, although Konerko played in Tuesday's All-Star Game as a reserve. "When we feel it's time to get help, I think we will," Guillen said Thursday. "It's not easy to make that decision, but right now we just want to go with what we have. "There are a couple Latin kids who look up to Timo, and all of a sudden Timo has a job (pinch-hitting) that's not easy to do. His average (.250) isn't like it was last year, but Timo had more at-bats last year. Timo can play all three outfield positions and pinch-hit." Guillen acknowledged third baseman Joe Crede's lower back problems played a role in retaining infielder Willie Harris, who has a minor-league option. Gload's rehab assignment is scheduled to end Monday. What a dumb f***ing move. Willie sucks. I can live with Ozzie keeping his boyfriend and all. But bring Gload up. The guy is raking in AAA and played a good first base for us last year. He is a natural line drive hitter who hits the ball to all fields. He is exactly what we need on this team right now. I understand if our offense was doing good, but after watching our offense get shut down tonight and we get bailed out by our pitching again, its time to get a pure hitter up here. Someone who isnt going to swing for the fences. I am sickened by this article. Now what happens on Monday when Gload is done with his rehab assignment. Do they put him on waivers because of manlove for Timo or the reluctance to send Willie down. If they put him on waivers someone will snatch him. If Crede is this hurt put his ass on the DL and bring someone up or trade and get someone. This is silly that we will possibly lose a good hitter because of this crap. Maybe Gload should change his name to Gloadriguez. Edited July 15, 2005 by southsideirish71 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Osuna Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Timo was the only one in the Oakland series to do his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:01 PM) What a dumb f***ing move. Willie sucks. I can live with Ozzie keeping his boyfriend and all. But bring Gload up. The guy is raking in AAA and played a good first base for us last year. He is a natural line drive hitter who hits the ball to all fields. He is exactly what we need on this team right now. I understand if our offense was doing good, but after watching our offense get shut down tonight and we get bailed out by our pitching again, its time to get a pure hitter up here. Someone who isnt going to swing for the fences. I am sickened by this article. Now what happens on Monday when Gload is done with his rehab assignment. Do they put him on waivers because of manlove for Timo or the reluctance to send Willie down. If they put him on waivers someone will snatch him. If Crede is this hurt put his ass on the DL and bring someone up or trade and get someone. This is silly that we will possibly lose a good hitter because of this crap. Maybe Gload should change his name to Gloadriguez. If they put G-Load on waivers in order to hang onto Willie and Timo I'm gonna just snap. That would be a dumbass move on par with turning down Clemens to sign Navarro instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 we need G-Load, and we need him now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(Antonio Osuna @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 12:18 AM) Timo was the only one in the Oakland series to do his job. No, I was there and a beer vendor made sure my beers were coming when i needed them. Timo gets 6 out of 10 and he turns a corner!!! He still can't field and even after 6 out of 10 is only batting 250 in 80 ab. "Willie don't fail us now Harris" is failing us now. Konerko could do a lot better fielding and hitting. Gload is a better fielding 1B more range is faster getting to the ball. Gload won't have his HR totals but would be more consitent and can run a helluva lot better on the basepaths. Aren't we suppose to be playing small ball or did I miss something. :headshake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yeah. So far every stupid move Kenny and Ozzie have made has worked out. Why not this one? BTW, it wasn't until this article I noticed all our All-Stars are white. So maybe Gload could be their translator. It would be so cool if we could create a Timo Harris. The incredible sucking vortex of that would consume light like a black hole. And one final thought. This team is living on chemistry as much as talent. Perhaps management knows a few things here that would have this make sense. It isn't necessarily having the best 25 out of 25. Maybe having the best 25 out of 30 and having teamwork excel is making a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 ok, first of all, the guy who suggested that gload is in the minors cuz he aint latino is just dumb. first sheffield accuses managers of having only white reserve players, now someone accuses guillen of only having latinos. that is just stupid. especially because guillen if you paid attention at all last year, absolutely loves ross gload. to me, its my personaly opinion that ross will be on the team at some point, and i think they are holding him in AAA because there is a trade in teh works. if not, then its gload vs. timo vs. willie and you have to look at what each player brings to the table. gload has the best power, willie speed, and timo clutch hitting. its a tough call, in my opinion willies lack of bunting ability really hurts him, but man after watching dave roberts in the playoffs last year i feel like we need a guy off the bench simply to run and grab a base if thomas gets on or something. maybe ozuna can do that too, but i just dont trust him as much. its a tough call, im glad i dont have to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(daa84 @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 06:40 AM) ok, first of all, the guy who suggested that gload is in the minors cuz he aint latino is just dumb. first sheffield accuses managers of having only white reserve players, now someone accuses guillen of only having latinos. that is just stupid. especially because guillen if you paid attention at all last year, absolutely loves ross gload. to me, its my personaly opinion that ross will be on the team at some point, and i think they are holding him in AAA because there is a trade in teh works. if not, then its gload vs. timo vs. willie and you have to look at what each player brings to the table. gload has the best power, willie speed, and timo clutch hitting. its a tough call, in my opinion willies lack of bunting ability really hurts him, but man after watching dave roberts in the playoffs last year i feel like we need a guy off the bench simply to run and grab a base if thomas gets on or something. maybe ozuna can do that too, but i just dont trust him as much. its a tough call, im glad i dont have to make ok nevermind. i just read in the article from chisox that guillen likes timo on teh bench because he is latin and adds to the chemistry that way. so i was dead off. my apologies. i still think when this is done with that gload will be on teh team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyburger Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 15, 2005 -> 12:45 AM) Well, this article can be summed up like this: If Gload was a latino player, he'd be on this team. Everyone knows that Timo is basically Uribe's translator. It's not like we're a team loaded with young latin players. I thought Ozwald Jr. was the translator. Timo spelled backwards is "omit" which is what he should be on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 14, 2005 -> 11:43 PM) Here's my last thought on this issue: We have two players on our team that can play a competent 3rd base in Crede and Uribe. Ozzie has shown no desire to move Uribe to 3rd base, and let Ozuna play SS. Thus, when you have a guy with a back injury like Crede that likely won't completely heal this season, it's imperative you have a competent back-up at the position to give Crede a rest. Why would you move your starting shortstop to a position he hasn't played all year and weaken the defense at two positions instead of one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez Ghost (old) Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Poor Willie. Now he has to unpack all his s*** he packed to Fedex to Birmingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JimH Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Why would you move your starting shortstop to a position he hasn't played all year and weaken the defense at two positions instead of one? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good point. What they need to do is improve the bench, get a guy who can play 3B and 2B, and let Ozuna be the backup SS, pinch runner, etc. Would love to see them pry Freel from the Reds, this is one topic where you know who and I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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