Kalapse Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:55 PM) I can't wait until the cubs sign shingo and white sox josh becomes a cubs fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:55 PM) Long reliever. We'll hardly see Adkins pitch, I assume. well i hope thats the case. Why did they release him though? That is my question. It's not like he is on the ML Roster. Maybe he will sign another minor league deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Sox Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(qwerty @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 02:55 PM) I can't wait until the cubs sign shingo and white sox josh becomes a cubs fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 03:49 PM) i really don't think this was the right move. I'm sorry but why not give him a chance to get his s*** straight in Charlotte. John Adkins stinks. Kenny Williams made several comments about wanting to do right by Shingo because of how well he pitched last season, so I think Shingo may have reconsidered his minor league stay, and asked to be released, and KW probably didn't want to stand in his way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(S720 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 01:46 PM) http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-whitesox-takatsu&prov=ap&type=lgns Best of luck to you Shingo. I certainly will miss your trademark smile after your successful save. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(Milkman delivers @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 02:55 PM) Long reliever. We'll hardly see Adkins pitch, I assume. Why were they using him as a starter when he got sent down in the spring? I'm not b****in or anything...just wondering what the Sox brass thinking was...just to get him more innings? I think Adkins could be pretty good...he just has a tendency to give up too many long balls if I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(Wanne @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 04:03 PM) Why were they using him as a starter when he got sent down in the spring? I'm not b****in or anything...just wondering what the Sox brass thinking was...just to get him more innings? I think Adkins could be pretty good...he just has a tendency to give up too many long balls if I recall. that might be putting it lightly. Hitters hit .305 against him last year with a .504 Slugging Pct. He also gave up 13 Home Runs last year. Not very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hopefully this move doesn't come to bite us back in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 04:28 PM) Hopefully this move doesn't come to bite us back in the ass. Yeah, I doubt it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 QUOTE(spiderman @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 04:02 PM) Kenny Williams made several comments about wanting to do right by Shingo because of how well he pitched last season, so I think Shingo may have reconsidered his minor league stay, and asked to be released, and KW probably didn't want to stand in his way. I would be willing to bet a team contacted his agent and told him that they would sign him and put him in their pen tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Best of luck Shingo, I'll always cheer for the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 08:28 PM) Best of luck Shingo, I'll always cheer for the guy. ^That.^ Shingo was one of the highlights of a very disappointing 2004; I won't forget that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 how can you not love that guy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Shingo, my good luck in the future comments are in the bat rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WSoxMatt Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I wonder if the NYY will pick him up, they seems to grab every other P off the scrap pile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I always wished Shingo would get his s*** together, when he was good he was real fun to watch. I hope this doesn't hurt the Gooch too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 He was a great story and made the ballpark fun last year. Shingomania will be something I look back on fondly. I will always root for guys like Shingo and JB that gave us something to believe in, even if it was fleeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Best of luck to you Shingo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 We were all shocked by the sudden release after he accepted the option to Charlotte. Well, apparently, Shingo had second thoughts. After failing to show up to Class AAA Charlotte this week, reliever Shingo Takatsu was put on waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release. Takatsu was designated for assignment July 18 to make room on the roster for Orlando Hernandez. He was optioned to Charlotte on Thursday. Takatsu had 19 saves in 20 chances last season but had a 5.97 ERA during the first half this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlandis Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 02:57 PM) This saddens me. I boguht 2 of his cards, quite expensive, because I knew he was goging to stay in Charlotte. I also hav his jersey. IMO, Shingo > Adkins. I don't like the move but he will remain one of my favorite Sox of all-time. I wish him luck and I hope someone signs him and he PWNS. GONG!!!!!!!!!!! haha, remind me not to ask for stock investment tips from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 I remember his 1st save: I was there and he made the braves look like absolute idiots. He got Chipper Jones Swinging on a pitch that was like 20 MPH slower than his fastball at like 88 MPH. Good luck Shingo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 QUOTE(Wanne @ Aug 1, 2005 -> 01:03 PM) Why were they using him as a starter when he got sent down in the spring? I'm not b****in or anything...just wondering what the Sox brass thinking was...just to get him more innings? I think Adkins could be pretty good...he just has a tendency to give up too many long balls if I recall. It mainly dealt with the fact that the Knights needed starters and the Sox didn't want to rush other prospects in order to allow Adkins to pitch out of the pen. Plus, Adkins has primarily been a starter in his minor league career. Basically put, it was supposed to help the Knights win (him being in the rotation)...it just didn't happen. As far as Shingo goes, my guess is he asked to be released (maybe another team came to him and he has a better shot) and the Sox granted him that. That be my best guess cause the Sox are pretty classy when it comes to these things. No matter what, I wish Mr. Zero the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Aug 2, 2005 -> 01:30 PM) No matter what, I wish Mr. Zero the best. Amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted August 2, 2005 Share Posted August 2, 2005 Maybe he was injured or something. it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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