The Critic Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I want to give LARGE kudos to AJ for working Oswalt last night. He must've been responsible for 20 pitches' worth of Roy "Munson" Oswalt's pitch count. Drew two walks, went deep in the count all the time. One more reason why I REALLY appreciate that guy, and I want the Sox to try damn hard to lock him up long-term. Anthony John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:39 AM) and I want the Sox to try damn hard to lock him up long-term. AMEN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 The tribune reported today that KW is working to solidify a multi year deal for Crede and AJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 The radio this morning said AJ should get the MVP for the Series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:42 AM) The radio this morning said AJ should get the MVP for the Series. I gotta go with Joe, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I was going to say there is no way possible the Sox would let AJ walk...not after what he has done with this pitching staff and everything else....atleast they better not let him go anywhere.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 08:42 AM) The radio this morning said AJ should get the MVP for the Series. I say Crede, IF they win.....I still have to say that, until win #4 is in the books, but there are so many heroes they should award it to the entire team as a unit. Oh wait, there's a DIFFERENT trophy for the entire team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg The Bull Luzinski Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:42 AM) The radio this morning said AJ should get the MVP for the Series. I second the vote for AJ though I think PK will win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 27, 2005 -> 12:39 AM) I want to give LARGE kudos to AJ for working Oswalt last night. He must've been responsible for 20 pitches' worth of Roy "Munson" Oswalt's pitch count. Drew two walks, went deep in the count all the time. One more reason why I REALLY appreciate that guy, and I want the Sox to try damn hard to lock him up long-term. Anthony John And the weird thing is, he's not really a patient hitter at all. He only had 23 walks during the whole regular season. I think that's been a real big reason why we've scored a lot of runs, especially during this series. Our hitters are being a lot more patient at the plate, they're not swinging at the 1st pitch (well except for Konerko ) and it's paying dividends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:45 AM) And the weird thing is, he's not really a patient hitter at all. He only had 23 walks during the whole regular season. I think that's been a real big reason why we've scored a lot of runs, especially during this series. Our hitters are being a lot more patient at the plate, they're not swinging at the 1st pitch (well except for Konerko ) and it's paying dividends. That's exactly what I was thinking. Hitters are being patient and pitchers are jumping on top of hitters 0-1. The two biggest keys to any winning team! Holy crap! One to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(Greg The Bull Luzinski @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 08:44 AM) I second the vote for AJ though I think PK will win. If it was up to us I think it would be Crede or AJ but since monster homeruns are sexy then national media will give it to Konerko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 08:43 AM) I say Crede, IF they win.....I still have to say that, until win #4 is in the books, but there are so many heroes they should award it to the entire team as a unit. Oh wait, there's a DIFFERENT trophy for the entire team. The reason for AJ was that there are sooo many MVP's on the team, that they had to find the person who did it with more than just a bat. AJ has done it with the bat at times, he handles the staff, and it's his attitude that they all have run with. He's the one the camera's are always going to for the "emotional" shot. I think he gets it just for the way he handles a 3rd out strike out! BADASS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt2719 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 very true. AJ worked the count and drew two walks, that had to sting for oswalt. as usual, AJ is making his mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(bighurt2719 @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:01 AM) very true. AJ worked the count and drew two walks, that had to sting for oswalt. as usual, AJ is making his mark. AJ has been great, being his pesky self last night. Remember how much we hated him when he was with the Twinkies. But he does look great in Silver and Black. He needs to stay for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(The Critic @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 07:43 AM) I say Crede, IF they win.....I still have to say that, until win #4 is in the books, but there are so many heroes they should award it to the entire team as a unit. Oh wait, there's a DIFFERENT trophy for the entire team. Depending on game 4, right now I think it's Crede's. 2 home runs, consistent hitting, incredible defense. Of course, give another save to #56 and I might change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 (edited) I wouldn't argue with him being considered the MVP. He is the father figure to the team, and even to us fans. He is the one I see guiding us all through uncharted and sometimes tense and scary waters of this postseason. I recall Sox relievers in critical situations with multiple runners on and no outs getting a key first strikeout and AJ is back there pumping his fist. At that moment, even while still in a critical hole, something was reassuring and calming at seeing AJ. Despite the situation, he is "in charge". I know that he has been there, knows how to handle the situation, and knows how to guide the pitchers to execute. Moreover, I feel that same leadership when he is cheering from the bench when the Sox hitters have come through with their clutch hits. I am also sure the clubhouse presence is no different. He isn't the greatest talent, but he is by far the best out there when it comes down to knowing how to win a game. That is where the value is. SFF Edited October 26, 2005 by SpringfieldFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Oct 26, 2005 -> 09:45 AM) they're not swinging at the 1st pitch (well except for Konerko ) And TIMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoelessJoe2005 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I love A.J. don't get me wrong, but I would not choose him for WS MVP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 i don't know who i'd choose... but i think i'd choose pods his stats haven' tbeen as sexy but he's gotten on base and if he hasn't we would at the very least not been as dominant in winning in the postseason and at the worst would not be in the show. And his walk off homer was sick as goobers. (i hate goobers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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