Allsox Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Assuming Ozzie goes with 11 pitchers, the bench of 5 includes: Mackowiak - Can play 3B, 2B, CF and a solid lefty bat Ozuna - Can play a little 3B, SS, OF and steal a base in the pinch (Gm 2 of ALCS proved that) Widger - Gives AJ a breather, can turn on a fastball and handles pitching staff well Gload - Can spell Paulie at 1B, Dye in RF and is another lefty bat Borchard - If he has good spring, I can definitely see Oz and Kenny bringing him back to Chi to backup the OF and provide some real pop from both sides of the plate in a pinch.... We've all seen Ozzie loves to play the bench as much as possible so for this yr, I won't mind seeing the Sun lineup with those guys playing here and there....What does everyone else think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalls2598 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 please keep Gload as far away from the OF as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(smalls2598 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:56 PM) please keep Gload as far away from the OF as possible. Why do you not speak of highly of Gload in the OF ? Last season, he wasn't able to play out there because of the shoulder surgury, and the year before, he ended up playing 1B most of the time. Yes, 1B is his natural position, but if has to fill in once a week for Dye, I'm fine with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(spiderman @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:00 PM) Why do you not speak of highly of Gload in the OF ? Last season, he wasn't able to play out there because of the shoulder surgury, and the year before, he ended up playing 1B most of the time. Yes, 1B is his natural position, but if has to fill in once a week for Dye, I'm fine with that. Do you remember him in the OF in '04? He was f***ing pathetic, he lucked clueless out there and any ball hit to him was an adventure, I personally never want to see him out there Mack and Borch can play LF, CF or RF just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I don't think Gload will be on the Sox next year, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:57 PM) I don't think Gload will be on the Sox next year, but that's just me. me as well. And my dog is better in the OF than Gload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Kalapse @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 02:34 PM) Do you remember him in the OF in '04? He was f***ing pathetic, he lucked clueless out there and any ball hit to him was an adventure The white Timo Perez! Edited February 1, 2006 by Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:57 PM) I don't think Gload will be on the Sox next year, but that's just me. I'm with you there. I'm a little surprised he's still here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 02:59 PM) I'm with you there. I'm a little surprised he's still here. Someone asked why he didn't play much last season at Soxfest and Ozzie said he was hurt then he and KW pretty much pushed the conversation along. I think Ozzie even said "We didn't need him," when asked why Gload didn't play much when the person asked why he didn't play when healthy. My interpretation: HE GONE! The funny part of the whole thing to me was that some idiot actually wasted his question on Gload. We just won a World Series and you're complaining at the lack of PT for Gload. Edited February 1, 2006 by aboz56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Personally, if you ask me about our bench, I'm just happy that we've upgraded the abilities of the people on it. Mack, Ozuna, Borch >> Ozuna, Harris, Perez. Just having better guys when Ozzie plays the infamous "Sunday Lineup" will probably win us a few more games. Especially considering how often Ozzie plays his backups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 02:32 PM) Personally, if you ask me about our bench, I'm just happy that we've upgraded the abilities of the people on it. Mack, Ozuna, Borch >> Ozuna, Harris, Perez. Just having better guys when Ozzie plays the infamous "Sunday Lineup" will probably win us a few more games. Especially considering how often Ozzie plays his backups. Mac and Ozuna coming off the bench as primaries are 100000000000000% better than Timo and Harris. This years group 4 >> last years group 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(Felix @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:58 PM) The white Timo Perez! Atleast Timo has a good arm, and doesnt look like a fat man in a ballet room out there. Timo atleast knows WTF is going on. Timo in the OF:Gload at 1B::Gload in the OF:Timo at 1B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 03:38 PM) This years group 4 >> last years group 4. On paper, I will agree with you. I think this group 4 has to prove to me that they can help win another world series before I wholeheartedly agree that This years group 4 >> last years group 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 02:50 PM) Atleast Timo has a good arm, and doesnt look like a fat man in a ballet room out there. Timo atleast knows WTF is going on. Timo in the OF:Gload at 1B::Gload in the OF:Timo at 1B Honestly, they both suck, at life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWs OK for Me Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 We have no right handed power off the bench. That is my only real concern about the bench. Other than that its great and versatile, I love how many multi-position players we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(KWs OK for Me @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:35 PM) We have no right handed power off the bench. That is my only real concern about the bench. Other than that its great and versatile, I love how many multi-position players we have. Borchard is at least a switch hitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWs OK for Me Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 04:41 PM) Borchard is at least a switch hitter. With all his power from the left side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 02:32 PM) Personally, if you ask me about our bench, I'm just happy that we've upgraded the abilities of the people on it. Mack, Ozuna, Borch >> Ozuna, Harris, Perez. Just having better guys when Ozzie plays the infamous "Sunday Lineup" will probably win us a few more games. Especially considering how often Ozzie plays his backups. I LOVE THE SUNDAY LINEUP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 QUOTE(sayitaintso @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 04:19 PM) I LOVE THE SUNDAY LINEUP! That Sunday lineup contributed immensely to a WS victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Mackowiak alone makes the bench better than most in the league. Not many bench players have played in 297 games in the last 2 years. Ozuna gives the Sox a legitimate base stealing threat off the bench; Widger plays very solid for a backup; and Borchard should fill in nicely. That last spot will probably be decided in ST. There will definitely be less of a fall off of performance this year when the bench players are in. Saying that, the bench last year did what they were asked to do most of the time and they definitely contributed to the WS Championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 1, 2006 -> 01:58 PM) me as well. And my dog is better in the OF than Gload. I bet Gload's a better Frisbee player than your dog, though.....cuz Gload can throw it back, he wouldn't have to run it back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 02:40 AM) Mackowiak alone makes the bench better than most in the league. Not many bench players have played in 297 games in the last 2 years. Ozuna gives the Sox a legitimate base stealing threat off the bench; Widger plays very solid for a backup; and Borchard should fill in nicely. That last spot will probably be decided in ST. There will definitely be less of a fall off of performance this year when the bench players are in. Saying that, the bench last year did what they were asked to do most of the time and they definitely contributed to the WS Championship. I'd love to see that last roster spot go to somebody that could catch some. With only two catchers Oz has to hesitate PH'ing for Widge and putting his only other catcher in the game, so they eat some bad matchups. This would also open the option of DH'ing AJ when Kong needs a day off and Thome plays 1B. I don't see anyone in camp who fits, but it would be nice to find, say an older guy who can pinch hit and survive a couple innings behind the plate and on the corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 2, 2006 -> 07:06 AM) I bet Gload's a better Frisbee player than your dog, though.....cuz Gload can throw it back, he wouldn't have to run it back to you. His throw would probably miss the cut off man though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gldfinger5 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Speaking of Borchard, does anybody else see him as a a possible Adam Dunn type? I don't think he could put up as many HRs, but I see a similarity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Speaking of Borchard, does anybody else see him as a a possible Adam Dunn type? I don't think he could put up as many HRs, but I see a similarity. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe Adam Dunn without the ability to draw walks but with all the strikeouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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