SSH2005 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/whitesox.asp Man in the middle: Contrary to a published report, rookie Brian Anderson is positioned to get most of the playing time in center field this season. On Nov. 1, the 24-year-old outfielder had a plate surgically removed from his right wrist, which was initially repaired in 2003. Anderson has already been in camp for a week, and he’s reported no physical discomfort. “I’m not going to take the bat away from this kid,’’ manager Ozzie Guillen said. “He’s not a prospect anymore. He’s a big-league player, and we expect a lot from him. What I saw from him last year makes us feel comfortable he can play at this level.’’ Newcomer Rob Mackowiak is likely to get playing time in center field against tough right-handed pitchers. Mackowiak also can also play left field, right field, third base, second and first. “I’m not going to promise him 700, 800 at-bats,’’ Guillen said. “But he can play a lot of positions, and he will play a lot.’’ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 The "Mack Daddy" is going to quickly become the favorite player of a lot of Sox fans. He will be what Graffanino was, and then some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:16 AM) The "Mack Daddy" is going to quickly become the favorite player of a lot of Sox fans. He will be what Graffanino was, and then some. He's already my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 08:16 AM) The "Mack Daddy" is going to quickly become the favorite player of a lot of Sox fans. He will be what Graffanino was, and then some. I think Anderson may do that for a lot of folks as well. No surprises that Mack's going to face some righties, heck Ozzie did that with Timo, Pods, and Rowand sometimes last year. Thank God he can't do it with Timo this year. And hopefully Mack's defense in CF will be a step up from Pods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinilaw08 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Just make sure Anderson is getting his ABs against Felix Hernandez. I like his career numbers against that particular tough righty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I think this is the right move, can't wait to see Mack out there at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allsox Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I won't mind seeing the "Sunday Lineup" of '06....Beats the hell outta the '05 one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Mack =). Nice, just what i expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 “I’m not going to take the bat away from this kid,’’ manager Ozzie Guillen said. “He’s not a prospect anymore. He’s a big-league player, and we expect a lot from him. What I saw from him last year makes us feel comfortable he can play at this level.’’ But he hit .176! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(Allsox @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 06:08 PM) I won't mind seeing the "Sunday Lineup" of '06....Beats the hell outta the '05 one! I am waiting, and not patiently either, for Sunday, April 2nd, and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball. I'll have the big screen HDTV turned up loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(The Critic @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:16 AM) The "Mack Daddy" is going to quickly become the favorite player of a lot of Sox fans. He will be what Graffanino was, and then some. I think he may turn into the new whipping boy. He has a strange pattern of only showing up for one month of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted February 22, 2006 Author Share Posted February 22, 2006 http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/ds.../pro/221sd4.htm Big expectations Despite not being thrilled with his situation on the outfield depth chart, Joe Borchard said he would arrive on time and be "ready to go" today, the reporting date for position players. With a vacancy in center field, Guillen is not ruling Borchard out of the equation. "He's in the picture," Guillen said. "We count on him to show up for spring training and do a good job for me and my coaches. He will get a legitimate shot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 QUOTE(3E8 @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 03:08 PM) I think he may turn into the new whipping boy. He has a strange pattern of only showing up for one month of the season. He only had one "bad" month last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(3E8 @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 03:08 PM) I think he may turn into the new whipping boy. He has a strange pattern of only showing up for one month of the season. I just checked his splits, and throughout his entire career he's only had one bad month per season. I think he's going to be just fine. Wishful thinking? Maybe, but I really don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 QUOTE(illinilaw08 @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:49 AM) Just make sure Anderson is getting his ABs against Felix Hernandez. I like his career numbers against that particular tough righty. 2 HRs ain't bad in 3-4 ABs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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