maggsmaggs Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb...t=.jsp&c_id=cws The true starting point for Logan came two Sundays ago during an intrasquad game, when the 6-foot-5 left-hander struck out both Rob Mackowiak and Jim Thome during 1 1/3 innings of work. In the interim, Logan has gone from a pitcher who has never played a full season for any team other than Great Falls of the Advanced Rookie Pioneer League since joining the White Sox in 2003 to one of the leading contenders to round out the White Sox relief corps. As young and inexperienced as he may be, he has been the best of the group. Almanza has struggled and Lopez has come back to Earth. It would not surprise if he beame the second lefty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 The guy has pitched 3 innings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 never seen a guy get so much hype for striking out a couple of his own teamates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 03:10 PM) never seen a guy get so much hype for striking out a couple of his own teamates. And those are the two hardest guys to strikeout since Tony Gwynn. :banghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoperezrulez Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Who the hell is Boone Logan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 he's about 22 years old, pitched in A ball last year and has thrown about 5 innings of shut out ball so far this spring.... he looks and sounds good but he needs more experience... unless its the bobby jenks story part II (doubt that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Many have said as much in previous topics, and I agree--even if Boone absolutely dominates competition and impresses management, you can't expect him to join our club immediately. First, for a player with average numbers who has never pitched above our lowest minor league affiliate, you're asking a lot to place him on a major league roster based on Spring Training statistics. Last I checked, Kevin Walker is pitching brilliantly for Rangers camp. We all know Spring Training masks the true ineptitude of his ability. If Williams, Cooper, Guillen, whomever else is intent on rushing him, assign Logan to Birmingham. Or Winston Salem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 he'll be gone in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 11:51 AM) he'll be gone in a week I'd keep him around specifically--if only for one batter--to challenge certain hitters. Or place him in pressure situations. More than 15 games remain in Spring Training. No need to send Logan down to the minors just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 11:55 AM) I'd keep him around specifically--if only for one batter--to challenge certain hitters. Or place him in pressure situations. More than 15 games remain in Spring Training. No need to send Logan down to the minors just yet. They definitely won't send him down anywhere yet because he was just "officially" invited to big league camp today. Before he was in minor league camp throwing in "A" games. I imagine he'll be around til the end of spring, and if he dominates, Ozzie is the type of guy who will take him. I love this topic. Nothing scarier to people than a 21-yr old getting a roster spot when he hasn't pitched above A ball. Edited March 14, 2006 by jphat007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 12:21 PM) I love this topic. Nothing scarier to people than a 21-yr old getting a roster spot when he hasn't pitched above A ball. with good reason. You won't find a single player in major league history with his minor league resume both make a contending team out of camp and succeed off the bat. My question is, why give his three innings of Cactus League ball so much weight? He's got a full 5 innings of getting roughed up at Low-A Kannapolis -- Almost twice as many innings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 06:21 PM) I love this topic. Nothing scarier to people than a 21-yr old getting a roster spot when he hasn't pitched above A ball. Something scarier is the idea of Logan coming in to face Travis Hafner on opening night in the 6th inning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 12:41 PM) with good reason. You won't find a single player in major league history with his minor league resume both make a contending team out of camp and succeed off the bat. My question is, why give his three innings of Cactus League ball so much weight? He's got a full 5 innings of getting roughed up at Low-A Kannapolis -- Almost twice as many innings "A ball" player who made a contending team and has 'done ok'. Albert Pujols. Edited March 14, 2006 by YASNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I also remember the Sox calling up an A ball pitcher during the season who turned out to be a pretty decent pitcher upon arrival. Scott Radinski. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 01:47 PM) I also remember the Sox calling up an A ball pitcher during the season who turned out to be a pretty decent pitcher upon arrival. Scott Radinski. Radinsky was a darn good setup guy for a couple years, if I recall correctly. Now I am curious what happened to that dude. I'll have to look that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 12:47 PM) I also remember the Sox calling up an A ball pitcher during the season who turned out to be a pretty decent pitcher upon arrival. Scott Radinski. Calling Logan an "A" ball player is like calling Pedro Lopez a major leaguer. He's never played full season ball. Let's start bringing up the best hitter in the game who full season of dominating A ball before he made the big club. the following year. Dontrelle don't fit either. He had nothing but success in the minors, and had 200 more innings above rookie ball than does Logan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 12:58 PM) Calling Logan an "A" ball player is like calling Pedro Lopez a major leaguer. He's never played full season ball. Let's start bringing up the best hitter in the game who full season of dominating A ball before he made the big club. the following year. Dontrelle don't fit either. He had nothing but success in the minors, and had 200 more innings above rookie ball than does Logan. My point is that when the kid takes the mound, and he shows the stuff, the intestinal fortitude and the mindset that leads OG, DC and KW to believe he can be successful, then he'll get the chance to prove it, regardless of preconceived notions of fans of what should and shouldn't be done. Edited March 14, 2006 by YASNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 07:01 PM) My point is that when the kid takes the mound, and he shows the stuff, the intestinal fortitude and the mindset that leads OG, DC and KW to believe he can be successful, then he'll get the chance to prove it, regardless of preconceived notions of fans of what should and shouldn't be done. one reason i loooooove this managerial team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 12:41 PM) with good reason. You won't find a single player in major league history with his minor league resume both make a contending team out of camp and succeed off the bat. My question is, why give his three innings of Cactus League ball so much weight? He's got a full 5 innings of getting roughed up at Low-A Kannapolis -- Almost twice as many innings I'm not at all. It really doesn't matter to me who the second lefty is. If they are lefty and have mediocre stuff and throw strikes, I don't care who they pick. But it seems to me Ozzie is seriously considering it if he dominates during the spring. And it's funny to see the reactions when Ozzie says stuff like that. Just an interesting topic. Edited March 14, 2006 by jphat007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphat007 Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 12:45 PM) Something scarier is the idea of Logan coming in to face Travis Hafner on opening night in the 6th inning. If our second lefty faces Hafner on opening night that means that Buerhle likely got hurt or sucked and it wouldn't matter anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoperezrulez Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Does anybody know how fast this cat throws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 07:08 PM) If our second lefty faces Hafner on opening night that means that Buerhle likely got hurt or sucked and it wouldn't matter anyway. Considering that Cotts is going to have to be used in the 8th inning likely this season, our second lefty is going to have to pitch in the 6th or 7th inning on occasion. I'd also like to see Ozzie ease up on the innings pitched by our starters at the beginning of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(fathom @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 02:52 PM) Considering that Cotts is going to have to be used in the 8th inning likely this season, our second lefty is going to have to pitch in the 6th or 7th inning on occasion. I'd also like to see Ozzie ease up on the innings pitched by our starters at the beginning of the year. no way mark only goes 5 opening day... regardless... so at least ammend your statement to the 7th inning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 QUOTE(jphat007 @ Mar 14, 2006 -> 01:06 PM) But it seems to me Ozzie is seriously considering it if he dominates during the spring. And it's funny to see the reactions when Ozzie says stuff like that. Just an interesting topic. From this point forward, if I'm Ozzie, Logan relieves our starters. He should pitch atleast one inning every three days. If his performance is closely judged in spring training, I'd prefer it be against the best players. Put him in situations where bases are loaded. Or three proven major league hitters are due up. Have Guillen smuggle him onto the Venezuelan roster for today's game against DR. If we're basically ignoring all logic concerning his quick advancement from Great Falls to the major, might as well put him through baseball hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I will call him LOOGY Logan. He seems like he is very good against lefthanded hitters. I see no problem with carrying him as our LOOGY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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