greasywheels121 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb...jsp?date=033106 Dear White Sox Fans, There are only a few days left until Opening Night at U.S. Cellular Field, and everybody's excited about the start of the season. White Sox fans in Chicago are ready to go as well, right? The adrenaline is going to be pumping Sunday night for players and fans too. We can't wait to get back to Chicago. Players are talking about what the ballpark will be like on Sunday night, and then on Tuesday when we get our World Series rings. No one – except maybe Jerry Reinsdorf – knows what the ring looks like, so we can't wait for that. I hear Aaron Rowand, El Duque and other players who have days off are coming back for the ring presentation. That tells you how special it will be. This spring has been really different from others, probably because our offseason was so short, but I still feel like we accomplished our two most important goals: we got our work done to prepare for the season, and we stayed pretty healthy. I said this winter that we were only World Champions until the first day of spring training. The guys must have believed me because we have not won many games this spring! But everyone will tell you that spring training wins don't matter. I think we ended last spring going 4-10 and then turned around and went 17-7 in April. During the spring, I am more concerned with our attitude and our approach to our work and to the games, and I have been happy with that most of this spring. I really like our roster right now. Starting pitching is our bread and butter, and all five guys have thrown well. It is great knowing we will be able to throw Buehrle, Contreras, Garcia, Garland and Javier Vazquez out there every day. I really think Sox fans will enjoy watching Javier pitch. Our bullpen is shaping up as the guys are finding their role. Kenny Williams added two players during spring training -- Alex Cintron and lefty Matt Thornton. We think they will really help our club. I love the versatility of my roster. Rob Mackowiak and Alex can play multiple positions. Jim Thome has swung the bat real well in Tucson and he's a great fit for the team. Brian Anderson has been hot at the plate too, so our offense will be ready to go on Opening Night. It's been a lot of fun for everybody this winter to think about last year's title and talk about if we can repeat. It has been a long time since anyone in Chicago could say things like that. But just like I said to our team on the first day of camp: That was last year. It was great, but it's over. Now everybody will be gunning for us, starting with the Indians on Opening Night. We need to show up and play hard every day. If we do that, we will be in good shape in September and October. Someone asked me what I thought was the very best moment from 2005. My answer was there were so many - but the best had to be when we clinched the division in Detroit because I knew then, we would not be stopped. Our goal is to win another World Series title, but instead of focusing on back-to-back, we need to focus on showing up and playing hard each and every day. After that, this team knows what needs to be done and what we can win...as a team. See you Opening Night, Ozzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 good message, could ozzie have wrote this? lol, i dont think so. But its his opinions that matter :]. Thanks for the read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 "Ozzie" is much easier to read than to listen to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 As far as I know, this is the first official confirmation I've seen that Rowand and El Duque will be @ the ring ceremony. Folks, make sure they feel welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I find the writing styles of Guillen, Konerko, and Thome to be strikingly similar. Who'd have guessed it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 02:35 PM) As far as I know, this is the first official confirmation I've seen that Rowand and El Duque will be @ the ring ceremony. Folks, make sure they feel welcome. Why? What'd they ever do for this team?! THEY SUCKED, and THAT is why they were traded. Harumph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 02:35 PM) As far as I know, this is the first official confirmation I've seen that Rowand and El Duque will be @ the ring ceremony. Folks, make sure they feel welcome. It says that he's "heard" they'll be back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 03:16 PM) It says that he's "heard" they'll be back... If the phillies allow him there is no way Rowand wont be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 thanks for the sentiment brooks, er, ozzie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(ScottPodRulez22 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 03:22 PM) If the phillies allow him there is no way Rowand wont be there. I've heard conflicting stories... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I really wish everybody was gonna be there. That includes Frank, Carl and Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 03:33 PM) I've heard conflicting stories... That would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 03:16 PM) It says that he's "heard" they'll be back... He's definitely going to be there Sunday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 03:33 PM) I've heard conflicting stories... The confiction was that he was going to be there Tuesday. He is definitely NOT going to be there Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2006 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 03:39 PM) I really wish everybody was gonna be there. That includes Frank, Carl and Willie. Frank wasn't invited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 04:02 PM) The confiction was that he was going to be there Tuesday. He is definitely NOT going to be there Tuesday. Not that I'm questioning your sources, but Ozzie refers to that they will be there for the ring ceremony on Tuesday, but in fact they will be in attendence on Sunday??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(watchtower41 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 04:08 PM) Not that I'm questioning your sources, but Ozzie refers to that they will be there for the ring ceremony on Tuesday, but in fact they will be in attendence on Sunday??? I don't know anything about anyone but Aaron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Side Fireworks Man Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I wish Shingo could be there--I'm sure he's getting a ring. It'd be nice to see Carl and Willie there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 04:02 PM) The confiction was that he was going to be there Tuesday. He is definitely NOT going to be there Tuesday. Ah. No wonder everybody is confused. or at least me... Edited March 31, 2006 by Iwritecode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLAK Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 On the subject of players coming back for rings. God bless the 2005 White Sox. I hope everyone from that team gets the standing ovations they deserve. This board is so young that I question if most of the posters realize just what an accomplishment these players made. The White Sox were the ugly sister in MLB for years and years on years. My whole life. Nobody loved them but us. I am warming to the '06 team (I like what I saw in ST despite the record) but last years team, from Timo to Mark to Frank will live in my heart forever. If the boys repeat, or even string together some titles, or if they don't, the '05 group will still stay number one in my heart. God bless Timo Perez and his teamates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 04:13 PM) I don't know anything about anyone but Aaron. Where'd you get your information, if you don't mind my asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannerfan Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 QUOTE(TLAK @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 08:27 PM) On the subject of players coming back for rings. God bless the 2005 White Sox. I hope everyone from that team gets the standing ovations they deserve. This board is so young that I question if most of the posters realize just what an accomplishment these players made. The White Sox were the ugly sister in MLB for years and years on years. My whole life. Nobody loved them but us. I am warming to the '06 team (I like what I saw in ST despite the record) but last years team, from Timo to Mark to Frank will live in my heart forever. If the boys repeat, or even string together some titles, or if they don't, the '05 group will still stay number one in my heart. God bless Timo Perez and his teamates. I could not agree more. I started following The Chicago White Sox in 1967, so to actually see a great team win it all was just so f***ing amazing! These are good times, thanks to Kenny, Ozzie and the players. Bring on this season and make the rest of Major League Baseball envy and fear us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 I remember last year somebody posted Oz's email address. Does anybody still have that? If so please post it. Thanx. And Kenny Williams' too if possible. Gracias. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 04:03 PM) Frank wasn't invited. That's a damn shame. It really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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