jasonxctf Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 in case you were wondering, Chris Stewart is currently hitting .270 with 3HR and 22RBI down in Charlotte. He's also got a .325OBP. He also catches a majority of the games for the International League's 2nd best performing pitching staff. Obviously he doesnt get credit for all of that, but a 3.22ERA should warrant a callup here soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 He's not going to be much of an offensive upgrade over Widger for anyone thinking otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoRowand33 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 pablo ozuna would make a more worthy catcher than widgy right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Widge didn't get the bunt down either (Ozuna failed also) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Defensively Stewart is superior to anything we've had at the major league level in a few years (Olivo is the only guy with the defensive abilities similar to Stewart but obviously he struggled in the game calling area). Stewart is going to be a good backup but he's not much of a hitter, however, he has made some serious strides offensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 (edited) I'm pretty sure Stewart is on the radar to be the back-up next season, and is pretty likely to get called up when rosters expand, having a 3rd catcher would be nice. Obviously he's not a top prospect, but could be a solid back-up, and I doubt he would be any worse than Widger in any fase at this point. Who knows, if Widger throws out the runner on the pitchout the inning before, that's one less stressful out Contreras has to get and the next inning could have been different. It may be a stretch, but it is possible. The White Sox are one AJP injury away from being in serious trouble. Edited July 20, 2006 by Dick Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The White Sox are one AJP injury away from being in serious trouble. I think a long BS supension from Bob Watson is more likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 05:44 PM) I'm pretty sure Stewart is on the radar to be the back-up next season, and is pretty likely to get called up when rosters expand, having a 3rd catcher would be nice. Obviously he's not a top prospect, but could be a solid back-up, and I doubt he would be any worse than Widger in any fase at this point. Who knows, if Widger throws out the runner on the pitchout the inning before, that's one less stressful out Contreras has to get and the next inning could have been different. It may be a stretch, but it is possible. The White Sox are one AJP injury away from being in serious trouble. A lot of teams are one injury from their catcher away from serious trouble. Catching prospects are extremely hard to find because rarely does anyone have the complete package like a Mauer or a-in-prime Pudge. Victor Martinez is not a catcher, he is horrible defensively and does not call a good game, but he hits. Hank White is incredible defensively, but can't hit a lick (except for lefties.) So, finding catching prospects is difficult. Consider ourselves lucky with Stewart. He is the consummate back-up catcher. He calls a good game, is a superior defender and hits solid. He will be a very good back-up in the league for the next decade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Will probably be up next season I would say. If you want to replace Widger ATM, it would have to come from outside the organisation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 QUOTE(elrockinMT @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 03:33 PM) Widge didn't get the bunt down either (Ozuna failed also) Widger didn't even try to bunt that at bat IIRC. He tried to bunt for a hit leading off an inning later in the game. Blew my fishing mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 I know everyone is really down on Widge, but I'd just rather let him finish out the season with us. He at least does have playoff experience and knows how to play down the stretch of a season. I'd love to see Stewart up here next year, though, as the backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 04:58 PM) He's not going to be much of an offensive upgrade over Widger for anyone thinking otherwise. defensively he should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 QUOTE(dasox24 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know everyone is really down on Widge, but I'd just rather let him finish out the season with us. He at least does have playoff experience and knows how to play down the stretch of a season. I'd love to see Stewart up here next year, though, as the backup. What good is his experience if it was just sitting on his ass for almost ALL of the postseason. I remember him with a bases loaded walk, but that is it. I'll ask again, if we have a player who is directly related to the struggles of our vaunted pitching staff, and we can upgrade him with a better game calling, better defensive, better throwing out base stealers, and better hitting player at a reduced cost, why in the world wouldn't you make that move? By reduced cost I mean the Cubs being out of it, having their own young catcher in the minors, and having the backup guy cost more than your average backup catcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sox Machine Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 20, 2006 -> 08:48 PM) Widger didn't even try to bunt that at bat IIRC. He tried to bunt for a hit leading off an inning later in the game. Blew my fishing mind. Bunting is how he got his last hit -- One month, four days, and 25 at-bats ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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