BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 (edited) Just announced on Comcast Sportsnite. Edited July 31, 2006 by BigSqwert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Subtle swipe at AJ's pitch calling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Hopefully this works. If this results in Sandy facing tough righties at the plate, then it will be a massive downgrade from AJP playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 10:08 PM) Subtle swipe at AJ's pitch calling? They mentioned his previous success with Sandy. Didn't he have a lot of success with AJP behind the plate last year? Seems like a lot of excuses for Mark's problems. Tipping pitches, lights in the OF, and now this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 10:08 PM) Subtle swipe at AJ's pitch calling? Guillen said it has nothing to do with AJ, but more of the fact that he wants to give Buehrle some type of change to try to get him out of his funk. He said AJ handled him pretty good last season so no knock on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 So this will be 1 guaranteed off day for AJ each time through the rotation. I don't want to see any more days off for him in addition to those games unless we play a doubleheader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulokis Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 10:10 PM) They mentioned his previous success with Sandy. Didn't he have a lot of success with AJP behind the plate last year? Seems like a lot of excuses for Mark's problems. Tipping pitches, lights in the OF, and now this. The sox should stop sugar coating for these guys even for Buerhle. Mark has not pitch the way he is capable and that's the story. We need to stop giving Dusty Baker like excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(bulokis @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 10:17 PM) The sox should stop sugar coating for these guys even for Buerhle. Mark has not pitch the way he is capable and that's the story. We need to stop giving Dusty Baker like excuses. I don't see this as an excuse. I see it as the Sox recognizing a problem and trying whatever they can to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 09:50 PM) I don't see this as an excuse. I see it as the Sox recognizing a problem and trying whatever they can to fix it. ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(korntownballa @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 11:01 PM) bullspiff. buehrle had a career year last year under AJ. what a dumb f***ign joke man. So did Contreras and Garland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitewashed in '05 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(bulokis @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 10:17 PM) The sox should stop sugar coating for these guys even for Buerhle. Mark has not pitch the way he is capable and that's the story. We need to stop giving Dusty Baker like excuses. Guillen said he blames his pitchers for not pitching good, not the catchers. I can also bet you if any of our pitchers were to be asked why they suck right now they would blaim it all on themselves. No Baker excuses here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(BobDylan @ Jul 30, 2006 -> 08:50 PM) I don't see this as an excuse. I see it as the Sox recognizing a problem and trying whatever they can to fix it. Now, if only they would pull Vazquez before he loses the game for us and use the bench more intelligently, then we'd really be onto something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDylan Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(Drew @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 01:35 AM) Now, if only they would pull Vazquez before he loses the game for us and use the bench more intelligently, then we'd really be onto something. Well, there's only so much you can do. The bullpen was pressed today. It's going to be pressed all through the KC series as well. 9 innings from Jose tomorrow would be super swell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 So the reason Buerhle's location is off is the guy behind the plate. Interesting that a guy with a CERA over his team's ERA for his career is a guy that will turn Buerhle around and get him to get his control back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 07:40 AM) So the reason Buerhle's location is off is the guy behind the plate. Interesting that a guy with a CERA over his team's ERA for his career is a guy that will turn Buerhle around and get him to get his control back. It is that or have Paulie strap on his old gear and get back there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I think this gives MB someone to work with between starts so he can keep one thought in his head. AJ has to work with the other guys too so he doesn't have the time Sandy does. This could just be a way to keep MB's head on straight between starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 07:04 AM) It is that or have Paulie strap on his old gear and get back there. That reminds me, I've meant to ask this question recently... Who is the #3 catcher on the team, in the event one is needed? That one day after Widge was released and they weren't sure if Alomar would make it in for the game, I was wondering who would play if AJ got hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 08:28 AM) That reminds me, I've meant to ask this question recently... Who is the #3 catcher on the team, in the event one is needed? That one day after Widge was released and they weren't sure if Alomar would make it in for the game, I was wondering who would play if AJ got hurt. Ozuna I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RME JICO Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 09:28 AM) That reminds me, I've meant to ask this question recently... Who is the #3 catcher on the team, in the event one is needed? That one day after Widge was released and they weren't sure if Alomar would make it in for the game, I was wondering who would play if AJ got hurt. Here is a quote from MLB.com: Rob Mackowiak laughed when asked Friday about serving as Guillen's emergency catcher, but said he was ready if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(RME JICO @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 06:31 AM) Here is a quote from MLB.com: Ya, its Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Dye could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jul 31, 2006 -> 09:29 AM) Ozuna I believe. Ozuna tried warming up Bobby Jenks not too long ago. First pitch went straight to the backstop, and Ozuna looked back at the ball and walked off the field slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Alomar should catch Vasquez only-maybe the Latin thing would help him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Alomar, Buehrle to be reunited By Mark Gonzales Tribune staff reporter Published July 30, 2006 BALTIMORE -- In an attempt to help Mark Buehrle snap a five-game losing streak, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he will start newly acquired Sandy Alomar Jr. behind the plate Tuesday night against Kansas City. "I'm not going to blame our catching because Buehrle hasn't had success the last five starts," Guillen said Sunday. "I blame that on him. I think in the past they've worked together and have been able to work it out." Buehrle's faith in Alomar dates to the 2001 season, when he became a full-time starting pitcher and posted a 16-8 record and 3.29 ERA. Alomar last worked with Buehrle in 2004, when he had a 4.04 ERA in 17 starts with Alomar catching. Buehrle allowed three runs or fewer in nine of his first 11 starts in '04. Guillen reiterated his faith in starting catcher A.J. Pierzynski and stressed that Alomar won't serve as Buehrle's personal catcher. "People can't forget he won a lot of games with A.J. behind the plate," Guillen said. "That's not the problem. It's just trying to do something different." Alomar pointed out that Buehrle and the Sox won the 2005 World Series without him. "I'm not going to be the main difference in him," Alomar said. "It just has to be like what they did last year. They won. If someone has to prove something, it's me." Last Monday, Buehrle said he trusted Alomar's pitch selection when he came up to the majors as a youngster but that it didn't matter who was catching now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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