Chisoxfn Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Meanwhile, Double-A starter Adam Russell will switch from starter to reliever and could be called up soon. He was 7-8 with a 4.26 ERA in 19 starts Per the trib, the Sox plan on moving Russell to the pen in Birmingham. Russell struggled in his start tonight and hasn't had as good of a season as expected (he has suffered a bit of a dip in velocity from spring training) but I know some people have always projected him much more of a relief prospect than a starters one (I wasn't one of them, but that is mainly because he was so darn impressive in spring training). Plus with Masset hopefully getting starting duties down in AAA for the rest of the season (and I think Masset projects as potentially a better starter, plus starting should be better for Massets long term development, even if he does end up in the pen again) you are basically swapping guys (with one better suited for the rotation, the other for the pen). My guess is we will see the Sox release Buckvich at some point and call up Russell (once he gets a few outings under his belt). I also think you may see Egbert promoted to the pen at one point or another to finish up the season (although I personally hope the Sox plan on using him as a starter eventually because he's really growing on me as a prospect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Adam Russell FutureSox Interview Considering the White Sox are so loaded with starting pitching at the big league level, have you ever been approached about switching to the relief role? Yeah, I’ve talked to a few people in the organization about it, since we are so loaded. I may have a future as a long reliever, and that’s completely fine with me. Whatever I can do to help out the team if I ever get to the big leagues, I’m willing to do it. That is something I’ve been approached about doing. But, my first love is starting, so I really want to keep doing that, but I guess I can’t have everything, right? Sometimes it's best to listen to the person instead of speculating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Russell looked good in Spring Training, that nice-hard fastball might be better suited for the bullpen in short spurts... I really like the kid and hope he succeeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I think his future is in the pen anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I dont think you will see Rusell this year in the pen, I think you will see Carlos Vazquez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Considering the White Sox are so loaded with starting pitching at the big league level, have you ever been approached about switching to the relief role? Yeah, I’ve talked to a few people in the organization about it, since we are so loaded. I may have a future as a long reliever, and that’s completely fine with me. Whatever I can do to help out the team if I ever get to the big leagues, I’m willing to do it. That is something I’ve been approached about doing. But, my first love is starting, so I really want to keep doing that, but I guess I can’t have everything, right? Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 What happened to Russell this year? Is he hurt, or figured out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 22, 2007 -> 10:29 AM) What happened to Russell this year? Is he hurt, or figured out? He was vastly overrated by the organization. His peripherals were always mediocre and they came back to bite him. However, if he can keep throwing 95 out of the pen, he'll be very nice to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 QUOTE(joeynach @ Jul 18, 2007 -> 12:08 PM) I dont think you will see Rusell this year in the pen, I think you will see Carlos Vazquez. I think you'll see both and a few others too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striker Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 He has kind of a 3/4s deliver too doesn't he? Makes his fastball a little deceptive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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