3/6/08 - Sox 'B' game vs Rockies

[scenario]

The Rockies and White Sox are playing a "B" game today at 10 a.m. MT (noon central), pitting Colorado's Jeff Francis against fellow-left-hander Andrew Sisco.

 

The game will feature Pablo Ozuna leading off and playing short, Alexei Ramirez at second, Josh Fields at third and Jason Bourgeois in center.

 

Doesn't appear to be covered anywhere (radio, etc). Today's regular game starting at 2:05 is on MLBtv.

 

I'm sort of interested in how Pablo will look playing shortstop. Evaluating backup options if they trade Uribe?

Edited March 6, 2008 by scenario

[thedoctor]

i would imagine pablo would look as yttihs at shortstop as he did in the past. although you never know, maybe the broken leg made him a better shortstop.

 

[scenario]

i would imagine pablo would look as yttihs at shortstop as he did in the past. although you never know, maybe the broken leg made him a better shortstop.

 

 

I know he's played a few games there (19 career games), but it's been awhile and I don't remember how he looked. Just thought it was interesting they'd have him start a game at SS, while Uribe has seen no action there this spring.

[thedoctor]

I know he's played a few games there (19 career games), but it's been awhile and I don't remember how he looked. Just thought it was interesting they'd have him start a game at SS, while Uribe has seen no action there this spring.

 

i know. don't mind me. i've been possessed by smart-assery today for some reason. i think winter is finally getting to me.

[ChiliIrishHammock24]

Matt Anderson threw a scoreless, 1 hit inning today.

[fathom]

Gio went 3 strong vs the Cubs today.

[ChiliIrishHammock24]

Gio went 3 strong vs the Cubs today.

 

[elrockinMT]

 

 

Starter for the A's this season?

[witesoxfan]

Starter for the A's this season?

 

almost certainly at some point

[scenario]

From whitesox.com...

 

Thursday morning's "B" game at Hi Corbett allowed White Sox pitching prospects Aaron Poreda and Kyle McCulloch the chance to work against Colorado's front-line Major Leaguers such as Todd Helton, Brad Hawpe, Marcus Giles and Clint Barmes.

 

 

Aaron Poreda

Although many of those Colorado veterans were out of the game by the time Poreda took the mound, the White top pick from the 2007 First-Year Player Draft still earned solid reviews. He gave up one hit in one inning, striking out two.

 

"Poreda threw very well," said White Sox pitching Don Cooper of the big left-hander, who possesses a fastball that has been known to max out in the high 90s. "He has arm strength and threw good sliders and changeups.

 

"He's going to have enough physical stuff to pitch in the Majors, that's for sure. And I'll tell you what, the slider spins right and the changeup does what it's supposed to do. It's just a matter of continuing to develop and being consistent."

 

 

Kyle McCulloch

McCulloch, the White Sox top pick in the 2006 First-Year Player Draft, was touched up for two earned runs in one inning, fanning one.

 

 

Cole Armstrong

Further results: Cole Armstrong, who has impressed the White Sox brass through the early stages of camp, homered during "B" game action off of Rockies closer Manny Corpas.

 

 

Matt Anderson

Matt Anderson, the one-time hard-throwing closer for the Tigers who agreed to a Minor League deal with the White Sox this spring, gave up one hit over one scoreless inning.

 

"I don't know what his velocity was, but he had enough velocity," said Cooper of the right-hander, who last pitched for Colorado during the 2005 season. "He was a bit erratic at times.

 

"When he throws a dynamite pitch over the plate, it's a quality Major League pitch -- whether it be a fastball or a slider. So now, the work is to be more consistent with his physical stuff."

Edited March 7, 2008 by scenario