scenario Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Buehrle scratched from Saturday's start By Mark Gonzales - 10:58 a.m. TUCSON, Ariz. - White Sox left-hander Mark Buehrle has been scratched from Saturday's start against the Cubs, but the team insists that Buehrle is healthy. Buehrle, whose 1,577 2/3 innings since 2001 is the second-highest of any major league pitcher, will be replaced by Nick Masset. The team had discussed skipping one of Buehrle's three remaining spring starts as recently as last week to preserve his arm over the course of the regular season. Buehrle missed his first start because of what was described as normal spring training stiffness but hurled six scoreless innings in two outings before getting tagged for six hits in four innings against Seattle last Monday. Buehrle is tentatively targeted to start the regular season as the Sox's No. 2 starter. http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune....le-scratch.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 There's more to this than what they are letting on. His arm was sore earlier. At the end of the season last year, they were easy with him even skipping a start. How exactly is skipping one spring training outing of 4 or 5 innings going to preserve him for the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 IMO... I don't think this is about Buehrle... it's about Danks. I think they're concerned about something they see and they want to get another look at Masset starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Now 670 is reporting Buerhle is back to pitching opening day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 QUOTE(scenario @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 11:33 AM) IMO... I don't think this is about Buehrle... it's about Danks. I think they're concerned about something they see and they want to get another look at Masset starting. I wish that is the case. But if it has hooves and runs by the barn, think horse, not zebra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted March 14, 2008 Author Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) QUOTE(Texsox @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 11:37 AM) I wish that is the case. But if it has hooves and runs by the barn, think horse, not zebra. LOL. Yeah, it may just be that they're realigning the rotation. But after watching the Sox work out Danks in a B game on an off-day, when every other regular had the day off... and having him get lit up... I guess I had my Oliver Stone glasses on. Edited March 14, 2008 by scenario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 MB seems to go through this sort of thing every spring. I wouldn't be overly concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 QUOTE(scenario @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 11:44 AM) LOL. Yeah, it may just be that they're realigning the rotation. But after watching the Sox work out Danks in a B game on an off-day, where every other regular had the day off... and having him get lit up... I guess I had my Oliver Stone glasses on. I'm not disagreeing, and I pray you are correct. But it seems they would just come out and say, we want to give Masset another start yada yada yada And putting on the Oliver Stone glasses. maybe a trade is in the works and Masset or Danks are part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 PANIC!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Has there been something wrong with Danks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 11:56 AM) Has there been something wrong with Danks? He didn't pitch particularly great in a minor league camp game yesterday. Other than that, I think the reports have been good. I agree with the previous post about Oliver Stone. Something is in the works. I think maybe Masset is getting showcased for a trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Crede + Masset = ??? or Crede + Danks = #3 starter Inquiring minds want to know . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 12:04 PM) Crede + Masset = ??? or Crede + Danks = #3 starter Inquiring minds want to know . . . I'd be really surprised if they give up on Danks. Now Crede + Masset = #3 or #4 starter, now we're talking. But it ain't gonna happen, most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 QUOTE(kapkomet @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 12:07 PM) I'd be really surprised if they give up on Danks. Now Crede + Masset = #3 or #4 starter, now we're talking. But it ain't gonna happen, most likely. I don't think a guy batting .080 off surgery and a AAA guy is going to net anything that matters. Which is why I'm thinking it would have to be Danks and it would have to net a starter coming back. Crede + Masset = slightly better prospect then Masset by himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 (edited) No news is good news. This ain't no news. The Sox wouldn't have scratched him from the start if something wasn't up. However, this is the man who was going to be out the first month plus in 2005 with a busted foot and wound up being fine and leading us to a World Championship, so I'll put my concern level at: Moderate/Orange. Edited March 14, 2008 by Steve9347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 I read something about Dave Roberts. No thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Mar 14, 2008 -> 12:13 PM) so I'll put my concern level at: Moderate/Orange. nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Not concerned. They've been saying all along they want to limit his innings this spring. He has said he is ready for the season to start and doesn't need any more work. Why put uneccesary innings on his arm? He's fine. I do hope Vazy starts opening day though so Mark gets home opener. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Trib update on this says it was done for match-up purposes against CLE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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