NorthSideSox72 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Its an off day, so let's see how people are thinking on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 The only player on that list that is currently under our control, plays a position that will be vacated, and isnt the All-or-nothing hitter we have been struggling with is Jerry Owens, unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 FWIW, Getz has played some LF, as well as SS/2B. Unfortunately, I also think it will be Owens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 03:19 PM) The only player on that list that is currently under our control, plays a position that will be vacated, and isnt the All-or-nothing hitter we have been struggling with is Jerry Owens, unfortunately. I wouldn't call Getz, Wise or Cook all-or-nothing hitters. I am not sure if Getz can play CF, but Anderson can, with any of those three on the bench. Cook and Wise can both play CF, though I don't know how good Wise is. Cook is supposed to be solid at all 3 OF positions. Did Wise play any CF while he was up, and if so, did anyone see him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I have to go with my boy Jerry Owens! I know he isn't doing the best this year down in the farm, but maybe bringing him up here can rejuvinate himself and the lineup. I agree with Stoney, this team is too 1-dimensional. Yea we lead the league in Home Runs, but if we dont hit the homerun we often lose. We are 0-27 in games when trailing in the 8th inning. Maybe alittle bit of speed can help that disgusting stat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 My answer this week would be Owens. He's hot. (He's hitting .345 for the month of June... gotten hits in 8 of his last 10 games.) And he plays the position vacated by the guy who would be moving to 1B. Makes the most sense to me... this week anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:22 PM) I wouldn't call Getz, Wise or Cook all-or-nothing hitters. I am not sure if Getz can play CF, but Anderson can, with any of those three on the bench. Cook and Wise can both play CF, though I don't know how good Wise is. Cook is supposed to be solid at all 3 OF positions. Did Wise play any CF while he was up, and if so, did anyone see him? Sorry, I must clarify, hitters that could start at the major league level. Getz doesnt play CF, Wise shouldnt start and Cook just got moved up to AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchtower41 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 A ROW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:24 PM) Sorry, I must clarify, hitters that could start at the major league level. Getz doesnt play CF, Wise shouldnt start and Cook just got moved up to AAA. Getz can play CF. He's played it before and definitely has the speed for it. That said, I expect if the Sox want a CF, they'll bring up Owens. For those worried about bringing up Owens... Consider the alternative... Ozzie might decide to put Alexei in center and Uribe back at 2B. I say get Jerry up here quick before he has too much time to think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 03:24 PM) Sorry, I must clarify, hitters that could start at the major league level. Getz doesnt play CF, Wise shouldnt start and Cook just got moved up to AAA. Good point, but I am not sure the player brought up will start. They may ride the bench, with Anderson starting, or with Ramirez doing some CF work and Uribe playing some 2B. Hopefully the latter doesn't happen, but, it might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Lol, when I saw the title, I clicked thinking I would sarcastically request Kenny Lofton be added to the list. Nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted June 16, 2008 Author Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (jackie hayes @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 03:34 PM) Lol, when I saw the title, I clicked thinking I would sarcastically request Kenny Lofton be added to the list. Nuts. He's got 2 votes already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:32 PM) Good point, but I am not sure the player brought up will start. They may ride the bench, with Anderson starting, or with Ramirez doing some CF work and Uribe playing some 2B. Hopefully the latter doesn't happen, but, it might. I really think BA is the best player in the bunch, but lets all be honest, this team needs a better top of the order, OC is not the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Clicked on Lofton but would just as well have gone with Fields if he could step into 1Bor DH on days Jimmy sits. The general opinion around here seems to be that it's impossible (Don't know why, anyone can man 1st if they can play 3rd). Lofton added something positive to the Indians last year, and him being low risk/high reward, why not? Owens would remind me too much of 2007, and everything other than Buehrle's no-hitter and Thome's walk-off 500 needs to go in a corner and die forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I voted Lofton, but I don't think he would be ready to go. So next up would be Fields. I think we need someone that can drive in runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 If we wanted a CF, why would we call up Owens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Now that Bavasi has been fired, time to start beating the drums for Ichiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:38 PM) I really think BA is the best player in the bunch, but lets all be honest, this team needs a better top of the order, OC is not the answer. Jerry Owens isn't either, so I don't see why they wouldn't just stick with Cabrera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 04:49 PM) If we wanted a CF, why would we call up Owens? We don't need a CF, we need someone who can get on base and score runs (i.e. play leadoff). I mean, with Swisher out and assuming you're not putting Anderson in CF, you're not going to put Quentin out there and you surely in the hell aren't going to put Dye out there (although that would be f***ing hilarious to see Dye try to play CF). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 04:08 PM) We don't need a CF, we need someone who can get on base and score runs (i.e. play leadoff). I mean, with Swisher out and assuming you're not putting Anderson in CF, you're not going to put Quentin out there and you surely in the hell aren't going to put Dye out there (although that would be f***ing hilarious to see Dye try to play CF). It gets sad seeing Owens needing a cutoff man to get it to second. I'd almost rather see Alexei in CF, with Uribe/Getz at 2B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 02:49 PM) If we wanted a CF, why would we call up Owens? Because he's hitting .345 with a .393 OBP in June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Trade for Brian Roberts, and move Ramirez to CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankensteiner Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 04:33 PM) Trade for Brian Roberts, and move Ramirez to CF. What happens when Konerko comes back? I think Lofton makes more sense seeing as he's going to be much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 QUOTE (Frankensteiner @ Jun 16, 2008 -> 10:37 PM) What happens when Konerko comes back? I think Lofton makes more sense seeing as he's going to be much cheaper. When PK comes back, then you have a super-utility player in Ramirez. Don't forget we'll likely have an opening at SS next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29andPoplar Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 When PK comes back, then you have a super-utility player in Ramirez. Don't forget we'll likely have an opening at SS next season. Sounds good in theory but the latest buzz was the Orioles starting point was Ramirez, one of either Danks or Floyd, plus another player for Roberts. Emphasis on starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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