Broadway is an oddity...

[DaTank]

He gets smacked around the entire year in the minors, gets called-up and gets it done in his first ML start this year. I don't understand why he was called up in the first place with the way he was throwing this year, but I'm happy he pitched well. It's a bid odd isn't it? Can't even throw well in AAA and comes up and tosses the ball pretty well. I know it was only one start, but still.

[kwolf68]

 

He hasn't getting smoked all year. He started the season quite well. He's regressed lately, but he hasn't been bad ALL year.

[GoSox05]

If he turns out to be a good mlb pitcher. He wouldn't be the first player to be average in the minors and than good in the majors.

 

He still has a ways to go.

[RME JICO]

He gets smacked around the entire year in the minors, gets called-up and gets it done in his first ML start this year. I don't understand why he was called up in the first place with the way he was throwing this year, but I'm happy he pitched well. It's a bid odd isn't it? Can't even throw well in AAA and comes up and tosses the ball pretty well. I know it was only one start, but still.

KC only has one player with an OPS over .775 (Aviles), so that may have helped.

 

Either way, minor league performances don't always translate to the MLB. It may be the defense, motivation, coaching, etc, but many solid MLB players didn't do too hot in the minors.

[maggsmaggs]

He is pulling a Twins: be better in the majors than you were in the minors.

[Jimbo's Drinker]

Hope he does well, Brooks Boyer will have a field day with his last name.

[knightni]

Ground Control to Major Broadway...

[scenario]

I think the Sox have had Broadway working on pitches... broadening and refining his repertoire.

 

So, it's natural that he may perform better at the MLB level because he won't be experimenting like he was in AAA.

 

He's only going to be throwing his best pitches.

 

He's got absolutely nasty late movement on some of his offspeed stuff.

[RockRaines]

He gets smacked around the entire year in the minors, gets called-up and gets it done in his first ML start this year. I don't understand why he was called up in the first place with the way he was throwing this year, but I'm happy he pitched well. It's a bid odd isn't it? Can't even throw well in AAA and comes up and tosses the ball pretty well. I know it was only one start, but still.

Last year he did well also.

 

You wouldnt know his minor league troubles if it wasnt for people screaming at the top of their lungs that he sucks and Ozzie sucks and KW sucks. On this board, certain prospects minor league numbers mean nothing, and others it means everything.

[winninguglyin83]

Word is he just got rewarded by being sent back to Charlotte.

[Metz]

Word is he just got rewarded by being sent back to Charlotte.

 

Thats how i would want to be celebrated

[elrockinMT]

Word is he just got rewarded by being sent back to Charlotte.

 

 

I see nothing anywhere about that... yet anyway. If he went back to Charlotte it's because they have something else in mind, but he did a decent job today and a win is a win

[winninguglyin83]

it's on the Chicago Tribune Web site.

 

No word on who is going to replace him.

 

here ya go

 

Updated: 55 minutes ago

White Sox's regard to Broadway: You're demoted

 

The Associated Press

6:16 PM CDT, August 14, 2008

 

 

The White Sox optioned right-hander Lance Broadway to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, less than an hour after he started and got the win in a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

 

Broadway is 1-0 in two appearances for the White Sox after he was recalled from the minors four days ago.

 

He pitched 5 1-3 innings Thursday and, after a shaky start, allowed five hits and two runs, both coming in the first inning. Broadway threw 100 pitches.

 

"It's better than going back with a loss. I got up here, got a win -- things are pretty good," said Broadway, the White Sox's first-round selection in the 2005 draft. "They need some bullpen help. It's fine with me. Whatever they need."

 

Broadway is expected to be called back up before the end of the season.

 

"If I got to choose, I'd be back tomorrow. But whenever they need me," he said. "I'll be back in Charlotte having fun there, too."

[JPN366]

it's on the Chicago Tribune Web site.

 

No word on who is going to replace him.

 

here ya go

 

Updated: 55 minutes ago

White Sox's regard to Broadway: You're demoted

 

The Associated Press

6:16 PM CDT, August 14, 2008

 

 

The White Sox optioned right-hander Lance Broadway to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, less than an hour after he started and got the win in a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

 

Broadway is 1-0 in two appearances for the White Sox after he was recalled from the minors four days ago.

 

He pitched 5 1-3 innings Thursday and, after a shaky start, allowed five hits and two runs, both coming in the first inning. Broadway threw 100 pitches.

 

"It's better than going back with a loss. I got up here, got a win -- things are pretty good," said Broadway, the White Sox's first-round selection in the 2005 draft. "They need some bullpen help. It's fine with me. Whatever they need."

 

Broadway is expected to be called back up before the end of the season.

 

"If I got to choose, I'd be back tomorrow. But whenever they need me," he said. "I'll be back in Charlotte having fun there, too."

 

 

Clayton Richard was called up according to the Knights broadcasters.

[Metz]

Clayton Richard was called up according to the Knights broadcasters.

 

That one should be received well here. Welcome back Clayton hah!

[JPN366]

That one should be received well here. Welcome back Clayton hah!

 

 

To some it's not a valid source. Even though he was also scratched from his start with Charlotte last night.

[JPN366]

I vote for "Broadway Lance" as the official nickname.

[Metz]

To some it's not a valid source. Even though he was also scratched from his start with Charlotte last night.

 

Eh, whatever happens happens. Everywhere a minor league thread is we can find you there since you watch a lot of it, so I'll take that word. hah

[elrockinMT]

it's on the Chicago Tribune Web site.

 

No word on who is going to replace him.

 

here ya go

 

Updated: 55 minutes ago

White Sox's regard to Broadway: You're demoted

 

The Associated Press

6:16 PM CDT, August 14, 2008

 

 

The White Sox optioned right-hander Lance Broadway to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, less than an hour after he started and got the win in a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

 

Broadway is 1-0 in two appearances for the White Sox after he was recalled from the minors four days ago.

 

He pitched 5 1-3 innings Thursday and, after a shaky start, allowed five hits and two runs, both coming in the first inning. Broadway threw 100 pitches.

 

"It's better than going back with a loss. I got up here, got a win -- things are pretty good," said Broadway, the White Sox's first-round selection in the 2005 draft. "They need some bullpen help. It's fine with me. Whatever they need."

 

Broadway is expected to be called back up before the end of the season.

 

"If I got to choose, I'd be back tomorrow. But whenever they need me," he said. "I'll be back in Charlotte having fun there, too."

 

 

I just had the chance to do some searching for info and I saw the story too. Kind of confusing. They bring Richard back up now after he got ripped three times. Once again is it because they need someone to spell Thorton, or is Thornton hurt, or do they need a second lefty?

[BearSox]

Oh no, not Richard again... This guy has nothing except that he is a lefty who works fast with a bit of a hitch in his delivery.

 

Why send Broadway down after he gives you a decent (but not great) start, better then anything Richard has shown this season?

[BearSox]

He gets smacked around the entire year in the minors, gets called-up and gets it done in his first ML start this year. I don't understand why he was called up in the first place with the way he was throwing this year, but I'm happy he pitched well. It's a bid odd isn't it? Can't even throw well in AAA and comes up and tosses the ball pretty well. I know it was only one start, but still.

I think a big reason for that might be that the org. has him working on something specific in the minors. Either working on a certain pitch and using it for the majority of the game or perhaps working a certain spot of the plate. I find it tough to believe he can dominate for the first two months and then be dog s***.

[RockRaines]

Richard isnt better than Broadway up here, sorry. Thornton must be hurt.

 

Dont we have better relievers down there than Richard?

[BearSox]

Richard isnt better than Broadway up here, sorry. Thornton must be hurt.

 

Dont we have better relievers down there than Richard?

 

Why call up a starter who doesn't pitch in relief when we need a reliever. I think saying Richard is his replacement is premature, unless Thornton (or maybe Ramirez???) is hurt and they want another lefty.

 

Could we see the return of Mac?

[scenario]

Makes sense.

 

Since Broadway pitched today, he really doesn't help us for the next 5 days, so why not bring up a pitcher who can.

 

It's basically the same thing they did after Richard's last start. Sent him down and brought up Russell to give us depth in the pen.

 

It's a good strategy in case somebody blows a start out in Oakland and we need a long reliever. Using Richard in that role would save the rest of the pen.

 

 

[RockRaines]

Makes sense.

 

Since Broadway pitched today, he really doesn't help us for the next 5 days, so why not bring up a pitcher who can.

 

It's basically the same thing they did after Richard's last start. Sent him down and brought up Russell to give us depth in the pen.

 

It's a good strategy in case somebody blows a start out in Oakland and we need a long reliever. Using Richard in that role would save the rest of the pen.

But who pitches in the next turn in the rotation?