BearSox Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 05:24 PM) Swisher is almost certain to rebound. Wise is almost certain to do what Wise always does, Suck. Swisher sucks. He's had one really good year, but other than that, he hasn't been much better than decent, and last year he sucked balls. Perhaps there is a medium between last year and 07, but I'll still say good riddance. The guy is a bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 08:05 PM) Hard to believe that there was no spot for Kroeger. Harder to believe they never gave him a single look in CF, given how desperate the situation was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 08:05 PM) Hard to believe that there was no spot for Kroeger. There was, but Wise stole it with speed and grinder ability. Edited March 31, 2009 by BearSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 05:41 PM) This is sincere...I hope Owens catches on elsewhere and has a good career. He seems like a great guy. If he was 10 years older, the Dodgers might've taken a look at him to boost their offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (BearSox @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 09:07 PM) There was, but Wise stole it with speed and grinder ability. "Grinder ability" is an oxymoron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (BearSox @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 09:07 PM) Swisher sucks. He's had one really good year, but other than that, he hasn't been much better than decent, and last year he sucked balls. Perhaps there is a medium between last year and 07, but I'll still say good riddance. The guy is a bum. Not that I don’t enjoy your blind hatred of Nick Swisher, but perhaps you can give some proof that tells me he sucks. You’re relying way too much on what you saw last year, rather than the guy’s past performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 08:12 PM) Not that I don't enjoy your blind hatred of Nick Swisher, but perhaps you can give some proof that tells me he sucks. You're relying way too much on what you saw last year, rather than the guy's past performance Well, I'm assuming Swisher didn't change his approach at bat and rather pitchers adapted to him. And what I saw from Swisher last year was a guy with a horrific approach at bat. It's one thing to have a good eye and draw walks. It's another thing to stand there with you're bat on the shoulder letting pitch after pitch go by hoping for the walk. I didn't see much of Swisher in the past, but if he changed his approach and swing from 06, he's f***ing stupid, and I doubt that's the case.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (BearSox @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 08:17 PM) I didn't see much of Swisher in the past, but if he changed his approach and swing from 06, he's f***ing stupid, and I doubt that's the case.. Sounds like you might be able to teach Swish a thing or two about hitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 According to the Trib, Jack Egbert is going to the pen in Charlotte. Interesting. I wonder what they are planning for him? Long reliever? Closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 31, 2009 -> 10:45 AM) According to the Trib, Jack Egbert is going to the pen in Charlotte. Interesting. I wonder what they are planning for him? Long reliever? Closer? Middle Relief / Long Relief I would have thought. He could be the first guy who the Sox could turn to if Macdougal sucks again. Also, very happy with the Owens news obviously, as I guess most around here are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 that is strange. I wonder if as a pitcher you feel as if they are defining your role for the majors or if you feel like your value has been cut and days are numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (bmags @ Mar 31, 2009 -> 09:51 AM) that is strange. I wonder if as a pitcher you feel as if they are defining your role for the majors or if you feel like your value has been cut and days are numbered. I'm guessing with Marquez, Richard, and Poreda probably in front of Eggy, they probably feel the best way he can help the team is in relief. It might be saving his career with the Sox as opposed to hurting it. He must have impressed someone if they are trying to make him a fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Seeing him pitch on Saturday, Eggy didn't look too bad in his inning of relief. He got squeezed on the Manny AB, but the main thing for him is to throw strikes obviously as a sinkerball pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beck72 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 31, 2009 -> 03:45 PM) According to the Trib, Jack Egbert is going to the pen in Charlotte. Interesting. I wonder what they are planning for him? Long reliever? Closer? With his solid spring, I would think the sox could be grooming Egbert as a 7th, 8th inning guy ala Linebrink. Or, more of a Scot Shields guy, who could go more than 1 inning. It'll be interesting to see how they use him in AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Mar 30, 2009 -> 08:10 PM) "Grinder ability" is an oxymoron. I really disagree with this. To me grinder means a player who goes all out, gives everything they can on a play. I see no harm in that. It can slightly better a player, but really the player has to have talent for it to do anything. My point is, a good player can be a grinder, and Ive seen it multiple times. Hell, I think of my playing days as being a grinder, and I was a four hitter who is 6 foot and weighs 230. I just ran as hard as I could, intimidated opponents if needed, ran into fences for catches. I would think of myself as lazy or uncaring if I didnt. Basically, being a grinder doesnt make you good, but it can help those who have talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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