elrockinMT Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Joe Cowley is now reporting that Ozzie is concerned about Thome's heel injury and that it might be more serious than first reported. Thome may be on DL if not better for the start of the Texas series on Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Bring up Allen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (3E8 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 05:47 PM) Bring up Allen They might, but then again if it's only a 15 day thing I am not certain we will see a real prospect called up judging by past statements by Ozzie. They don't want to end up sending a guy back down. My guess is they bring up Nix or Pods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 11:46 AM) Joe Cowley is now reporting that Ozzie is concerned about Thome's heel injury and that it might be more serious than first reported. Thome may be on DL if not better for the start of the Texas series on Friday Cowley extrapolates a lot of crap that isn't there. What exactly did Cowley's twitter say? More importantly, what did Ozzie actually say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Kroeger would be the most likely player to be recalled. Betemit, to Fathom's eternal delight, would get most of the at-bats, in all likelihood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 12:07 PM) Kroeger would be the most likely player to be recalled. Betemit, to Fathom's eternal delight, would get most of the at-bats, in all likelihood. If Josh Kroeger and his current .185 batting average are recalled, KW should be embarrassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 01:07 PM) Kroeger would be the most likely player to be recalled. Betemit, to Fathom's eternal delight, would get most of the at-bats, in all likelihood. Andy Phillips would be called up before Kroeger. Kroeger has been god awful in Charlotte so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 IF Thome is DL'd, I'd bet that Nix gets recalled. He's already on the 40-man and he's been hitting very well during his rehab. And as mentioned above, Betemit would get more at-bats. That's what I'm thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I think this thread would be cooler if the title were "Thome to retire?". Flame away. Edited April 29, 2009 by Steve9347 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 12:52 PM) I think this thread would be cooler if the title were "Thome to retire?". Flame away. Jim Thome may be the least appreciated White Sox vs. what he has accomplished by Soxtalk of all-time. In fact, I don't think there is a close second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 04:56 PM) Cowley extrapolates a lot of crap that isn't there. What exactly did Cowley's twitter say? More importantly, what did Ozzie actually say? Ozzie was worried about Thome's heel injury and not sure he would be ready Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Bring up PODS to play LF and either leadoff or DH. No worse than having Lillibridge or Owens in the line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (Jenks Heat @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 01:42 PM) Bring up PODS to play LF and either leadoff or DH. No worse than having Lillibridge or Owens in the line-up. Podsednik as a DH. There's a wonderful thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSoxFan Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hey, isn't it about time to start up with the "FIRE GREG WALKER" thread? I have to go get my torch and pitchfork out of the closet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (3E8 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 11:47 AM) Bring up Allen This. And if he hits the way he can, he may never go back down. I hope they do this instead of someone gay like PODS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 05:23 PM) This. And if he hits the way he can, he may never go back down. I hope they do this instead of someone gay like PODS. I'd worry about them bringing up Pods to play CF if BA is hurt for any period of time before I'd worry about them bringing Pods up to replace Thome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I think Ozzie just said that if Thome isn't ready to be in the lineup on Friday he's going to the DL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 04:23 PM) This. And if he hits the way he can, he may never go back down. I hope they do this instead of someone gay like PODS. So Pods got tired of his pornstar wife and decided that he should become a homosexual? Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Nix is the obvious choice here, he would take 2B duties until Getz was ready and Betemit would prob DH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bones Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Cowley just twittered that Owens was saying his goodbyes. Expect a roster move. Maybe Pods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 05:23 PM) I hope they do this instead of someone gay like PODS. HAVE YOU SEEN THE MAN"S WIFE??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 QUOTE (The Bones @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 05:58 PM) Cowley just twittered that Owens was saying his goodbyes. Expect a roster move. Maybe Pods? oh good crap for more crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (3E8 @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 11:47 AM) Bring up Allen 51% of his hits last season went for an extra base hits which is phenomenal. But there is still a downside to him at this point Allen had a 6 to 1 k/bb rate in 2006 in his first go around with kannapolis. 126 strikeout to 22 walks. Allen had a 3 to 1 k/bb rate in 2007 in his second go around with kannapolis. 124 strikeouts to 39 walks. Allen had a 2 to 1 k/bb rate in 2008 between winston and birmingham last season. 124 strikeouts to 60 walks. While he is clearly on a upward trend with his walk rate he is yet to improve k'ing. One of three things need to happen in the minors before his is considered big time, he needs to raise his walk rate, lower the k rate, or even a slight combination of both. He needs most of this season if not all of this season in double a before we have an idea of what we have on our hands. It is almost assured he would exposed very bad if he were to come up at any point this season. A very nice positive for him though, he seems to be a better defender than most anyone realized. http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/4/4/...-base-prospects Edited April 30, 2009 by qwerty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Thome was seen in the dugout today with a helmet on taking swings, which means he was likely available to pinch hit. Also according to Bruce Levine Thome has told Ozzie today that he was ready to play. I guess the drills Thome runs tomorrow will decide his fate. He last played on the 26th so if he hits the DL he'd be available to play again on May 12th if I'm not mistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 29, 2009 -> 12:54 PM) Jim Thome may be the least appreciated White Sox vs. what he has accomplished by Soxtalk of all-time. In fact, I don't think there is a close second. You know, it really does bother me. It's a shame but year's from now the 4 years Thome spent on the South Side won't be nearly as appreciated as they should be, I guess that's the price you pay when you're the type of hitter that Thome is especially when you're 35+ years old. And it's not just Soxtalk, it's the fandom as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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