Steve9347 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Since chances are the Beckham era will probably start in the next week or so, what number do you think he will wear? I think the Sox will give him #6, the number he wore in college (and you gotta give a pimp a cool, low number like that). Oddly enough, no White Sox has worn this number since the passing of former hitting coach Charley Lau in 1984. What are you guys guessing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 He's been wearing 6 at every level, i imagine he'll keep it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I'd really like to know about your sources that tell you the Slayer era will start next week or so. 69. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:38 PM) He's been wearing 6 at every level, i imagine he'll keep it. He wore #5 with the Barons, they have no #6 jersey. In fact they have no jerseys at all with a 6. No 6, 16, 26, 36, 46 etc. He wore #8 with Kanny last year. Eduardo Escobar was wearing #6 when Beckham joined the team. I think they'll give him #6 when he goes up. Edited June 2, 2009 by JPN366 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:41 PM) He wore #5 with the Barons, they have no #6 jersey. He wore #8 with Kanny last year. Eduardo Escobar was wearing #6 when Beckham joined the team. I think they'll give him #6 when he goes up. I think it would be great if the team finally gave a player 6...and Beckham would be a good guy to give it to. I don't think he'll get it though. I think it's a Reinsdorf thing. I don't know why, but 25 would look cool--next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:32 PM) Since chances are the Beckham era will probably start in the next week or so, what number do you think he will wear? I think the Sox will give him #6, the number he wore in college (and you gotta give a pimp a cool, low number like that). Oddly enough, no White Sox has worn this number since the passing of former hitting coach Charley Lau in 1984. What are you guys guessing? Perhaps he's hinting that Slayer will take a note from Swisher and pitch for an inning or two at Charlotte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 05:41 PM) He wore #5 with the Barons, they have no #6 jersey. In fact they have no jerseys at all with a 6. No 6, 16, 26, 36, 46 etc. He wore #8 with Kanny last year. Eduardo Escobar was wearing #6 when Beckham joined the team. I think they'll give him #6 when he goes up. Ah, i saw he was wearing 6 with the Knights and kinda made a generalization. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:45 PM) Ah, i saw he was wearing 6 with the Knights and kinda made a generalization. Sorry. No big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted June 2, 2009 Author Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:43 PM) Perhaps he's hinting that Slayer will take a note from Swisher and pitch for an inning or two at Charlotte Or I used a word from the English language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 02:48 PM) Or I used a word from the English language. English, who needs it, I'm never going to England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoesox Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I doubt Beckham is on the big league team that soon, more like at the earliest a month and a half from now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:56 PM) I doubt Beckham is on the big league team that soon, more like at the earliest a month and a half from now I think you'll see him on this homestand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 6, perfect number for a middle infielder (along with 5). Plus, he's had that number since college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 7 probably will be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 10:58 PM) I think you'll see him on this homestand. I think there is more of a chance you will see Herbert-the Milkman-Perry back at 3B in the next couple weeks then Beckham up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 04:48 PM) No big deal. Of course it's not a big deal; it's a message board. His apology to you was definitely not sincere, or at least I'd be very very surprised if it was. Dismount that giant horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I can't believe it has been 25 years since Charlie Lau passed. I'm not up on instructional books, is his How To Hit .300 still the top book for hitters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 God damn Tex, you are old as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 08:30 PM) God damn Tex, you are old as hell Well yes I am. Lau, more than just about anyone, revolutionized hitting by teaching the release of the top hand and getting a better extension. Brett, Thomas, McGwire are just a few guys who have credited Lau. Walt Hriniac (spelling??) basically was a devote and continued that with Sox hitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) I think there is more of a chance you will see Herbert-the Milkman-Perry back at 3B in the next couple weeks then Beckham up here. I agree With our 2B/3B options playing like crap, who needs our top prospect that is hitting .430 in AAA to come up and help this team. Ide be 100% against that move fa sho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) #6 for sure! Edited June 3, 2009 by GreatScott82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearSox Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Texsox @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 08:39 PM) Well yes I am. Lau, more than just about anyone, revolutionized hitting by teaching the release of the top hand and getting a better extension. Brett, Thomas, McGwire are just a few guys who have credited Lau. Walt Hriniac (spelling??) basically was a devote and continued that with Sox hitters. Lau emphasized releasing the top hand after making contact with the pitch and following through with only the lower hand on the bat. This allows maximum extension of the arms and lets the bat maintain a flatter plane through the hitting zone. I really don't understand this philosophy. After you make contact with the ball, what you do afterwards has no effect on where the ball goes. I really don't care if you follow through with one hand on that bat or both, as I believe it has no effect on the ball. However, that's not to say Lau's other teachings are bad or anything, as he obviously was a great hitting coach. But, I'll take Ted Williams' book over Lau's anyday of the week. Edited June 3, 2009 by BearSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmywins1 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 2, 2009 -> 08:19 PM) 7 probably will be available. That's Jerry Owens Ghost's number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocking Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 15, i bet fifteen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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