Soxbadger Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I actually think Steve has the answer he just doesnt want to admit it. CQ's injury is worse than we want to admit and the chances he stays healthy the rest of the year are 50/50. They sent down Anderson because he has an option and therefore if CQ cant go they can just call him back up and no harm is done. If they sent down Wise and lost him, then CQ went on the DL they would have to call up an OF they wont have any faith in. /shrugs I just doubt Ozzie wants his team to have the weaker player so the options are: 1) There is a valid reason to select Wise over BA. 2)Ozzie for whatever reason values Wise over BA. Either way it doesnt really matter. Just like Ozzie, we all have our favorites, and some times our view of a player is jaded by our perspective. Its a 2 way street, there are hundreds of other things that have be done that bother me far more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 04:00 PM) I just hope that Quentin's foot doesn't bother him to the extent that it robs him of his power. Otherwise he will be a base clogging singles hitter, which is still an improvement over BA/Wise in the lineup. I think we're going to see Q hit a lot like the Josh Fields of the first two weeks of the season. He's not going to have all of his power back, but he'll be a fairly consistent doubles hitters. PS. So damn happy to have TCQ back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 09:27 PM) If they sent down Wise and lost him, then CQ went on the DL they would have to call up an OF they wont have any faith in. Are you inferring you have faith in Wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 No that the coaching staff has more faith in Wise than anyone else in AAA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighurt574 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) The only justification for Wise over Anderson is speed for pinch running. With Quentin back, we certainly have our fair share of guys who can't run -- Quentin, Thome, Konerko. Apparently, Kenny valued that over other qualities (i.e. defense) at this point in time. Don't worry, this will all seem worthwhile when Wise pinch runs and easily scores from first on a double to win us a game in the 9th inning against Detroit. Oh, wait. Edited July 20, 2009 by bighurt574 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 03:25 PM) Offensively, Wise is better and while I know Wise has had a worse season (and he's still a bad offensive player) Anderson really does suck offensively. However, there aren't major differences in there offensive game where defensively, Anderson is really a premiere defensive OFer. And since we are going to seriously have a major need with guys coming off our bench to play outfield defense, I'd have went with the defensive specialist. Based on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBigHurt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Terrible. There is absolutely no justification for taking Wise over BA. Totally agreed, it f***ing disgusts me... but there's nothing we can do about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (TheBigHurt @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 03:48 PM) Totally agreed, it f***ing disgusts me... but there's nothing we can do about it. Sure there is. We can continue to b**** and whine about the same thing over and over and over and over again until we're blue in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Wise over BA is the stupidiest decision in the KW era and total BS! It is like KW is telling fans FU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 03:56 PM) Wise over BA is the stupidiest decision in the KW era and total BS! It is like KW is telling fans FU! Totally. It would be similar to sending Pujols down for Timo Perez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 07:05 PM) Well, this should upset a whole bunch of people. It upsets me I can tell you for sure. No need to go over the arguments anymore, but the wrong fellow was sent down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 This only facilitates the “Ozzie hates BA” argument too. This move serves only to make the organization look like fools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 01:56 PM) Wise over BA is the stupidiest decision in the KW era and total BS! It is like KW is telling fans FU! I'm not a big supporter of BA's. But this move is mind-boggling. I don't hate Dewayne Wise - i'm sure he's a nice guy. But he's a terrible baseball player. And I love having BA in CF esp. late in games. I wish they would trade BA to a team that's willing to let him play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 08:56 PM) Wise over BA is the stupidiest decision in the KW era and total BS! It is like KW is telling fans FU! I question sometimes this teams player evaluations and their decison making Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonrob Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 It's easy to complain about this move, but I'd like to think there's a reason for it. Can anyone pretend you are KW for just a moment and offer a real explanation? Mine would include: Anderson has an option left and if Q's health falters, I didn't want Wise to be long gone. Although Wise isn't hitting for average, he does a good job of driving the ball and Anderson has never been able to hit a breaking pitch. With Q's health--he won't be able to play everyday, and I just don't see Anderson being worthy of sharing the starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 04:26 PM) I don't think Restovich can play CF, so its really Hopper or Cook. And Hopper looks like another Wise to me, or similar. And Cook is of course an unknown, though he has put up far better minor league numbers than either of the other two have. They're different players. Hopper has a .316 BA in almost 400 major league AB's and also has a career .300+ BA in AAA. He has virtually no power, but he has speed and gets on base. I'd rather have someone like that over Cook. We have enough guys who can hit the long ball. I dont want to see either of them this year, but if we had to I think Hopper would be our best bet for what this team needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (boonrob @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 02:02 PM) It's easy to complain about this move, but I'd like to think there's a reason for it. Can anyone pretend you are KW for just a moment and offer a real explanation? Mine would include: Anderson has an option left and if Q's health falters, I didn't want Wise to be long gone. Although Wise isn't hitting for average, he does a good job of driving the ball and Anderson has never been able to hit a breaking pitch. With Q's health--he won't be able to play everyday, and I just don't see Anderson being worthy of sharing the starts. thanks - it's a good way of looking at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm really excited to see Quentin tonight. I thought this day would never come. I should have gotten tickets for tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 One positive way to look at this...we've used up Anderson's last minor league option. So when the end of training camp rolls around next year and Ozzie sticks with Wise again, maybe KW can turn Anderson in to another Matt Thornton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (boonrob @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 04:02 PM) It's easy to complain about this move, but I'd like to think there's a reason for it. Can anyone pretend you are KW for just a moment and offer a real explanation? Mine would include: Anderson has an option left and if Q's health falters, I didn't want Wise to be long gone. Although Wise isn't hitting for average, he does a good job of driving the ball and Anderson has never been able to hit a breaking pitch. With Q's health--he won't be able to play everyday, and I just don't see Anderson being worthy of sharing the starts. Hope you post more, but the one point I would disagree with is that Wise would be long gone. Who would be snatching up Wise? Where would Wise go where he would be given as good of an opportunity as with the Sox? You may be right about KW's thought process, but I disagree with KW if that is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 04:02 PM) They're different players. Hopper has a .316 BA in almost 400 major league AB's and also has a career .300+ BA in AAA. He has virtually no power, but he has speed and gets on base. I'd rather have someone like that over Cook. We have enough guys who can hit the long ball. I dont want to see either of them this year, but if we had to I think Hopper would be our best bet for what this team needs. I could live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (boonrob @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 09:02 PM) Although Wise isn't hitting for average, he does a good job of driving the ball No he doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 04:09 PM) One positive way to look at this...we've used up Anderson's last minor league option. So when the end of training camp rolls around next year and Ozzie sticks with Wise again, maybe KW can turn Anderson in to another Matt Thornton. Wow that is really a stretch for a bright side. I like it. We could flip him to the Nationals for their new closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 And on a brighter note... TCQ IS BACK!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 20, 2009 -> 03:27 PM) I actually think Steve has the answer he just doesnt want to admit it. CQ's injury is worse than we want to admit and the chances he stays healthy the rest of the year are 50/50. You hit the nail on the head. TCQ won't be 100% and he certainly won't be playing from here on out without issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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