Dick Allen Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Nunez Up; Lillbridge Down SoxNet The White Sox have called up hard throwing righty Johnny Nunez to replace INF Brent Lillibridge. Lillibridge had been called up yesterday to give the Sox some added infield depth while Ramirez recovered from a sprained ankle (Ramirez is expected to start Wednesday). While Lillibridge's stint wasn't long, you can expect to see him back in Chicago once rosters expand in September. Lillibridge hasn't hit well at the big league level but he's made recent adjustments down in AAA (.326 Avg in July) and his versatility (plus defensive ability and plus speed) should serve the Sox well in September. Nunez, 23, was acquired by the White Sox this off-season when the team sent Nick Swisher to the New York Yankees. He wasn't the center-piece of the trade but he has since turned into the only worth-while piece (along with the cash-savings). At the time, the centerpiece of the trade was Jeff Marquez, who entered training camp as a front-runner for the 5th starters spot in Chicago, but has since fallen out of the organizations plans (2-8, 9.85 ERA). Nunez has pitched in 33 games (26 with AA Birmingham, 7 with AAA Charlotte) posting a 2.45 ERA with 67 strikeouts in 58.2 innings of work. He's also limited opposing batters to an impressiving .219 AVG. Anyday Lilli is knocked off the roster one of my dreams comes true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Welcome Johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Nunez had a live-arm. He, Thornton, Dotel and Pena could work some magic together in the pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:03 PM) Welcome Johnny. Jhonny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) Welcome Johnny. You need to spell his incorrectly spelled name correctly. Jhonny. Here comes the Swisher trade payoff! Edited August 1, 2009 by santo=dorf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Has Lillibridge been flown to Chicago and back like 3 times in the past week or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFanForever Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:27 PM) Has Lillibridge been flown to Chicago and back like 3 times in the past week or what? He just used his ears Dumbo style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FedEx227 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Plus kids fly free on some major airlines. He just sits on someone's lap most likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everafan Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:03 PM) Welcome Johnny. I think it's spelled Jhonny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 His stats in the minors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChrisSamsa Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (FedEx227 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:49 PM) Plus kids fly free on some major airlines. He just sits on someone's lap most likely. :lolhitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (FedEx227 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:49 PM) Plus kids fly free on some major airlines. He just sits on someone's lap most likely. Holy s*** I just caught this post. Brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 jhonnynunez don't stop get it get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Ed Farmer is going to have a good time with J-honny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of a rude Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Who is going to be the 5th starter? i pray it isnt carrasco again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I was just joking with Jason that Jhonny Nunez needs to come up to face his arch nemesis Jhonny Peralta in the "We f***ed up and switched the H and the O in our names" battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonnydanks Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 01:21 PM) jhonnynunez don't stop get it get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 You're the most popular 11 post person on this website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeynach Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 So Richard gets traded who is our 5th starter and we call up a bullpen arm. Aren't we still missing a starter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FedEx227 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Probably Torres. Hopefully not Colon or Sweaty Freddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (FedEx227 @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:56 PM) Probably Torres. Hopefully not Colon or Sweaty Freddy. Torres still can't be called up for another day or two, so it makes sense to have an extra bullpen arm right now...as long as Alexei's almost ready to go. Colon's down for at least 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco72 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (joeynach @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 03:54 PM) So Richard gets traded who is our 5th starter and we call up a bullpen arm. Aren't we still missing a starter? We don't need a 5th starter right now, but after using our bullpen heavily yesterday, the Sox need an extra bullpen arm, just in case. The Sox will worry about a 5th starter the next time they need a 5th starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan873 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 QUOTE (That funky motion @ Aug 1, 2009 -> 12:10 PM) Jhonny. Exactly what I was going to post. Maybe we should all try that...interchange the first vowel with the second consanant. Mkie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthsideDon48 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 QUOTE (hogan873 @ Aug 2, 2009 -> 01:16 PM) Exactly what I was going to post. Maybe we should all try that...interchange the first vowel with the second consanant. Mkie. Dnoald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigklita Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 QUOTE (hogan873 @ Aug 2, 2009 -> 02:16 PM) Exactly what I was going to post. Maybe we should all try that...interchange the first vowel with the second consanant. Mkie. Brandon=Barndon...weird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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