Chisoxfn Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Getz Begins Rehab Assignment I'm personally super excited to get Getz back on the ball-field as I think he's a much better all-around player than Nix (which I know we've always debated), but there were some pretty good tid-bits from Mark Gonzalez piece on the rehab assignment which I liked In addition to taking early batting practice Monday, Getz received a few tips from former White Sox hitting instructor Walt Hriniak. Getz relished the chance to learn from Hriniak, 66, ever since he had heard about him through hitting coach Greg Walker. He knew Hriniak taught several successful Sox hitters, including Frank Thomas and Harold Baines in addition to manager Ozzie Guillen and coaches Joey Cora and Walker. "It's important to simplify things," said Getz, who was batting .267 before suffering a right oblique strain two weeks ago. "[Hriniak] gave me some stuff that Walk has told me and instilled it. But he's the guy who taught Walk, so it was good to hear what he had to say." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 12:57 PM) Getz Begins Rehab Assignment I'm personally super excited to get Getz back on the ball-field as I think he's a much better all-around player than Nix (which I know we've always debated), but there were some pretty good tid-bits from Mark Gonzalez piece on the rehab assignment which I liked I miss Chris Getz. I think our lineup has missed him. He does a lot of positive little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitoMB345 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 02:12 PM) I miss Chris Getz. I think our lineup has missed him. He does a lot of positive little things. I agree, but I didn't know how much I missed him until this DL stint. So, I for one can't wait for his return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Expect Getz to hit 40 points higher now. I may have asked this before, but why isn't Hriniak the hitting coach? We seem to send our guys with continual hitting problems to him, and he seems better than Walker. Also, how do you pronounce his name? I have just figured it was her-nee-ack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatScott82 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 02:44 PM) Expect Getz to hit 40 points higher now. I may have asked this before, but why isn't Hriniak the hitting coach? We seem to send our guys with continual hitting problems to him, and he seems better than Walker. Also, how do you pronounce his name? I have just figured it was her-nee-ack. Hriniak is awesome. But Walker has done a solid job this year as well. OUr offense isn't the issue. Its our defense and lately its been our pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (GreatScott82 @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 02:48 PM) OUr offense isn't the issue. Our offense has been terrible lately. We got shut down by a bunch of terrible pitchers in the last 2 weeks alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 GRINDER!!! Nah, i like Chris Getz. He's the most fundamentally sound player on the team, and i like how he plays the game. I just don't think he's the best 2b on the team, right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco72 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 03:54 PM) GRINDER!!! Nah, i like Chris Getz. He's the most fundamentally sound player on the team, and i like how he plays the game. I just don't think he's the best 2b on the team, right now. What has Nix done the last week or two to convince you he should keep starting when Getz is healthy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (Disco72 @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 03:12 PM) What has Nix done the last week or two to convince you he should keep starting when Getz is healthy? .777 OPS in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 02:44 PM) Expect Getz to hit 40 points higher now. I may have asked this before, but why isn't Hriniak the hitting coach? We seem to send our guys with continual hitting problems to him, and he seems better than Walker. Also, how do you pronounce his name? I have just figured it was her-nee-ack. Drop the H in the pronunciation. Rin-E-ak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 02:44 PM) Expect Getz to hit 40 points higher now. I may have asked this before, but why isn't Hriniak the hitting coach? We seem to send our guys with continual hitting problems to him, and he seems better than Walker. Also, how do you pronounce his name? I have just figured it was her-nee-ack. I believe it was health problems but I'm not positive. He didn't want the grind of a full season schedule. Edited August 26, 2009 by ptatc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Ozzie says the Sox future (infield) is Beckham-Ramirez and Getz. No mention of 1B, but hopefully that includes PK. I like Nix, but he is the super sub. Maybe if Chris is back in sept we can stil make a run at this thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 25, 2009 -> 08:44 PM) Expect Getz to hit 40 points higher now. I may have asked this before, but why isn't Hriniak the hitting coach? We seem to send our guys with continual hitting problems to him, and he seems better than Walker. Also, how do you pronounce his name? I have just figured it was her-nee-ack. That's what I want to know about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 10:35 AM) Ozzie says the Sox future (infield) is Beckham-Ramirez and Getz. No mention of 1B, but hopefully that includes PK. I like Nix, but he is the super sub. Maybe if Chris is back in sept we can stil make a run at this thing I imagine we sent Wise down to learn to play 1B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Lets get Alexei some rest here and there for Nix. We need that power at SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 10:35 AM) Ozzie says the Sox future (infield) is Beckham-Ramirez and Getz. Yes, that’s my Ozzie! This division will be much easier to lose with more grinders, and less power and defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shago Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Walker has pictures of Ozzie after an '87 Brewers game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 12:35 PM) Yes, that’s my Ozzie! This division will be much easier to lose with more grinders, and less power and defense. Honestly, you would think Nix was even a decent major leaguer judging by every post you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 03:35 PM) Honestly, you would think Nix was even a decent major leaguer judging by every post you make. He is a good major leaguer. Good power, can draw a walk, and plays fantastic defense. He's a better version of Juan Uribe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 04:35 PM) Honestly, you would think Nix was even a decent major leaguer judging by every post you make. And I would think Chris Getz is Chone Figgins or Freddy Sanchez from the majority of what I read on this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 06:49 PM) And I would think Chris Getz is Chone Figgins or Freddy Sanchez from the majority of what I read on this board. He's never been talked about at all in those realms. I don't what you're referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 05:51 PM) He's never been talked about at all in those realms. I don't what you're referring to. ^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Hurry back, Chris. I like Getz as well. It's his first full year in the majors and has done alot better than I thought he would of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thank god he's on his way back, he went down at the worst possible time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeCredeYes Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 26, 2009 -> 03:38 PM) He is a good major leaguer. Good power, can draw a walk, and plays fantastic defense. He's a better version of Juan Uribe. Except for the part where Uribe could play 3 positions, and Nix has proven he can play only one at the Major League level. Oh wait, so he's nothing like Juan Uribe, other than a garbage batting average. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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