Al Lopez's Ghost Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I was in a restaurant tonight and ESPN was on, around 6:30 pm Central time, and they had a 3 or 4 minute feature on AJ. I couldn't hear any of it, but it looked good. Anyone else see it, and can we somehow find it on line? Any help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Al Lopez's Ghost @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 11:23 PM) I was in a restaurant tonight and ESPN was on, around 6:30 pm Central time, and they had a 3 or 4 minute feature on AJ. I couldn't hear any of it, but it looked good. Anyone else see it, and can we somehow find it on line? Any help? http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4419021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Mark Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 When people boo him, they don't know why they're booing him. Similar to how when they root for the Cubs, they don't know why they're cheering for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxPride56 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I love AJ... I hope we can some how keep him around past next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveBrown85 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 10:50 PM) When people boo him, they don't know why they're booing him. Similar to how when they root for the Cubs, they don't know why they're cheering for them. So true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoSox05 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 To think that he is the most hated man is baseball is crazy. Has he caused one problem since he's been here? I think Sox fans have really taken to him and I think he feels the same way about Sox fans. I don't think he ever wants to leave here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 AJ continues to be my favorite White Sox player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Philips Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 11:52 PM) AJ continues to be my favorite White Sox player. My daughter calls aj "the s*** starter". He's her favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 04:50 AM) When people boo him, they don't know why they're booing him. Similar to how when they root for the Cubs, they don't know why they're cheering for them. i dont post here much anymore but you sir owe me a keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Lopez's Ghost Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 10:30 PM) http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4419021 Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Aug 27, 2009 -> 10:50 PM) When people boo him, they don't know why they're booing him. Similar to how when they root for the Cubs, they don't know why they're cheering for them. You, sir, are correct. I would bet a good amount of money that, if you were to ask someone in a random city why they were booing him, they'd respond with "[stutter][pause]...he's a jerk." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 08:52 AM) You, sir, are correct. I would bet a good amount of money that, if you were to ask someone in a random city why they were booing him, they'd respond with "[stutter][pause]...he's a jerk." LOL. I have a friend who's a Yankees fan and whenever we talk baseball if I bring up the Sox he always has to throw in a "I hate AJ Pierzynski" comment. I then always ask why, and his response is always "Cuz he's an asshole". So I ask why is he an asshole? "Cuz he just is. I hate that guy". So yep, you're 100% correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 08:20 AM) LOL. I have a friend who's a Yankees fan and whenever we talk baseball if I bring up the Sox he always has to throw in a "I hate AJ Pierzynski" comment. I then always ask why, and his response is always "Cuz he's an asshole". So I ask why is he an asshole? "Cuz he just is. I hate that guy". So yep, you're 100% correct. I've had many similar conversations. The people who actually know a little will mention that he was hated on his own teams, and then I'll mention how the Twins loved him and only two pitchers on the Giants disliked him, but they were loud-mouths and brought it to the media...one of which has since apologized to AJ. The only thing I can't really clear up is the thing about him hitting the coach in the balls. I just say that that was a stupid thing, but most likely a momentary lapse in judgment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I love to watch AJ play the game. I have ever since he was with the Twins. I wish we had a team full of guys who had the baseball IQ that AJ has. If we did, we would be running away with the AL Central. People don't like him, because they don't like to be made to feel stupid. AJ does that to a lot of players on a field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 10:57 AM) I love to watch AJ play the game. I have ever since he was with the Twins. I wish we had a team full of guys who had the baseball IQ that AJ has. If we did, we would be running away with the AL Central. People don't like him, because they don't like to be made to feel stupid. AJ does that to a lot of players on a field. Everyone who is clamoring for us to trade him in the offseason will really regret that if we ever do. He is such a beneficial part to this ball club. His first pitch swinging can at times be frustrating, but he's just so under appreciated here. It's surprising actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 11:00 AM) Everyone who is clamoring for us to trade him in the offseason will really regret that if we ever do. He is such a beneficial part to this ball club. His first pitch swinging can at times be frustrating, but he's just so under appreciated here. It's surprising actually. For a little while, yes, but Tyler Flowers will make those regrets pass very quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 soxfan_9 commenting on that article is delusional. His comments on the Barret incident sound like they are from a cub fan. Acted like a jerk, ran his mouth, and got punched for it?? I don't know anyone who saw it that way...including my objective cub fan friends. He slapped the plate...after a huge moment in the game. That's it. Then he comments that AJ elbows first baseman after he is out taking cheap shots like a punk. I have never seen this, but if it happened I would think it's 2 guys that know each other f***in around. If AJ really elbowed someone in a serious manner to start s***...I'm pretty sure the 1st baseman would respond and s*** would get started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 10:17 AM) For a little while, yes, but Tyler Flowers will make those regrets pass very quickly. Replacing a guy who understands the game with a guy who can hit, is about more than the numbers. I really hope AJ mentors the kid a bit, but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JorgeFabregas Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Farmer and DJ mentioned the elbowing first basemen thing. They did not indicate that it was something he only did with friends of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I forgot he was so disliked. Unlike say, Rodman, where it was easy to see why he was disliked, or even dislike him while he played on your team, I find everything to like about AJ and nothing to dislike. Well, besides, as SS points out, we do not have enough of them running around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 11:17 AM) For a little while, yes, but Tyler Flowers will make those regrets pass very quickly. No one knows that though. It's not as if AJ is 40 years old. He probably has a couple good years left. We know we are getting a good player with incredible baseball smarts with AJ. Plus, the pitching staff seems to like him and be comfortable with him. Flowers has enormous potential and has impressed at all levels of minor league play, but he has yet to take a major league AB. I have no problem penciling in Tyler as our starter in 2011. But i'm very hesitant to do so next season. I actually think Flowers would benefit greatly a year playing behind AJ. Obviously I wouldn't want him in a pure backup role as that could hurt his development so they'd have to find a way to get him some AB's elsewhere (DH) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Dye Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 (edited) While I agree that many fans dont know exactly why they boo him....... c'mon, he'd be exactly the kind of guy on the other team we'd hate. One person I know said he has one of those "punchable faces" Hell, we've hated him when he was a Twin, no? Most of us dont know these guys personally, but we overblow reasons for both loving or hating pro athletes. Twin fans have a very specific problem with him. Apparently he once stepped (obviously hard) on Morneau's ankle on a close place at first, and (while I cant say I remember the replay) it's been told to me that the foot did not at all look like it was in his direct line of running. Edited August 28, 2009 by Princess Dye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 AJ was one of my least favorite players when he was on the Twins. AJ was one of my most favorite players when he signed with the White Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I honestly never disliked him, even when he was on the Twins. My favorite players are catchers. And gee, what a shocker, a sarcastic, get in your head, catcher, just might be someone I'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Aug 28, 2009 -> 10:00 AM) Everyone who is clamoring for us to trade him in the offseason will really regret that if we ever do. He is such a beneficial part to this ball club. His first pitch swinging can at times be frustrating, but he's just so under appreciated here. It's surprising actually. I keep seeing people saying this, but I honestly can't recall seeing a post about wanting to trade AJ. I'm sure someone will provide a link to one, and I thank you in advance, but I just cannot remember someone saying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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