hammerhead johnson Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 There's a reason why this guy is Fidel Castro's all-time favorite pitcher. It's because he was the bomb for the Cuban team, back in '83, when he was in his mid-to-late 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Loaiza for Contreras.. still a pretty amazing deal for KW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoedairy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 in the beginning of 07 i said i wanted to see thome and contreras traded or gotten rid of. odd that today they both leave on the same day. They both have had a lot of ups and downs since then. I will have many fond memories of jose pitching at the end of 05 through midway 06. They both are great guys and hope they do well for their new teams. either way, its good to see us moving forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I really earned a lot more respect for Jose when he tried so hard to come back quickly from the achillies injury. I just wish it would have worked out better for him this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Truly a classy individual. Accepted a demotion to help better himself and his team. Worked his ass off to get back here early after a devastating injury. I have nothing but respect for the man. He was absolutely dominant for a stretch of about a year before getting hurt. Thanks for 2005 Count. Good luck in Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RibbieRubarb Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 With Jose...we have no Championship. Thanks for being our Ace in 2005! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Jose, for a brief period during 2005 and 2006, was the best pitcher in baseball. Without him, we're not still riding high from a 2005 Championship. Thanks for the memories, Bronze Titan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The last two months of 2005, it seemed like everyone was ready to give away our division to Cleveland, but every 5th day Jose went out there and refused to lose and carried us to the division and to the WS! I think it was like 20 straight starts without a loss or something. Thanks Jose, good luck in Colorado, and we'll try to not to remember your last two months in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Alarm Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 thanks, jose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I have always valued character, and he has shown a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) If ever I wanted to post en espanol this would be that time. Jose , you were one of the biggest reasons that Sox fans got a championship after 89 years of waiting. Generations of Sox fans owe true moments of happiness to you. Muchos gracias . Stay thirsty mi amigo. Edited September 1, 2009 by CaliSoxFanViaSWside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (Tex @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 08:43 AM) I have always valued character, and he has shown a lot. Someone should make a movie about Jose's life. The guy has overcome an unbelievable amount of adversity - personal, physical, psychological - to get where he is, and from all accounts has remained one of the nicest, most humble athletes around. He was our best pitcher for two seasons, took the team on his back to its only World Series championship in any of our lifetimes, and when you take his entire career into account (we saw only the tail end of it), may be the best pitcher ever to pitch for the White Sox. Yet somehow the guy never got the appreciation he deserved. For god's sake, I saw five times as many Garland jerseys as Contreras jerseys (I counted one - mine), even at the peak of Count's performance Never totally understood it, though I have my theories. It wouldn't surprise me if Jose has one more surprise run in him - I hope he does. Best of luck Titan - go prove 'em wrong again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks for 2005 and working for ass off to get back. 1 of 2 class acts to leave us last night. Good luck in Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (35thstreetswarm @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 07:28 AM) Someone should make a movie about Jose's life. The guy has overcome an unbelievable amount of adversity - personal, physical, psychological - to get where he is, and from all accounts has remained one of the nicest, most humble athletes around. He was our best pitcher for two seasons, took the team on his back to its only World Series championship in any of our lifetimes, and when you take his entire career into account (we saw only the tail end of it), may be the best pitcher ever to pitch for the White Sox. Yet somehow the guy never got the appreciation he deserved. For god's sake, I saw five times as many Garland jerseys as Contreras jerseys (I counted one - mine), even at the peak of Count's performance Never totally understood it, though I have my theories. It wouldn't surprise me if Jose has one more surprise run in him - I hope he does. Best of luck Titan - go prove 'em wrong again. 7 posts in 3 years, but it was a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgonzo4sox Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thank you, Jose. Sox fans will never forget what you did for the team in 2005. Your character, your work ethic, and your determination to overcome adversity are examples to us all. You will always be remembered on the south side of Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (RibbieRubarb @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 08:18 AM) With Jose...we have no Championship. Thanks for being our Ace in 2005! Wow, give the guy some credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 10:38 AM) Wow, give the guy some credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Adios Amigo, Buena suerte in Colorado! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
103 mph screwball Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I understand, but I'm sad to see him Jose go. His performance the 2nd half of 2005 was dominant. Thank you Mr. Contreras. I wish you success and happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idave03 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 thanks for not making excuses and kinda earning your $$$$ on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The Count will always live in White Sox lore,thank you Jose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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