BigSqwert Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 We're a 3rd of the way through August and still no bat. Is this the lineup we'll be using the rest of the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted August 12, 2010 Share Posted August 12, 2010 In the Chipper Jones injury story on SportsCenter, they said that he would be tough to replace because every major bat trying to go through waivers has been blocked by someone. TIFWIW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) KW is not at all optimistic that he'll be able to get that bat. Apparently problems that were evident in spring training, don't always work themselves out. "I'm just assuming everyone is going to get claimed," Williams said. "That's how I go about it." And having the ultimate confidence in the White Sox actually becomes a bit of a moot point. "Whether I do or don't, it doesn't matter," Williams said. "This is what we got." http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/archives/20...august_add.html Edited August 13, 2010 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Lemon Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 10, 2010 -> 09:32 AM) We're a 3rd of the way through August and still no bat. Is this the lineup we'll be using the rest of the way? "You go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 10, 2010 -> 09:32 AM) We're a 3rd of the way through August and still no bat. Is this the lineup we'll be using the rest of the way? Nope. Mark Teahen is on his way to save the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Rosenthal had a quote from an executive about a week ago saying that basically everyone is being blocked, no one is getting through. This is hardly surprising since almost all the good players that may be available have reasonable contracts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 12:30 AM) KW is not as all optimistic that he'll be able to get that bat. Apparently problems that were evident in spring training, don't always work themselves out. "I'm just assuming everyone is going to get claimed," Williams said. "That's how I go about it." And having the ultimate confidence in the White Sox actually becomes a bit of a moot point. "Whether I do or don't, it doesn't matter," Williams said. "This is what we got." http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/archives/20...august_add.html He needs to talk to someone in NJ . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Aug 12, 2010 -> 11:30 PM) KW is not as all optimistic that he'll be able to get that bat. Apparently problems that were evident in spring training, don't always work themselves out. "I'm just assuming everyone is going to get claimed," Williams said. "That's how I go about it." And having the ultimate confidence in the White Sox actually becomes a bit of a moot point. "Whether I do or don't, it doesn't matter," Williams said. "This is what we got." http://scottmerkin.mlblogs.com/archives/20...august_add.html Epic fail by Kenny this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 08:39 AM) Epic fail by Kenny this year. I'm a huge KW supporter, but I will never understand what the f*** he was thinking here. The idea of using a bad offensive player as your primary DH is just so illogical. We've been basically a man down all season offensively and will continue to be down one if we make the postseason. The most irritating part is that DH should be the easiest spot in the lineup to fill with average production but KW couldn't find a single way to do that over the past 8-9 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 I hope he doesn't listen to Ozzie again this offseason. Please get us another bat or 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderman Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 09:07 AM) I'm a huge KW supporter, but I will never understand what the f*** he was thinking here. The idea of using a bad offensive player as your primary DH is just so illogical. We've been basically a man down all season offensively and will continue to be down one if we make the postseason. The most irritating part is that DH should be the easiest spot in the lineup to fill with average production but KW couldn't find a single way to do that over the past 8-9 months. I never thought I'd say it, but if they can't land a bat via the waiver wire, do they consider Jermaine Dye for the last month of the year? My guess is that they won't because he hasn't played this year, and was brutal in the 2nd half of last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Well the Giants just got Jose Guillen. The pickins' are getting slim... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (spiderman @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 10:23 AM) I never thought I'd say it, but if they can't land a bat via the waiver wire, do they consider Jermaine Dye for the last month of the year? My guess is that they won't because he hasn't played this year, and was brutal in the 2nd half of last season. I bet they have considered it and asked. Remember, the 2 things JD didn't want to do was; take a salary cut and be stuck at DH. The Nats offered him a couple million and a RF spot a few months ago and he turned it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 09:39 AM) Well the Giants just got Jose Guillen. The pickins' are getting slim... The have been slim for a while and Jose Guillen being off the market doesn't change that. Guillen is a bad player at this point and has been for much of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 Bad is still much better than Mark Kotsay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 If the Rockies fall farther out (8 1/2 GB now), if he makes it through to us or through waivers, do you take a flyer on Todd Helton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 01:32 PM) Rosenthal had a quote from an executive about a week ago saying that basically everyone is being blocked, no one is getting through. This is hardly surprising since almost all the good players that may be available have reasonable contracts. This can't be true, as Chris Rongey said it would be easy to acquire a bat during the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 02:30 PM) Bad is still much better than Mark Kotsay. Guillen - .246/.304/.362/.666 in his last 258 plate appearances Kotsay - .253/.327/.412/.738 in his last 245 plate appearances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 02:59 PM) Guillen - .246/.304/.362/.666 in his last 258 plate appearances Kotsay - .253/.327/.412/.738 in his last 245 plate appearances Ozzie or Jose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted August 13, 2010 Share Posted August 13, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Big Hurtin @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 08:32 AM) He needs to talk to someone in NJ . :lolhitting :notworthy Edited August 13, 2010 by J.Reedfan8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 13, 2010 -> 02:53 PM) This can't be true, as Chris Rongey said it would be easy to acquire a bat during the season. No no no, that would disrupt the precious chemistry we have. THATS why we won't get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 12:31 AM) No no no, that would disrupt the precious chemistry we have. THATS why we won't get one Anyone that uses clubhouse chemistry as the reason that we shouldn't pick up a potential big bat next year needs to be kicked in the sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 06:31 AM) No no no, that would disrupt the precious chemistry we have. THATS why we won't get one Jenksy...we just agreed on something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Jenksy Cat @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 12:31 AM) No no no, that would disrupt the precious chemistry we have. THATS why we won't get one QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 10:53 AM) Jenksy...we just agreed on something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Could you imagine if Kotsay WASN'T in the clubhouse keeping everyone loose? We'd probably be 20 games below .500. Edited August 16, 2010 by BigSqwert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenksycat Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 16, 2010 -> 10:53 AM) Jenksy...we just agreed on something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah I know, I didn't catch who I was replying to at first. Feels dirty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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