Wanne Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Didn't see this anywhere on here. If so I apologize. Somebody will give BA a shot on the mound. The AFL option wasn't afforded to Brian Anderson, the Sox's former No. 1 pick in 2003 who was trying to make a similar transition from the outfield with the Kansas City organization last summer. Anderson was designated for assignment by the Royals on Wednesday despite posting a combined 2.08 ERA in 17 1/3 innings with 17 strikeouts and only five walks for three levels. Anderson, 28, pitched in six games at Triple-A Omaha with a 2.57 ERA while allowing only four hits, striking out six and walking one. Anderson currently is on waivers, so any team that claims him must put him on their 40-man roster (which must be finalized on Nov. 20). Anderson, who throws in the low 90 mph range, might stand a better chance to clear waivers and cut a deal with his team of choice. Anderson is out of options, so he's destined for a minor league contract (once he's not claimed) that actually will help his development. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 sure, why the hell not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 A 28 year old project isn't going to be on the 40 man of any mlb team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Not a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Good riddance, bum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 06:43 PM) A 28 year old project isn't going to be on the 40 man of any mlb team. well no s***. If nobody claims him (which obviously nobody will...because he would have to be put on the 40-man like you said) then he's a FA. That's why I said somebody will give him or a minor league contract. Somebody will definitely give him a shot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Wanne @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 09:12 PM) well no s***. If nobody claims him (which obviously nobody will...because he would have to be put on the 40-man like you said) then he's a FA. That's why I said somebody will give him or a minor league contract. Somebody will definitely give him a shot though. "No s***," right back at you. That's why he's a free agent. KC didn't want him on their 40 man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 so why would you say nobody's gonna put him on the 40 when it's not even a realistic possibility anyway? It's obvious nobody will claim him...and obvious KC didn't want him on the 40. But you don't think anybody will sign him to a minor league contract?...that was the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Why is this conversation continuing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 09:01 PM) Why is this conversation continuing? it's not. sorry for even posting any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Good God why couldn't somebody in the Sox organization teach this guy how to swing a bat? Think of our defense with BA in center and Rios in right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Wanne @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 10:13 PM) it's not. sorry for even posting any info. The info was nice. I have no idea what else is being talked about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 10:26 PM) Good God why couldn't somebody in the Sox organization teach this guy how to swing a bat? Think of our defense with BA in center and Rios in right... Because he never wanted to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 09:26 PM) Good God why couldn't somebody in the Sox organization teach this guy how to swing a bat? Think of our defense with BA in center and Rios in right... The numbers actually indicated that he was only above average. From what I remember seeing, he got good reads and had solid speed, but he wasn't amazing out there. He made some amazing plays, but Podsednik made an amazing play or two in CF in 2009 too, and I don't think anyone was beckoning for him to be the team's every day CFer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockren Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I find it amusing we all knew who "BA" was as soon as we read the thread title... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 04:26 AM) Good God why couldn't somebody in the Sox organization teach this guy how to swing a bat? Think of our defense with BA in center and Rios in right... Sometimes the guy holding the bat has to accept the responsibility. Man, what wasted talent. Wasn't he a first round pick? Too cocky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 11:46 PM) The numbers actually indicated that he was only above average. From what I remember seeing, he got good reads and had solid speed, but he wasn't amazing out there. He made some amazing plays, but Podsednik made an amazing play or two in CF in 2009 too, and I don't think anyone was beckoning for him to be the team's every day CFer. They don't even indicate that. Exactly average at best is what they really indicate. And it's amazing the damage the miscalculation of Brian Anderson caused this organization. A GG caliber starting CF on a team that just won the World Series and our top position prospect, who was also a CF, were traded in the span of a month because we thought Anderson could man CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 01:01 AM) Sometimes the guy holding the bat has to accept the responsibility. Man, what wasted talent. Wasn't he a first round pick? Too cocky? One could argue every White Sox first round pick from 1991-2007 was an epic fail. That is a credit to the organization that we've been able to have the success we've had with absolutely no help from the amateur draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Not to mention Anthony Webster (to Rangers in Everett deal) and Jeremy Reed as part of the Garcia deal. Heck, going back further, I remember a time in the 80's when I was excited about Kenny Williams and Jimmy Hurst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R U Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 12, 2010 -> 07:43 PM) A 28 year old project isn't going to be on the 40 man of any mlb team. ?.. uh, Sergio Santos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Shame really. Had more overall raw talent than his college teammate Kinsler, and many thought BA would be the one who who not only make it, but have a solid career. Shows that not always the more talented player figures it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 01:21 AM) They don't even indicate that. Exactly average at best is what they really indicate. And it's amazing the damage the miscalculation of Brian Anderson caused this organization. A GG caliber starting CF on a team that just won the World Series and our top position prospect, who was also a CF, were traded in the span of a month because we thought Anderson could man CF. Who is this referring to?? Aaron Rowand and Gold Glove should never be mentioned in the same sentence(other than this one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostfan Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 12:46 AM) The numbers actually indicated that he was only above average. From what I remember seeing, he got good reads and had solid speed, but he wasn't amazing out there. He made some amazing plays, but Podsednik made an amazing play or two in CF in 2009 too, and I don't think anyone was beckoning for him to be the team's every day CFer. It's because he had those off-the-charts numbers in 2006 (juxtaposed against poor Mackowiak's awful defense) combined with his scouting report. After that it was kind of taken for granted that he was a plus defender, but I don't recall really being blown away by him after that. He had some really good range but you'd never see him robbing home runs, or throwing lasers to get runners out at home (he was more likely to airmail it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 01:43 AM) A 28 year old project isn't going to be on the 40 man of any mlb team. Was Sergio Santos a project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Nov 13, 2010 -> 07:25 AM) One could argue every White Sox first round pick from 1991-2007 was an epic fail. That is a credit to the organization that we've been able to have the success we've had with absolutely no help from the amateur draft. Great point. It's also another reason I don't get excited about the draft. Some guys make it; some don't in baseball. Either scouts suck or it's just a tough sport to predict. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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