ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Lindsay looked pretty good. If I remember correctly, he is that Australian FA we signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 IIRC, we had the worst ST record in 05. Not concerned until April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtsoxfan Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Omar Vizquel. That was decided before ST. Lillibridge for back-up infield and pinch runner. Teahen because he is under contract for 2 years That leaves two spots that are open. I like Danks and Viciedo because of their potential upside. They would be a minor upgrade over Kotsay and Andruw Jones, IMO. Milledge is a better overall player and probably has a better shot than either Danks or Viciedo, but I like Danks left hand bat and Viciedo's is a better hitter than Milledge will ever be right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 You forgot Castro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Mar 6, 2011 -> 11:07 PM) Omar Vizquel. That was decided before ST. Lillibridge for back-up infield and pinch runner. Teahen because he is under contract for 2 years That leaves two spots that are open. I like Danks and Viciedo because of their potential upside. They would be a minor upgrade over Kotsay and Andruw Jones, IMO. Milledge is a better overall player and probably has a better shot than either Danks or Viciedo, but I like Danks left hand bat and Viciedo's is a better hitter than Milledge will ever be right now. You like Danks' left-handed bat? Is it sexier looking when a left-handed hitter strikes out as opposed to a right-handed hitter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiddleCoastBias Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 6, 2011 -> 11:29 PM) You like Danks' left-handed bat? Is it sexier looking when a left-handed hitter strikes out as opposed to a right-handed hitter? Seriously, I thought that ship has sailed. Did anyone else catch the Angels' broadcast on MLBN the other day (might have been like the 6th inning) when the announcers were raving about Danks being our 'top prospect'? I was embarrassed to hear that (obviously not top rated within our own system, but to hear that's what an outside crew thought). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCangelosi Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE (The Baconator @ Mar 7, 2011 -> 12:28 AM) Seriously, I thought that ship has sailed. Did anyone else catch the Angels' broadcast on MLBN the other day (might have been like the 6th inning) when the announcers were raving about Danks being our 'top prospect'? I was embarrassed to hear that (obviously not top rated within our own system, but to hear that's what an outside crew thought). Danks looks absolutely awful every time I see him at the plate, I sincerely hope he's not our top prospect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Mar 6, 2011 -> 11:07 PM) Omar Vizquel. That was decided before ST. Lillibridge for back-up infield and pinch runner. Teahen because he is under contract for 2 years That leaves two spots that are open. I like Danks and Viciedo because of their potential upside. They would be a minor upgrade over Kotsay and Andruw Jones, IMO. Milledge is a better overall player and probably has a better shot than either Danks or Viciedo, but I like Danks left hand bat and Viciedo's is a better hitter than Milledge will ever be right now. That would assume the Sox go with 11 pitchers. They will not. I also don't think that Danks and Viciedo is an upgrade over Kotsay and Jones. Perhaps in some weird mashup of their abilities there is some possibility of an upgrade (Danks is a superior defender, Viciedo is an equal hitter and can play 3B), but that won't happen. I am still thinking Castro, Vizquel, Teahen, Lillibridge, but Lillibridge is really the only bench player who has a shot at not making the roster. They could conceivably want a better hitter in his spot and Teahen does have the ability to field a few groundballs at 3B and 2B. I would say Milledge and De Aza are the other possibilities, but I think you want Milledge getting quite a few ABs in the minors. That last spot on the roster is probably going to be the most interesting competition of the Spring because I think the bullpen is largely decided - Thornton, Sale, Crain, Santos, Ohman, Pena, Infante. QUOTE (JohnCangelosi @ Mar 7, 2011 -> 01:34 AM) Danks looks absolutely awful every time I see him at the plate, I sincerely hope he's not our top prospect He is absolutely not. I don't even consider him to be a prospect at all anymore. Edited March 7, 2011 by witesoxfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (whtsoxfan @ Mar 6, 2011 -> 11:07 PM) Omar Vizquel. That was decided before ST. Lillibridge for back-up infield and pinch runner. Teahen because he is under contract for 2 years That leaves two spots that are open. I like Danks and Viciedo because of their potential upside. They would be a minor upgrade over Kotsay and Andruw Jones, IMO. Milledge is a better overall player and probably has a better shot than either Danks or Viciedo, but I like Danks left hand bat and Viciedo's is a better hitter than Milledge will ever be right now. Most likely, Lillibridge is in his final weeks as a White Sox employee. He'll either be traded for some used gum and or chew, or be sent to the minor leagues where he will have to pass through waivers. It is extremely posssible he makes it through, but then he'll have to decide if the summer in Charlotte is worth it to him or a summer at some other minor league city. I believe he will choose to walk. Jordan Danks isn't much of a prospect. He's the same age as Beckham and hasn't mastered making contact in AAA yet and has little power. Edited March 7, 2011 by Dick Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Mar 7, 2011 -> 06:57 AM) Most likely, Lillibridge is in his final weeks as a White Sox employee. He'll either be traded for some used gum and or chew, or be sent to the minor leagues where he will have to pass through waivers. It is extremely posssible he makes it through, but then he'll have to decide if the summer in Charlotte is worth it to him or a summer at some other minor league city. I believe he will choose to walk. Jordan Danks isn't much of a prospect. He's the same age as Beckham and hasn't mastered making contact in AAA yet and has little power. There are a lot of prospects who are Gordo's age still figuring it out. He is kind of a special case as quickly as he made it in the bigs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Cowley touting Jordan Danks on the Score right now. Says he's looked really good so far this spring. Heheheh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Mar 7, 2011 -> 10:58 AM) Cowley touting Jordan Danks on the Score right now. Says he's looked really good so far this spring. Heheheh. Usually if I have a radio on during Middays it is to the Danny Mac show. I had to turn it off as it was so awful. MacNeil kept trying to lead Cowley into a decent conversation, but he couldn't take a clue. It was horrible. Even a part talking about his bestest buddy in the whole wide world, AJ, came off as awkward and confusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 7, 2011 -> 01:24 PM) Usually if I have a radio on during Middays it is to the Danny Mac show. I had to turn it off as it was so awful. MacNeil kept trying to lead Cowley into a decent conversation, but he couldn't take a clue. It was horrible. Even a part talking about his bestest buddy in the whole wide world, AJ, came off as awkward and confusing. It's pretty bad. Unfortunately, my Sox addiction is so bad that I'd rather listen to bad Sox talk than no Sox talk at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowand's rowdies Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 was at the game...sadly. they look awful, but it is early. the offense has no rythm but i have yet to see beckham rios or konerko in the 2 games ive seen. hope to see more than 1 run tomorrow v the rockies. ive seen 1 run in 14 innings ive watched our offense. i havent been able to stand 9 innings of it in either game yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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