Cerbaho-WG Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Honel left the Hogs game after 2 2/3 innings. Dunno what happened. Through 2 2/3 he gave up two hits and struck out six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Warthogs' starter, Kris Honel, was on a 50 pitch, pitch count and only tossed 2 2/3 innings. Honel struck out six and issued two hits. From the Warthogs website. So he didn't get injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 I'm guessing they are setting their rotation for the playoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Damn, 6 K's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 With that fastball and knuckle curveball that I think he's got, he should join a nice rotation by 2005. If we don't resign Colon, then maybe give him a look at the 5th starters job depending on how he progresses but I still think he's needs another year at AAA level. Who knows, he might do a Rich Harden and force KW and Manuel to promote him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grebeck Fan Club Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 He's only had one start above A. He'll be in AA next year, much to Rex's delight. Possible 2004 September callup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 He's only had one start above A. He'll be in AA next year, much to Rex's delight. Possible 2004 September callup. Two starts in AA, but your point is the same. Honel needs to be in AA next year and could move to AAA or the Majors with a big year, but I think he will go step by step. I have only seen him pitch once, but I have doubts about his fastball. Just not sure it will be enough to make his a top level starter in the Majors. Time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winninguglyin83 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 honel is just a baby, developmentally. no need to rush him. give him at least a whole season in AA. If he had attended college, he'd only be heading into his junior year and becoming eligible for the draft. Better to let him refine his pitches, learn how to pitch both sides of the plate and keep his confidence high. Sox have other options. Rauch has pitched well enough the last 6 weeks that he at least deserves a look. We all know how tough it is for any pitcher to come in and succeed immediately. Actually, the most encouraging stat line I saw last night was that Corwin Malone appeared to pitch a decent 5-inning stint for Birmingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 honel is just a baby, developmentally. no need to rush him. give him at least a whole season in AA. If he had attended college, he'd only be heading into his junior year and becoming eligible for the draft. Better to let him refine his pitches, learn how to pitch both sides of the plate and keep his confidence high. Sox have other options. Rauch has pitched well enough the last 6 weeks that he at least deserves a look. We all know how tough it is for any pitcher to come in and succeed immediately. Actually, the most encouraging stat line I saw last night was that Corwin Malone appeared to pitch a decent 5-inning stint for Birmingham. I agree that Honel needs to go step-by-step. Actually, I agree with your whole post. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2003 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 From the Warthogs website. So he didn't get injured. Thank god. I always get scared when I hear anything about a Sox pitching prospect getting injured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Glad to hear Corwin is healing well. He is my favirote prospect, From what i have heard though, he doesn't have a change-up that could take him to the big leagues permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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