witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 07:28 PM) .289 RISP is acceptable. As for clutch, aside from his Yankees walk-off, I don't recall a De Aza moment as clutch as either the Pods Dodgers walk-off or Game 2. Podsednik is also faster and a better base stealer. And this is why we keep track of stats. You don't believe De Aza is clutch, but the numbers indicate otherwise. Frankly, I'd love De Aza on my team as a 6 or 7 hitter. He doesn't seem to embrace the leadoff mentality, but he has enough power to be a force lower in the lineup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulstar Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 09:31 PM) And this is why we keep track of stats. You don't believe De Aza is clutch, but the numbers indicate otherwise. Frankly, I'd love De Aza on my team as a 6 or 7 hitter. He doesn't seem to embrace the leadoff mentality, but he has enough power to be a force lower in the lineup. If it wasn't for him playing with his head up his ass last year and pissing off a lot of fans and probably coaches and front office people, I'd say he would have been a lock to be the starting LF for the White Sox in 2014. I think of him as the perfect 6th or 7th spot hitter as he provides a little bit of everything down there where he can drive in some big runs and also set something up for the weaker bats with his speed. Also, I don't think he's a 150 K guy like he showed last year, but more so around 100. I honestly believe Hahn and the organization want to give him another chance but it is a numbers game. I'd say their main goal is probably to dump Dunn so they can get a nice rotation going between DH and LF with Viciedo, De Aza, and Konerko. Something like 400-500 AB's for De Aza and Viciedo each and around 300 for Paulie (a good portion of those coming from against lefty starters and late inning pinch hitting opportunities). However, if they can't find a suitor for Dunn, I see them trading De Aza for a decent bullpen arm. Unfortunately, there aren't a whole lot of teams that need OF help to raise his price tag at all. Edited January 17, 2014 by Paulstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 07:41 PM) Pods struck out more looking in clutch situations than anybody in the history of life. Thanks for the flashback. Inside fastball, hands out, belt back, stand there, dumb look, bat down, walk back slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 And here I was, safe in my own thinking, that I'd NEVER have to see that name ever mentioned on Soxtalk, again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I thought for sure when I opened this thread it was going to be somebody calling for the Sox to sign Pods as a 4th outfielder or something. Certain people around here just can't let 2005 go even though it was 9 seasons ago. If I have to hear one more time how the loss of AJ was the reason the team was so bad last year, I'm going to go crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Scott Podsednik was a terrible baserunner, people complain about De Aza's baserunning but Podsednik was the king of making outs on the base paths. In 2005 Pods made 46 outs after reaching base (23CS+14PO+9OOB). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 06:44 AM) Scott Podsednik was a terrible baserunner, people complain about De Aza's baserunning but Podsednik was the king of making outs on the base paths. In 2005 Pods made 46 outs after reaching base (23CS+14PO+9OOB). You know you done f***ed up when you get Kalapse out of hiding to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Hurtin Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Scotty po-po? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 07:44 PM) I'm pretty sure he was just fine in the clubhouse. The reason he bounced around so much is cause he was a light hitting, awful defensive of whose injuries destroyed his one plus tool. Please don't forget his amazingly weak throwing arm. The only reason he was able to hit that GWHR in game 2 of the 05 Series was because he couldn't throw out the Astros runner scoring from 2nd when he had the ball as the runner touched 3rd. I almost never did that "I could do such-and-such as well as that guy" thing about pro athletes, but I am pretty sure I could throw a baseball as hard as Scott Podsednik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Im just glad this thread isnt suggesting him as a coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He might be a good coach/manager some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (oldsox @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 08:04 AM) He might be a good coach/manager some day. why did you have to go and do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 06:44 AM) Scott Podsednik was a terrible baserunner, people complain about De Aza's baserunning but Podsednik was the king of making outs on the base paths. In 2005 Pods made 46 outs after reaching base (23CS+14PO+9OOB). Also, Pods really tended not to hustle to 1st. People seemed to miss this because on occasion he'd turn it on, and when he did he was as fast home-to-first as anyone and it was fun to watch. But a lot of the time, he just didn't use his speed as much as he should have, which makes no sense because that was his key weapon. Pods had a really nice impact on the '05 team and helped the cause to win the trophy. But it was almost entirely because of a red-hot first half at the plate... plus the exclamation point in WS Game 2. Horrible on defense, inefficient on the basepaths (for most of his career), not much of a hitter in the long haul. That's why he couldn't stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 He's probably a good lay. I mean, if he can bag Dergan, he's doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hurray! My handle is relevant again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 08:08 AM) He's probably a good lay. I mean, if he can bag Dergan, he's doing something right. I will take "Things I dont think about, but Wite thinks about" for $2000, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 08:09 AM) I will take "Things I dont think about, but Wite thinks about" for $2000, Alex The Mars rover will draw this many penises in the sand before coming to a halt. "What is at least 1?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 08:06 AM) why did you have to go and do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukeEm Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I own a Scott Podsednik All Star jersey. Remember that? This board was instrumental in electing him to the f***ing ALL STAR GAME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 11:25 AM) I own a Scott Podsednik All Star jersey. Remember that? This board was instrumental in electing him to the f***ing ALL STAR GAME. I own a Scotty Pods Jersey with 05 patch on it! "No Way" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptatc Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (saabturbografx @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 06:19 PM) Scotty Po-Po did nothing but hit for a good average and steal bases with the best of them. Why do you reckon he bounced around so many teams and is currently a free agent? He seemed pretty reserved and enigmatic when he played for the Chisox..maybe not the best club house guy? He is a really good guy. It's definitely not a clubhouse problem. Maybe he is smart enough not to bring his wife to some clubhouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elrockinMT Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (saabturbografx @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 01:35 AM) He was the main catalyst of the 2005 team and will never be forgotten I liked Pods. People seem to have short memories here. He did a lot to help us win in 2005. Injuries and not being known as a great glove man kept him down I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 07:12 AM) You know you done f***ed up when you get Kalapse out of hiding to post. I have hot Podsednik takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jan 17, 2014 -> 05:26 PM) I have hot Podsednik takes. Well being your favorite player and all, it does not surprise me that you are as knowledgeable as you are about him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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