Rameriez
A.J.
Rios
Konerko
Dunn
C.Q.
Omar
Juan P.
Morel
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
White Sox Just Who We Thought They Were
Many Sox fans thought I was off base with my first blog of the season. But so far and yes I know it's only 14 games into the season but the 2011 White Sox are just a .500 team. The defense so far as been poor and the hitting is hot and cold just like they were when they had Thome in the lineup a couple years ago. Adam Dunn hitting .250 and batting third is a step down when Thome was on the Sox. This year Rios is having a bad three weeks at the plate. Maybe its the cold weather or maybe its another bad year for him.
Chris Sale is not the closer people thought he could be after he was giving a chance when Thornton failed to close out games. It looks like Santos will be the one called to fill that role on this team.
If the Sox get swept by the LAA tomorrow the White Sox will be looking forward to get out of this cold weather and head down to the Trop in Tampa. Tampa has been red hot since leaving Chicago earlier this week.
Chris Sale is not the closer people thought he could be after he was giving a chance when Thornton failed to close out games. It looks like Santos will be the one called to fill that role on this team.
If the Sox get swept by the LAA tomorrow the White Sox will be looking forward to get out of this cold weather and head down to the Trop in Tampa. Tampa has been red hot since leaving Chicago earlier this week.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
2011 Palehose look like 2009 Palehose
The talk out of Glendale is this is the team that might make the World Series. With a payroll of well over 100 million dollars the White Sox brass is wishing this is the team that gets them back to the fall classic.
But any real fan with any knowledge know this 2011 White Sox is not all that. With a DH of Adam Dunn that has not looked any better than a bad Jim Thome and a third baseman that hits alot like Josh Fields I don't see how this team is any better than 2009 and its not even as close to the 2010 team that was not to far away from winning the Central last year.
If Sox fans think Konerko is going to do what he did last year I have news for them. He won't hit any where close to the numbers hit put up in 2010. This team still has A.J. behind the plate and still have not seen him throw out anyone trying to steal second. One thing that will stay the same is Hawk Harrelson telling the same old boring stories from the 1950's and 60's. Can you say boring. Wow talk about kids getting bored watching the game. My gosh Hawk stop telling these old time stories. While you are at it stop saying how great the Twins are. Please. Okay let me get back to this 2011 team. In left field you have Juan Pierre who has one of the weakest arms in the league. Really the only above average player the Sox have is Rios and Rameriz. Other then that they are below average in right field, second base, catcher and third base. How can you win a title with that. The pitching? No. Again over rated. Floyd and Danks are again just average pitchers. Buehrle is going into 2011 as a below average pitcher. The only starter with an above average arm on the team is Edwin Jackson.
Of course Jake Peavy is a guy you can't count on. If he pitches fine but lets not kid ourselves. He may come back and start a few games but we won't see him until May. Can Chris Sale be as good as he was in September? Normally when you have a good start in the majors it's because the hitters haven't figure your stuff out yet. Matt Thorton will be okay but I don't see him getting too many saves in 2011.
Sorry White Sox fans but it looks like a long boring season on the south side.
But any real fan with any knowledge know this 2011 White Sox is not all that. With a DH of Adam Dunn that has not looked any better than a bad Jim Thome and a third baseman that hits alot like Josh Fields I don't see how this team is any better than 2009 and its not even as close to the 2010 team that was not to far away from winning the Central last year.
If Sox fans think Konerko is going to do what he did last year I have news for them. He won't hit any where close to the numbers hit put up in 2010. This team still has A.J. behind the plate and still have not seen him throw out anyone trying to steal second. One thing that will stay the same is Hawk Harrelson telling the same old boring stories from the 1950's and 60's. Can you say boring. Wow talk about kids getting bored watching the game. My gosh Hawk stop telling these old time stories. While you are at it stop saying how great the Twins are. Please. Okay let me get back to this 2011 team. In left field you have Juan Pierre who has one of the weakest arms in the league. Really the only above average player the Sox have is Rios and Rameriz. Other then that they are below average in right field, second base, catcher and third base. How can you win a title with that. The pitching? No. Again over rated. Floyd and Danks are again just average pitchers. Buehrle is going into 2011 as a below average pitcher. The only starter with an above average arm on the team is Edwin Jackson.
Of course Jake Peavy is a guy you can't count on. If he pitches fine but lets not kid ourselves. He may come back and start a few games but we won't see him until May. Can Chris Sale be as good as he was in September? Normally when you have a good start in the majors it's because the hitters haven't figure your stuff out yet. Matt Thorton will be okay but I don't see him getting too many saves in 2011.
Sorry White Sox fans but it looks like a long boring season on the south side.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Nostradamus May Have Predicted Future White Sox Winning Streak
Michel do Nostredamus the French apothecary and Seer may have written about the White Sox soon to be winning streak in 1555 says top researcher and historian of the Frenchmen.
According to some obscured quatrains in a published book titled Les Proheties, Nostadamus writes that in a second city with the little bears and their many blind followers the pale colored wool will conquer the twin cities. He goes on to write as the battle rages in early fall the twin cities fighters will drop like leaves from the big cotton wood tree. He concludes the Wizard of Oz will be watching as the Ramirez brothers choke down the enemy.
It seems according to this researcher that the Chicago White Sox who are known as the Pale Hose or pale colored wool will begin a winning streak in September and the Minnesota Twins will choke during that same time frame. The little bears he writes about must be referring to the Chicago Cubs. He also mentions that one of the quatrains talks about the city by the lake losing their King which will be a surprise to its citizens. This no doubt refers to Mayor Daley leaving city hall.
So White Sox fans don't be surprise if the Sox win 9 of 11 games and the Twins lose 8 of 10 games in the near future. Is the World Series almost a month away on the South side?
According to some obscured quatrains in a published book titled Les Proheties, Nostadamus writes that in a second city with the little bears and their many blind followers the pale colored wool will conquer the twin cities. He goes on to write as the battle rages in early fall the twin cities fighters will drop like leaves from the big cotton wood tree. He concludes the Wizard of Oz will be watching as the Ramirez brothers choke down the enemy.
So White Sox fans don't be surprise if the Sox win 9 of 11 games and the Twins lose 8 of 10 games in the near future. Is the World Series almost a month away on the South side?
Sunday, September 5, 2010
DON'T STOP NOW BOYS
One point must be made. This 2010 Chicago White Sox Club is an exciting team. Really. What Palehose fan has not aged 5 years this summer. Is it me or does every game seem like it comes down to the last pitch, the last at bat the last throw. I love having playoff type games in September. Only a few fans around the country can say their baseball team is in the race.
It's good to be talking about the games instead of the in house fighting. Be it between Ozzie and Kenny, Andruw Jones and Joey Cora, Oney and Kenny, AJ and himself. This six game winning streak is awesome. Of course the Twins are not losing either. Can both teams continue to play winning streak baseball. The pressure on both teams has to be getting to them. What a year. With the Sox 3 1/2 games back with four more left on the road at Detriot the trip must be taking its toll. It looks like Paul Konerko will be unable to play in tomorrows day game against the Tigers. Konerko's back has stiffin upped. It looks like Kotsay will play first and Manny will DH.
As Hawk says, "Don't Stop Now Boys."
Jeff Cox and Andruw Jones shake hand after a Jones home run.
It's good to be talking about the games instead of the in house fighting. Be it between Ozzie and Kenny, Andruw Jones and Joey Cora, Oney and Kenny, AJ and himself. This six game winning streak is awesome. Of course the Twins are not losing either. Can both teams continue to play winning streak baseball. The pressure on both teams has to be getting to them. What a year. With the Sox 3 1/2 games back with four more left on the road at Detriot the trip must be taking its toll. It looks like Paul Konerko will be unable to play in tomorrows day game against the Tigers. Konerko's back has stiffin upped. It looks like Kotsay will play first and Manny will DH.
As Hawk says, "Don't Stop Now Boys."
Jeff Cox and Andruw Jones shake hand after a Jones home run.
Peavy and Manny contracts
Manny Ramirez dh-lf
2 years/$45M (2009-10)
2 years/$45M (2009-10)
re-signed by LA Dodgers as free agent 3/4/09
09:$25M, 10:$20M (voidable)
Ramirez must decide whether to opt out of final year of deal before fifth day after 2009 World Series or Nov. 10, whichever is later
$30M deferred without interest:
for 2009, Ramirez receives $10M in 2009 and $15M in 3 installments of $5M paid each June 30, 2010 to 2012
if Ramirez does not opt out, he receives $5M in 2010 and $15M in 3 installments of $3,333,333 each on June 30, 2011 and 2012, and $8,333,333 on June 30, 2013
full no-trade clause
Ramirez to donate $1M to club charity
Ramirez exercised 2010 player option 11/6/09
claimed by Chicago White Sox off waivers from LA Dodgers 8/30/10
8 years/$60M (2001-08), plus 2009-10 club options
signed by Boston as free agent 12/00
$16M signing bonus paid over 5 years
01:$13M, 02:$15.5M, 03:$18M, 04:$20.5M, 05:$20M, 06:$19M, 07:$18M, 08:$20M, 09:$20M club option, 10:$20M club option
$1M bonus if traded
$31M deferred ($3M in 2001, $4M each 2002-08) (paid out in 16 annual installments of $1.94M, 2011-2026)
receives a no-trade clause if another Boston player receives one
award bonuses: $75,000 for All Star selection; $0.1M for Silver Slugger; $0.15M for ALCS or WS MVP; $0.2M for 1st place in MVP voting,$0.125M for 2nd, $0.1M for 3rd, $75,000 for 4th (2005), $50,000 for 5th
acquired by LA Dodgers in trade from Boston 7/31/08, with Red Sox paying remainder of Ramirez' 2008 salary (about $7M) and agreeing to eliminate 2009-10 club options in exchange for Ramirez not exercising right to block trade as 10-and-5 player
4 years/$10.1M (1996-99), plus 2000 club option
96:$1.1M, 97:$2M, 98:$2.85M, 99:$4.1M, 00:$4.25M club option
Cleveland exercised 2000 option 11/99
drafted 1991 (1-13)
agent: Scott Boras (formerly Greg Genske)
ML service: 16.033
Jake Peavy rhp
3 years/$52M (2010-12), plus 2013 club option
signed extension with San Diego 12/12/07
10:$15M, 11:$16M, 12:$17M, 13:$22M club option ($4M buyout)
full no-trade clause for 2010, may block trades to 14 clubs in 2011 and 8 clubs in 2012 (also earns 10-and-5 rights in 2012)
award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP; $0.1M each for MVP or Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd, $25,000 for 3rd); $50,000 for All Star starter; $25,000 for All Star selection; $50,000 each for LCS MVP, Gold Glove
acquired by Chicago White Sox in trade from San Diego 7/31/09
4 years/$14.5M (2005-08), plus 2009 club option
signed extension with San Diego 2/05 (avoided arbitration)
05:$0.75M, 06:$2.5M, 07:$4.75M, 08:$6M, 09:$8M club option ($0.5M buyout)
full no-trade clause 2008-09
2008 salary increases to $6.5M with 600 IP 2005-07
2009 salary increases to $9M with 600 IP in 2006-08, with 200 IP in 2008
2009 salary increases by $0.5M with each top 3 finish in Cy Young vote in 2006-08, with top salary of $11M
2009 salary increases to $11M with Cy Young during 2005-07
$0.5M assignment bonus if traded
award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP; $0.1M each for MVP or Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd, $25,000 for 3rd); $50,000 for All Star starter; $25,000 for All Star selection; $50,000 each for LCS MVP, Gold Glove or Rolaids award ($25,000 for 2nd in Rolaids rankings)
1 year/$0.35M (2004)
re-signed by San Diego 3/04
1 year/$0.305M (2003)
re-signed by San Diego 3/03
1 year/$0.2M (2002)
contract purchased by San Diego 6/02
drafted 1999 (15-472) (St. Paul's Episcopal, Mobile, Ala.)
agent: Barry Axelrod
ML service: 7.101
2 years/$45M (2009-10)
2 years/$45M (2009-10)
re-signed by LA Dodgers as free agent 3/4/09
09:$25M, 10:$20M (voidable)
Ramirez must decide whether to opt out of final year of deal before fifth day after 2009 World Series or Nov. 10, whichever is later
$30M deferred without interest:
for 2009, Ramirez receives $10M in 2009 and $15M in 3 installments of $5M paid each June 30, 2010 to 2012
if Ramirez does not opt out, he receives $5M in 2010 and $15M in 3 installments of $3,333,333 each on June 30, 2011 and 2012, and $8,333,333 on June 30, 2013
full no-trade clause
Ramirez to donate $1M to club charity
Ramirez exercised 2010 player option 11/6/09
claimed by Chicago White Sox off waivers from LA Dodgers 8/30/10
8 years/$60M (2001-08), plus 2009-10 club options
signed by Boston as free agent 12/00
$16M signing bonus paid over 5 years
01:$13M, 02:$15.5M, 03:$18M, 04:$20.5M, 05:$20M, 06:$19M, 07:$18M, 08:$20M, 09:$20M club option, 10:$20M club option
$1M bonus if traded
$31M deferred ($3M in 2001, $4M each 2002-08) (paid out in 16 annual installments of $1.94M, 2011-2026)
receives a no-trade clause if another Boston player receives one
award bonuses: $75,000 for All Star selection; $0.1M for Silver Slugger; $0.15M for ALCS or WS MVP; $0.2M for 1st place in MVP voting,$0.125M for 2nd, $0.1M for 3rd, $75,000 for 4th (2005), $50,000 for 5th
acquired by LA Dodgers in trade from Boston 7/31/08, with Red Sox paying remainder of Ramirez' 2008 salary (about $7M) and agreeing to eliminate 2009-10 club options in exchange for Ramirez not exercising right to block trade as 10-and-5 player
4 years/$10.1M (1996-99), plus 2000 club option
96:$1.1M, 97:$2M, 98:$2.85M, 99:$4.1M, 00:$4.25M club option
Cleveland exercised 2000 option 11/99
drafted 1991 (1-13)
agent: Scott Boras (formerly Greg Genske)
ML service: 16.033
Jake Peavy rhp
3 years/$52M (2010-12), plus 2013 club option
signed extension with San Diego 12/12/07
10:$15M, 11:$16M, 12:$17M, 13:$22M club option ($4M buyout)
full no-trade clause for 2010, may block trades to 14 clubs in 2011 and 8 clubs in 2012 (also earns 10-and-5 rights in 2012)
award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP; $0.1M each for MVP or Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd, $25,000 for 3rd); $50,000 for All Star starter; $25,000 for All Star selection; $50,000 each for LCS MVP, Gold Glove
acquired by Chicago White Sox in trade from San Diego 7/31/09
4 years/$14.5M (2005-08), plus 2009 club option
signed extension with San Diego 2/05 (avoided arbitration)
05:$0.75M, 06:$2.5M, 07:$4.75M, 08:$6M, 09:$8M club option ($0.5M buyout)
full no-trade clause 2008-09
2008 salary increases to $6.5M with 600 IP 2005-07
2009 salary increases to $9M with 600 IP in 2006-08, with 200 IP in 2008
2009 salary increases by $0.5M with each top 3 finish in Cy Young vote in 2006-08, with top salary of $11M
2009 salary increases to $11M with Cy Young during 2005-07
$0.5M assignment bonus if traded
award bonuses: $0.1M for WS MVP; $0.1M each for MVP or Cy Young ($50,000 for 2nd, $25,000 for 3rd); $50,000 for All Star starter; $25,000 for All Star selection; $50,000 each for LCS MVP, Gold Glove or Rolaids award ($25,000 for 2nd in Rolaids rankings)
1 year/$0.35M (2004)
re-signed by San Diego 3/04
1 year/$0.305M (2003)
re-signed by San Diego 3/03
1 year/$0.2M (2002)
contract purchased by San Diego 6/02
drafted 1999 (15-472) (St. Paul's Episcopal, Mobile, Ala.)
agent: Barry Axelrod
ML service: 7.101
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