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He was a portly fellow.

Mr. Reason wrote:

He was a portly fellow.

was?

Cooper will be all over the airwaves telling everyone how great he (cooper) is and how he thinks he can straighten him out.

But MLB pitcher is the one position you can get away with being fat. There have been a lot of good fat pitchers.

Looking into it a little more, maybe he can be a 5th starter. I think they would have to skip him every few starts to ensure the innings don't pile up, which would allow them to get one of the young guys low pressure experience.

If they wanted to gamble on a Ex-Sox hispanic coming back from injury, I'd have rathered Freddy Garcia.

I'm just waiting for him to bat! Did you see him last year in interleague????? Funnier than fuck. I think that's how he hurt himself swingin the lumber.

Walt Williams Neck wrote:

I'm just waiting for him to bat! Did you see him last year in interleague????? Funnier than fuck. I think that's how he hurt himself swingin the lumber.

Ummm...yeah. There is this new thing in the AL called the designated hitter. With that, yeah...the pitcher does not really bat so much.

just yanking your chain dude.

Frank Coztansa wrote:

If they wanted to gamble on a Ex-Sox hispanic coming back from injury, I'd have rathered Freddy Garcia.

It's just a 1 million dollar deal . Couldn't they sign both, bring em into spring training and see how it shakes out?

It's a low cost move with little downside. If he's healthy and in shape, the Sox may have something. If not, they will move on.

Simple as that.

Right bf. If Colon doesn't work out, its because Kenny is cheap. If he's an All Star, Kenny is lucky. :roll:

YOU BETTER STAY OUTTA THE WHITE SOX BUSINESS

So if Colon doesn't workout Kenny did a good move because he didn't spend anything, and if Colon does work out Kenny is a genuis! You can't be in a win win situation everytime???????

If they cut Colon the first day of Spring Training, it cost them whatever small amount of money he paid and whatever food he ate at breakfast.

Author:	illini81887 [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:29 pm ]
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http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/9079312/Sources:-White-Sox-add-Colon-to-rotation

Author:	doug - evergreen park [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:44 pm ]
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hmmm...

Author:	Mr. Reason [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:45 pm ]
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Just don't get between him and the post-game spread. He was a portly fellow.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:25 pm ]
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If they wanted to gamble on a Ex-Sox hispanic coming back from injury, I'd have rathered Freddy Garcia.

Author:	SHARK [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:29 pm ]
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I'm scratching my head over Bartolo's signing. I bet the White Sox didn't pay much to sign the veteran righthander, who had back trouble when he briefly pitched last season for the Red Sox...Brian "The Whipping Boy" mentioned it right after one of his "SCORE" updates tonight on the White Sox flagship...

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Author:	BD [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:48 pm ]
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It's a low cost move with little downside. If he's healthy and in shape, the Sox may have something. If not, they will move on. Simple as that.

Author:	RFDC [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:50 pm ]
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Mr. Reason wrote: He was a portly fellow. was?

Author:	Beardown [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:31 pm ]
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BD hit it on the head. It's low risk with the possibilty of a high reward. If he fails or gets hurt you try a kid or make a trade at the deadline if you're still in it. He is a fat ass. But MLB pitcher is the one position you can get away with being fat. There have been a lot of good fat pitchers.

Author:	Mr. Reason [ Wed Jan 14, 2009 11:34 pm ]
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RFDC wrote: Mr. Reason wrote: He was a portly fellow. was? I haven't seen him a couple years. Regardless, I'm sure he still looks like Harpo Marx.

Author:	walkrman5 [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:44 am ]
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Cooper will be all over the airwaves telling everyone how great he (cooper) is and how he thinks he can straighten him out.

Author:	bwfalcon [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:50 am ]
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walkrman5 wrote: Cooper will be all over the airwaves telling everyone how great he (cooper) is and how he thinks he can straighten him out. While I missed the interview, I turned on M&H this morning and Cooper was wrapping up an interview. You are quite the soothsayer.

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:52 am ]
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Honestly, I'd rather see the rookies. I suppose he is insurance at AAA in case everyone else blows up.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:52 am ]
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Beardown wrote: But MLB pitcher is the one position you can get away with being fat. There have been a lot of good fat pitchers. Miggy Cabrera Cecil Fielder Tony Gwynn David Ortiz Damon Barryhill

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:42 am ]
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Looking into it a little more, maybe he can be a 5th starter. I think they would have to skip him every few starts to ensure the innings don't pile up, which would allow them to get one of the young guys low pressure experience.

Author:	TreyWingo [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:10 pm ]
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he is a 36 year old , fat , mexican , lazy , pig! But according to Coop, who is also kind of fat, Herm Sneider , who is a fat pig, said he is "Structurally sound." and "Of course he is going to start, why would you ask this" Yet, the contract calls for him only being paid 1/6 of the $1 million due if he is released? Hey, Andruw Jones was released too! Another fat guy now! All upside and cheap!

Author:	bigfan [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 11:25 pm ]
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BD wrote: It's a low cost move with little downside. If he's healthy and in shape, the Sox may have something. If not, they will move on. Simple as that. OK Deal!I agree BD! It is as simple as that and thus no credit should be given to the guy who rolls the dice with $100 on Double 6's! I agree most of the time it is worth the shot and this is a situation that only someone who knows how much weight Bart is over or under his ability to play could tell you. But if this is the mantra of the Sox, I would have taken a chance on Willy Taveras? brad Wilkerson? Jay Payton? Cliff Floyd? Or Jon Garland? Oh yeah, he wasn't anything special, Tony Armas, Freddy Garcia, Jason Jennings. Rolling the dice on so many more players before Colon.

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Author:	SHARK [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:55 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote: Looking into it a little more, maybe he can be a 5th starter. I think they would have to skip him every few starts to ensure the innings don't pile up, which would allow them to get one of the young guys low pressure experience. Good Dolphin, I tend to think that the 5th starter spot is exactly how the White Sox plan on utilizing Bartolo Colon...I think Colon, Lance Broadway, Aaron Poreda & Clay Richard are just a few of the guys the Sox will give a long, hard look when they report to Spring Training February 15th in Glendale, AZ.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:58 pm ]
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thats a nice low risk proposition...the red sox do this every year...they get like 5 extra starters coming back from injury and it gives them great depth

Author:	Elmhurst Steve [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:23 pm ]
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1 year, 1 million dollar contract. Low risk gamble.

Author:	Walt Williams Neck [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:47 pm ]
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I'm just waiting for him to bat! Did you see him last year in interleague????? Funnier than fuck. I think that's how he hurt himself swingin the lumber.

Author:	walkrman5 [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:53 pm ]
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Walt Williams Neck wrote: I'm just waiting for him to bat! Did you see him last year in interleague????? Funnier than fuck. I think that's how he hurt himself swingin the lumber. Ummm...yeah. There is this new thing in the AL called the designated hitter. With that, yeah...the pitcher does not really bat so much. just yanking your chain dude.

Author:	walkrman5 [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:54 pm ]
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walkrman5 wrote: Walt Williams Neck wrote: I'm just waiting for him to bat! Did you see him last year in interleague????? Funnier than fuck. I think that's how he hurt himself swingin the lumber. Ummm...yeah. There is this new thing in the AL called the designated hitter. With that, yeah...the pitcher does not really bat so much. just yanking your chain dude. I guess you did mention interleague in your post...so that makes me the fool. Sorry.

Author:	Tall Midget [ Thu Jan 15, 2009 2:11 pm ]
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Elmhurst Steve wrote: Frank Coztansa wrote: If they wanted to gamble on a Ex-Sox hispanic coming back from injury, I'd have rathered Freddy Garcia. It's just a 1 million dollar deal . Couldn't they sign both, bring em into spring training and see how it shakes out? ...And if they wanted to sign a fat fuck, I would've rather had Alex Fernandez or Wilson Alvarez. I wonder what those guys are tipping the scales at these days.

Author:	Frank Coztansa [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:46 am ]
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Right bf. If Colon doesn't work out, its because Kenny is cheap. If he's an All Star, Kenny is lucky.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:52 am ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote: Right bf. If Colon doesn't work out, its because Kenny is cheap. If he's an All Star, Kenny is lucky. No if he works out its a brilliant move...if he doesnt it was a smart gamble Either way... Kenny Williams wrote: YOU BETTER STAY OUTTA THE WHITE SOX BUSINESS

Author:	Walt Williams Neck [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:54 pm ]
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So if Colon doesn't workout Kenny did a good move because he didn't spend anything, and if Colon does work out Kenny is a genuis! You can't be in a win win situation everytime???????

Author:	Brick [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:04 pm ]
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Walt Williams Neck wrote: So if Colon doesn't workout Kenny did a good move because he didn't spend anything, and if Colon does work out Kenny is a genuis! You can't be in a win win situation everytime??????? You really need to learn what a no-lose signing means. If they cut Colon the first day of Spring Training, it cost them whatever small amount of money he paid and whatever food he ate at breakfast. If he ends up being an upgrade over a pitcher that would have made it then it was a good move. At worst, this is a move that doesn't matter. At best, this is a good move. It's not a win-win situation. It's a nothing-win situation.

Author:	Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Jan 16, 2009 3:48 pm ]
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: If they cut Colon the first day of Spring Training, it cost them whatever small amount of money he paid and whatever food he ate at breakfast. That could be alot of food.