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| Author: | SHARK [ Wed May 22, 2013 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
He's thisclose to returning from a fractured hamate bone in his wrist. When he does return to the 25-man active roster, might Gordon Beckham be playing yet another infield position, even if it's temporary? Although White Sox manager Robin Ventura & GM Rick Hahn have downplayed such talk as Beckham continues his rehab assignment at Triple "A" Charlotte, could shortstop be in Gordon's future long term? While RV & Hahn insist that Beckham will still be the second baseman when he returns to the 25-man big club possibly as soon as this weekend's Interleague series vs. the Miami Marlins, it is interesting to note that Beckham has been playing SS at the Sox' top farm team the last couple of nights during his rehab assignment. It's a position that Beckham hasn't played since dating back to his days at the University of Georgia and early on in the minors prior to joining the White Sox big club at third base in 2009 and second base a year later in 2010. A big reason why the subject is now being addressed has a lot to do with Beckham's regular double-play partner, SS Alexei Ramirez, who might be available in a possible trade. While Ramirez leads all AL shortstops in RBI's and games, as well as ranks 2nd in hits, homers & extra base hits, there are some within the White Sox organization that question Alexei's baseball instincts & gun-shy pursuits of short fly balls in the outfield. It's also believed that Ramirez has big trade value because of his range, big play ability, speed & bat. Alexei's current contract, the second year of a 4 year, $32.5 million contract with a 2016 club option, also aren't considered drawbacks. One possible snag in any such move. The organization's top infield prospect is switch-hitting SS Carlos Sanchez. According to White Sox Assistant GM Buddy Bell, Sanchez's best position is second base. A possible Ramirez trade might pave the way for Beckham to shift over to SS & Sanchez to take over at 2B. Why would I call it a snag? Sanchez isn't doing all that good at Triple "A" Charlotte right now. Carlos is currently hitting just .220 with no homers, 10 RBI's & 8 stolen bases for the White Sox top farm team. He's not ready. |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Wed May 22, 2013 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
I love that Beckham is playing SS during his rehab assignment. It may never come to fruition in the majors but at least Hahn has it in his back pocket in case there's a trade for Alexei he can't refuse (hopefully he can package De Aza). And don't get down about Sanchez, SHARKY. He's 20 years old and playing in Triple A. He's having a fine year. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Wed May 22, 2013 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Who cares? He still can't hit. |
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| Author: | newper [ Thu May 23, 2013 12:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Darkside wrote: Who cares? He still can't hit. Don't tell the other 29 teams. Time to rebuild anyhow, so if you can get some prospects for him, go for it. He can play short as far as we know! |
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| Author: | Apologist [ Thu May 23, 2013 12:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
There are some pretty fucking mediocre players being run out at short by good teams. Kozma, whoever Cincinnati puts out there, Angels... not a lot of studs at all. I think the vaunted NYY are starting Jayson Nix. |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Thu May 23, 2013 5:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Darkside wrote: Who cares? He still can't hit. If Beckham was a Cub I could only imagine the outrage Sox nation would have over this pretty boy who had a Jerome Walton, Dwight Smith, Corey Patterson, etc. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu May 23, 2013 7:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
The Cubs have plenty of guys who can't hit. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Thu May 23, 2013 9:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
bigfan wrote: Darkside wrote: Who cares? He still can't hit. If Beckham was a Cub I could only imagine the outrage Sox nation would have over this pretty boy who had a Jerome Walton, Dwight Smith, Corey Patterson, etc. I loved Jerome Walton and Dwight Smith |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Thu May 23, 2013 3:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
He's not related to Carlos Sanchez, but Angel Sanchez...we hardly knew ye. CBSSports.com's Jon Heyman has Tweeted Angel (pronounced An-jel) has been waived. and could go back to Anaheim if not claimed via Rule 5. Might this mean Tyler Greene plays a position other than 2B when Beckham returns? Might Greene give Alexei Ramirez a breather at SS? |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu May 23, 2013 3:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
SHARK, you always talk about Alexei getting a breather. He's getting a breather today. I could see you in 1993 bitching that Cal Ripken wasn't getting a day off. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Thu May 23, 2013 3:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Frank Coztansa wrote: SHARK, you always talk about Alexei getting a breather. He's getting a breather today. I could see you in 1993 bitching that Cal Ripken wasn't getting a day off. Frank, that was a different time. Nobody's going to reach what Cal Ripken Jr. did ever again. I'm also not alone in wondering when Alexei Ramirez is going to get a day off from RV's lineup. That's what inspired the thread. Guys who are actually paid to cover the Sox everyday are taking notice. |
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| Author: | Apologist [ Thu May 23, 2013 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
SHARK, some of the worst misinformation you will get about a MLB club comes from beat writers. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Thu May 23, 2013 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Apologist wrote: SHARK, some of the worst misinformation you will get about a MLB club comes from beat writers. They're paid to cover this team though, not to mention talk about it on sports talk radio as well as on TV. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Thu May 23, 2013 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
SHARK wrote: Apologist wrote: SHARK, some of the worst misinformation you will get about a MLB club comes from beat writers. They're paid to cover this team though, not to mention talk about it on sports talk radio as well as on TV. So you're saying being paid for something makes you good at it? |
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| Author: | Apologist [ Thu May 23, 2013 6:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
I think SHARK has missed the point... again. |
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| Author: | Keyser Soze [ Fri May 31, 2013 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Maybe Keppinger can play centerfield when Beckham comes back? |
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| Author: | doug - evergreen park [ Fri May 31, 2013 11:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
good dolphin wrote: I loved Jerome Walton He had a great batting stance. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Keyser Soze wrote: Maybe Keppinger can play centerfield when Beckham comes back? Two words...Fat chance. Although Alejandro De Aza's leadoff job might be on borrowed time despite a 2 for 3 day yesterday with a run scored in the 8-3 loss to the Cubs. |
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| Author: | 312player [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Beckham is a cub, Darwin Barney. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
312player wrote: Beckham is a cub, Darwin Barney. Darwin Barney and Gordon Beckham do wear the same number...#15. Barney has occasionally played a little SS to give the overhyped, overrated Starlin Castro a breather from the Cub lineup. |
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| Author: | 312player [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
I actually think Barney is better, Barney could hit 14-15 hr in the cell. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
312player wrote: I actually think Barney is better, Barney could hit 14-15 hr in the cell. He's a good ballplayer. The big question regarding Darwin is this. Is Barney the long term guy at 2B for the Cubs or does he become expendable if the Cubs move Starlin Castro there? As for Castro, with "MLB on FOX" in town for tomorrow night's game vs. the Diamondbacks, you know the subject is going to come up again whenever the Northsiders get the national attention. I wouldn't be shocked if Justin Kutcher & Bob Brenly, the FOX Sports' crew who will call the game, address the Castro position issue during the broadcast. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Beckham is going to hit even worse than his normal shitty self given the hand injury. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Hatchetman wrote: Beckham is going to hit even worse than his normal shitty self given the hand injury. I hope not. He's been crushing it during his rehab assignment at Triple "A" Charlotte. 3 more hits last night. |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Hatchetman wrote: Beckham is going to hit even worse than his normal shitty self given the hand injury. Just the opposite I think. Beckham will have such success after the hand surgery that in coming years people will tell of how coming back from Gordon Beckham surgery will make a player better. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
I wouldn't be shocked if Beckham is this team's new leadoff man when he returns to the active roster. Seriously. |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
I wouldn't be shocked if he becomes the new cleanup hitter. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Terry's Peeps wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Beckham is going to hit even worse than his normal shitty self given the hand injury. Just the opposite I think.Beckham will have such success after the hand surgery that in coming years people will tell of how coming back from Gordon Beckham surgery will make a player better. |
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| Author: | SHARK [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Terry's Peeps wrote: I wouldn't be shocked if he becomes the new cleanup hitter. Beckham won't be batting 9th, TP. I think that's where Tyler Flowers and/or Hector Gimenez will be entrenched for the forseeable future. |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Fri May 31, 2013 12:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet Another Position Change for Beckham? |
Frank Coztansa wrote: Terry's Peeps wrote: Hatchetman wrote: Beckham is going to hit even worse than his normal shitty self given the hand injury. Just the opposite I think.Beckham will have such success after the hand surgery that in coming years people will tell of how coming back from Gordon Beckham surgery will make a player better. Quite right! |
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