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Originally Posted by batted balls
Eugene,
Wow, what a World Series! Congratulations on another fine season. Looking forward to 1903 and a White Sox rebound.
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That's the great thing about baseball.
There is always next year...and hope springs eternal.
We'll give Al Lopez a few more seasons...if he doesn't do it, then we'll have to go with Ozzie.
The Sox needs some hitters. Shoeless Joe has had two fine seasons, but doesn't get the rbis and runs scored that he should compared to his stats. He has hit .348 over two seasons...averaged 37 doubles per season, 9 triples, 6 homers, only 75 RBIs, 90 runs, 47 BB and 47 SB...his on base percentage is .397. Nobody is on base when he gets his hits.
Frank Thomas has benefited from Shoeless being on base. His numbers show .254 BA, 31 doubles, 4 triples, 29 homers, 103 RBIs, 85 runs and 76 BB. Hopefully he can pick up on his batting average in the coming season.
The Japanese rookie outfielder, Kazuhiro Yamauchi, got to start 20 games late in the season and did well: .298 BA, 5 doubles, 5 triples, 5 homers, 21 RBIs, 21 runs and 9 BB. Over a 154-game season he looks like he has a chance to hit 25 homers and driven in a 100 runs. He will get a shot at playing fulltime next season.
Al Lopez is looking at bringing up OF Johnny Mostil, 3B Bill Melton, 3B Willie Kamm and 1B Zeke Bonura from the minors. Bonura would not unseat Thomas, but would add some pinchhitting prowess to the club. He has good power and hits for average...but an atrocious fielder. I have heard he was quite a character...he would wave at the ball when it went by him in the field.
The Sox could use a couple of good pitchers: Doc White, Dick Donovan, Juan Pizarro, Alex Fernandez, Jack McDowell and Roberto Hernandez are on the call up list.
Since you are a Sox's fan, who would you add to the club?