SB Nation User Blog: JoeCoolMan24

Can Sox set 20+ HR record; HR in a season record?

JoeCoolMan24 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:09:34 -0000

The record for most 20+ HR hitters in a season is 7 set by the '96 Orioles and the 2000 Blue Jays. Here are our players who are already there, and the players who are "on pace" to get there....

Have 20:

Quentin; Dye; Thome; Swisher

On pace for 20:

Ramirez (20); Griffey (22);

Have a Chance:

Crede (only 3 away); Konerko (on pace for 17); Pierzynski (on pace for 16)

I think Ramirez, Griffey, and Crede will all get there. That would put us at a tie with the record at 7. That leaves it up to Konerko and AJ. I dont think AJ has a chance, but Konerko might be able to step it up.

Also, we are currently on pace for 245 HR this year, that would set a franchise record, and put us 19 behind the Major League record set by the '98 Mariners. We are currently averaging 1.5 HR a game, but over the past 2 weeks it seems we have been averaging 3+. We could make a run at that record as well.

SI: The Pop Culture Grid 3

JoeCoolMan24 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:30:46 -0000

This time no Q-uperman, it's Ozzie.

SI: I wish I knew how to...

Oz: Bullfight

SI: Hot dog, hamburger, or tofu?

Oz: Hotdog

SI: Favorite part of The Dark Knight?

Oz: Haven't seen it

SI: Favorite part of Project Runway?

Oz: The weird make-up (I think Ozzie has to reconsider what he watches, and what he doesn't)

SI: Sexiest woman you never met?

Oz: Sharon Stone (Interesting, I figured she would be latino)

SI: The Pop Culture Grid 2

JoeCoolMan24 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:40:49 -0000

Carlos Quentin's second time being featured in there Pop Culture grid, here are his latest answers....

SI: If I were Kimbo Slice, I'd....

Q: Not him so many people (leave that up to Q)

SI: One thing that makes me want to scream...

Q: Spiders (So does he fear Alexei, who DJ dubbed spiderman?)

SI: What's on your wall right now?

Q: Nothing

SI: If I had the day off, I'd probably....

Q: Go out on a lake on a boat

SI: If the TV's on at 2AM, I'm watching...

Q: Classic American Gladiators (Q-uperman would say that)

Is Hudson available for trading (WhiteSox fan)

JoeCoolMan24 — Thu, 29 May 2008 02:44:51 -0000

White Sox fan here from SouthSideSox. First off, love the greeting in the top left if the screen. We are very grateful for having "you know who" in our Outfield. :)

Anyways, I am here because I am inquiring about the availability of Orlando Hudson. We are "ok" at 2B right now with Alexei Ramirez, but after this season Orlando Cabrera and Uribe are likely to be gone, moving Ramirez to SS, and leaving 2B up to just Danny Richar (remember him?). Richar has not been that impressive, and just came off an injury.

I believe Hudson is in a contract year, and correct me if I am wrong, but I think he has expressed interest in not returning to Arizona. I am wondering if he is going to be looked at being traded come the deadline, and for what price is he worth. I am somewhat familar with the Diamondbacks since my best friend is a big fan, but you guys know a lot more than I. I know Reynolds plays 3rd, and Tracy is still lingering around, but as far as I know, they are both very poor with the glove. Any chance you guys might take a look at Crede for your corner? I completely understand the jam at 3rd, but Im not sure if the Dbacks are planning on moving Reynolds to the OF (Braun style), or giving him more time in AAA (Josh Fields style), or if Chad Tracy is out of a job or not. I was also thinking with Johnson going on age 84, maybe you guys would have interest in a young SP. Lance Broadway and Kyle McCulough come to mind. They are 2 of our highest touted minor league pitchers in our system.

And what is the situation at 2B for you guys anyway? I know Josh Brynes has a knack for having a good farm system, is there any stud 2B that you guys might be willing to throw into the 2B job if Hudson is expendable? Anyway, just looking for some feedback. Take into consideration I have not taken the time to go through your roster and look for weakspots or any replacements for O-Dawg. I would rather get opinions for the fans than look up numbers and such.

Joe

"Thecip"'s Q! Superman picture

JoeCoolMan24 — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:13:47 -0000

I am going to be sporting a poster sized image that he so cleverly made. I am going to be sitting 12 rows behind the visitors dugout, so there is a good chance you will see me with my sign. Will simply feature the picture with the words "Q-Man" underneath it. I am taking suggestions for other titles such as "Super-Q" or "Q-uperman"

Incase you haven't seen....

via i51.photobucket.com

SI: The Pop Culture Grid

JoeCoolMan24 — Thu, 08 May 2008 00:46:57 -0000

Anyone subscribers to Sports Illustrated are familiar with their "The Pop Culture Grid" they do featuring 4 sports athletes and their answers about pop culture, or just random questions. This weeks issue that I received today including our very own Carlos Quentin. Here are the Questions, and His Answers

SI: Miley Cyrus should really....

Q: Keep her clothes on (In response to her Vanity Fair picture, in which I completely agree)

SI: Best Mother's Day gift ever given?

Q: Coupons for chores I'd do. I was 10.

SI: Favorite show on the CW?

Q: Smallville

SI: Worst candy of all time?

Q: Abba-Zaba

SI: Favorite TV judge?

Q: They're all the worst.

Just thought I'd share that for all those newly crushing Q fans.

Vote Early, and Vote Often

JoeCoolMan24 — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:28:21 -0000

All-Star Ballot LETS GET EM BOYS. This year lets try for 5 All-stars or more.

GO SOX!

Payroll at $103 Mil?

JoeCoolMan24 — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 01:42:03 -0000

http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060420&content_id=1410081& vkey=news_cws&fext=.jsp&c_id=cws

""""That team salary actually could run as high as $102,875,667, ranking the White Sox fourth in all of baseball, according to recent figures released by the Associated Press.

"We are at $95 million," said general manager Ken Williams, with a very direct response as to where the White Sox salary currently falls. "Hey, I'm over budget, but not that much."

Assistant general manager Rick Hahn, who lends his expertise to the team's contract negotiations, explained that there are a couple of factors used and a couple neglected by the Associated Press that brings about the total of nearly $103 million for the White Sox. The AP takes what is called the yearly salary of every player and adds them up to come to the final number. """"

This weeks Mailbag

JoeCoolMan24 — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:59:32 -0000

I was pretty pumped for this. I wrote this after I was all jazzed about Fields hitting 2 homers. So the making the club this spring was a little pre-mature, and I am sure you guys will flame me on it. But i just thought it was pretty cool that he answered it.

Hey, Scott. I have a question about youngster Josh Fields. What do you think are Josh's chances of making the team and possibly spelling Joe Crede at third base every week or so?

I know we have Mackowiak, but he can play almost any position and can replace a different person other than Crede. If Josh does not make the team and is subject to Triple-A, do you think he has a good chance at getting called up for some spot starts or coming up in case Crede gets injured?

I really like this kid, and I think he could be a good replacement for Crede in the near future. I read that article on him, where Ozzie said he has increased tremendously in his defense and has good power. These encouraging words sound like he could be just as good as Crede soon. What are your thoughts on the "new" Josh Fields?
-- Joe, Schererville, Ind.

Scott Merkin - Fields will not start the 2006 season with the White Sox, but he could be ready for Major League competition sometime during the current year. Guillen talked about how much Fields has developed overall as a player from the last Spring Training, and Fields has told me how good he feels with his swing where it's at currently. He's showing power to all fields, pardon the pun.

As for how the Crede-Fields scenario plays out at third, that situation will be decided in the future. For now, Fields has raved about the time Crede has spent helping him during Spring Training.

Hideo Nomo to the Sox?

JoeCoolMan24 — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 03:57:50 -0000

"Notes: White Sox officials are talking to the agent for RHP Hideo Nomo about a minor league contract. Nomo started 19 games for Tampa Bay last season, going 5-8 with a 7.24 ERA. He broke in with the Dodgers in 1995. He has a 123-109 career record. ... Most starters played about half the game. ... The White Sox and Rockies will meet five more times this spring. ... The White Sox went 14-18 last spring. They have 11 new players on their 40-man roster from the one they began exhibition play with a year ago."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/baseball/mlb/specials/spring_training/2006/03/01/rockies.white sox.ap/index.html

I dunno what to think. He used be good, so he can provide some veteran presense and maybe keep Tadahito company since Shingo is gone.