JERRY OWENS NEWS
Never over till it’s over? Rainiers make cliché come true
September 08, 2009 by
The News Tribune
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Before the Tacoma Rainiers exchanged mid-air chest bumps on the Cheney Stadium infield, before they posed for a team photo and adjourned to the clubhouse for a postgame repast of champagne spray and shaving-cream pies, they had a game on their hands.
Clinging to a two-run lead in their...
minor lines, 8/2/09
August 03, 2009 by
McCovey Chronicles
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Highlights from the Giants' farm: (a) Matt Downs had 4 XBH over two games in a double-header; (b) Steve Holm homered and doubled in the first half of the double-header; (c) Brandon Crawford also homered and doubled; and (d) Francisco Peguero had three more hits.
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Rainiers split doubleheader with Fresno
August 03, 2009 by
Seattle Times
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Jerry Owens and Matt Tuiasosopo hit three-run homers as Tacoma won the opener of a Pacific Coast League doubleheader at Cheney Stadium.
White Sox and Leadoff or "Why Podsednik Seems So Good"
August 01, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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by Nam Y. Huh - AP
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Finding a leadoff man is difficult. It's not a position, but it is a spot in the lineup that requires a certain set of skills. The ability to get on base...
Masterful Mastroianni
July 26, 2009 by
Batter's Box
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Portland played New Hampshire a few weeks ago so they thought they knew how to run on Darin Mastroianni's arm. After Mastroianni threw a runner out at the plate the third base coach/manager might have reconsidered. After the second out at the plate they might have stopped...
This doesn't feel ominous at all
June 29, 2009 by
Lookout Landing
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Tacoma Top 8th
Pitcher Change: Jose Marte replaces Seth Etherton. Prentice Redman strikes out swinging. Michael Saunders doubles (11) on a fly ball to left fielder Trent Oeltjen. Injury Delay. Offensive Substitution: Pinch runner Jerry Owens replaces Michael Saunders.
Ruh...
Carlos Quentin Wishes He'd Signed That Contract Extension
June 17, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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When Carlos Quentin joined the White Sox last season he was a revelation. Quentin came to Chicago in a minor move by Kenny Williams via a trade with the Diamondbacks, a move that I openly mocked on this site, and ended up taking the city by storm.He wouldn't have even been playing...
Draft Reactions Around the Blogosphere
June 11, 2009 by
Beyond the Box Score
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by Rich Schultz - AP
"Today is the beginning of the rest of your lives. You know, for the 10% of you that are actually going to make it to the show. The rest of you might get a nice bonus, but not too nice...
Rainiers Update
May 25, 2009 by
Mariners Morsels
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Just a quick photo-addled post to show just how much the Rainiers roster has turned over since my last post.Joining the bottleneck at 1B/LF/DH is Brad Nelson, acquired from the Brewers about 2 weeks ago. He's had less than 20 ABs with the R's so far, and hit his first HR for...
Owens to Mariners, Ward to White Sox
May 05, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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Just a couple minor moves involving Jerry Owens and Daryle Ward. The Mariners have signed outfielder Jerry Owens to a minor league deal while the White Sox have signed Ward to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Charlotte. Ward was hitting .222 with 2 RBI in eight games...
White Sox To Call Up Podsednik
April 30, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The White Sox will call up outfielder Scott Podsednik today, FOXSports.com is reporting. The Chicago Tribune reported Thursday night that outfielder Jerry Owens was seen shaking hands with teammates before leaving with his athletic bag. Owens is out of options, so he would have to...
Podsednik to return? Yes, Jerry Owens is that bad
April 30, 2009 by
Tireball.com
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Well maybe when the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment and no one took him should have been the first clue that Jerry Owens is just not cut out for the major leagues but the team brought him back up to the big league level after an injury to Dwayne Wise and though 12 [...]
White Sox Sign Podsednik
April 14, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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The White Sox have agreed to terms with free agent outfielder Scott Podsednik, FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal is reporting. The spot opened up when DeWayne Wise separated his shoulder in Monday's game. The Sox called up Jerry Owens for the time being but plan to give Podsednik...
Scott Podsednik: Welcome Back to Chicago
April 14, 2009 by
Jorge Says No
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With starting center fielder Dewayne Wise out for the next 6-8 weeks, the White Sox are turning back the clock by signing old friend Scott Podsednik to a minor league deal.ESPN.com:Scott Podsednik rejoined the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, agreeing to a minor league contract one day...
The White Sox Sign Scott Podsednik To Minor League Deal
April 14, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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With Dewayne Wise now on the disabled list thanks to a trial separation between his arm and torso the White Sox have been forced to call up Jerry Owens from Charlotte to fill his spot on the roster. Though Owens will be on the bench this afternoon as Brian Anderson gets the start in...
Dewayne Wise Seperates Shoulder
April 14, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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The battle for the White Sox starting centefield job this spring wasn't exactly epic, but when the dust had finally settled, it was minor-league journeyman Dewayne Wise who had emerged victorious against Brian Anderson and Jerry Owens. And when I say victorious, I mean the least...
Unwise Decision
March 31, 2009 by
Bugs & Cranks
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I know I just said farewell the other day, but given how much I’ve written about the White Sox centerfield and leadoff situations over the past year I felt I needed to react to yesterday’s decisions about opening day 2009.
Given that no one among the trio of Jerry Owens...
Dewayne Wise Will Be Your Starting White Sox Centerfielder
March 30, 2009 by
Foul Balls
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The biggest competition in White Sox camp this spring was the same one it's been the last few seasons: the battle for centerfield and the lead-off spot. The three candidates were Brian Anderson, Jerry Owens, and Dewayne Wise, with Owens starting camp as the favorite. Well, now...
Yanks Looking To Shop Leche?
March 25, 2009 by
The Evil Empire
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From Ken Rosenthal:The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.Cabrera trails Brett Gardner in the Yankees' center-field competition. By trading him, the team could open at-bats for Nick Swisher...
Melky On The Block?
March 25, 2009 by
Baseball & The Boogie Down
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I mentioned in my last post that if I were Brian Cashman I'd consider dealing Melky Cabrera. According to Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports, the Yankees are looking into it, telling teams they're open to the idea. They better be open to the idea. It doesn't make any sense not...
Yanks Shopping The Melk Man?
March 25, 2009 by
Sliding Into Home
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From Ken Rosenthal:The Yankees are telling clubs that they are open to moving outfielder Melky Cabrera, who would be a perfect fit for the White Sox.Cabrera trails Brett Gardner in the Yankees' center-field competition. By trading him, the team could open at-bats for Nick Swisher...
Dewayne Hoping to Become Wise Decision in Center for Ozzie Guillen — Is He?
March 14, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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Dewayne Wise, Jerry Owens, and Brian Anderson are all competing for the starting center field slot for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox also need someone to hit leadoff and provide speed at the top of the order. Who should be the White Sox choice?
White Sox Position Battle: Wise or Owens in Center Field?
March 14, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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Dewayne Wise, Jerry Owens, and Brian Anderson are all competing for the starting center field slot for the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox also need someone to hit leadoff and provide speed at the top of the order. Who should be the White Sox choice?
2009 White Sox Projection
February 16, 2009 by
Eli's MLB Rumors
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DH Jim Thome.252 AVG, ?32 HR, 88 RBIC A.J. Pierzynski.274 AVG, 13 HR, 61 RBI1B Paul Konerko.267 AVG, 26 HR, 74 RBI2B Chris Getz.266 AVG, 5 HR, 47 RBI3B Josh Fields.246 AVG, 17 HR, 68 RBISS Alexei Ramirez.289 AVG, 23 HR, 88 RBILF Carlos Quentin.277 AVG, 28 HR, 109 RBICF Jerry Owens...
Chicago White Sox Projected Starters for 2009
February 13, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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KVB gets you up to speed with the projected batting order, lineup, and pitching rotation for the 2009 Chicago White Sox. Youngsters like Chris Getz and Aaron Poreda will be battling to impress Ozzie Guillen this Spring and earn playing time in the Bigs.
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