Baseball Today: Monday, September 22
Projo Sox Blog —
... THE CHALLENGE: Javier Vazquez -- who'll pitch the opener of the White Sox' series against the Twins tomorrow -- has a reputation as someone who comes up small when the stakes are big. So Ozzie Guillen, as only he can, is urging Vazquez to "[go] out there and show them we show up to play, show up to kick your guys' [butts]." (Chicago Sun-Times) ...
Ozzie Guillen Wants Javy Vazquez to Step Up
FanHouse —
... It's a perception that Vazquez has worked hard to rid himself of, but he hasn't had much of a chance. He's only made one postseason start in his career, and he gave up five runs in five innings for the Yankees in 2004. Well, Vazquez will be starting for the White Sox when they begin their biggest series of the season on Tuesday in Minnesota, and his manager would like him to step it up. ...
Ozzie Questions Vazquez’ Clutchtitude, Hurler Yawns
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... White Sox starter Javier Vazquez has a chance to put a critical dent in Minnesota’s NL Central hopes tomorrow night, but as skipper Ozzie Guillen is quick to remind us, “he hasn’t been [a big-game pitcher], that’s the bottom line.'’ If Vazquez is offended by his manager’s summation, he’s not telling the Chicago Sun-Times’ Joe Cowley : ...
Bold Predictions: Sweep the Leg, Sans Johnny Edition
The 35th Street Review —
... Ozzie Guillen obviously reads The 35th Street Review: Javier Vazquez may not be the big-game pitcher the Sox need at a time like this. Guillen said it there, but only after it was first written ...
White Sox, Twins enter the Thunderdome
Sox Machine —
... ; Vazquez can't say the same for his team. I have a feeling that's why Guillen is trying to challenge Vazquez's manhood , recently saying that Vazquez is "not an ace." Hawk Harrelson's labeling of Javy as the most impressive under-.500 pitcher isn't a compliment, either, and the numbers back that up -- ...
Who Wants to Win the AL Central?
Walkoff Walk —
... Tonight, Ozzie Guillen is sending sadsack Javy Vazquez out to pitch against Scott Baker. Ozzie had some kind words for Javy as inspiration: ...
Let's Get It On!: Javier Vazquez and Sox enter Twins' piranha tank
Big League Stew —
With baseball's regular season in its final week, we'll be taking a
daily look at the matchups affecting the race for postseason spots.
Here's what to watch for tonight. 1. White Sox at Twins: How would you feel if your manager said this to you?: ''He hasn't been [a big-game pitcher], that's the bottom line.'' If you're Javier Vazquez and you hear Ozzie Guillen say that, you respond limply, like so: ''I'm not looking to have to change minds if people feel that way. I won't be paying ...
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