Jurr
04-10-2004, 03:21 PM
I heard a lot of good things coming out of the interview with Coop. For those of you that didn't watch it:
1. He talked about Schoney and how there is a great deal of room for continued improvement. He says that he's anxious to see his next couple of starts to find out if he can keep working in to the batters he faces. If Scott can continue to improve, we're talking about a great addition. Like I said before, if Schoeneweis can just keep the Sox in games to where we win half of 'em, we're talking about having a good record at the half, then we can add some other pitchers to help for the stretch run.
2. He also talked about Garland and how much it meant to JG to get through that 4 walk inning without a run. Also, the fact that nobody was warming up meant a great deal to JG's confidence. You saw what he did every inning after that.
3. Cooper mentioned how different the atmosphere is around the pitching staff, the dugout, and every other aspect of the Sox now that Ozzie is there. He says it's refreshing to see a mgr. go with his gut instead of thinking so damn much.
4. Coop's also excited about Cliff Politte and the flexibility he gives to the team. He said that Shingo Takatsu still needs some work, but hopefully he can get his overall stuff together.
This team is excited to be playing ball, and I think it all comes from the top. God bless Ozzie.
1. He talked about Schoney and how there is a great deal of room for continued improvement. He says that he's anxious to see his next couple of starts to find out if he can keep working in to the batters he faces. If Scott can continue to improve, we're talking about a great addition. Like I said before, if Schoeneweis can just keep the Sox in games to where we win half of 'em, we're talking about having a good record at the half, then we can add some other pitchers to help for the stretch run.
2. He also talked about Garland and how much it meant to JG to get through that 4 walk inning without a run. Also, the fact that nobody was warming up meant a great deal to JG's confidence. You saw what he did every inning after that.
3. Cooper mentioned how different the atmosphere is around the pitching staff, the dugout, and every other aspect of the Sox now that Ozzie is there. He says it's refreshing to see a mgr. go with his gut instead of thinking so damn much.
4. Coop's also excited about Cliff Politte and the flexibility he gives to the team. He said that Shingo Takatsu still needs some work, but hopefully he can get his overall stuff together.
This team is excited to be playing ball, and I think it all comes from the top. God bless Ozzie.