“We’ll keep him in the big leagues — that’s for sure. I’m leaning toward starting him because this kid is making nice progress. We already did it [keep Richard in the rotation] this time. Why not do it for the next eight starts, whatever we have left [in the regular season]? In the meanwhile, we’ve got to see what’s best for the club. We’re in the pennant race, but the good deal for the future is to keep him out there.”
July 27, 2009
Ozzie Guillen wants to keep Clayton Richard in the Sox starting rotation
Kenny turned down twice in his attempts to get Dan Haren?
Arizona is rumored to have told Williams no twice in the attempts to land ace Dan Haren, but the growth of Richard could help pry Haren loose at this point.
BTW, Cowley also says the ‘Clayton Richard to the bullpen’ move isn’t a done deal.
July 26, 2009
Clayton Richard expected to return to the bullpen after tonight’s game
Left-hander Clayton Richard appears to be the starting pitcher for Sunday night’s game, but that could be his last start for awhile. Because of manager Ozzie Guillen’s desire for a second left-hander in the bullpen, Richard is expected to return to the reliever role he fulfilled for the first five weeks of the season.
July 21, 2009
July 19, 2009
Ozzie Guillen puts Clayton Richard on notice
The left-hander will start again Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in an important outing for himself and the team.
”He has to get better,” manager Ozzie Guillen said. ”[His potential] is why we have him in there now, but this isn’t the instructional league. I don’t want to see another outing like the last few.”
July 15, 2009
Sox pitching rotation
The current rotation is John Danks, Mark Buehrle, Jose Contreras, Gavin Floyd and then Clayton Richard.
July 12, 2009
July 11, 2009
July 10, 2009
July 9, 2009
Poreda not stretched out
Over his last 5 starts, Richard has pitched 18 innings and given up 21 earned runs on 28 hits and 6 walks.
Rookie left-hander Aaron Poreda is anxious to move from the White Sox’ bullpen to the rotation. Poreda’s not stretched out enough to start right now, according to the Sox, but he has got to be an option to replace Richard.
July 7, 2009
LOL of the day
Ken Rosenthal speculates about possible Roy Halladay suitors:
White Sox. Ken Williams arranged a deal for Jake Peavy; why wouldn’t he act on Halladay?
Williams’ offer for Peavy, centered around left-handers Aaron Poreda and Clayton Richard, probably would not be enough. But if the White Sox were willing to move superstar-in-waiting Gordon Beckham, look out.
Hahaha! Gordon Beckham! Freakin’ hilarious Ken!
July 3, 2009
Sox alter pitching rotation (UPDATE)
White Sox ace Mark Buehrle will make two more starts before the All-Star break and start the second half of the season July 17 against Baltimore.
The decision was made two days before the American League All-Star roster will be announced. The left-hander, who is 8-2 with a 3.09 ERA, has a chance to make the AL squad. If he’s selected, the Sox have the option of adjusting their rotation for the second half.
The rotation is set up so left-hander John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Buehrle will face Minnesota next weekend. …
UPDATE: Con Cooper doesn’t like the idea of Buehrle pitching in the All-Star game after his Sunday start:
June 27, 2009
Ozzie Guillen to be patient with Clayton Richard
Ozzie Guillen on whether he will keep Clayton Richard on the starting rotation:
”I’ll go for it,” Guillen said. ”This kid is our future. Hopefully we’ll build something for this year and for the future. We cannot forget how we do stuff here. We did it with a couple of pitchers, and I’m willing to do it with him. Be patient. It’s not going to be a nice one. It’s going to be a headache every day? So what? I’ll take that headache. I will take that responsibility to help him be what he should be.”