Angie Wiatrowski

Just Google It

Angie Wiatrowski — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:11:59 +0000

I’ve realized that I was a little quick to judge when it came to the Erin Andrews situation and I do feel bad about it and I think we shouldn’t focus on her so much anymore. Having said that and leaving her out of the picture, I think the main problem is how women are looked at in this profession. It seems to me that people only care about the appearance of female sportscasters than anything. For example, go to Google and type in, Female Sports Reporters. First two links: World’s Hottest Female Sports Reporters, and Pictures at SidelineHotties.com. Now type in Male Sports Reporters. Nothing even close pops up. Women, however, are still mentioned though. For example, the second link reads Women Sports Reporters- Have They Caught Up? This is followed by the fourth link reading, Should female sports reporters be allowed to enter men’s locker rooms? (Thats an issue for another day).

I’m not surprised, but kind of disappointed. It’s crazy that we still live in a world where in most cases Sex sells everything. Even to the point where it may seem like that’s all that women have to offer. It’s disappointing that people can’t look past the pretty face. I know this really isn’t anything new, but I guess it’s something to think about. Will it change? Who knows? Probably not in my lifetime.

Could It Be?

Angie Wiatrowski — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:12:13 +0000

That’s right, the thoughts and ideas from my last post could possibly come true. White Sox GM Kenny Williams announced today that the trade for Ken Griffey Jr. is official. Nick Masset an Danny Richar will go to Cincinnati.

The Sox outfield is pretty stable as it is, with Carlos Quentin’s 28 home runs and 83 RBIs, along with Jermaine Dye’s 24 home runs and 65 RBIs, but there is still room for Griffey. Nick Swisher has been a little slow at the plate, with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs, but has improved out on the field. Adding Griffey would bump Swisher back up to first base, which is his best defensive position. This will definitely cut into Paul Konerko’s playing time, but there hasn’t been any real playing on his part. Konerko’s batting average is .214 with nine home runs and 35 RBIs. The poor guy is falling apart too. He was put on the DL for a strained oblique and is now battling through an injury in an area near his right thumb. I think it’s time to hang up the bat and glove for a bit.

With Griffey in center and Swisher at first, I think we’re going to see some all around great baseball from the Sox.

Switch to Swish

Angie Wiatrowski — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:33:59 +0000

The Sox are starting to head back into a slump, which always sucks. However, last time this started Paul Konerko was put on the DL and Nick Swisher took first Base. The Sox were much better off that way and I think we should keep Swisher at first. Chances are slim though, considering how much they pay Konerko to stay at first base, and he’s got nowhere else to go. God knows we can’t use him as a DH. He’s been in a slump and hasn’t really been too beneficial for the team and it’s a little irritating when you have another first baseman on the team that can do a better job, for now at least.
Swisher is even doing better at the plate. He’s hitting .226 while Konerko is hitting .216. It’s not much, but still, we’d be better off with Pauly taking another break for a bit. I love ya Pauly but you’re just not so hot right now.

‘Fragrant Meat’ Sent To The Doghouse During Olympics

Angie Wiatrowski — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:24:25 +0000

For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, athletes will have to be extremely careful of what they eat. I heard on the news yesterday that a lot of food in Beijing could test athletes positive for steroid use. Another thing they have to look out for is Dog. That’s right, Chinese restaurants have been ordered to take Dog or Fragrant Meat or Xiangrou off the menus during the Olympics. Waiters and Waitresses have been told to “patiently” suggest other options if someone orders something made with dog.

Apparently the Chinese eat dog for its “health-giving” qualities. Either way, it’s still a dog and completely grosses me out. People adore their dogs around here and treat them better than most humans get treated. I guess it would be the same if someone kept cows as pets? It could happen.

China isn’t the only place that had to ban dog from restaurants. South Korea banned dog meat and “foods that seemed unsightly” during the 1988 Seoul Olympics. It makes me wonder if there’s anything we have to “hide” if Chicago hosts the 2016 Olympics?

Orlando Cabrera

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Quit Crying and Play Ball

Angie Wiatrowski — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:12:48 +0000

Teammates are going to fight every now and then; it’s a known fact. However it just seems to me that Orlando Cabrera is searching for too much attention when things don’t go his way. It doesn’t matter if it takes some crying to the press box for giving him an error or having a temper tantrum in the dugout.

Twice this season Cabrera has called the press box to complain about errors, once at US Cellular Field and again in Toronto. Unbelievable. How old are we? This isn’t little league. The scorekeeper knows what he’s doing and I highly doubt he’s out to get Cabrera. Apparently he declined to speak to other White Sox beat reporters and told the Tribune,

“If it happens again, I will call again. I don’t have to do it with other teams because they always had my back. They don’t want to do it here; I can take care of my own business. If you have a problem with what I did, come to me and say something. Don’t go to the media to send a message, because he didn’t send any message.”

So, according to Cabrera the other scorekeepers will lie for him? Either way it’s completely childish and ridiculous.

Now there is some controversy between Cabrera and teammate Jermaine Dye. During Dye’s at-bat on Wednesday, Cabrera stole third base, which apparently distracted Dye causing him to strike out, and jeopardizing the rally. Dye apparently said something to Cabrera in the dugout after he scored which set off some sparks. Cabrera starting yelling at Dye and had to be restrained by Jose Contreras. Granted, we don’t now what Dye said but I still think the temper tantrum was unnecessary. Ozzie doesn’t seem to mind conflict however. Ozzie told the Chicago Sun-Times,

“I don’t want good guys, I want (bleep)ing winners. Good guys finish last.”

What happened to ‘Good Guys Wear Black’ Ozzie? Either way, I don’t think it’s a matter of good guys and bad guys. You don’t have to be a bad ass to play baseball.

The Sun-Times also reported today that Cabrera met with Ozzie because the Sox’ initial perception of Cabrera was that he was selfish and had no desire to interact with his new teammates. I don’t think much has changed, and it may never change. It’s time to grow up and just play ball.

Konerko Takes BP 11 Days After Injury

Angie Wiatrowski — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:31:09 +0000

Chicago White Sox first baseman Paul Konerko was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained oblique on June 17. Konerko felt some pain as he took his first batting practice with the team on Saturday. Konerko said that he is trusting White Sox athletic trainer Herm Schneider when it comes to healing his injury. He said, “I’ve never dealt with really any injury let alone this one. (Schneider) has had experience and said it was normal to feel discomfort because that’s the scar tissue breaking up in there and I definitely felt that. In my head it alarmed me a little but I’m going to trust him on that.”

Konerko hopes to go to the club’s Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte for an afternoon game on Monday. The game will be a sort of rehab session if everything goes well after Saturday’s batting practice. As of Friday Konerko is expected to play two games in Charlotte but he’s not making any promises. He said, “There’s really no answer today. We have to see how it responds (Sunday), because today was obviously a big day on the field. But up until now every test that we’ve had starting with last Sunday, I’ve passed easily. This was the only day I felt (pain), but we knew today was going to be a good test because there’s some adrenaline, taking some full swings and letting it go.”

Konerko is definitely ready to get back into the game and said it’s hard having to sit out for so long. He said, “You want to get back as soon as you can because it’s not fun just sitting around. At the same time I’ve missed games already so it’s kind of like if you miss 12, then what’s 15, what’s 16? You have that kind of thought too where you want to make sure it’s right.”

Whether Konerko plays or not on Monday, he still plans to work. He said he doesn’t want to miss any days and will probably just hit and work on timing. He will continue with practice on Sunday and said he just needs to take it one day at a time.

Konerko

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Good Guys Wear Black

Angie Wiatrowski — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:39:04 +0000

First of all, I never really understood that phrase, ‘Good Guys Wear Black’, when it came to the White Sox. Mainly because they’re the White Sox, not the Black Sox. I’ve actually heard a conversation with Bobby Jenks on television in the bullpen pondering the same thing. Why are they the White Sox and they wear black? Hmm… who knows.

Anyway, enough of that. I can’t say enough how much I love and enjoy hanging out with the White Sox. I haven’t been to the clubhouse in a long time and upon returning today I was told how much I was missed. Most the guys said how happy they were to see me again and asked where I’ve been. Toby Hall actually said they missed me around there. It just makes me feel so much better watching them play knowing that they’re just a bunch of really cool guys and are just happy to be there to play baseball.

Walking around the locker room Brian Anderson, Nick Swisher, and bullpen coach Juan Nieves came by with a pat on the back and a “Hey kid how are ya? Where’ve ya been?”The interview with Joe Crede was even better. He was more than happy to talk to me and was nothing but nice.

At the same time you have a group of reporters in a giant circle arguing about the ‘85 Bears. They turn to me and ask what I think, and then soon realize it’s useless because I wasn’t even born. There’s always something new hanging out with the Sox and I could definitely do this every day.