Gordon Beckham Called Up By White Sox

"Infielder Gordon Beckham, the White Sox's first-round draft pick in 2008, has been called up from Triple-A and Wilson Betemit was designated for assignment (Sportsline)."

A lot of you might not know this kid, but in the Chicago area this is a real big deal. Beckham was selected No. 8 overall last year after starring at the University of Georgia. He has played shortstop, third and second. He is supposed to be a stud and he proved it in the minors batting .326 with, 23 doubles, four homers and 25 RBI in 45 games at Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte this season. They are bringing up, because Josh Fields has been a huge disappointment, and in general the White Sox offense has not been as good as they thought it would be. Ozzie Guillen said that if Beckham was called up that it meant the White Sox season was in serious trouble. Well he is eating those words, as he chose to bring up the youngster. This kid is someone you should keep your eye on...

Oh yea I totally thought this kid was black until today...

Rays About To Get Better?

Over the past couple weeks the Sox have worked their way back in the AL East race. They had a chance to take the lead in the division before dropping a couple games to the Rays. The question all season has been whether or not this Rays team was going to have what it takes to string together a good season all year. Tampa is very good, but also very young, and many people thought (myself included) that they would fall off, but today the Rays may have got even better. All-Star rookie Evan Longoria is back, and they have also called up David Price, who might be the most highly touted prospect in the entire MLB. Langoria is obviously going to do what he does, but the addition of Price might be the thing that pushes the Rays over the top.

Here is what the official Minor League Baseball site says about David Price:
"He's got tremendous stuff, with a plus fastball, slider and above-average change up, excellent command of his pitches and the kind of leadership on the mound that screams "future ace." Price has great makeup and is extremely competitive. Add in the fact that this enticing package all comes in a left-hander".

If this guy is what all the scouts are are saying that he is, then the Sox are going to have a tough time taking back the AL East.

-BMack