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batted balls · 12-01-2004, 10:20 AM

CHICAGO (AP)-With rumors swirling around a Dick Allen-for-Nolan Ryan deal, the Chicago White Sox decided to hang onto their potential free agent All-Star slugger. Instead the White Sox sent hot minor league prospect Butch Hobson to Oakland for left-handed pitcher Ron Guidry.

The deal came just minutes before the trading deadline expired. Hobson, the Sox second-round pick in the amateur draft, was hitting .256 with one home run and 19 RBIs with Class-A Appleton. Scouting reports have touted him as a "bona-fide major-league prospect."

"It should be a deal that works well for both teams," said White Sox general manager Gardner Barnes. "We have a log jam at third base in our system so even though we liked Butch as a player, it came down to numbers. It doesn't take a genius to see that we need pitching help."

The Sox indeed have plenty of solid third basemen. Mike Schmidt is among the American League leaders in batting, is a strong power threat and plays a potential Gold Glove third base. George Brett is tearing up Triple-A pitching and will most likely break camp with the Sox next spring. Earlier this season Chicago traded third base prospect Ryan Siberman to the New York Mets as part of the Tom Seaver deal.

Guidry gives the White Sox rotatation the left-handed arm it lacked. Moreover, he is a power pitcher which should help the sometimes erratic Chicago defense.

"He's what we were looking for," Barnes said. "We like the way our rotation is taking shape."

Guidry was the second round draft choice of the Minnesota Twins prior to this season. The Louisiana native was traded June 21 to Oakland for three players. Guidry spent no time in the minors, instead compiling a 6-3 record with a 5.01 ERA with the Twins and A's. He struck out 59 batters in 102 innings.

"Sure it makes you wonder (about being traded twice in the same season)," Guidry said, "but it also means the White Sox wanted me."

Skip Pitlock, 0-3, was farmed out to Triple-A Iowa in order for Guidry to have a spot on the Chicago major-league roster. Guidry is expected to start Friday against his former teammates from Oakland.

"We don't see any reason to hold him back," Sox manager Chuck Tanner said.

12-01-2004, 10:20 AM	#38
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,323	Allen Stays, Sox Still Get Pitching Help CHICAGO (AP)-With rumors swirling around a Dick Allen-for-Nolan Ryan deal, the Chicago White Sox decided to hang onto their potential free agent All-Star slugger. Instead the White Sox sent hot minor league prospect Butch Hobson to Oakland for left-handed pitcher Ron Guidry. The deal came just minutes before the trading deadline expired. Hobson, the Sox second-round pick in the amateur draft, was hitting .256 with one home run and 19 RBIs with Class-A Appleton. Scouting reports have touted him as a "bona-fide major-league prospect." "It should be a deal that works well for both teams," said White Sox general manager Gardner Barnes. "We have a log jam at third base in our system so even though we liked Butch as a player, it came down to numbers. It doesn't take a genius to see that we need pitching help." The Sox indeed have plenty of solid third basemen. Mike Schmidt is among the American League leaders in batting, is a strong power threat and plays a potential Gold Glove third base. George Brett is tearing up Triple-A pitching and will most likely break camp with the Sox next spring. Earlier this season Chicago traded third base prospect Ryan Siberman to the New York Mets as part of the Tom Seaver deal. Guidry gives the White Sox rotatation the left-handed arm it lacked. Moreover, he is a power pitcher which should help the sometimes erratic Chicago defense. "He's what we were looking for," Barnes said. "We like the way our rotation is taking shape." Guidry was the second round draft choice of the Minnesota Twins prior to this season. The Louisiana native was traded June 21 to Oakland for three players. Guidry spent no time in the minors, instead compiling a 6-3 record with a 5.01 ERA with the Twins and A's. He struck out 59 batters in 102 innings. "Sure it makes you wonder (about being traded twice in the same season)," Guidry said, "but it also means the White Sox wanted me." Skip Pitlock, 0-3, was farmed out to Triple-A Iowa in order for Guidry to have a spot on the Chicago major-league roster. Guidry is expected to start Friday against his former teammates from Oakland. "We don't see any reason to hold him back," Sox manager Chuck Tanner said.