05-22-2009, 10:16 AM
<!--quoteo(post=39349:date=May 21 2009, 08:55 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ May 21 2009, 08:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I can't help but notice how often KW mentions his WS and desire to win another one.
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->After Peavy's intentions were made clear, White Sox general manager Ken Williams issued a statement addressing the pitcher's decision.
"It was communicated to me earlier this evening that Jake Peavy is simply not yet ready to make a commitment to join the Chicago White Sox. I understand where Jake is coming from given the unusually early timing of this type of event," Williams said. "It's understandable that he was caught a bit off guard, as most people in his position would be. He has a wife and three young boys to consider, and Jake has earned the right to thoroughly think through this move.
"He and his agent, Barry Axelrod, have been transparent in their thoughts, respectful and complimentary of what we have accomplished with the White Sox, and understand our desire to win another World Series title. I walk away with a greater respect and admiration for both as a result.
"Anyone who has followed our club knows we still have championship aspirations for this season and will continue to improve our current club by pursuing all of our various opportunities," Williams' statement concluded.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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I've been saying this forever. Nobody ever talks about it, but virtually any time anyone talks to Kenny Williams, he feels the need to broadcast to the world that they are trying to win a championship.
I've said before that if I went to a party that KW was at, and accidentally tried to open the bathroom door while he was in there, he would suddenly shout "HEY, I'm trying to win a championship in here!"
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->After Peavy's intentions were made clear, White Sox general manager Ken Williams issued a statement addressing the pitcher's decision.
"It was communicated to me earlier this evening that Jake Peavy is simply not yet ready to make a commitment to join the Chicago White Sox. I understand where Jake is coming from given the unusually early timing of this type of event," Williams said. "It's understandable that he was caught a bit off guard, as most people in his position would be. He has a wife and three young boys to consider, and Jake has earned the right to thoroughly think through this move.
"He and his agent, Barry Axelrod, have been transparent in their thoughts, respectful and complimentary of what we have accomplished with the White Sox, and understand our desire to win another World Series title. I walk away with a greater respect and admiration for both as a result.
"Anyone who has followed our club knows we still have championship aspirations for this season and will continue to improve our current club by pursuing all of our various opportunities," Williams' statement concluded.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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I've been saying this forever. Nobody ever talks about it, but virtually any time anyone talks to Kenny Williams, he feels the need to broadcast to the world that they are trying to win a championship.
I've said before that if I went to a party that KW was at, and accidentally tried to open the bathroom door while he was in there, he would suddenly shout "HEY, I'm trying to win a championship in here!"
I wish that I believed in Fate. I wish I didn't sleep so late. I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders.