The White Sox announced on Monday that they’ve placed right-hander Miguel Gonzalez on the 10-day DL and selected the contract of right-hander Chris Beck from Triple-A Charotte. Right-hander Danny Farquhar, who was hospitalized over the weekend in a terrifying scene after collapsing in the dugout due to a brain aneurysm, has been moved from the 10-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list in order to open a roster spot for Beck.
The health and well-being of Farquhar, at present, is the greatest concern in the otherwise small sequence of roster moves. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale wrote over the weekend that Farquhar is in stable but critical condition after undergoing multiple surgeries this weekend, adding that the right-hander will be hospitalized for at least the next three weeks following the career-threatening medical emergency.
We pointed our readers to Nightengale’s column last night, but it’s well worth a look for those who have yet to read. It’s filled with quotes from current and former teammates of Farquhar and some harrowing details on the past 72 hours for a right-hander who, by all accounts, has been beloved in each clubhouse of which he’s been a part. I’ll echo sentiments from other members of the MLBTR staff in sending best wishes to Farquhar and his family as the baseball world hopes for a full recovery.
Turning to the shorter-term roster moves in today’s announcement, Gonzalez will be out for at least the next week (the move is retroactive to April 19) due to inflammation in his right rotator cuff. The Sox didn’t provide any sort of timeline on his injury, though there’s no indication at present that the injury is serious.
Beck, 27, will get another look with the ChiSox after previously being outrighted off the 40-man roster. A second-round pick back in 2012, he’s seen time in the Chicago bullpen in each of the past three seasons but never logged an ERA south of 6.00. Beck throws hard, averaging 95 mph on his fastball in 64 innings last year, but that hasn’t translated to much in terms of strikeouts in the Majors. In 96 big league frames, he has a meager 42-to-34 K/BB ratio. He’s off to a fast start in Triple-A this year, however, with just two runs allowed and a 13-to-3 K/BB ratio in nine innings pitched.
I don’t think he was commenting about his respect or relevance, just pointing out the fact that players on the fringe could earn more and be stars in other leagues.
” testament to what a popular and respected figure Farquhar has been over his 11 pro seasons. ”
Farquhar’s only made a little over three million dollars. Darin Ruf will easily surpass him in career earnings this year by playing in Korea.
Players on the fringe really need to avail themselves of the opportunity that Korea and Japan offers instead of toiling away at triple-A or independent ball into their thirties.
.
I’m just really really failing to see the point how earnings over in Korea have anything to do with a man’s life in the balance.
it’s not all about the goddamn money, you know.
It is a lot about the money if you have a wife
and kids to support. Have to think more about the whole families future more!
This is a great comment. I was thinking about his life while his career be over and how they’ll live
Signed Gonzalez for $4.75MM? Should have signed Santiago, Volstad and Beck for $4.75MM total.
As a Sox fan, i did not get to see him pitch this year, but i wish him a speedy recovery. This reminds us all that life is more important than baseball. Danny seems like a class act. Sending prayers his way!