Ozzie won't fire hitting coach

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As the White Sox's batting average chills, e-mail and electronic chats about Greg Walker's status heat up. But so does manager Ozzie Guillen's defense of his hitting coach. "That's not going to happen," Guillen said of suggestions that Walker should be replaced. "To be honest with you, I don't think we need coaches. Look at the lineup. Everyone is a veteran, everyone knows what they're doing, everyone has experience, everyone went through it. I think you can ask the players. "I'm not going to blame Walker about it. Greg is not a babysitter. Greg gives the best information and works hard, works harder than anybody."

Chicago Tribune

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May 4, 2008 09:24 AM ET

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The White Sox are sinking fast, and the Tigers and Indians are revving up. Can you say fifth place, Chicago?

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May 4, 2008 09:29 AM ET

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Ozzie's right.... the only purpose of the hitting coach is to be the scapegoat when teams don't hit.... he's just not going to play that game.... yet....

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May 4, 2008 09:39 AM ET

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I agree with Ozzie. However if there needs to a a fall guy shouldn't it be Ozzie himself?

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May 4, 2008 09:44 AM ET

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Honeset Abraham- You are wrong.
Last place is for the Royals.

White Sox Nation

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May 4, 2008 10:19 AM ET

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I see DUM DUM got his GUM GUM.

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May 4, 2008 10:51 AM ET

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Honeset Abraham- You are wrong.
Last place is for the Royals.
White Sox Nation | 05/04/08, 09:44 AM

Like last year? When the White Sox kept the Royals in the cellar...
Or did they? My daddy said, "Wish in one hand and piss in the other, Abraham, and see which one fills up quicker."

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May 4, 2008 10:52 AM ET

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By the way, White Sox Nation, and there's obviously only about three of you, it's spelled "Honest."

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May 4, 2008 10:53 AM ET

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He was short of saying... they are veterans they don't need a manager.... but his big mouth reconsidered!!!!

Hecman

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May 4, 2008 12:10 PM ET

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Greg Walker may be working hard but is he helping at all?

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May 4, 2008 12:14 PM ET

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Ozzie - time to take a long hard look in the mirror at yourself - you egomanical pompous ass !!!

Mike C. 1927

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May 4, 2008 03:55 PM ET

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the White Sox will be fine, tis early in the season

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May 4, 2008 06:11 PM ET

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Keep it up Ozzie, your time is coming fast. It was all okay when you were winning, now that you may have to actually manage, thinks are getting bad. Having veterans doesn't mean they need a decent hitting coach!