Hermanson signs with Chisox

[trevisc]

so will he be a closer or a starter?

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

[trevisc]

answered my own question:

Dustin Hermanson won't take Shingo Takatsu's job at the start of 2005. He's expected to enter the season as a setup man.
"Dustin is a pitcher who has performed well throughout his career in a variety of roles, but we envision using him in a setup role," GM Ken Williams said. Hermanson had said that he wanted to close or start, but a multiyear deal apparently changed his mind. Hermanson will be a candidate for saves if Takatsu struggles, but he'll initially split seventh- and eighth-inning duties with Damaso Marte.

[raiders_umpire]

well this definitely gives the white sox many options in the bullpen......if dustin can pitch well they will have a nice 7,8,9 inning trio in him, marte, and shingo.........

[kentx12]

It wouldnt suprise me at all to see him closing by mid way thru next year.

[eftda]

It wouldnt suprise me at all to see him closing by mid way thru next year.

Wouldn't surpise me to see him start by mid way

[LBJackal]

I think they'll get somebody else for the 5th spot in the rotation, and he'll either be the setup man along with Marte, or the closer if Takatsu starts to suck. I don't think he'll back to the rotation unless he really blows coming out of the pen, which I can see happening.