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Chicago Sports Slant: These Sox Don’t Seem to Fit
Saturday, September 27, 2008 These Sox Don’t Seem to Fit While it may be difficult to surmise the impact of the Sox’ third straight Metrodome loss last night, it’s certainly not the lasting impression most would deem worthy of post-season berth. ''I'm sick of [bleep]ing losing,'' A.J. Pierzynski said. ''It sucks, but we're still alive. Hopefully, we go home and win four games and we kick their ass on Tuesday.'' Yeah, Okay. While there is a part of me that agrees with the catcher’s rhetoric, t...
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Hot Prospect @ Hot Corner Heats Up in Desert
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• 19 hours ago
By Teddy Ballgame I couldn’t make it to the desert to watch any Arizona Fall League action this year, which was very disappointing. I’m a huge baseball fan, who enjoys seeing young talent more than anything, and then watching these players develop. Last Fall I enjoyed getting a chance to see The Sporting Ne...
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Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• 22 hours ago
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Thome open to return to White Sox
Original at mlb.mlb.com
• Fri, Nov 20
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For White Sox pitchers, it's be fit or face wrath
Original at suntimes.com
• Thu, Nov 19
Paul Konerko made the saying popular in the White Sox' clubhouse in 2008: "'F' feelings. It's about winning.''
C-U Kiwanis host Sports Trivia Championship on Jan 31
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Wed, Nov 18
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Coop tells pitchers it's time to raise the bar
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Wed, Nov 18
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Beginning Wednesday, street light banners commemorating a series of special events in Chicago are...
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Nov 17
By The Cheat A White Sox World Series Championship banner, signed by pitcher Mark Buehrle, is also being sold, as is a Blackhawks playoff banner signed by Denis Savard and Stan Mikita. The bidding starts at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Daley Center. Money raised goes to help the Chicago Anti-hunger Federation an...
BP's Top 15 White Sox Prospects
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Nov 17
By larry The Sleeper: While the White Sox are rarely big players on the international scene, they might have found something in 18-year-old Venezuelan catcher Miguel Gonzalez, who combines a good bat with power potential and impressive catch-and-throw skills.
Greinke's brilliance, game by game
Original at Kansas City Royals
• Mon, Nov 16
White Sox; Royals lost, 5-0: A sellout Kauffman crowd saw no runs by the Royals's offense while Pierzynski and Scott Podsednik beat up on Greinke with three ... Win or lose Cy Young, Greinke wants to play for a winnerKansas City Star all 57 news articles »
White Sox Make "News" at GM Meetings
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Nov 10
By The Cheat Not much happens at the GM meetings. But this year those meetings are taking place in Chicago -- an unnamed hotel near O'hare, actually -- which means the local Chicago rags can afford to send their writers to cover the relative non-event. So we've got a lot to link to for a week after the World S...
Williams details thinking behind Ramirez at short, Beckham at 2B
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Mon, Nov 9
By Chris De Luca When the Sox took Beckham in the first round of the 2008 draft, he was a shortstop. It's the position manager Ozzie Guillen insisted he would play all the way through spring training. But when a need arose at third base, Beckham made the switch. When Beckham debuted with the Sox in June, Ramirez...
Dye speaks!!
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sun, Nov 8
By Joe Cowley Jermaine Dye isn't ruling anything out. After all, at 35 years old and 13-plus major league seasons under his belt, the about to be former White Sox outfielder has seen crazier things happen. "I mean first of all I could... Jermaine Dye isn't ruling anything out. Neither is Dye.
White Sox Show Their Hand With Teahen Trade
Original at South Side Sox
• Fri, Nov 6
By The Cheat The moves leave the Sox with two obvious holes at Designated Hitter and a corner outfield spot. DH is unlikely to be filled anytime soon, as the Sox don't have much to spend and the bottom has fallen out of the defensively-challenged hitter market in recent years. It's likely that the Sox will...
Getz and Fields traded for Teahen? Source says yes, Getz says 'Bizarre'
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sun, Nov 1
By Joe Cowley The second baseman woke up a member of the White Sox, but by the time breakfast came to an end he was headed to Kansas City. The paper had Getz and disgruntled third baseman Josh Fields fitted for royal blue uniforms with the Sox getting 28-year-old Jack of all trades, master of none, Mark Teah...
Opinion: Happy Anniversary!
Original at South Side Sox
• Mon, Oct 26
By larry On this date four years ago, the White Sox won the World Series. Where were you? JJ continues his player reviews with Jayson Nix.The always entertaining mailbag, this time from Scott Merkin.Continuing the Sprocle bender, there's a White Sox first round draft pick quiz. Other links:
Cubs should try for Duncan
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Thu, Oct 22
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Thome hoping to return to Sox after postseason run with Dodgers
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sat, Oct 10
By Chris De Luca He wants to return to the White Sox, even if they are toying with the idea of using Scott Podsednik as part of a revolving door built to accommodate speed at designated hitter. And leaving the Sox meant getting another chance at a World Series ring before time runs out.
The Official SSS Top Ten White Sox Prospects
Original at South Side Sox
• Fri, Oct 9
By larry 2. Tyler Flowers: 2009 MiLB line: .297/.423/.516 at Birmingham and Charlotte. Going into the season, his major question mark was whether he would stick at catcher, both because of his (in)abilities and injury history. He answered that question affirmatively by vastly improving his defen...
Opinion: We Only Have Ourselves to Blame for Alex Rios’ Struggles
Original at Sox35th.com
• Mon, Sep 14
By Andrew Reilly Anyway, as much fun as it is to bemoan the less-than-stellar output of the $68 million, two-time All-Star* and fifth-best rookie** of 2004, can anyone really get too upset over that heinous 13-for-97 start to Rios’ Hall of Fame run on the South Side? Bizarre feelings of entitlement to the...
Pierzynski leads White Sox past Athletics
Original at Kansas City Star
• Wed, Sep 9
A.J. Pierzynski hit a game-ending RBI double in the 13th inning, Scott Podsednik had four hits and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Podcast: Can the BoSox Hang on?
Original at RotoRob
• Sat, Sep 5
Even with Michael Young hurt, the Rangers have been staying in the playoff hunt. On Saturday afternoon, I was back for yet another appearance on the Alex Reimer Show on 1120 AM WBNW Boston, and this week the focus of the discussion centred on the playoff aspirations of the Boston Red Sox.
Disco Demoliton: 30 years after Comiskey Park went up in polyester-fueled flamesOriginal at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sun, Jul 12
The brainchild of the WLUP disc jockey Dahl and White Sox owner Bill Veeck's son Mike, the idea was to have a death to disco movement between games of a Detroit Tigers-Sox doubleheader at Comiskey Park in 1979, but it quickly turned into what amounted to a mob scene, culminating in a bonfire...
Fantasy Notes: Beckham Beckons
Original at RotoRob
• Thu, May 28
Gordon Beckham will soon be arriving in Chicago — bad news for Josh Fields. He should already be owned in keeper leagues, but in redraft leagues, it’s almost time to pick up Gordon Beckham, promoted to Triple-A on Wednesday. No. 38 on our most recent top prospect list, Beckham is a player we ide...
Jenks' 'message' pitch under review
Original at MLB.com
• Mon, May 11
For some reason, the White Sox have been pegged as headhunters during Ozzie Guillen's managerial regime. Maybe it stems from Guillen's outspoken nature in following the code of the game, meaning that if he perceives one of his players has been hit ...
SSS Book Review: White Sox Outsider 2009
Original at South Side Sox
• Sat, Feb 28
By larry Stepping in to remedy this situation for White Sox fans is White Sox Outsider 2009 by Jim Margalus. Margalus is a long-time White Sox blogger at his site Sox Machine and is also well-known to SSS readers for posting here under the name of site.
Opinion: Things to Watch in Chicago Baseball in 2009
Original at Sox35th.com
• Thu, Jan 8
By Andrew Reilly 6. The White Sox will not lead the AL in home runs, due largely to continued decline in output from both Jim Thome and Paul Konerko - although six Sox players will still hit over 20 home runs. 9. Alexei Ramirez puts up an MVP-caliber season.
Podcast: It’s a Dunn deal
Original at ktar.net
• Wed, Dec 3
By Dave Burns Happy Carlos Quentin Horrible Trade Anniversary! Yes, December 3rd marks one year since the D-Backs traded Quentin to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Chris Carter. That one didn’t work out too well. Luckily the Dan Haren deal did. In fact, what a difference one year makes for the D-Back...
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Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Tue, Nov 18
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Film review: Eight Men Out
Original at AZ Snakepit
• Sat, Oct 18
By Jim McLennan As part of the off-season coverage, I figured I could throw up the occasional baseball-related film review, as such things strayed across my eyeballs. We start with Eight Men Out, John Sayles' adaptation of the book by Eliot Asinof, of the almost same title [it opted for the numeric 8, rath...
Podcast: Even Rocky Had a MontageOriginal at Sox35th.com
• Mon, Oct 13
By Andrew Reilly To revisit any of these moments is to at first say “man, that was awesome,” and then remember what actually happened right after that play or, more often than not, curse at what didn’t. There’s the great throw by Buehrle the ump said wasn’t in time (even though it was). There’s the catch JD made...
ALDS Preview: Tampa Bay Rays versus Chicago White Sox
Original at Baseball Analysts
• Wed, Oct 1
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Chicago Sports Slant: These Sox Don’t Seem to Fit
Original at Chicago Sports Slant
• Mon, Sep 29
By Chris De Salvo Saturday, September 27, 2008 These Sox Don’t Seem to Fit While it may be difficult to surmise the impact of the Sox’ third straight Metrodome loss last night, it’s certainly not the lasting impression most would deem worthy of post-season berth. ''I'm sick of [bleep]ing losing,'' A.J. Pierzynski said. ''It sucks, but we're still alive. Hopefully, we go home and win four games and we kick their ass on Tuesday.'' Yeah, Okay. While there is a part of me that agrees with the catcher’s rhetoric, there still had to be part of him that felt he was lying through his teeth. Sweeping the Indians (who, despite having no chance at making the playoffs, hate the White Sox just as much as the Twins) is far from a sure thing. Then again, that’s what we thought about eith... [read the full post]
Oakland Series Preview
Original at Twins Fix
• Sat, Sep 20
By Andrew Kneeland(noreply@blogger.com) While Chicago goes on to face Wild-Card leading Boston Red Sox, Minnesota has to deal with below-average Oakland. Sound easy? With Minnesota's track record against inferior teams, I would say that coming out with a split should be considered a positive thing.
Chicago Sports Slant: Ozzie: Kick'em While They're Down!
Original at Chicago Sports Slant
• Thu, Sep 18
By Chris De Salvo Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Ozzie: Kick'em While They're Down! Ozzie Guillen has called a lot of people a lot of names during his tenure as the White Sox' manager. This happens so often it goes largely unnoticed. It's often dismissed as par for the course, but a noticable aspect of what makes...
Well, That Was Fast . . .
Original at The MLB Source
• Fri, Sep 12
By Jeff Kallman This win plus the Minnesota Twins falling to Toronto in extra innings put the White Sox a game up in the AL Central. The number of 1-0 wins the Texas Rangers have had in fifteen seasons at the Ballpark at Arlington including Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners: 3.
Opinion: Buehrle Picks Sox Up Off the Mat
Original at South Side Sox
• Wed, Sep 10
By Christopher Michaels The offensive tone was set early in this game, when Jim Thome and AJ Pierzynski each came up with a rare hit with a runner in scoring position. The Sox entered the game with just 3 hits with RISP in their first 6 games against the Jays this season. By games end, the Sox had added 5 more, an offensive...
Opinion: Sox Minor League Update: What's that? Uh -- Playoffs? Don't talk about -- playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game!
Original at South Side Sox
• Tue, Sep 2
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Podcast: MLB Trade Deadline Show: Manny headed to LA, Bay to BoSox; Konerko’s dirty little secret that brought Griffey to the ChiSox
Original at MVN
• Thu, Jul 31
Hosts Sam Panayotovich and Brandon Rosage packed the program with minute-by-minute analysis of reports related to Manny Ramirez‘ departure from Boston to Los Angeles, Ken Griffey Jr’s trade to the White Sox in light of Paul Konerko’s admission, the Angels’ early-week move for Mark Te...
Chicago White Sox Week in Review (5/18-5/25): Carlos Quentin—Kid in Left Field
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, May 26
By Chris Pennant Before the MLB season started this year, I was already excited to be a White Sox fan. No, the credit in this situation goes to the White Sox pitching staff and a little-known young man named Carlos Quentin. Parting shot: Anyone seen Joe Crede lately? Until next time, keep waving the Pennant.
Podcast: MLB Week 6: Criticism of Joba, Gagne out of control; Unwritten rules of the MLB clubhouse; Ichiro quotes
Original at MVN
• Thu, May 8
The show also delves into the White Sox’ battle to get the Chicago press to leave their blow-up dolls alone, leading to a discussion about the unwritten rules of the MLB clubhouse. And the guys cover another gem from Ichiro, backtracking from a remark last year that he hates visiting Clevel...
Podcast: 126 - Angels and White Sox: Angelscast Drops By to Talk about the Past Week (November 26)
Original at Soxcast
• Mon, Mar 17
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Original at Soxcast
• Sun, Mar 16
By hosts@soxcast.com Episode: 112 - Just Shoot Me: The Never-Ending Nightmare of the '07 White Sox (August 31) - Soxcast 2007 Season Podcasts - Soxcast.com - Hosted By: George Heidkamp
Baseball Season Preview: Chicago White Sox [Baseball Season Preview]
Original at Deadspin
• Wed, Feb 27
By Leitch Last season the offense seemed pitiful despite some of the big bats in the lineup. Now, the acquisition of Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera plus Carlos Quentin and Alexei Ramirez means that we might not look as sad against lefties like C.C. Sabathia (who I've come to expect on opening day the w...
Podcast: Tuesday Morning Rangers Notes
Original at mlb-rangers(mvn.com)
• Thu, Dec 20
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The Diamondbacks' week in review
Original at AZ Snakepit
• Tue, Dec 4
By Jim McLennan
Podcast: Tony La Russa Agrees To 2-Year Deal
Original at KSDK
• Mon, Oct 22
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Tony La Russa will return for his 13th season as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing to a two-year contract after a difficult season in which his team failed to play .500 ball. "I'm real pleased it worked out," La Russa said at a news confe...
Podcast: Pierzynski rallies White Sox to sweep
Original at AZ Central.com
• Wed, Jul 25
CHICAGO A.J. Pierzynski hit a single that hopped past Detroit shortstop Carlos Guillen, allowing the goahead run to score in the eighth inning Tuesday night, as the Chicago White Sox rallied for an 87 win over the Tigers to sweep a daynight doubleheader.
Podcast: Buehrle pitches first no-hitter of season
Original at AZ Central.com
• Thu, Apr 19
The Chicago White Sox lefthander faced the minimum 27 batters in a 60 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, picking off the only runner he walked and throwing the first nohitter of the major league season.
Podcast: Guillen concerned with Jenks' struggles
Original at AZ Central.com
• Wed, Mar 21
Bobby Jenks is having a rocky spring and White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is concerned about his struggling closer.
On deck: Chisox visit Tigers, Mulder set for return
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Aug 20
MINNEAPOLIS - Trust 'em, the Chicago White Sox know the feeling.A year ago, the White Sox had a 15-game lead in the American League Central, only to watch it dwindle to 1 1/2 games the final week, before hanging on and capturing the World Series.This time, it's the Detroit Tigers feeling the h...