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Chicago Sports Slant: Sox reportedly make an offer to Abreu
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 Sox reportedly make an offer to Abreu The White Sox have reportedly made outfielder Bobby Abreu a one-year offer worth $8 million. If this turns out to be true, you've got to think Jermaine Dye's days as a White Sox are numbered. That or Jim Thome is on his way out of town, but I haven't heard of any such market for Thome, who immediately has no value for half of Major League Baseball because he's a DH and only a DH. So let's assume Abreu takes the ego-hit and accept...
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Chicago White Sox (41-38) at Kansas City Royals (33-45), 8:10 p.m.
Original at Kansas City Star
• 19 hours ago
There haven't been many pitchers who have slowed down the Chicago White Sox as of late, but Zack Greinke has shown in the past to be quite capable of such a task.
Meet me in St. Louis
Original at DailyHerald.com Blogs
• Thu, Jul 2
By scotgreg Selfishly, the Sox wouldn't mind if Buehrle rested over the break, but that's not going to happen. And Buehrle is probably going to get a standing ovation when he takes the mound in the July 14 All-Star Game since it's being played in his hometown (St. Louis).
Sox at KC
Original at Inside the White Sox
• Thu, Jul 2
By whitesoxpride Pods 7, Nix 6, JD 9, Thome dh, PK 3, AJ 2, Beckham 5, Getz 4, BA 8. Buehrle pitching. The game will feature some of the very top minority baseball talent in the nation, with kids coming from NYC, St. Louis and other cities to compete on a Major League Field wearing replica Negro Leagues uniforms.
White Sox pour it on Indians 11-4 in 6 innings
Original at Kansas City Star
• Tue, Jun 30
• 6 related articles
Paul Konerko and Jermaine Dye drove in two runs apiece, Chicago chased Cleveland ace Cliff Lee in the fourth inning and the White Sox pounded the miserable Indians 11-4 in a game called in the seventh inning on Tuesday night to move above .500 for the first time since May 2.
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Lou Piniella Voted Manager Players Would Least Like To Play For
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Tue, Jun 30
It hasn't been the greatest week for Cubs manager Lou Piniella. Not only is he feeling the heat of the Chicago media with the Cubs scuffling, but he's also gotten into an argument with Milton Bradley in which he called his right fielder a "piece of [expletive]." Regardless of whether the exch...
Hey Chicago -- Who Are Your All-Stars?
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Mon, Jun 29
By Ricky O'Donnell Cubs White Sox RF Jermaine Dye SP Mark Buehrle Other Sox that have a chance include Bobby Jenks (fourth in the A.L. in saves), Scott Podsednik (Sox MVP? .313 batting average), and Matt Thornton. So Chicago, who do you think should represent these teams in St. Louis?
Ozzie's Being Ozzie Again
Original at The FanHouse - AOL
• Mon, Jun 29
The White Sox and Cubs finished up their three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday with a 6-0 White Sox victory that came complete with another Carlos Zambrano meltdown to put the finishing touches on a very ugly weekend for the Cubs. Of course, never wanting to actually talk about wh...
Sox pay tribute to '59 World Series squad
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Thu, Jun 25
By Scott Merkin Luis Aparicio was among five players in attendance at Thursday's game as the White Sox honored the 1959 team that made the World Series 50 years ago. White Sox pay tribute to 1959 team
Out In The Community
Original at Inside the White Sox
• Wed, Jun 24
By whitesoxpride Morning at the Ballpark ... For Chicago's Kids Earlier this morning, Herm Schneider and Allen Thomas of the White Sox training staff and Sox players Jermaine Dye and Brian Anderson hosted a P.L.A.Y event for local kids at U.S. Cellular Field.
Kuroda pitches Dodgers past White Sox
Original at Kansas City Star
• Tue, Jun 23
Hiroki Kuroda allowed four hits in 8 2-3 innings, James Loney hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers continued to thrive without Manny Ramirez, beating the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Tuesday night.
50 Years Ago
Original at Inside the White Sox
• Tue, Jun 23
By whitesoxpride Sox are 7-4 in interleague play in 2009 ... own a 7-2 edge over the Dodgers all-time in regular-season play (3-0 at U.S. Cellular Field) ... Jim Thome, with 55, owns the most interleague home runs in baseball, and Paul Konerko, with 43, is tied for fifth ... the White Sox boast the best interleague ERA at 2....
Konerko drives in 1,000th career run
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Sun, Jun 21
By Scott Merkin Paul Konerko's two-out single in the fifth inning did more than bring home the White Sox third run of the afternoon during the South Siders' 4-1 victory over the Reds. It also stood as the 1,000th RBI of Konerko's illustrious career. Konerko drives in 1,000th run
Measuring up: Sox welcome top club
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Sun, Jun 21
By Scott Merkin With the Dodgers entering Chicago as the clear-cut best team in baseball, their competitive presence serves as a good barometer for a talented White Sox team that remains tough to decipher. Measuring up: Sox welcome LA
Lou needs help: Give us your Cubs lineup
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Wed, Jun 17
By Stu Courtney Lou Piniella has seen enough. The exasperated Cubs manager again struggled for words Wednesday to explain his team's inability to hit after a 4-1 loss to John Danks and the White Sox at Wrigley Field. But this time, Piniella hinted that big lineup changes are on the way.
Contreras takes home AL weekly award
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Mon, Jun 15
By Tom Singer White Sox right-hander Jose Contreras punctuated his comeback from a severe Achilles injury by earning American League Player of the Week presented by Bank of America honors for the period ending Sunday. Contreras named AL Player of Week
2009 First-Year Player Draft Goes Hollywood
Original at The Baseball Zealot
• Wed, Jun 10
By Teddy Ballgame Tyler Kehrer, a lefthanded junior out of Eastern Illinois University, was the first Illinois product taken in this year’s draft, chosen by the Angels. They must have had a scout in the stands when this kid struckout 14 batters in a one-hitter he pitched against Southern Illinois Edwardsv...
Bats remain sluggish in White Sox loss
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Fri, Jun 5
By Jesse Temple Home plate hadn't been dirtied by too many White Sox cleats scoring runs the past few games, and Chicago again did its part to keep the dish pristine on Friday in a listless 6-0 defeat against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field. Bats remain sluggish in White Sox loss
Breaking Beckham News
Original at Inside the White Sox
• Wed, Jun 3
By whitesoxpride Just Announced Following tonight's game ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 WHITE SOX TO PURCHASE CONTRACT OF GORDON BECKHAM FROM CLASS AAA CHARLOTTE AND DESIGNATE WILSON BETEMIT FOR ASSIGNMENT CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox have announced that... Just Announced
For White Sox, .500 never felt so good
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Mon, Jun 1
By Jesse Temple Jim Thome mashed a tie-breaking three-run home run in the eighth inning as the White Sox came from behind to win, 6-2, over the A's on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field. For White Sox, .500 never felt so good
Chicago White Sox (21-25) at Kansas City Royals (23-24), 8:10 p.m.
Original at Kansas City Star
• Fri, May 29
Sports Network) -- Clayton Richard very nearly became a member of another team last week. Considering the way the young hurler has pitched lately, the Chicago White Sox have to be quite happy he's still around.
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...
Floyd turns skipper's head in loss
Original at Chicago White Sox
• Wed, May 27
Gavin's last two starts have been awesome," White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski said. "He mixed his pitches, kept the ball down and got ground balls. Gavin really pitched well." "Yeah, I feel great, but I've always felt good," said Floyd, who slipped to ...
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 ...
AL Central Community Projection Results
Original at South Side Sox
• Fri, Mar 27
By The Cheat After weeding out the jokesters -- No, the Sox aren't going to win 162 this year. No, the Twins didn't win the division already with 117 wins. Yes, the Royals are going to win more than 20 games -- it's clear that the South Side Sox community feels that the AL Central is a 3 team race, projecting to...
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.
White Sox History Through SI Covers
Original at South Side Sox
• Fri, Jan 23
• 7 related articles
By U-God May 13, 1957- Billy Pierce and some angling equipment February 28, 1966- Both Chicago teams get new managers, ours is named Stanky. June 12, 1972- Dick Allen is a badass. I neither smuggle nor smoke and here he combines the two in a place I'll never be, a major league dugout.
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...
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
Game 2: Friday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in Tampa Bay, Scott Kazmir vs Mark Buehrle Game 3: Sunday, Oct. 5 at TBA in Chicago, Matt Garza vs John Danks Game 4*: Monday, Oct. 6 at TBA in Chicago, TBA vs Gavin Floyd Game 5*: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at TBA in Tampa Bay, TBA vs TBA
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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]
Opinion: Indians Fall To White Sox, 5-1
Original at WHIOtv.com
• Sun, Sep 28
After taking the first two games against Chicago, the spoils ran dry Sunday at the hands of Mark Buehrle, who was pitching on three days' rest and limited ... Tribe Washing Out The White Sox MadFriars.com Tribe falls to Sox to end season at .500 Indians.com
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
By larry hawaii winter baseball begins september 27. arizona fall league begins october 7. october 10(ish) for mexican pacific league. october 17(ish) for dominican winter league. october 11(ish) for venezuelan professional baseball league. and the puerto rican league is set to reappear this f...
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...
Opinion: White Sox honor Baines with statue
Original at MLB.com
• Sun, Jul 20
Chicago Tribune The entire White Sox coaching staff made the trip from the clubhouse to right-center, led by manager Ozzie Guillen, one of Baines' closest friends. ... White Sox to unveil Baines statue on Sunday Chicago Tribune Simply put, this Sox' loss was ugly Chicago Daily Herald
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
By hosts@soxcast.com Episode: 126 - Angels and White Sox: Angelscast Drops By to Talk about the Past Week (November 26) - Soxcast 2007 Season Podcasts - Soxcast.com - Hosted By: George Heidkamp
Podcast: 112 - Just Shoot Me: The Never-Ending Nightmare of the '07 White Sox (August 31)
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
Podcast: Tuesday Morning Rangers Notes
Original at mlb-rangers(mvn.com)
• Thu, Dec 20
By Joey Matschulat Though the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres currently stand out as the stateside favorites to obtain Fukudome’s services, the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers remain in the hunt. All four teams reportedly submitted bids to Fukudome’s camp last week.
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.