Chicago White Sox starter Gavin Floyd (7-8) made quick work of the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He took a perfect game into the sixth inning before allowing just one run and four hits in seven-plus innings, improving to 5-2 with a 1.06 ERA in his last 11 starts. All in under 2.5 hours. The 6-foot-6 right-hander hasn’t allowed more than two earned runs in a game since a loss to … [Read more...] about White Sox Pitchers bred in organization to work fast!
Ozzie Guillen claims Ethnic Double Standards Existing in Baseball
Before Sunday's series finale with the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen addressed the media just like he does before every game. But this time, he had a lot to say about some serious issues that transcend baseball. His take on Major League double standards relating to Asian and Latino players touches on topics that resonate all over the globe. … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen claims Ethnic Double Standards Existing in Baseball
Hudson’s gone, but plenty of White Sox Pitching Prospects Remain
With White Sox fifth starter/top prospect Daniel Hudson now in Arizona (in exchange for Edwin Jackson), it's time to think about who's next in line regarding pitching prospects within the Sox farm system. And who better to tell us than Kirk Champion, White Sox Minor League Pitching Coordinator. Champion gave a conference call last week where I was joined on the call by … [Read more...] about Hudson’s gone, but plenty of White Sox Pitching Prospects Remain
Brett Myers Staying Put: Non-Houston MLB Media Breathe sigh of Relief
Although this incident with Major League pitcher Brett Myers occurred over three years ago, I haven't forgotten it. It's probably the most abrasive, confrontational and childish athlete-reporter exchange I've ever heard. Or put another way, it's the most extreme jackass-jock-condescending-to-journalist example ever imagined. And the thought of ever experiencing anything even … [Read more...] about Brett Myers Staying Put: Non-Houston MLB Media Breathe sigh of Relief
Fire acquire Freddie Ljungberg, gearing up for 2007-esque late season surge?
In a week where the team traded veteran midfielder Justin Mapp and unveiled new Designated Player Nery Castillo, the changes keep coming for the Chicago Fire- yesterday, the team announced the acquisition of midfielder Freddie Ljungberg from the Seattle Sounders. Ljungberg, 33, brings with him one of the most impressive resumes in MLS. He rose to fame playing on the wing for … [Read more...] about Fire acquire Freddie Ljungberg, gearing up for 2007-esque late season surge?
Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 2
Round 1 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 2 Pick 1 Justin Mertes-Mistretta- The Sports Bank Pick: WR Miles Austin DAL I have to confess, I have an absolute man-crush on Miles Austin. While some may be wary of drafting him this early, I have no qualms. He was able to put up 80+ catches, over 1300 yards and double digit touchdowns despite only starting 3/4's … [Read more...] about Fantasy Football Experts Mock Draft:Round 2
2011 Looking like CRITICAL year for Detroit Tigers GM
I’m not sure what the Detroit Tigers did to piss off the gods of debilitating injuries, but it’s too late to sacrifice a live chicken on the mound at this point. So Detroit needs MacGyver if it wants any chance of staying in the hunt until Brandon Inge, Magglio Ordonez and Carolos Guillen come back. But let’s be honest. Starting a paper clip, some duct tape and a box of … [Read more...] about 2011 Looking like CRITICAL year for Detroit Tigers GM
Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot dealt to Dodgers
Cubbies get Blake Dewitt, pitching prospects (including Tim Wallach's son) in return. On Major League Baseball trading deadline day the Chicago Cubs acquired infielder Blake DeWitt and minor league right-handed pitching prospects Kyle Smit and Brett Wallach from the Los Angeles Dodgers. In exchange they sent away left-handed pitcher Ted Lilly, infielder Ryan The "The Riot" … [Read more...] about Ted Lilly and Ryan Theriot dealt to Dodgers
Cubs Reinstate Emotional Train Wreck Pitcher Big Z
In a move that screams (and when talking about Big Z. you gotta use the word scream) "hey, it's already broken, so how much more damage can he really do?" The Chicago Cubs today reinstated right-handed pitcher Carlos Zambrano from the restricted list and kicked right-handed reliever Bob Howry to the curb. Zambrano made four minor league appearances since being placed on … [Read more...] about Cubs Reinstate Emotional Train Wreck Pitcher Big Z
Ken Macha Admits His Mancrush on Weeks
Milwaukee Brewers Manager Ken Macha says that Rickie Weeks' approach and work ethic at the plate makes him one of his favorite players. Macha isn't sure how to rank them all, he just knows Weeks is up there. He has even compared Rickie to baseball Hall of Famers. "I don't know how to rank people. It's hard to do that," Macha said. "I talked about [Andre] Dawson the other day … [Read more...] about Ken Macha Admits His Mancrush on Weeks