The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko. In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run. So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
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White Sox surge into first place; why they’re here
For the first time since the last day of the 2010 season, when the White Sox finished the year 88-74, the team is six games over .500 at 28-22. The 7-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday, coupled with the Cleveland Indians loss, brought them into first place. For a team that many MLB publications predicted to lose 90 or more games this year, being in first place with June … [Read more...] about White Sox surge into first place; why they’re here
White Sox need more from Beckham, Dunn and Rios in 2012
The three big albatross contracts on the Chicago White Sox are those belonging to Adam Dunn, Alex Rios and Jake Peavy. They are the three most overpaid underachievers on the Sox; at least in 2011 anyway. They are three players most Sox fans point the finger at for what went wrong last year. I agree on the first two, but think the third biggest problem is Gordon … [Read more...] about White Sox need more from Beckham, Dunn and Rios in 2012
Chicago White Sox Opening Day U.S. Cellular Field Review
A week into the 2012 season it is apparent that a new era has begun on the south side of Chicago. After several months of anticipation, White Sox fans finally had their chance to witness the team and the many new additions to the ballpark firsthand. This was our time to see a rebuilding team, to say goodbye to some of our favorite players and to formally embrace a new … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox Opening Day U.S. Cellular Field Review
White Sox Home Opener is Here!
In all the years I’ve been a White Sox contributor for the Sportsbank.net there has never been a season where expectations for the team has been lower as the words “new era” and “rebuilding” are frequently associated with the team. As a matter of fact most experts and sports periodicals pick the southsiders to be among the worst teams in the game. So in a year where there is … [Read more...] about White Sox Home Opener is Here!
Terry Francona is the Wrong Boston Red Sox Fall Guy
When a team has the largest collapse of all time during the month of September, there is plenty of blame to go around. Terry Francona, former Boston Red Sox manager, received the brunt of it recently after his meeting with the team’s hierarchy. The franchise decided not to pick up Francona’s option for next season. Theo Epstein is widely viewed as a baseball mastermind. With … [Read more...] about Terry Francona is the Wrong Boston Red Sox Fall Guy
White Sox Adam Dunn: WORST. SEASON. EVER. Fire Ken Williams!
Manager Ozzie Guillen was let go by the Chicago White Sox last week, but the man who should have been cut was GM Kenny Williams. Williams has made so many bad trades, and HORRIBLE free agent signings that he was the one who really deserved to be cut. Why? He wasted all that money on Adam Dunn, Alex Rios and Jake Peavy- all ludicrously overpaid underachieving wastes of space … [Read more...] about White Sox Adam Dunn: WORST. SEASON. EVER. Fire Ken Williams!
Minnesota Twins are in Total Free Fall
The Minnesota Twins have been plummeting in the American League Central standings. There win percentage may be lower than Adam Dunn’s batting average by the end of September. The Scott Baker injury recently put the icing on the cake of a disastrous season. Fans looking for a bargain in the Twin Cities should look to purchase tickets secondhand during an NFL Sunday. They could … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins are in Total Free Fall
Twins and White Sox Have a Lot in Common
American League fans in Chicago and Minneapolis have experienced tremendous disappointment so far this season. The lackluster play of their clubs has had many sitting on their hands at US Cellular and Target Fields. There are actually tremendous parallels between the two situations. It starts with a list of three disappointing players on each roster. … [Read more...] about Twins and White Sox Have a Lot in Common
Will Ozzie Guillen Manage The Florida Marlins? Kenny Williams be fired?
As the Chicago White Sox continue to let the AL Central slip away, White Sox fans are beginning to demand changes. Both General Manager Kenny Williams and Manager Ozzie Guillen are drawing the angst of White Sox Fans. With the Florida Marlins getting set to open a new stadium next season, Ozzie living in Florida in the off-season and his ties to the Marlin’s organization, could … [Read more...] about Will Ozzie Guillen Manage The Florida Marlins? Kenny Williams be fired?