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 players on the White Sox roster and offers names of possible prospects the White Sox could get in return. Your MLB trade rumors featuring the White Sox are right here!
Follow paulmbanksChicago White Sox Will Win the AL Central
For the first time in almost a month, the White Sox share first place in the American League Central with the Detroit Tigers. Now with the most optimism a White Sox fan with ulcers from the stresses of watching his team can muster, believes: The Chicago White Sox will win the AL Central.
Follow paulmbanksChicago 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 manager with a completely different style in Robin Ventura. So what were the highlights of opening day? New “must try” additions to U.S. Cellular Field?
Read on to find out!
Follow paulmbanksWhite Sox Marketing VP Brooks Boyer Creates Fireworks
The Chicago White Sox Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Brooks Boyer recently shared his opinions on the upcoming 2012 White Sox season, from the perspective of the fan experience. What marketing fireworks might he be creating for the team in 2012?
Follow paulmbanksCuba Libre! Alexei and Dayan KEY White Sox Contributors
When I visit U.S. Cellular Field for fun; and not business (i.e. seeing my Chicago White Sox as a ticketed fan,and not as a credentialed member of the media) one of my favorite places to stop is outside section 143 (pretty close to where Soxman and Batboy sit in 148) for a “Cuban Comet” sandwich.
It’s the tastiest new specialty food item at the Cell, and I’m sure you can figure out one (well, two actually) of the reasons it’s here- Shortstop Alexei Ramirez and rookie third baseman Dayan Viciedo.
The two Cuban infielder defectors are one of the main reasons the Sox have been on fire since Early June.
In today’s increasingly global economy, Major League Baseball franchises put more effort into investing in foreign countries than ever before. And if Che Guevara were alive today, his favorite baseball team might be the Chicago White Sox, who get around the U.S. government’s trade embargo on Cuba by signing defectors.
By Paul M. Banks
Follow paulmbanksSox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”
By Soxman
Speed, Pitching and Defense was the Kenny Williams blueprint of success for the 2010 Chicago White Sox. The plan seemed feasible. After all it worked in 2005.
He started acquiring the parts for “the project” at the end of the 2009 season and through a busy winter he acquired the best “materials” available within his budget to build a winner.
Follow paulmbanks2009 White Sox Significantly Overhauled from Last Year
By Paul M. Banks
When the White Sox defend their 2008 AL Central title this season, they will do so after overhauling a third of their lineup. Opening Day brings new starters at the center field, second and third base positions. Additionally, last year’s 2B, Alexei Ramirez. moves over to shortstop.
For this season to have the same thrilling conclusion as 2008, when the Sox finally won the division race over the Twins in game No. 163, it’ll be because of the new guys.
CF and hitting leadoff, DeWayne Wise: Was it a smart move to start Wise in the leadoff spot, given his awful on-base percentage? He’s simply the least of three evils for manager Ozzie Guillen, as Jerry Owens can’t hit at the major league level and backup Brian Anderson continues falling way short of the expectations he came into the league with. Reserve infielder Brent Lillibridge can play the center field position when called upon as well.
3B Josh Fields: His name may be Fields, but fielding is not Josh’s strong suit. Joe Crede’s replacement does have plenty of power though, slugging 23 homers with 67 RBIs in just 373 at bats in 2007.
“I think he had a tremendous spring training, both offensively and defensively. Unfortunately, the rough day he had was against the Cubs with everybody in Chicago watching the game, when we don’t play the Cubs, people don’t watch (preseason) baseball, but I don’t worry about Josh. I expect him to have a great year,” manager Ozzie Guillen said with his usual Borat-like candor.
2B Chris Getz: What do you get with Getz? A possible Rookie of the Year candidate with a history of getting on base consistently at every level and solid range on defense. As he gains more experience, he may find himself hitting leadoff — should Wise struggle in the job. Ozzie Guillen bluntly assessed the situation.
“If things don’t work the way the way we want to, I’m not afraid to change lineups. I’m not too patient either. I think what I see from Getz is pretty special. Can this kid lead off? I don’t have any doubts, but him batting second we can do a lot of things,” Guillen said.
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