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White Sox are more of a Moneyball team than you might think

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"Moneyball," one of the most acclaimed movies of 2011 was released on video last month. The Billy Beane biopic and adaptation of Michael Lewis' best-selling novel was nominated for six Academy awards including best picture, best actor (Brad Pitt) and Jonah Hill (best supporting actor). Because of it's popularity, more baseball fans are wondering how SABR-friendly their favorite … [Read more...] about White Sox are more of a Moneyball team than you might think

John Danks, Don Cooper and Jeff Manto Chat with White Sox Season Ticket Holders

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As the ultimate reward for their loyalty, today the White Sox gave season ticket holders an unprecedented opportunity to chat with pitcher John Danks, pitching coach Don Cooper and new hitting coach Jeff Manto.  The event was facilitated by long-time White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks public address announcer Gene Honda. … [Read more...] about John Danks, Don Cooper and Jeff Manto Chat with White Sox Season Ticket Holders

White Sox Trade Closer to Blue Jays for Prospect; Rebuilding Mode: ACTIVATE!

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The Chicago White Sox have fairly boring so far this hot stove league. And I guess it makes sense given hwo they went "all in" last year. It was a great marketing slogan, even though the end result was a train wreck of phantasmagoria. Time to undue the damage I guess. And since no one in their right mind (MLB doesn't have a GM like Isaiah Thomas in in his New York Knicks … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Closer to Blue Jays for Prospect; Rebuilding Mode: ACTIVATE!

White Sox fans, Na Na Hey Hey GoodBye Songwriter Passed On

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Some very sad news to report today. Paul Leka, who wrote the infectious chorus of "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)" performed by the band Steam has died. The catchy hook led to the song being adopted as the anthem for the Chicago White Sox in 1977, the famous "Southside Hitmen" team, a.k.a. the most celebrated third place team in baseball history. (It's Chicago baseball, … [Read more...] about White Sox fans, Na Na Hey Hey GoodBye Songwriter Passed On

White Sox Adam Dunn: WORST. SEASON. EVER. Fire Ken Williams!

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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!

Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success

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Closer Jose Valverde and starter Justin Verlander obviously anchor the pitching staff in Detroit. The former has forty save opportunities in the same amount of chances. The latter has garnered his twenty-first victory already with almost a month left. Valverde’s numbers are a little misleading because his whip is near one and a third. This would usually dictate a few blown … [Read more...] about Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success

Alex Rios a HUGE Reason White Sox Aren’t Winning the AL Central

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The Chicago White Sox should be closer to the division lead than they currently are. One of the big reasons, Alex Rios. He is hitting .215 with 8 homers and 32 runs batted in. He has 23 walks and 54 strikeouts and 52 runs scored. Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has moved him up and down the lineup throughout the year, nothing has sseemed to worked. He is hitting .280 with 0 homers … [Read more...] about Alex Rios a HUGE Reason White Sox Aren’t Winning the AL Central