The Chicago White Sox are "All in." It's the marketing slogan for 2011 and it reflects what the front office did this past offseason; sacking up, buying more chips and shoving 'em towards the middle of the table with authority. A lot of MLB teams did likewise. The Detroit Tigers did some heavy very short term investing. The Oakland Athletics bought themselves some power … [Read more...] about White Sox Opener Mirrors Offseason, Organization Mantra: AGGRESSIVE!
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Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
The Tigers had two things that is the recipe for success on most teams. They had a power-hitter that also hits for average in Miguel Cabrera and the team had an ace in Justin Verlander. So, what went wrong? Why did the team finish 81-81? Is Miguel Cabrera drinking an alcoholic beverage? These are all questions that need to be addressed. … [Read more...] about Offseason Grading: The Detroit Tigers
Minnesota Twins Must Remain Aggressive
The Minnesota Twins recently swept the Chicago White Sox in a series that was viewed as imperative for the South Siders. Every sports fan has been caught biting his or her nails at the conclusion of a football game when their coordinator makes the decision to go into a prevent defense. It usually end up in their opponent gaining enormous chunks of yards in short periods of … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Must Remain Aggressive
5 Reasons Why the White Sox Should Resign Paul Konerko
The 2010 baseball season is not even over and the Chicago White Sox are still in the race for the American League Central crown. So why should any White Sox fan start thinking about 2011? Team captain and offensive leader Paul Konerko will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season that's why. While some may argue that it is time to turn the page on the Sox slugger … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why the White Sox Should Resign Paul Konerko
White Sox Super-prospect Brent Morel gets called up to Parent Club
Enter White Sox top prospect Brent Morel, who won the Arizona Fall League's batting title last season. Recently the September was promoted to the big leagues. Morel took the time to talk with myself, and a few other White Sox bloggers recently. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about White Sox Super-prospect Brent Morel gets called up to Parent Club
Frank Thomas: The Greatest White Sox Hitter Ever
His number 35 may have been retired on Sunday, but the many stories of “The Big Hurt” Frank Thomas, the greatest hitter in White Sox history, will live on forever. As evident by the sellout crowd at U.S. Cellular Field, who lined up outside as early as 8:00 a.m. to get a bobble head in his likeness and see his induction into White Sox immortality, the name Frank Thomas and … [Read more...] about Frank Thomas: The Greatest White Sox Hitter Ever
Interview with the Chicago Sun Times Elliott Harris
Elliott Harris has been a columnist for the Chicago Sun Times for 31 years. He has covered the Bulls, Cubs, and White Sox, and has been writing his Quick hits columns for 12 years which can be found here: Elliott was nice enough to stop by The Backdoor Cut and in the first part of this interview he talks about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Cubs from the Bartman incident to … [Read more...] about Interview with the Chicago Sun Times Elliott Harris
Should the Chicago White Sox Get Manny Ramirez?
As we creep ever closer to the September 1st waiver trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox have some tough decisions to make. They sit 4.5 games in back of the Twins, with arguably a tougher schedule remaining: ten games alone against the Yankees and Red Sox and another west coast road trip that historically has poor results. With the offense sputtering, is it time for GM … [Read more...] about Should the Chicago White Sox Get Manny Ramirez?
Duensing Dominant, Stepping Into Third Starter Spot for Twins
The Minnesota Twins haven’t had a lot of holes to be filled this year. … [Read more...] about Duensing Dominant, Stepping Into Third Starter Spot for Twins
After Minnesota Takes Two of Three, What’s Next for White Sox, Twins?
The Minnesota Twins stretched their lead in the AL Central to five games Wednesday, before the Chicago White Sox struck back Thursday with an 11-0 mauling of Minnesota. … [Read more...] about After Minnesota Takes Two of Three, What’s Next for White Sox, Twins?