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Ozzie Guillen: Blunt but Fair

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Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is as love 'em or hate 'em as anybody in Major League Baseball. If you're a Sox fan and/or admire people who confidently state their views in this era of overly sanitized corporatespeak dominance, you probably like him a lot. However, if you enjoy being politically correct, think Wrigley Field is a cathedral, or happen to care for the … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen: Blunt but Fair

Should the Sox have any confidence in Gavin Floyd?

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In 2008, the Chicago White Sox won the AL Central largely because of their young pitching staff. A crucial part of that solid starting rotation was Gavin Floyd, 25 years old at the time, and seemingly reaching his prime. He led the team in wins with 17, also good enough for 6th in the American League. Additionally, he was eighth in winning percentage, 5th in starts … [Read more...] about Should the Sox have any confidence in Gavin Floyd?

Ozzie Guillen on his Bullpen, Managing Style (Video)

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Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is one of the most entertaining interviews in all of MLB, or sports in general for that matter. Remember when you took Psychology 101, and you learned about the id, the ego, and the superego? Hearing Ozzie sometimes, is a great way to define exactly what the id is. So I guess it's fitting that the topic of psychology came up here at … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen on his Bullpen, Managing Style (Video)

White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches

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“They're all dead?!?!” describes the "Lost" television series finale in three simple words.  "You’re Fired” are two words to perfectly summarize the "Celebrity Apprentice."  And do these analogies compare to White Sox pitcher report cards for the first quarter of the 2010 season?  How about Ozzie Guillen's future with the Sox? Let’s play ball! For the 1st Qtr report … [Read more...] about White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches

Chicago White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Position Players

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As Chicago White Sox trade rumors become more frequent than talk of LeBron James signing with the Chicago Bulls, it’s time to hand out first quarter grades to the Chicago White Sox. As May draws to a close, the major league baseball season is 25% over.  Perhaps these grades will inspire our players to get a passing grade. Maybe they can optimize summer school, … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Position Players

2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)

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For pick-by-pick analysis of the 2010 MLB draft's first round, click here. With up to 50 rounds adding up to 1,600 picks, most of which either don’t sign or won’t be seen for three to four years, the MLB Draft doesn’t hold the same attention grabbing star power as its NFL and NBA counter parts. But that doesn’t mean MLB Mock Drafts aren’t still fun to discuss and debate, … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft (Picks 1-16)

If White Sox Raise White Flag

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If GM Kenny Williams were to wave the white flag on the 2010 season in June, White Sox fans could get an extended look at some future franchise cornerstones. By Soxman As the White Sox fall further in the AL Central standings, whispers of White Flag trades begin to swirl among fans at U.S. Cellular Field. For reasons ranging from bloated salaries to pending free … [Read more...] about If White Sox Raise White Flag

Gordon Beckham to Minors?

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Minor league seasoning could help boost, not reduce confidence of White Sox struggling 2nd baseman. After all "Bacon" is often crisper, after it's been seasoned properly Josie’s on a vacation far away…in AAA Charlotte.  This very well could be a realistic decision for Kenny Williams to ponder if the 2009 Sporting News Rookie of the Year, Gordon Beckham continues to … [Read more...] about Gordon Beckham to Minors?