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White Sox Pushing Self Destruct Button for GM Kenny Williams

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By Soxman White Sox fans may not always agree with the moves GM Kenny Williams makes, but they know he is a man of his word.  Ask his index finger, it once proudly displayed the 2005 World Championship ring to Cubs fans, and often becomes itchy around the trading deadline. Now it seems to be hovering over the 2010 season self-destruct button. We can't say he didn’t … [Read more...] about White Sox Pushing Self Destruct Button for GM Kenny Williams

Cubs, White Sox losing to MLB’s biggest Losers

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By Paul M. Banks Hey Chicago, what do you say? When's the next time the Blackhawks play? In the city by Lake Michigan, baseball success is so rare that in 1959, when Emperor Daley I set off the air raid sirens to celebrate the White Sox American League Championship, everyone panicked! People thought Soviet missiles were headed for Chicago, instead of realizing a local … [Read more...] about Cubs, White Sox losing to MLB’s biggest Losers

Chicago White Sox can’t beat anyone half-decent

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By Paul M. Banks Say what you want about the 2010 Chicago White Sox, but at least they hold true to form. Everyone talks about how up-and-down they are, how they (warning: a cliché as painful as Jim Belushi coming) “are consistently inconsistent.” But it’s not entirely true. About 30 games into the season, they give you exactly what you expect. The Sox look terrible against … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox can’t beat anyone half-decent

Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”

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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. … [Read more...] about Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”

Jake Peavy’s Peaved and Sox Masher Math

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By Soxman In a growing tradition through my near daily Twitter rants, I provide a quick glass half full, glass half empty outlook on the Chicago White Sox. As we enter week four of the 2010 season, and a 8-11 record, there’s a glaring opportunity: Glass Half Full:  The White Sox are tied for 3rd in the AL Central. Glass Half Empty: The White Sox are also tied … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy’s Peaved and Sox Masher Math

Cubs-Sox series becomes even MORE Corporate

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There's a new corporate sponsor, and trophy, added to the Windy City's Red Line series. Yes, it's like a college football trophy game now...if it were sponsored by a giant oil multinational. CHICAGO (April 26, 2010) – Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox today announced an official structure to the celebrated Chicago interleague rivalry known to fans … [Read more...] about Cubs-Sox series becomes even MORE Corporate