With a turf toe injury to reliever LHP Eric Threets, and few better options to assume a left-handed specialist role in the bullpen, the first place Chicago White Sox will call upon LHP Chris Sale, their top pick from this year's amateur draft for assistance. Will the move be permanent or just cup of coffee for the young hurler? Will he head back to the minors quickly? As GM … [Read more...] about White Sox to Recall 2010 Top Draft Pick Chris Sale from AAA
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Sox fans, watch MLB Network “The Club” Tonight!
To see what Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham had to say about The Club, and if he'll watch it or not, check out my exclusive with him here I've always said that Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen would make the best reality star a television producer could ever imagine; mostly because everyday he already does what pretty much every reality "star" does- exaggerate his … [Read more...] about Sox fans, watch MLB Network “The Club” Tonight!
(Former) White Sox Show Dedication to Pitching, Speed, and Defense
As the Chicago White Sox look at their 2010 blueprint and question “what happened, fans chants of “Fire Ozzie” or “Wave the White Flag” grow another decibel as the losses pile one, but I challenge the following: Soxman asks who is truly to blame? … [Read more...] about (Former) White Sox Show Dedication to Pitching, Speed, and Defense
White Sox Pushing Self Destruct Button for GM Kenny Williams
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
Peavy to White Sox?
By Soxman A bold move could be the “P” in Prozac to fix the South Side. Hot rumor from the San Diego Padres Beat Reporter Tom Krasovic: The Chicago White Sox have offered four players to the Padres for their ace Jake Peavy. The trade is apparently so close to getting done, that manager Bud Black met with Peavy Wednesday night to discuss it. If true, give Kenny … [Read more...] about Peavy to White Sox?
Spring Training Sox Exchange
By Paul M. Banks and Soxman (PMB) Last weekend included St. Valentine’s Day, a time of year that more women than men look forward to quite frankly. But once it’s over, Major League Baseball pitchers and catchers begin reporting to spring training, which is to most guys what chocolate, jewelry and flowers are to women. Speaking of love, I consulted Soxman, the person who … [Read more...] about Spring Training Sox Exchange