Former Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is famous for despising Wrigley Field. He spoke of how the rats there are a big as pigs. Needless to say he's not the biggest Cubs fan, and the idea of his managing on the North side some day sounds ridiculous. But it might not be as crazy as you think. For now though Guillen is an ESPN Analyst and he talked with the media to … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen, of all people, praises Chicago Cubs rebuild
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John Danks, Don Cooper and Jeff Manto Chat with White Sox Season Ticket Holders
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
OZZIE GUILLEN NO LONGER MANAGING THE WHITE SOX; Released From Contract
It's official now- The Chicago White Sox have released Manager Ozzie Guillen from his contract. The greatest consistent soundbite in recent Chicago sports history has moved on. Base Coach Joey Cora will serve as interim manager for the Sox final two games. Where's Ozzie going now? Broadcasting? Seems to be a natural fit for opinionated, loquacious public persona. More … [Read more...] about OZZIE GUILLEN NO LONGER MANAGING THE WHITE SOX; Released From Contract
Setting Up Detroit Tigers Pitching for Postseason Success
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
Will Ozzie Guillen Manage The Florida Marlins? Kenny Williams be fired?
As the Chicago White Sox continue to let the AL Central slip away, White Sox fans are beginning to demand changes. Both General Manager Kenny Williams and Manager Ozzie Guillen are drawing the angst of White Sox Fans. With the Florida Marlins getting set to open a new stadium next season, Ozzie living in Florida in the off-season and his ties to the Marlin’s organization, could … [Read more...] about Will Ozzie Guillen Manage The Florida Marlins? Kenny Williams be fired?
Embattled Ozzie Guillen Gets new Product Pitchman Gig
It's been a BRUTAL season so far for the Chicago White Sox, they're 11-19 and 9.5 games out in the AL Central. Considering they went "All in" quite literally and figuratively this season, to be in this place right now is nothing short of a catastrophe. And it's put Manager Ozzie Guillen, the man with Borat like candor, on the hot seat. We all know how much he doesn't get … [Read more...] about Embattled Ozzie Guillen Gets new Product Pitchman Gig
Chicago White Sox to Trade For a Closer?
After the Chicago White Sox loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, 670 A.M. the Score broadcasters Ed Farmer and Darin Jackson indicated that GM Kenny Williams is likely going to be on the phone exploring ways to fix the back end of his bullpen. As the Sox blew another two-run lead in the ninth, it is obvious something needs to change. Just two days after White Sox manager … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox to Trade For a Closer?
The Necessary Attributes to be a Major League Manager
There are numerous schools of thought on effective leadership. One could spend hours upon hours at Amazon.com in this section. Because the Major League Baseball season is such a grind at around ten times the length of the NFL season, the necessary traits are somewhat unique compared with other professional sports. There are the old school supporters who would back the likes of … [Read more...] about The Necessary Attributes to be a Major League Manager
How Ozzie Guillen Spent the Super Bowl Yesterday (TwitPic)
A decent stand-up comedian whose name I can't recall once did a great bit about how no man, no matter how large and imposing, can ever look tough while sipping a straw. And it's true. I'd venture the same thing applies to sitting in your living room and eating jello. Even when it applies to Senor Swear Word, Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen. His overt (and certainly … [Read more...] about How Ozzie Guillen Spent the Super Bowl Yesterday (TwitPic)
Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox: Ready to live Separate Lives?
So this is how it ends? No, let me say it in Ozzie Guillen English: "This is horses#$%! This is f*&*&ing s#$t." Chicago White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen, by far the most emotionally healthy person I have ever had a discussion with in my life (because keeping things bottled up is indeed bad for you) has one year left on his contract. And the prospective extension isn't … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen and the White Sox: Ready to live Separate Lives?