Going after pitcher Jake Peavy in 2009 proved that the White Sox are serious about getting their ace in what has become an ace-happy league. This is something that their rivals, cough, cough – the Minnesota Twins, have refused to do. No, Minnesota, it’s been four years, Francisco Liriano is not an ace. Of course, the deal has been a major bust so far, as Peavy cannot stay … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox: Offseason Additions and Subtractions
Paul Konerko
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
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
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?
Delmon Young’s Emergence Drawing National Recognition
When Delmon Young was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Minnesota Twins in 2007 as the centerpiece that sent Jason Bartlett and Matt Garza from Minnesota to Tampa, the reaction around Minnesota was mixed. … [Read more...] about Delmon Young’s Emergence Drawing National Recognition
Vote for Paul Konerko for the AL All-Star Team
The title of this post says it all vote here … [Read more...] about Vote for Paul Konerko for the AL All-Star Team
Rios and Konerko SNUBBED, Matt Thornton makes AL All-Star Squad
Is this insane? No Paul Konerko or Alex Rios from the Chicago White Sox on the American League All-Star squad? Konerko, however is one of the five AL finalists in the Major League All-Star Game Final Vote. GO HERE to get him in. (By doing it the Chicago Way- "vote early, vote often," we've had good luck getting Scott Podsednik and A.J. Pierzynski in the game in year's past, … [Read more...] about Rios and Konerko SNUBBED, Matt Thornton makes AL All-Star Squad
Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender
The Minnesota Twins are off to their best start in five years. On this date in the season, they haven’t been more than one game above .500 since 2005. … [Read more...] about Justin Morneau Legitimate Triple Crown Contender