For the first couple months of the 2010 season, the White Sox pitching staff was similar to the iPhone4: high expectations of “the best yet,” followed by major problems, mechanical flaws and overall disappointment. Then, more mysteriously than the Chupacabra, the White Sox win 25 of their last thirty games to go into the All-Star break leading the AL Central as the … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox 1st Half Report Cards: Pitchers
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Chicago White Sox First Half Report Cards: Position Players
The White Sox were 9.5 games behind AL Central leaders Minnesota and Detroit following a loss on June 8, but they have won eight consecutive games and 25 of their last 30 to end the half in first place. Only one team in major-league history has been further behind at any point in the first half and entered the break with a division lead (the 1973 Cardinals). How did they … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox First Half Report Cards: Position Players
Are the White Sox Playoff Contenders?
Megan Fox gets engaged to Brian Austin Green, Rocker Bret Michaels survives a brain aneurysm and LeBron James can now pick any team in the NBA to call home. Yet, I still consider myself a luckier man. Why? Even though Sox Girl is hotter than Megan Fox, that’s not my reason. After our win over Steven Strasburg and sweep of the Nationals, the Chicago White Sox … [Read more...] about Are the White Sox Playoff Contenders?
Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay
We were robbed of an 80’s pop culture icon when actor Gary Coleman recently passed away. And in a blown call yesterday, which likely would’ve had Coleman saying: “Whatchu talking about Willis?” major league baseball fans were robbed of the greatest feat in baseball: The Perfect Game. Detroit Tiger’s pitcher Armando Galarraga came within one foot (literally) of throwing the … [Read more...] about Blown Perfect Game Call Costs Galarraga History, May Help Expansion of Instant Replay
White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
“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
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
If White Sox Raise White Flag
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
(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
Sox Win over Royals Offers Preview of “What’s Meant to Be”
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”