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
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(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”
Jake Peavy’s Peaved and Sox Masher Math
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
How are the White Sox this AWFUL?
By Soxman and Paul M. Banks As we are now into week three of the 2010 MLB season, White Sox fans have to be asking at this point: “What the heck is going on?” … [Read more...] about How are the White Sox this AWFUL?
Chicago White Sox News and Notes
By Soxman Yes Chicago baseball fans, I’m back from a long winter’s nap, To talk Sox rumors, to dispel some of the flap. Who will our teams trade, and who might they acquire? Will we be buyers, or sellers by fire. So grab your Sox Snuggie and drink some egg nog, Soxman is here with an overdue blog. The Bears stink. The Bulls and Hawks? Well that’s Paul M. Banks' … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox News and Notes
Former Bears & Loyalty Lines as a Chicago Football Fan
By Soxman As the Bears record drops to 3-2, with tough divisional match-ups still on the horizon, I couldn’t help but notice how well former Chicago Bears players are doing these days. Yes I said FORMER players. What’s even more shocking is that fans' desire for these player’s exits from Chicago came almost as fast as the gusts of the windy city could push them out of … [Read more...] about Former Bears & Loyalty Lines as a Chicago Football Fan