Today the Chicago White Sox exercised 2011 club options on catcher Ramon Castro and left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton. They also released right-hander Carlos Torres, allowing him to pursue an opportunity to pitch in Asia. Under terms of their deals, Castro will earn a base salary of $1.2 million in 2010, and Thornton will receive a base of $3 million. Thornton, 34, was … [Read more...] about White Sox Pick up Club Options on Castro and Thornton; Release Torres
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GM Kenny Williams on White Sox Stretch Run Needs
With All-Star set-up man Matt Thornton and part-time closer/key reliever J.J. Putz now headed to the 15 day DL, the Chicago White Sox clearly have some deficiencies in the bullpen. And even before the injuries occurred, the bullpen had been the team's Achilles heel the past couple weeks. Sox GM Kenny Williams addressed the media on Tuesday, and mostly fielded questions about … [Read more...] about GM Kenny Williams on White Sox Stretch Run Needs