Today's White Sox vs. Cubs series began with very little pomp and circumstance. Since 2008, when both teams were in first place upon meeting, the red line rivalry has approached with less excitement and intrigue every season. This year, both teams entered with very low expectations and so far living down to them, as each team is below .500. The Sox are a slightly better … [Read more...] about White Sox Morel, Cubs LaHair: opposite ends of statistical spectrum
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White Sox need more from Beckham, Dunn and Rios in 2012
The three big albatross contracts on the Chicago White Sox are those belonging to Adam Dunn, Alex Rios and Jake Peavy. They are the three most overpaid underachievers on the Sox; at least in 2011 anyway. They are three players most Sox fans point the finger at for what went wrong last year. I agree on the first two, but think the third biggest problem is Gordon … [Read more...] about White Sox need more from Beckham, Dunn and Rios in 2012
White Sox front office operations: a look inside
Get ready for the 2012 Chicago White Sox season with a look inside how things are done in the front office. For those of you who have ever wondered how the Sox or any MLB team for that matter gets built, we bring you the insight of Dan Fabian, White Sox Director of Baseball Operations. He was gracious enough to join us on conference call. Transcript provided by South Side … [Read more...] about White Sox front office operations: a look inside
White Sox season outlook: causes for optimism?
Last preseason held very high hopes for the Chicago White Sox. In 2011, most publications ranked them in the top 10, often top 5 in MLB power rankings entering the year. This year, you'll see them in the high 20s across the board in pretty much all publications. ESPN picked them dead last, and Sports Illustrated predicted they'll lose 95 games. The offseason saw the departure … [Read more...] about White Sox season outlook: causes for optimism?
Illini partnering up with Chicago White Sox, Fire
On the heels of yesterday's deal with the Chicago White Sox, the University of Illinois and Chicago Fire Soccer Club have formed a cross-promotional partnership where Illini fans will receive special offers for Fire events, including pre-arranged behind-the-scene tours of Toyota Stadium and unique events like breakfast in the clubhouse. Illini fans who purchase Fire season … [Read more...] about Illini partnering up with Chicago White Sox, Fire
White Sox Trade Closer to Blue Jays for Prospect; Rebuilding Mode: ACTIVATE!
The Chicago White Sox have fairly boring so far this hot stove league. And I guess it makes sense given hwo they went "all in" last year. It was a great marketing slogan, even though the end result was a train wreck of phantasmagoria. Time to undue the damage I guess. And since no one in their right mind (MLB doesn't have a GM like Isaiah Thomas in in his New York Knicks … [Read more...] about White Sox Trade Closer to Blue Jays for Prospect; Rebuilding Mode: ACTIVATE!
Man Breaks into White Sox GM’s Home, Wears His Clothes
Wow is this a bizarre creepy story. Chicago police contend that a scary looking man who also has a previous rap sheet broke into the home of White Sox general manager Ken Williams this past weekend and completely made himself at home: He drank beer, ate pizza and got on Williams' computer before leaving the home dressed in Williams' clothes and wearing his 2005 White Sox … [Read more...] about Man Breaks into White Sox GM’s Home, Wears His Clothes
White Sox fans, Na Na Hey Hey GoodBye Songwriter Passed On
Some very sad news to report today. Paul Leka, who wrote the infectious chorus of "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)" performed by the band Steam has died. The catchy hook led to the song being adopted as the anthem for the Chicago White Sox in 1977, the famous "Southside Hitmen" team, a.k.a. the most celebrated third place team in baseball history. (It's Chicago baseball, … [Read more...] about White Sox fans, Na Na Hey Hey GoodBye Songwriter Passed On
White Sox Hire Robin Ventura as Manager, More Shocking than Cubs Not Hiring Ryne Sandberg
As you've heard by now, the Chicago White Sox hired Robin Ventura as manager to replace Ozzie Guillen. In doing so they truly made a statement of what they are not; much more than what they are. They went from a manager of loud, politically incorrect public statements to one who is as mild-mannered, and bland/vanilla as possible. They also showed that they are not the … [Read more...] about White Sox Hire Robin Ventura as Manager, More Shocking than Cubs Not Hiring Ryne Sandberg
Terry Francona is the Wrong Boston Red Sox Fall Guy
When a team has the largest collapse of all time during the month of September, there is plenty of blame to go around. Terry Francona, former Boston Red Sox manager, received the brunt of it recently after his meeting with the team’s hierarchy. The franchise decided not to pick up Francona’s option for next season. Theo Epstein is widely viewed as a baseball mastermind. With … [Read more...] about Terry Francona is the Wrong Boston Red Sox Fall Guy