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
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Complete Guide to Chicago White Sox Trade Deadline Rumors
As the July 31st Major League Trade Deadline approaches, The Chicago White Sox could be actively working the phone lines in search of both pitching and hitting assistance. In the second episode of MLB network’s “The Club” which aired yesterday, GM Kenny Williams indicated he’s used to being a buyer, not a seller. While this interview was conducted in May when it … [Read more...] about Complete Guide to Chicago White Sox Trade Deadline Rumors
Sox fans, watch MLB Network “The Club” Tonight!
To see what Sox second baseman Gordon Beckham had to say about The Club, and if he'll watch it or not, check out my exclusive with him here I've always said that Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen would make the best reality star a television producer could ever imagine; mostly because everyday he already does what pretty much every reality "star" does- exaggerate his … [Read more...] about Sox fans, watch MLB Network “The Club” Tonight!
Chicago White Sox 1st Half Report Cards: Pitchers
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
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
Hottest Team in MLB? Your Chicago White Sox
On June 8th, the Chicago White Sox were 24-33, a season low 9 games under .500 and 9.5 out of first place in the AL Central division. Few experts could have anticipated where the Sox would be on July 10th: 47-38, a half game back of the division leading Detroit Tigers, and certifiably the hottest team in Major League Baseball. Fresh off an 8-2 win over division rival … [Read more...] about Hottest Team in MLB? Your Chicago White Sox
White Sox take over 1st Place! Andruw Jones clubs 400th HR
At the beginning of last month, NO ONE would have predicted this: the Chicago White Sox entering the 2010 All-Star break in FIRST PLACE in the AL Central. They are 49-38, a half game up on the second place Detroit Tigers, and certifiably the hottest team in Major League Baseball. They beat the Royals 15-5 on Sunday, a game in which they clubbed 5 home runs, including a … [Read more...] about White Sox take over 1st Place! Andruw Jones clubs 400th HR
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True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs
As the second of the Chicago intra-city series commences this weekend, you'll hear a lot of vitriol for the Cubs from White Sox fans. And that is very misguided. A $146 million team that is hopelessly under .500 and nowhere near the NL Central race is not to be feared, or hated. They're to be laughed at and pitied. Just be thankful your team doesn't insult your intelligence by … [Read more...] about True White Sox fans NEED to hate the Twins, not the Cubs
Chicago White Sox Trade Rumors: Sox GM looking for Lefty Bat?
Just when White Sox fans were waving their White Flags on the 2010 season, outstanding performance in inter league play has the White Sox within striking distance of the AL Central lead. Riding a hot streak of outstanding pitching and just enough hitting to win, White Sox GM Kenny Williams recently told reporters that if he adds any pieces to the team, he’ll be looking … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox Trade Rumors: Sox GM looking for Lefty Bat?