The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko. In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run. So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres Lose 2 Front Office Guys to Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres jointly announced today that Jed Hoyer and Jason McLeod will leave the Padres and accept new front office positions with the Cubs. The Cubs will send the Padres a player to be named later (PLEASE be Alfonso Soriano and/or Carlos Zambrano) as compensation. Both the Cubs and the Padres will hold press conferences after the World Series is … [Read more...] about San Diego Padres Lose 2 Front Office Guys to Chicago Cubs
The Return of Jake Peavy: Will It Last?
Jake Peavy is back, at least for a little while. The 2007 NL Cy-Young award-winner lasted six innings against the LA Angels Wednesday night, giving up seven hits and four runs while striking out four in his first start since detaching his latissimus dorsi muscle last July against the Angels. It's been a difficult road for Peavy, however. He's overcome multiple setbacks before … [Read more...] about The Return of Jake Peavy: Will It Last?
Padres GM Donating $100 to Cancer Research After Every Win
From May 18 – May 25, The San Diego Padres will be dedicating their home stand to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), as The Padres will donate $5 for every ticket sold via SU2C's promo code. In addition, team General Manager Jed Hoyer will donate $100 to SU2C for every win this season. San Diego is currently 12-19, 7.5 half back in the NL West. But they are expected to … [Read more...] about Padres GM Donating $100 to Cancer Research After Every Win
Chicago White Sox to Trade For a Closer?
After the Chicago White Sox loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, 670 A.M. the Score broadcasters Ed Farmer and Darin Jackson indicated that GM Kenny Williams is likely going to be on the phone exploring ways to fix the back end of his bullpen. As the Sox blew another two-run lead in the ninth, it is obvious something needs to change. Just two days after White Sox manager … [Read more...] about Chicago White Sox to Trade For a Closer?
2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
With the 2010 MLB draft just five days away, it's time for the second version of its mock up, complete with a few changes big and small. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about 2010 MLB Mock Draft 2.0 (6-2-10)
Peavy to White Sox?
By Soxman A bold move could be the “P” in Prozac to fix the South Side. Hot rumor from the San Diego Padres Beat Reporter Tom Krasovic: The Chicago White Sox have offered four players to the Padres for their ace Jake Peavy. The trade is apparently so close to getting done, that manager Bud Black met with Peavy Wednesday night to discuss it. If true, give Kenny … [Read more...] about Peavy to White Sox?
Cubs Off-Season Exchange
By David K. and Paul Schmidt (DK) The wheel certainly doesn’t need to be re-invented. But after the embarrassment of a second straight three-and-out in the post-season, some sort of shake-up needed to be made with the Cubs roster. GM Jim Hendry has kept the core of the club in tact, but has been fairly active in adding other pieces to the puzzle. Perhaps the biggest … [Read more...] about Cubs Off-Season Exchange
