This week marks the height of summer festival season. In most major cities across North America, prominent street fairs and concert series are being held. In Chicago, BP featured the city’s largest baseball at the Taste of Chicago June 24th-26th. As the entire city focuses on the BP Crosstown Cup, the annual head-to-head interleague series between the Chicago Cubs and … [Read more...] about Conversing with White Sox Legend Ron Kittle at BP Crosstown Cup
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White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?
During the infamous "White Flag trade" in early August of 1997, Chicago White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf was infamously quoted "any one who thinks this team can catch the Cleveland Indians is crazy." Given that the Sox were just 3.5 back of the division leaders from Ohio, with 7 weeks left in the season, it INFURIATED White Sox fans. And it should; they conceded their … [Read more...] about White Sox Back in AL Central Division Race- OMG! Are you Serious?
White Sox Handle Good Teams, Struggle Massively vs. the Bad Ones
The Boston Red Sox were everyone's preseason champions, and up until the last few days, one of the hottest teams in major league baseball. It was the 27-31 Chicago White Sox who cooled them off, sweeping the BoSox in Fenway. This makes it seven in a row white over red. Chicago is starting to own Boston in the same manner the Minnesota Twins own them. Or how the New York … [Read more...] about White Sox Handle Good Teams, Struggle Massively vs. the Bad Ones
Paul Konerko Already Getting 2011 AL MVP Consideration
Chicago White Sox first baseman and team captain Paul Konerko is starting the 2011 season where he ended 2010, as a cornerstone of the team and offensive juggernaut. Last week, Konerko was named co-American League Player of the Week with Cleveland's Asdrubal Cabrera. After clubbing two homers in Sunday game against the Tampa Rays, Konerko finished the week hitting .417 … [Read more...] about Paul Konerko Already Getting 2011 AL MVP Consideration
White Sox Winning by Out-Bludgeoning Opposition
After their 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon, the Chicago White Sox pushed their record to 5-3. There are still plenty of questions about this year's White Sox team but one thing is for sure: they can score runs. As of now they are leading the MLB in runs scored and are third in batting average. However, it's troubling how they're giving up … [Read more...] about White Sox Winning by Out-Bludgeoning Opposition
White Sox Opener Mirrors Offseason, Organization Mantra: AGGRESSIVE!
The Chicago White Sox are "All in." It's the marketing slogan for 2011 and it reflects what the front office did this past offseason; sacking up, buying more chips and shoving 'em towards the middle of the table with authority. A lot of MLB teams did likewise. The Detroit Tigers did some heavy very short term investing. The Oakland Athletics bought themselves some power … [Read more...] about White Sox Opener Mirrors Offseason, Organization Mantra: AGGRESSIVE!
White Sox Could Find Bullpen Help in Anthony Carter
It's time for another Chicago White Sox prospect conference call. This edition features right-handed flame-thrower Anthony Carter. Yes, he has the exact same name as the 1980s Michigan Wolverines and Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver. And like that AC, he's known for speed; the velocity of his heater measures in the mid '90s. Marty Maloney in the Sox front office set us … [Read more...] about White Sox Could Find Bullpen Help in Anthony Carter
White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
“They're all dead?!?!” describes the "Lost" television series finale in three simple words. "You’re Fired” are two words to perfectly summarize the "Celebrity Apprentice." And do these analogies compare to White Sox pitcher report cards for the first quarter of the 2010 season? How about Ozzie Guillen's future with the Sox? Let’s play ball! For the 1st Qtr report … [Read more...] about White Sox 1st Qtr Report Card: Pitchers & Coaches
Cubs, White Sox losing to MLB’s biggest Losers
By Paul M. Banks Hey Chicago, what do you say? When's the next time the Blackhawks play? In the city by Lake Michigan, baseball success is so rare that in 1959, when Emperor Daley I set off the air raid sirens to celebrate the White Sox American League Championship, everyone panicked! People thought Soviet missiles were headed for Chicago, instead of realizing a local … [Read more...] about Cubs, White Sox losing to MLB’s biggest Losers
The White Sox First Round Pick: Jared Mitchell
By Paul M. Banks The Chicago White Sox selected outfielder Jared Mitchell of Louisiana State University with their first-round pick (23rd overall) in yesterday’s Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. (Did anyone watch it? It was actually televised on MLB Network, but I only caught a glimpse of it. JUST GENIUS MARKETING on their part scheduling the broadcast to … [Read more...] about The White Sox First Round Pick: Jared Mitchell
