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Jake Peavy Says Replacing David Ross with Craig Counsell a ‘knee jerk reaction’

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In 2023, the Chicago Cubs finished 83-79, under the guidance of manager David Ross. They did not make the postseason. After replacing Ross with Craig Counsell this offseason, they finished 83-79 and out of the playoffs once again. Counsell's contract is worth $40 million over five years, the richest ever in Major League history for a manager. So despite the fact that nothing … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy Says Replacing David Ross with Craig Counsell a ‘knee jerk reaction’

Jake Peavy on How Close He Came to Joining the Cubs

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You have probably heard this story before- Jake Peavy, recently coming off a Cy Young/Triple Crown season in 2007, and convinced that he was soon headed to the northside of Chicago, sang “Go, Cubs, Go” at a Las Vegas bar during the 2008 Baseball Winter Meetings. But according to the man himself, the signing, like the trade itself, never actually happened. … [Read more...] about Jake Peavy on How Close He Came to Joining the Cubs

Jerry Reinsdorf Must Sell, White Sox on Pace to be Historically Bad

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Jerry Reinsdorf, what on Earth have you done? How can a Major League Baseball team be metaphorically "out of it" well before the month of May even begins? Getting out of the gates 6-22 this season, the Chicago White Sox have been "done" since before the weather even warmed up. At 27-77, they're 50 games under .500, for the first time since franchise history since 1970, when … [Read more...] about Jerry Reinsdorf Must Sell, White Sox on Pace to be Historically Bad

Exclusive: White Sox 2B Nicky Lopez on How He Got into Baseball

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Major League Baseball draws big crowds, elicits huge ratings and inflames passions, which makes it truly more than just a game. However, it is still a game, and that means it's just win or lose, not life of death. Chicago White Sox second baseman Nicky Lopez knows that, as his team is currently on pace to finish this season 42-120. … [Read more...] about Exclusive: White Sox 2B Nicky Lopez on How He Got into Baseball

Former White Sox First Round Pick Achieves Crash Davis Style Record

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Bull Durham is perhaps the best written sports movie of all-time. Since Ron Shelton's classic came out in 1988, numerous passages of dialogue have been cited and interwoven into the baseball news of the day. Well, get ready for yet another citation. You might recall this exchange between Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) and Annie Savoy (Susan Sarandon). … [Read more...] about Former White Sox First Round Pick Achieves Crash Davis Style Record

White Sox Ken “Hawk” Harrelson: worst announcer in all of sports? (video)

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(re-post from 5-7-12 as Hawk Harrelson now finishes his career and unjustifiably gets the "retirement bounce") Who's the biggest dead weight connected to the Chicago White Sox: Gordon Beckham? Brent Morel? How about Ken "Hawk"Harrelson who gave us 63 seconds of dead air Friday night on the game's most pivotal play. Yes, over a minute of silence as the game's critical home … [Read more...] about White Sox Ken “Hawk” Harrelson: worst announcer in all of sports? (video)

Ozzie Guillen, of all people, praises Chicago Cubs rebuild

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Former Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is famous for despising Wrigley Field. He spoke of how the rats there are a big as pigs. Needless to say he's not the biggest Cubs fan, and the idea of his managing on the North side some day sounds ridiculous. But it might not be as crazy as you think. For now though Guillen is an ESPN Analyst and he talked with the media to … [Read more...] about Ozzie Guillen, of all people, praises Chicago Cubs rebuild

White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors

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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

The Irrationally Overrated, White Sox Mark Buehrle and tribute videos

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Last night the Chicago White Sox welcomed back Mark Buerhle with a tribute video in the first inning of game one in their series versus the Toronto Blue Jays. You can watch it later in this post. As well as the White Sox 2013 opening introduction video. But first we re-publish a magnificent post from former Sport Bank contributor Peter Christian: Just as there are … [Read more...] about The Irrationally Overrated, White Sox Mark Buehrle and tribute videos

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