http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:54:36 -0700 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:26:44 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d29-White-Sox-statistical-oddities-of-the-decade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Juan Uribe took more walks with the White Sox than A.J. Pierzynski in the decade. (AP photo/Ben Margot)Four straight complete games in the playoffs. A pitcher throwing both a no-hitter and a perfect game with the same umpire behind home plate. Tradin... Mark Buehrle Juan Uribe Bobby Jenks A.J. Pierzynski Josh Stewart Timo Perez Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:26:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d29-White-Sox-statistical-oddities-of-the-decade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d28-The-impact-of-Ozzie-Guillen-on-the-White-Sox-2004present?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner AP photo/Charles Rex Arbogast When Ozzie Guillen was hired six years ago to be the next manager of the White Sox, nobody could have expected the kind of success the White Sox have had under somebody who never had managed a major-league team before. ... Ozzie Guillen Book review Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:02:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d28-The-impact-of-Ozzie-Guillen-on-the-White-Sox-2004present?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d26-The-10-best-White-Sox-single-seasons-of-the-decade-hitters?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Paul Konerko his 30+ home runs five times in the decade. (AP/Mark Duncan)Here's an interesting stat: in the eight seasons this decade in which the White Sox finished at or above .500, the team had 200 or more home runs in every season. In the two sea... Carlos Quentin Paul Konerko Jermaine Dye Jim Thome Magglio Ordonez Frank Thomas Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:29:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d26-The-10-best-White-Sox-single-seasons-of-the-decade-hitters?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d23-The-10-best-White-Sox-single-seasons-of-the-decade-pitchers?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner The best Sox pitcher of the decade. (AP/Tom Olmscheid)There are only eight days left in what turned out to be the best decade in White Sox history.From 2000-2009, the White Sox won the division three times (2000, 2005, 2008), won 90 games three times... Mark Buehrle Javier Vazquez Matt Thornton Keith Foulke Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:36:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d23-The-10-best-White-Sox-single-seasons-of-the-decade-pitchers?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d22-A-quick-note-on-Gavin-Floyd-specifically-his-curveball?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Every time I worry about Juan Pierre's on-base percentage, the Andrew Jones/Mark Kotsay/Jayson Nix/Omar Vizquel revolving DH door, or Mark Teahen's value, I come back to one comforting thing: the White Sox should have a fantastic pitching ... Gavin Floyd Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:14:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d22-A-quick-note-on-Gavin-Floyd-specifically-his-curveball?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d15-The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-the-Juan-Pierre-trade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Juan Pierre had 30 stolen bases last year but was caught 12 times. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)Kenny Williams got his guy.Again.Earlier, it was Mark Teahen. Then, it was Omar Vizquel and Andruw Jones. Now, it's Juan Pierre. This move didn't come out of left ... Scott Podsednik Juan Pierre Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:04:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d15-The-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-the-Juan-Pierre-trade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d15-White-Sox-acquire-Juan-Pierre-for-two-players-to-be-named-later?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner The White Sox attempted to fill their hole in left field with somebody who can lead off—and that somebody is Juan Pierre. I'm not a fan of Pierre, but somehow, I don't really dislike this move. I'll have my thoughts up later... Juan Pierre Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:33:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d15-White-Sox-acquire-Juan-Pierre-for-two-players-to-be-named-later?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d12-White-Sox-nontender-DJ-Carrasco?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner After the signing of J.J. Putz yesterday, the writing was on the wall for D.J. Carrasco to be non-tendered before Saturday's 11 pm deadline for arbitration-elibigle players.Today, the White Sox went ahead and sent Carrasco packing despite his back-to... Jhonny Nunez Daniel Hudson D.J. Carrasco Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:28:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d12-White-Sox-nontender-DJ-Carrasco?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d11-What-are-the-White-Sox-getting-in-JJ-Putz?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner J.J. Putz last pitched in the AL in '07. (AP file photo)The White Sox made a nice low-cost, high-ceiling acquisition Friday when the team signed J.J. Putz to a one-year, $3 million contract according to ESPN Chicago. Ken Rosenthal has more on the inc... J.J. Putz D.J. Carrasco Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:25:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d11-What-are-the-White-Sox-getting-in-JJ-Putz?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Five-things-we-learned-about-the-White-Sox-at-the-Winter-Meetings?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner The White Sox valued Mark Teahen enough to give him a three-year contract. (AP/Kathy Willens)While the White Sox seem to do much on the surface at the Winter Meetings, there were a few very interesting developments that came out of Indianapolis this ... Gordon Beckham Bobby Jenks Winter Meetings Tyler Flowers Mark Teahen Hideki Matsui JJ Putz Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:47:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Five-things-we-learned-about-the-White-Sox-at-the-Winter-Meetings?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Why-the-Alex-Rios-waiver-claim-is-not-tying-Kenny-Williams-hands?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Alex Rios struggled with the White Sox, but he's far from a lost cause. (AP)The scene is last year's Winter Meetings. The White Sox just picked up Alex Rios from the Toronto Blue Jays for nothing except his contract. After trading away Nick Swisher, ... Alex Rios Jordan Danks Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:26:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Why-the-Alex-Rios-waiver-claim-is-not-tying-Kenny-Williams-hands?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d7-White-Sox-Winter-Meetings-wrapup-day-one-Juan-Pierre-Hideki-Matsui-Tyler-Flowers-and-more?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner The Dodgers may trade Juan Pierre, and the White Sox reportedly have some interest. (AP photo/David Zalubowski) While Monday didn't bring a flurry of trades or signings, it did bring a slew of news for the White Sox thanks to interviews with Ozzie G... Scott Linebrink Carlos Quentin Andruw Jones rumors Tyler Flowers Jim Thome Scott Podsednik Juan Pierre Hideki Matsui Roy Halladay Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:05:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d7-White-Sox-Winter-Meetings-wrapup-day-one-Juan-Pierre-Hideki-Matsui-Tyler-Flowers-and-more?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Gordon-Beckham-Jordan-Danks-and-why-the-White-Sox-should-trade-for-Willie-Harris?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Leading off with Beckham could hinder his development. (Mark Duncan/AP) Leadoff is not a position. A team can't have somebody "play" leadoff.That being said, a good leadoff hitter is often the foundation of a good lineup. Right now, th... Carlos Quentin Gordon Beckham Andruw Jones Mark Kotsay Jordan Danks Willie Harris Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:01:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Gordon-Beckham-Jordan-Danks-and-why-the-White-Sox-should-trade-for-Willie-Harris?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d2-The-Bobby-Jenks-trade-situation-or-why-the-White-Sox-should-trade-for-Matt-Lindstrom?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner If the Sox trade Bobby Jenks, Matt Lindstrom should be targeted. (AP)Will the White Sox trade Bobby Jenks or not?That seems to be the biggest question that will dog the Sox throughout the upcoming months. Jenks is due for a raise to ~$7 million in ar... trades Bobby Jenks Matt Lindstrom Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:36:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d2-The-Bobby-Jenks-trade-situation-or-why-the-White-Sox-should-trade-for-Matt-Lindstrom?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d1-No-arbitration-for-White-Sox-free-agents?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner As expected, the White Sox will decline to offer arbitration to type A free agents Jermaine Dye and Octavio Dotel and the non-ranked Ramon Castro and Scott Podsednik. The Sox won't receive compensatory draft picks when Dye and Dotel sign elsew... Jermaine Dye Octavio Dotel Scott Podsednik Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:34:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m12d1-No-arbitration-for-White-Sox-free-agents?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d25-White-Sox-sign-Andruw-Jones?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner The White Sox signed Andruw Jones to a one-year deal Nov. 25. (AP file photo/Jeff Chiu)The White Sox added another player to the team's bench mix by signing Andruw Jones to a one-year, $500,000 deal with up to $1 million in incentives. Jones spent al... Andruw Jones Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:43:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d25-White-Sox-sign-Andruw-Jones?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d23-An-Omar-Vizquel-update-and-wrapping-up-the-Arizona-Fall-League?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner   The Chicago White Sox are continuing to work on signing free agent veteran shortshop Omar Vizquel. (Photo:http://www.flickr.com/photos/keithallison/ / CC BY-SA 2.0After being reported Friday, there hasn't been anything new on the Omar Vizquel... Jordan Danks Omar Vizquel Brent Morel Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:28:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d23-An-Omar-Vizquel-update-and-wrapping-up-the-Arizona-Fall-League?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Rosenthal-White-Sox-close-to-signing-Omar-Vizquel?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting the White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to back up Alexei Ramirez and/or Gordon Beckham up the middle. UZR still rates the 42-year-old Vizquel as an above-average defensive ... Jayson Nix Omar Vizquel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Rosenthal-White-Sox-close-to-signing-Omar-Vizquel?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Discussion-Should-the-White-Sox-consider-bringing-back-Jim-Thome?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Thome didn't play much with the Dodgers. (AP photo/David J. Phillip)It's no secret that the White Sox don't have a lot of money to throw around this winter. The in-season acquisitions of Jake Peavy and Alex Rios can be viewed as the White Sox' big of... Jim Thome Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Discussion-Should-the-White-Sox-consider-bringing-back-Jim-Thome?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Gordon-Beckham-finishes-fifth-in-rookie-of-the-year-voting?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner (AP photo/Ben Margot)While Gordon Beckham had a great rookie campaign, it wasn't good enough to win AL Rookie of the Year.That award went to Oakland's Andrew Bailey. Beckham finished fifth in the voting.I can't say I disagree with Beckham not winning... Gordon Beckham Elvis Andrus AL ROY Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Gordon-Beckham-finishes-fifth-in-rookie-of-the-year-voting?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner