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"They had a chance to trade me and they didn't. Now they are stuck with me."
- Jaime Navarro, 1999
Author Archives: Andrew Reilly
A Sox Fan’s Guide To The CTA Service Cuts
The most annoying part of your baseball experience, now made even more so.
The 2010 White Sox Spring Training Preview Preview
Coming soon to a sports page near you.
Becoming That Which They Hate
The worst thing that could have happened to the White Sox didn’t. But that’s still a sad way to end up.
Filed Under: Opinion Read More: Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox, cruel irony, DHs, Jim Thome, Mark Kotsay, Minnesota Twins, sad conclusions Comments closed
The Most Average Team of the Decade
Our former president once joked that C students could one day become president themselves, to which your editor asks: why bother with politics when you could be the next Ken Vining? Part five in a series.
Filed Under: Features Read More: Carlos Lee, Chicago White Sox, Dan Wright, Decade In Review, Esteban Loaiza, Herbert Perry, Jose Valentin, Magglio Ordonez, Mike Sirotka, Neal Cotts, retrospectives, Shingo Takatsu Comments closed
Manager of the Decade
Even when there are two, there can be only one, and you already know who it is. Part four in a series.
Filed Under: Features Read More: Chicago White Sox, Decade In Review, Jerry Manuel, Kenny Williams, Mike Jackson, Ozzie Guillen, Terry Bevington Comments closed
Best of the Worst Teams of the Decade
At the decade’s end, it really only matters what you value. Hilarity, for example, can be a reasonable substitute for pride. Part three in a series.
Filed Under: Features Read More: 2002, 2007, 2009, Andy Gonzalez, Boone Logan, bust prospects, Chicago White Sox, Darrin Erstad, Decade In Review, Dewon Day, Ehren Wassermann, Jeff Liefer, Jose Valentin, losing, Mark Buehrle, retrospectives, Willie Harris Comments closed
AR Talks BA
Jeff at Royally Speaking asked for some sage wisdom on his favorite team’s newest treasure from the South Side scrapyard. As much as I hate to ruin a surprise, this one would only ruin itself. Surprise! [Royally Speaking]
Worst of the Best Teams of the Decade
When are 96 wins no better than 90, and when are they even worse than 89 (which were technically 88 in the first place)? When you’re the Chicago White Sox, that’s when. Part two in a series.
Filed Under: Features Read More: 2000, 2006, 2008, Brian Anderson, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, Decade In Review, Frank Thomas, Herbert Perry, Jermaine Dye, Jim Thome, Jon Garland, Jose Valentin, Kip Wells, Paul Konerko, playoffs, retrospectives Comments closed
The Epic And Eccentric Of Trading For Juan Pierre
Juan Pierre isn’t this and he isn’t that; Juan Pierre just is.
Filed Under: Opinion Read More: acquisitions, Chicago White Sox, Juan Pierre, Phil Rogers, Trade Talk Comments closed
J.J. Putz is the Composite Pitcher
The Sox’ newest arm is also their oldest.
Filed Under: Features Read More: bullpen, Chicago White Sox, free agents, J.J. Putz, offseason Comments closed
Looking For Improvement In All The Wrong Places
The past three weeks are every reason I often hate being a White Sox fan.
Filed Under: Opinion Read More: Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox, grindyness, Mark Teahen, offseason, Omar Vizquel, sad conclusions Comments closed
Making The Case For Robin Ventura’s Hall Of Fame Enshrinement
True greatness knows not the confinement of halls nor shall it be caged by the rules and whims of men; rather, let greatness roam free; free to grow and prosper for all of eternity.