The worst thing that could have happened to the White Sox didn’t. But that’s still a sad way to end up.
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"It's a horse-[bleep] job. If you win, you get paid two million dollars. If you lose, you get fired."
- Ozzie Guillen
Tag Archives: Chicago White Sox
Becoming That Which They Hate
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Andruw Jones, 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 Also Filed Under: Carlos Lee, 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 Also Filed Under: 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 Also Filed Under: 2002, 2007, 2009, Andy Gonzalez, Boone Logan, bust prospects, Darrin Erstad, Decade In Review, Dewon Day, Ehren Wassermann, Jeff Liefer, Jose Valentin, losing, Mark Buehrle, retrospectives, Willie Harris Comments closed
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 Also Filed Under: 2000, 2006, 2008, Brian Anderson, Carlos Quentin, 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 Also Filed Under: acquisitions, Juan Pierre, Phil Rogers, Trade Talk Comments closed
J.J. Putz is the Composite Pitcher
The Sox’ newest arm is also their oldest.
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 Also Filed Under: Andruw Jones, 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.
Steve Avery and Pat Rapp, Your Time Is At Hand
In the wake of the Sox signing Omar Vizquel, The 35th Street Review checks in on the 1998-2009 Chicago White Sox’ quest to become the 1995-1999 Cleveland Indians.
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: Alan Embree, Albert Belle, Cleveland Indians, cruel irony, God Hates Cleveland Sports, hilarity, Jim Thome, Joe Borchard, Kenny Lofton, Omar Vizquel, Roberto Alomar, Royce Clayton, Sandy Alomar Comments closed
Yelling About Bobby Jenks’ Weight Is Like Yelling About The Brightness Of The Sun
Hey did you know Bobby Jenks is a big dude? That’s awesome. You can read all about it in the newspaper.
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: big fat guy power, Bobby Jenks, Joe Cowley, Ozzie Guillen Comments closed
Turkey, Potatoes and Second Helpings of a Masterfully Delivered Curveball
Comcast Sports Net will rebroadcast Mark Buehrle’s perfect game at 7pm CST Thanksgiving night. Set those DVRs, and try not to spit out your beaujolais when Hawkeroo actually loses it on the air. SPOILER ALERT: Josh Fields and Dewayne Wise’s careers both peak on the exact same day. [WhiteSox.com]
Weep Not For Gordon Beckham
So he finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting. So what?
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: awards, Gordon Beckham, outrage, Rookie of the Year, sports fans think they're so smart Comments closed
Pretty Good As Gold
Mark Buehrle’s new hardware tells everyone else what we already knew, and that he’s also a solid defender.
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Gold Glove Award, Mark Buehrle, Mark Langston Comments closed