It’s not who you think it is, but it’s exactly who it should be. Part one of a series.
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"He'd been rich and he'd been poor and rich was better."
- John Helyar on Jerry Reinsdorf
Tag Archives: Chicago White Sox
Mark Teahen Is The Near Future Of White Sox Baseball
That answers the what, but what about the who? We don’t know, but we know who does. Jeff Parker reports from Kansas City.
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That Was Then And This Is Not
On the anniversary of the Sox’ 2005 World Series victory, an examination of what we really got from that most fantastic of outcomes.
Finally, A Reason To Watch The World Series
Player; manager; broadcaster: Ozzie Guillen stands on the verge of marginal, highly specific greatness. Again.
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: 2005, 2005 World Series, broadcasters, Chris Berman, Derek Jeter, Fox Sports, New York Yankees, Ozzie Guillen, Tim McCarver, World Series Comments closed
More Like The End Of Sports Encapsulation
This newfangled language recognition/auto-journalism technology thingy isn’t killing off anything we need worry ourselves with. Mostly.
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Gary Smith, Joe Posnanski, journalism, Media, technology Comments closed
Four Incredibly Short Essays About Dewayne Wise
Who was Dewayne Wise, and why should we care? Two burning questions share an eerily similar answer.
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: Alex Rios, Carlos Quentin, departures, Dewayne Wise, Jermaine Dye, outfielders, Scott Podsednik, The 35th Best Comments closed
Live from the Bitter End
Failure implies a chance of success, and with these guys the goal always seemed a little less clearly defined.
Average, Out, Over
In the end, we are all one person looking at 30 sides of the same terrible offense through two disparate eyes that see entirely different worlds. All told, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. [The Beachwood Reporter]
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: advanced mathematical conclusions, Alex Rios, Buzz Lightyear, Carlos Quentin, elsewhere, Gordon Beckham, Hawk Harrelson, Los Angeles Dodgers, outfield, Paul Konerko, season recaps, sitting shotgun on someone else's bandwagon Comments closed
In 18 Hours They’ll Be Laying Flowers On Their Life
The outcomes aren’t important, but how the team reaches them is the last gasp of meaningful baseball we have.
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Detroit Tigers, George Bell, home runs, impending doom, Matt Thornton, potential for greatness, weird accomplishments Comments closed
Cubs, Sox Sweep LVPs
A pair of Chicago outfielders, now united for all eternity. Hilarious. [ESPN]
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True Faith
Maybe Ozzie Guillen’s forgotten the name and the address of everyone he’s ever known, but that’s nothing compared to thinking Jose Contreras and Bartolo Colon were ready for battle. [Mouthpiece Sports] And hey, you know how I know Jake Peavy is awesome? Because he beat the Royals, that’s how. I even read that in the [...]
Filed Under: News Also Filed Under: Chicago Sun-Times, Jake Peavy, Joe Cowley, Media, New Order references Comments closed
Less Than Losing And Way Beyond Empty
There is but one reason for the Sox to try any more, and it is also the same reason they shouldn’t bother. History awaits. [The Beachwood Reporter]
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: 500, Carlos Quentin, elsewhere, Gordon Beckham, losing, Ozzie Guillen, Team of Destiny, winning Comments closed
Your Guide To Clutching At The Last Hateful Straws Of The 2009 Season
If the enemy of my enemy is my friend, what happens when two of my enemies conspire to exploit my favorite team’s flaws?
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, sad conclusions, spite, Team of Destiny Comments closed
Big Decisions About A Big Man
Bobby Jenks, your future is now. And then. Also later. And last November, too. But even moreso now – just like it already was! [Mouthpiece Sports]
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Swishy & Javy: Still Not The Answer
Nicky the Swish and Javy T. Squeeze could save this team. HAHA no, just kidding. They couldn’t. [Mouthpiece Sports]
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Javier Vazquez, Media, Nick Swisher, revisionist history, Sports Illustrated, Tim Marchman Comments closed