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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"I did it for the wife and kids." - Eddie Cicotte on throwing the 1919 World Series
Jim Thome on 35th Street
Becoming That Which They Hate
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Andruw Jones, Chicago White Sox, cruel irony, DHs, Mark Kotsay, Minnesota Twins, sad conclusions 3 Comments
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, Chicago White Sox, Decade In Review, Frank Thomas, Herbert Perry, Jermaine Dye, Jon Garland, Jose Valentin, Kip Wells, Paul Konerko, playoffs, retrospectives 3 Comments
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, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, cruel irony, God Hates Cleveland Sports, hilarity, Joe Borchard, Kenny Lofton, Omar Vizquel, Roberto Alomar, Royce Clayton, Sandy Alomar 4 Comments
Sox Still In It, Says Sox GM
Guess who has two thumbs and thinks the Sox’ chances remain exactly where they always were.
Two Different Men Into Two Different Sunsets
The Chicago White Sox suddenly have not one but two(!) chances of making the playoffs.
Thome/Contreras x 2
Here they go again, on their own. . . [A.V. Chicago]
. . . goin’ down the only road Ken Griffey, Jr.’s ever known. [Mouthpiece Sports]
Filed Under: News Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, departures, elsewhere, Jose Contreras 3 Comments
Away With You, Superfluous Outfielder!
Everybody, say hello to Alex Rios. He will be your teammate, he wants to win just as much as you do, and he’s here to help everyone along with this big, shared, adventurous goal. Except for you. You’re fired. [Mouthpiece Sports]
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: 2010, Alex Rios, Dewayne Wise, elsewhere, Jermaine Dye, Scott Podsednik, uninformed speculation 3 Comments
Predicting the Odd Man Out
Technically, they’re all awesome but technically, that’s a highly flawed statement. A look at the Sox’ extra gears.
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The Way It Actually Happened Is For the Birds
Fact-checking Hawk (again). Asking “what” is pointless, but asking “when” can sometimes be beautiful.
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, fact-checking, Hawk Harrelson, time travel 1 Comment
We Have Seen the Future of White Sox Baseball
. . . and it looks a lot like the very recent past of White Sox baseball. To the Grindmobile!
Filed Under: Opinion Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, Chris Getz, game recaps, Josh Fields, Kansas City Royals, Kyle Farnsworth, Mark Buehrle, Opening Day 4 Comments
I Said Good Day to You, Mr. Thome
The South Side position battle no one’s talking about this spring – and with good reason.
Filed Under: News Also Filed Under: Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, DHs, Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko, position battles, spring training 2 Comments
Bold Predictions: Five Things to Watch in Spring Training
Besides starting pitching, Josh Fields, the gaping hole in center, the top of the order and Alex Rodriguez.
Filed Under: News Also Filed Under: baseball predictions are also stupid, Brian Anderson, Chicago White Sox, Matt Thornton, Ozzie Guillen, spring training 2 Comments
Valentines for My White Sox Boyfriends
She choo-choo-chooses him. And him. And him. Guest columnist Cara Snyder reflects on the true meaning of the holiday.
Filed Under: Visitors Also Filed Under: Brian Anderson, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, guest writers, Jermaine Dye, Paul Konerko Leave a comment
Their Own Worst Enemies
Hey, did you know this one guy wants to help his team win?
Filed Under: Features Also Filed Under: Alexei Ramirez, Chicago White Sox, Gavin Floyd, John Danks, Media, Neal Cotts, Orlando Cabrera Leave a comment