Posts Marked Kenny Williams

Manager of the Decade

By Andrew Reilly | December 29, 2009

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: Chicago White Sox, Decade In Review, Jerry Manuel, Mike Jackson, Ozzie Guillen, Terry Bevington | 4 Comments

We Only Have Ourselves to Blame for Alex Rios’ Struggles

By Andrew Reilly | September 14, 2009

Well, ourselves and Kenny Williams. And J.P. Ricciardi. And pretty much everyone except Alex Rios.

Filed Under: Opinion | Also Filed Under: Alex Rios, Chicago White Sox, contracts, J.P. Ricciardi, Toronto Blue Jays | Leave a comment

Philosophical Dilemmas, White Sox Baseball Be Thy Name

By Andrew Reilly | September 10, 2009

What makes a rookie great? And what’s a year worth, anyway? [Mouthpiece Sports]
But more importantly: what did Kenny Williams know, and when did he know it? [Mouthpiece Sports]

Filed Under: News | Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, Chris Getz, elsewhere, Gordon Beckham | Leave a comment

Kenny Williams Feels His Pain And His Alone

By Andrew Reilly | September 10, 2009

One man believes in this year’s White Sox; Kenny Williams, as expected, is that man.

Filed Under: News | Read More: Kenny Williams | Leave a comment

Sox Still In It, Says Sox GM

By Andrew Reilly | September 5, 2009

Guess who has two thumbs and thinks the Sox’ chances remain exactly where they always were.

Filed Under: News | Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, Jim Thome, Trade Talk | Leave a comment

Into the Future, Irresponsibly

By Andrew Reilly | May 24, 2009

Looking ahead to the next bold, unexpected, psychotic move by Kenny Williams.

Filed Under: Features | Also Filed Under: Barstool GM, Chicago White Sox, Erik Bedard, Manny Ramirez, Nick Swisher, sports talk radio is where common sense goes to die, trade rumors are stupid | Leave a comment

Presenting Your 2009 Chicago White Sox

By Andrew Reilly | April 5, 2009

One “when” and a whole lot of “if.” Ladies and gentlemen, baseball season is upon us.

Filed Under: Features | Also Filed Under: 2009 Baseball Preview, 50 cents short, A.L. Central, baseball predictions are also stupid, Chicago White Sox, dashed expectations, economics, grinding, grindyness, pretentiousness | 2 Comments

Distance May Skew Perception

By Andrew Reilly | March 12, 2009

Kenny Williams is the Vernon Wells of general managers. Or the Nick Swisher. Or, if you think about it, both.

Filed Under: Features | Also Filed Under: Barstool GM, Chicago White Sox, grinding, grindyness, Media, offseason, Sports Illustrated | 1 Comment

¡Clásico!

By Andrew Reilly | March 5, 2009

Are you ready for some baseball? Presenting the 35th Street guide to the World Baseball Classic.

Filed Under: Features | Also Filed Under: Carlos Lee, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, Luis Ayala, Matt Thornton, sports fans think they're so smart, spring training, World Baseball Classic | 3 Comments

I’ll Have the Grinder with Extra Salt

By Andrew Reilly | February 28, 2009

A look at the menu at Kenny Williams’ restaurant.

Filed Under: Features | Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, grinding, grindyness, Hawk Harrelson, offseason | 1 Comment

How to Write a White Sox Spring Training Report

By Andrew Reilly | February 23, 2009

So-and-so has something to prove. Part two in an ongoing series.

Filed Under: Features | Also Filed Under: 35th Best, Chicago White Sox, how-to, Media, offseason, spring training | 3 Comments

Kenny Williams Moves at an Altitude Below that of Enemy Detection

By Andrew Reilly | February 12, 2009

Or so says Joe Cowley.

Filed Under: Opinion | Also Filed Under: Media, offseason, public relations, stupid buzzwords | Leave a comment

Fight Club of the White Sox Offseason

By Andrew Reilly | February 3, 2009

You do not talk about the state of the team.
You do NOT TALK ABOUT THE STATE OF THE TEAM.
Someone yells “Stop!,” goes limp, taps out, that player is over.
Only two guys to a move.
One move at a time, fellas.
No shoes, no shirt, no full-time job.
Trade speculation will go on as long as it has [...]

Filed Under: News | Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, Jerry Reinsdorf, offseason, Ozzie Guillen, trade rumors are stupid | Leave a comment

The Game of Kenny Williams

By Andrew Reilly | January 29, 2009

There are times to admire the Sox’ GM and there are times to admonish the Sox’ GM. This is both of those times.

Filed Under: News | Also Filed Under: Chicago White Sox, Media, offseason | 1 Comment

El Barto

By Andrew Reilly | January 15, 2009

Two hundred fifty pounds’ worth of has-been never seemed like such a smart idea.

Filed Under: News | Also Filed Under: 2003, Barstool GM, Bartolo Colon, It's Not Rebuilding Unless You Rebuild, Media | 1 Comment

Revisionist History

By Andrew Reilly | January 4, 2009

Everything is always awesome in Soxland, or at least the Sox’ PR guy says it is.

Filed Under: Opinion | Also Filed Under: 2008, Alexei Ramirez, Barstool GM, Carlos Quentin, Chicago White Sox, Media, propaganda, Scott Merkin | Leave a comment

Bad for Baseball? Good for Them!

By Andrew Reilly | December 24, 2008

What to do when all-consuming rage doesn’t stop the enemy from advancing its cause.

Filed Under: Opinion | Also Filed Under: 50 cents short, free agents, Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees, offseason, The Boss | 1 Comment

Rebuilder

By Andrew Reilly | December 16, 2008

Is there really a pleasant way to say your ballclub is in “whatever” mode?

Filed Under: Opinion | Also Filed Under: Barstool GM, Javier Vazquez, Nick Swisher, Orlando Cabrera, Ozzie Guillen, The South Side Shall Rise Again, Tim Belcher | 3 Comments

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