http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:17:26 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:40 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Rosenthal-White-Sox-close-to-signing-Omar-Vizquel?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal is reporting the White Sox are close to signing Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal to back up Alexei Ramirez and/or Gordon Beckham up the middle. UZR still rates the 42-year-old Vizquel as an above-average defensive ... Jayson Nix Omar Vizquel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:45:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Rosenthal-White-Sox-close-to-signing-Omar-Vizquel?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Discussion-Should-the-White-Sox-consider-bringing-back-Jim-Thome?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Thome didn't play much with the Dodgers. (AP photo/David J. Phillip)It's no secret that the White Sox don't have a lot of money to throw around this winter. The in-season acquisitions of Jake Peavy and Alex Rios can be viewed as the White Sox' big of... Jim Thome Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Discussion-Should-the-White-Sox-consider-bringing-back-Jim-Thome?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Gordon-Beckham-finishes-fifth-in-rookie-of-the-year-voting?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner (AP photo/Ben Margot)While Gordon Beckham had a great rookie campaign, it wasn't good enough to win AL Rookie of the Year.That award went to Oakland's Andrew Bailey. Beckham finished fifth in the voting.I can't say I disagree with Beckham not winning... Gordon Beckham Elvis Andrus AL ROY Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:19:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Gordon-Beckham-finishes-fifth-in-rookie-of-the-year-voting?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d16-White-Sox-discussing-Adrian-Gonzalez-in-threeteam-trade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner This coming from SoxNet:SoxNet.net has learned that the Chicago White Sox have had preliminary discussions with the Anaheim Angels and San Diego Padres on a potential 3 way deal which would involve Paul Konerko, Adrian Gonzalez, and Angel and White S... Paul Konerko wild trade rumors Adrian Gonzalez Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:10:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d16-White-Sox-discussing-Adrian-Gonzalez-in-threeteam-trade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Why-the-Detroit-Tigers-should-trade-Edwin-Jackson?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Edwin Jackson's value likely won't be as high as (AP photo/Gail Burton)Dave Dombrowski says he's not having a fire sale in Detroit. But that doesn't mean he shouldn't trade away Edwin Jackson.On the surface, Jackson had a breakout year for the Detroi... Detroit Tigers Edwin Jackson Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:41:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Why-the-Detroit-Tigers-should-trade-Edwin-Jackson?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Can-Mark-Teahens-defense-improve-at-third-base-with-the-White-Sox?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Some scouts like Teahen's 'D', but metrics don't. (AP file photo/Pat Sullivan)Does Mark Teahen play good defense at third base or not? That was a question that seemed to have been answered by Teahen's below-average UZR and +/- showings. His UZR/150s ... Mark Buehrle Mark Teahen Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:03:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Can-Mark-Teahens-defense-improve-at-third-base-with-the-White-Sox?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Curbing-the-Jordan-Danks-enthusiasm?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Jordan Danks has played in the Arizona Fall League in the past two years but may not be ready for the majors yet. (MLB.com)With Jermaine Dye likely gone, Scott Podsednik' status in a waffling limbo, and Mark Teahen playing third, the White Sox have a... Jordan Danks Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:10:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Curbing-the-Jordan-Danks-enthusiasm?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Examining-Mark-Teahen-at-third-and-Gordon-Beckham-at-second-base?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Teahen was poor defensively at third, but him playing there could allow Beckham to flourish. (AP photo/Michael Dwyer)When the Mark Teahen trade was rumored yesterday (and confirmed today), most assumed Teahen was brought in to play right field to rep... Gordon Beckham Mark Teahen Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Examining-Mark-Teahen-at-third-and-Gordon-Beckham-at-second-base?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d6-A-day-later-White-Sox-confirm-Mark-Teahen-trade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Over 24 hours after it was first reported the White Sox and Royals agreed to trade Josh Fields and Chris Getz for Mark Teahen, the deal has been confirmed.Apparently, the hold-up was over money—which the White Sox will be receiving from the Roy... Josh Fields Chris Getz Mark Teahen Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:27:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d6-A-day-later-White-Sox-confirm-Mark-Teahen-trade?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d6-White-Sox-buy-out-Jermaine-Dyes-12-million-option?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Not surprisingly, the White Sox bought out Jermaine Dye's $12 million mutual option for a reported $950,000. Mark Teahen trade or not, this decision to buy out Dye's option was going to happen. There was no reason for the White Sox to pay Dye $12 mil... Jermaine Dye Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:49:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d6-White-Sox-buy-out-Jermaine-Dyes-12-million-option?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Mark-Teahen-trade-not-yet-confirmed?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the rumored Mark Teahen-for-Chris Getz-and-Josh Fields trade has yet to be confirmed:"We're in discussions with a lot of clubs about a lot of things," Kansas City GM Dayton Moore said i... Mark Teahen Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:19:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Mark-Teahen-trade-not-yet-confirmed?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d5-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Alex-Rios?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Alex Rios looked lost at the plate after coming to the Sox. (AP photo)When the White Sox acquired Alex Rios from the Blue Jays August 11, it looked like the Sox had just picked up a plus defensive center fielder who was having a down year offensively... Alex Rios 2009 Player Review Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:20:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d5-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Alex-Rios?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d5-White-Sox-acquire-Mark-Teahen-from-Royals-for-Chris-Getz-and-Josh-Fields?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner AP photo/Kathy Willens Trade reactions: U-God has his take at SouthSideSox. Jim has five quick thoughts at Sox Machine. R.J. Anderson has a take at BtBS. Dave Cameron hates the trade for the Sox. The White Sox traded Chris Getz and Josh... Josh Fields Chris Getz Mark Teahen hot stove Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d5-White-Sox-acquire-Mark-Teahen-from-Royals-for-Chris-Getz-and-Josh-Fields?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d4-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Dewayne-Wise?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Wise's run with the White Sox appears to be over. (Mark Duncan/AP)If Dewayne Wise hadn't made possibly the greatest catch in White Sox history, his time with the White Sox would have quickly been forgotten. In two years with the White Sox, Wise hit .... Dewayne Wise 2009 Player Review Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:33:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d4-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Dewayne-Wise?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d2-2009-player-review-Jermaine-Dye?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Jermaine Dye once again struggled defensively. (AP photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)At the All-Star break, it looked like the White Sox would have a tough decision on their hands regarding Jermaine Dye and his $12 million mutual option after the season cam... Jermaine Dye 2009 Player Review Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:20:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m11d2-2009-player-review-Jermaine-Dye?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d29-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Scott-Podsednik?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Scott Podsednik played well in '09, but that success may not carry over to 2010. (AP photo/Nam Y. Huh)When the White Sox signed Scott Podsednik to a minor league contract April 14, it was easy to think that the signing was a joke. Podsednik? The same... Scott Podsednik 2009 Player Review Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:57:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d29-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Scott-Podsednik?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d28-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Carlos-Quentin?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Despite battling injuries, Carlos Quentin hit 21 home runs in 2009. (AP photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)Through the season's first 12 games, it looked like worries about Carlos Quentin's wrist would dissipate quickly. Quentin had already hit seven home ru... Carlos Quentin 2009 Player Review Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:02:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d28-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Carlos-Quentin?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d27-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Gordon-Beckham?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Gordon Beckham hit .270/.347/.460 in his rookie year. (AP photo/Ben Margot) On June 1, Ozzie Guillen gave a rather blunt assessment of prized prospect Gordon Beckham, who was hitting very well in Triple-A Charlotte while Josh Fields was struggling i... Gordon Beckham 2009 Player Review Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:06:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d27-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Gordon-Beckham?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d26-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Alexei-Ramirez?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner A move to SS helped Alexei Ramirez' defense in 2009. (AP photo/Mark Duncan)One of the big question marks coming into 2009 was where Alexei Ramirez would be defensively after moving from second base to his natural position of shortstop. Debates raged ... Alexei Ramirez 2009 Player Review Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:12:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d26-2009-White-Sox-player-review-Alexei-Ramirez?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d26-When-will-the-grace-period-of-2005-end?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner Happy four-year anniversary, Sox fans. (AP file photo) No matter what happens in the future, October 26 will always be a special day for us White Sox fans. No number of weak fly balls from Alex Rios or home runs allowed by Scott Linebrink can take a... 2005 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:13:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-425-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner~y2009m10d26-When-will-the-grace-period-of-2005-end?cid=exrss-Chicago-White-Sox-Examiner