In 2004 Ozzie Guillen was hired as the new White Sox manager and quickly brought the south side franchise out of the Cubs shadow. Yes he led the Sox to 99 victories and a World Series championship in 2005 but that was only part of the reason the team grabbed headlines. Ozzie replaced an older, [...]
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Chicago Media Prepares for Life After Ozzie
Posted: February 18, 2012 in White SoxTags: Chicago media, Chicago White Sox, Kenny Williams, Ozzie Guillén, Robin Ventura
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White Sox Familial Approach to Hiring
Posted: December 29, 2011 in White SoxTags: Chicago White Sox, Jerry Reinsdorf, Ozzie Guillén, Robin Ventura
In an era where baseball teams select managers based on their past successes, future potential or some combination of the two, Jerry Reinsdorf has taken an antiquated approach to the hiring process. The White Sox last skipper, Ozzie Guillen, and the newly appointed manager, Robin Ventura, both had close ties to the team before being [...]
Taxpayers to Ricketts: Don’t Follow Reinsdorf’s Extortion Tactics
Posted: October 30, 2011 in Cubs, White SoxTags: Chicago, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Jerry Reinsdorf, Jim Thompson, Tom Ricketts, White Sox, Wrigley Field
Jerry Reinsdorf, chairman and primary owner of the Bulls and White Sox franchises has brought trophies to Chicago. To be specific, six basketball championships (1991–1993 and 1996–1998) and one World Series title (2005). As the owner of those teams, he paid a lot for those championships. A recent Tribune/WGN-TV joint investigation revealed Illinois taxpayers did too. About [...]
A Great Cause and White Sox Players
Posted: July 23, 2011 in Odds & Ends, White SoxTags: Chrysalis, domestic violence, Mark Teahen, Rockit, White Sox
On the evening of Wednesday, July 27th White Sox’s player Mark Teahen and his wife Lauren will host Summer Soiree, a fundraiser to benefit the domestic violence prevention agency, Chrysalis. At 7:00pm Rockit Bar and Grill in Chicago’s River North neighborhood will welcome the Teahens, some of Mark’s teammates and other guests for a private reception. [...]
No Room for Viciedo in the Outfield
Posted: July 10, 2011 in White SoxTags: Baseball, Chicago, MLB, White Sox
As Major League Baseball breaks for the annual All Star game, the White Sox remain far from being out of the A.L. Central Division race. Cleveland’s recent struggles have allowed the Tigers, White Sox and Twins back in contention. But without an offensive resurgence the South side team will not contend for much longer. There [...]
White Sox Talent Tops Cubs in 2011
Posted: February 21, 2011 in Cubs, White SoxTags: Baseball, Chicago, Cubs, MLB, White Sox
For a baseball fan nothing says spring like pitchers and catchers reporting to training camp. Even though the weather in Chicago doesn’t feel spring-like yet, seeing video of local reporters in Arizona makes us willing to tolerate it more in February than we do in December or January. As much as I hate to say [...]
Chicago Athletes on Lost
Posted: May 23, 2010 in Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Odds & Ends, White SoxTags: Chicago, Lost, Sports
What if a plane full of Chicago’s best professional athletes crashed with the survivors stranded on an island? Since my favorite show Lost (ABC) is coming to an end this Sunday, I wanted to match up my favorite Lost characters with our best Chicago athletes. I don’t really know anyone on the Chicago Sky so [...]
Which Chicago Players Belong on Your Fantasy Team?
Posted: March 28, 2010 in Cubs, White SoxTags: Baseball, Chicago, Fantasy
As everyone prepares for fantasy baseball drafts, one big question is who, on your favorite team, is it safe to draft? People tend to overdraft players on their favorite team just like general managers over value players they’ve drafted. Here is a quick look at potential fantasy players along with a fantasy grade: Pitchers Zambrano [...]
Why does a Cubs Fan have White Sox Envy?
Posted: January 23, 2010 in Cubs, White SoxTags: Baseball, Cubs, White Sox
I’m a Cubs fan through and through, but this year, more than ever, I’m starting to get White Sox envy. In the 2 team city of Chicago, I’ve always thought the Cubs organization was head and shoulders above the White Sox. Better stadium, more devoted fans, higher payroll, etc. But as we near spring training, [...]
