Mark Buehrle has moved on to Miami, leaving a "Help Wanted" sign hung up for a staff ace both in consistency and the leadership Buehrle brought on a daily basis. Luckily for the White Sox, they have two potential candidates in Jake Peavy and John Danks.
Via Chicago Tribune
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February 09, 2012
Steve Rosenbloom: Injury-prone Jake Peavy says he wants to pitch 200 innings for the White Sox in 2012, which is admirable, but he refuses to consider morphing into a pitcher who relies on guile and softer stuff the way many veterans have. Peavy s ego seems to be getting in the way of whatever faint hope the Sox have this season.
Chicago White Sox veteran slugger Paul Konerko has seen some disappointing years since his club's World Series championship in 2005, and he's hoping to provide the fans with a better product this season.
Via The Flagrant Fan
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February 09, 2012
This is the third post in a series looking at the newly fascinating National League East Division. In the first two installments, the Phillies were given the top spot they deserve until some team dethrones them. They have been the king. The Braves finished a distant second last season with a fade at the end but were found to be capable of winning 95 games if everything goes according...
Via Rant Sports
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February 08, 2012
A few days ago, Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Reyes was forced to cut off his long dreadlocks by manger Ozzie Guillen to adhere to the team’s dress code. Reyes complied, but didn’t want to miss the opportunity to make the occasion worth it for charity.
According to this report, the Marlins hosted a live auction for Reyes’ cut dreads which earned a winning bid of $10,200...
Via Baseball Prospectus
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February 10, 2012
While looking toward the future with our comprehensive slate of current content, we'd also like to recognize our rich past by drawing upon our extensive (and mostly free) online archive of work dating back to 1997. In an effort to highlight the best of what's gone before, we'll be bringing you a weekly blast from BP's past, introducing or re-introducing you to some...
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February 09, 2012
The strength of the White Sox organization lies in projectable arms, but most of them will have to take the long developmental route to the Major Leagues.
Via mlb.com
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February 07, 2012
How does Detroit's moves affect Chicago? Who will round out the Sox bench? Could Dayan Viciedo play some DH? Scott Merkin tackles this and more in the Inbox.
Via 22gigantes
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February 10, 2012
Happy birthday to former San Francisco Giants right-hander (and Sac State pitching coach) Jim Barr, who turns 64 today.
Barr (pictured) was a third round draft pick in 1970 and pitched for the Giants from 1971–’78, going 90-96 with a 3.41 ERA during that period.
In 1972, over the course of two starts (Aug. 23 and Aug. 29), Barr retired 41 batters in a row, setting a major...
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