MATT THORNTON RUMORS
Chicago White Sox: Pitching not a problem
Say what you want about the White Sox offense, but the pitching is second to none. Well actually, the Sox pitching is second only to three teams since they command the fourth lowest American League team ERA. Regardless, that stat is something to be proud of.
The team’s early success on the mound is especially profound considering the bullpen situation during Spring Training...
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24 days ago
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White Sox 16, Royals 4
Chicago White Sox reliever Matt Thornton is eager for a chance to be a closer again.
Thornton is among the candidates to be the White Sox closer. He struck out one and allowed a hit in 1 1/3 scoreless innings in Chicago's 16-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.
Adam Dunn hit two home runs - a two-run home run and a grand slam off Royals starter Bruce Chen.
Dunn...
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March 22, 2012
Thornton offers thoughts on Braun situation
Matt Thornton doesn't know the intricate details of Ryan Braun's successful appeal of a suspected violation of Major League Baseball's Drug Treatment and Prevention Program. So, the White Sox reliever didn't want to provide any detailed analysis about a case in which he wasn't involved. But he did reiterate that MLB's strict and tough program has been run well.
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February 24, 2012
Thornton, Crain vying for closer's role
Don't look for White Sox relievers Matt Thornton or Jesse Crain to talk about the possibility of either one claiming the closer's role or referring to the battle as a competition.
Via mlb.com
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February 22, 2012
Thornton hopes to regain closer's role with Sox
Sox lefty finished strong after relinquishing duties to SantosAfter wondering about his future this offseason, Matt Thornton hopes to maximize an apparent second chance to seize the White Sox's closer role he quickly lost in 2011.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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January 25, 2012
Prospectus Roundtable: Can Anyone Close? by Baseball Prospectus
The following is an edited transcript of an in-house discussion that took place among the Baseball Prospectus staff when one of our number solicited examples of unsupportable baseball arguments for an upcoming article. After Kevin proposed "Anyone can close," the thread took off in a new direction.
Kevin Goldstein: "Anyone can close." While overstated, there...
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January 16, 2012
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January 16, 2012
Matt Thornton Likely to be Traded, Could be a Bargain
Last week, Joe Crowley of the Chicago Sun times scoured his sources and reported that White Sox GM Kenny Williams is basically looking to dump a ton of payroll. Team anchors John Danks, Carlos Quentin and Matt Thornton are all being heavily shopped at the winter meetings. In other words, these three players are probably not going to be with the White Sox for much longer. Sergio...
Via The Outside Corner
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December 06, 2011
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December 06, 2011
Braves, White Sox Discussing Matt Thornton
A potential trade of White Sox lefty reliever Matt Thornton to the Braves is picking up steam, tweets Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Thornton, 35, posted a 3.32 ERA, 9.5 K/9, 3.2 BB/9, 0.45 HR/9, and 48.8% groundball rate in 59 2/3 innings for the White Sox this year. He's owed $12MM through 2013 on an extension signed in March.
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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December 06, 2011
Rumor: Yankees could land Matt Thornton from White Sox
It’s possible the New York Yankees could land left-handed reliever Matt Thornton from the White Sox.
According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the White Sox have been shopping veteran Matt Thornton, who could be a nice fit in the Bronx. Thornton posted a 3.32 ERA in Chicago last season with a 3-to-1 strikeout/walk ratio in 59-2/3 innings.
According to Buster Olney...
Via Yankees Daily
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December 04, 2011
White Sox Looking To Trade Matt Thornton
The White Sox have been looking to trade Matt Thornton since July and are still trying to move him, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney (on Twitter). Before the 2011 season, the White Sox signed the left-hander to a two-year, $12MM extension that covers the 2012-13 seasons and includes a club option for 2014.
The 35-year-old posted a 3.32 ERA with 9.5 K/9, 3.2 BB/9, 0.45...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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November 29, 2011
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