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Pierzynski voted meanest player
In a poll conducted by SI, White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski was voted the "meanest" player in MLB. Chase Utley came in second.
Via Los That Sports Blog
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September 14, 2011
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September 14, 2011
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Feeling fresh, Pierzynski not thinking farewell
Despite A.J. Pierzynski having endured the bumps and bruises of catching at least 1,000 innings for 10 straight seasons, the 35-year-old has no intention of making this upcoming year his last in the Majors.
Via mlb.com
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21 days ago
Pierzynski to serve as playoff analyst
Outspoken White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski will serve as a television analyst during the Major League Baseball playoffs.
The 14-year veteran will work on Fox's pre- and postgame shows during the ALCS and the World Series.
Pierzynski started for Chicago's 2005 championship team. FOX said Monday he would make his debut on-site before Saturday's Game 1.
Fox Sports executive...
Via AP on Fox
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October 03, 2011
White Sox C Pierzynski may need surgery
Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski may need surgery to repair his fractured right wrist.
Pierzynski - who is on the disabled list for the first time in his career - will not know whether he needs surgery until his wrist is re-examined next week.
"In 10 days, we will have some tests on him, and then if there’s cartilage growth in that area, then it’s an indication...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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August 17, 2011
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August 17, 2011
BOTTOMS UP
Pierzynski: Sometimes you need a rally beer
White Sox catcher and agitator A.J. Pierzynski, who is providing analysis and frosted tips during FOX’s MLB playoff coverage this year, was asked by Dan Patrick today (hat tip: Chicago Tribune) about the Boston Globe report that one reason for the Red Sox late season collapse was a propensity for their pitchers to partake in beer and fried chicken during games.
Patrick inquired...
Via Midwest Sports Fans
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
White Sox C Pierzynski on DL with broken wrist
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a fractured left wrist.
Pierzynski was hit by a pitch in the third inning Friday night and removed himself from the game after the fourth. Initial X-rays were negative.
This is the first career trip to the DL for Pierzynski, who leads American League catchers in batting average, games...
Via AP on Fox
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August 16, 2011
A.J. Pierzynski Finally Hurts Himself, Lands on DL
If you're not living on the south side of Chicago, you may be surprised to know that A.J. Pierzynski has never landed on the disabled list during his entire 14-year career... up until now.
The Chicago White Sox placed their catcher on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a fractured left wrist after he was nailed by a Bruce Chen pitch in the third inning of Friday night'...
Via Babes Love Baseball
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August 16, 2011
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August 16, 2011
White Sox C Pierzynski expected back Tuesday
Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday after missing nearly all of this weekend's series against the Kansas City Royals with a wrist injury.Pierzynski left Friday's loss to the Royals after being hit by a pitch. He sat out Saturday's game and will not be in the lineup Sunday, either.With Chicago having an off-day Monday,...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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August 14, 2011
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August 14, 2011
Pierzynski upbeat about White Sox future
Catcher sorry to see teammates go but still believes team can winDALLAS — After watching his ace pitcher and closer depart this week, catcher A.J. Pierzynski had two wishes.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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December 08, 2011
White Sox place C Pierzynski on disabled list
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a fractured right wrist.
Initial X-rays returned negative, but additional tests revealed concerning signs for the White Sox, who elected to put Pierzynski on the shelf.
Pierzynski left Friday's loss to the Kansas City Royals after being hit by a pitch. The 34-year-old sat out both...
Via Pro Sports Daily
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August 16, 2011
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August 16, 2011
A.J. Pierzynski is Rocking an Anchorman-Style Mustache (Picture)
If you’re going to grow a mustache then grow a mustache. Some people can’t grow a good stache, and that’s perfectly fine. However, you should know if you are one of those people by the time you’re 34 years old. A.J. Pierzynski has improved his play lately and the White Sox desperately needed him to, [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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August 09, 2011
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August 09, 2011
A.J. Pierzynski Placed on DL
Tough break for White Sox fans today. One of the most reliable catchers in baseball, A.J. Pierzynski, was placed on the DL with a fractured wrist, retroactive to August 13th. Pierzynski was injured on that date when he was hit by a pitch in the third inning against the Royals. Original X-rays came back negative, but more testing showed a break in the wrist. This will be Pierzynski...
Via Rant Sports
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August 16, 2011
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August 16, 2011
Winter workouts fuel Pierzynski's durability
White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski's ability to stay on the field to catch at least 1,000 innings over each of the past 10 seasons is a direct result of his dedication to his offseason training regimen.
Via mlb.com
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November 14, 2011
Pierzynski leaves game after getting hit by pitch
Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski was removed from Friday night's game against the Kansas City Royals after being hit by a pitch.
Pierzynski was hit in the right wrist by a pitch from Bruce Chen during the third inning. He stayed in the game to run the bases, but was replaced by Tyler Flowers before the fifth.
X-rays on Pierzynski's wrist were negative and he'...
Via AP on Fox
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August 12, 2011
2011 Fantasy Baseball Sit Em Start Em Week 20: Two Up, Two Down
A.J. Pierzynski (credits below) Start ‘EmA.J. Pierzynski | Chicago White Sox | (16.4%) – Chances are if you’re like me you have let A.J. Pierzynski sneak by silently recently. Over the last 30 days Pierzynski is hitting .296 with an OPS of .853. Further helping his week are his splits while playing at home. The first series of Pierzynski’s week comes...
Via The Fantasy Fix
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August 15, 2011
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August 15, 2011
Q&A: A.J. Pierzynski
A.J. Pierzynski is, in his own words, “not what people think.” But that only applies to off the field. The ChiSox catcher readily acknowledges being Public Enemy No. 1 between the white lines, an irascible gamer who cares far less about making friends than he does about winning. The 14-year, big-league veteran doesn’t mind that perception, just so as long as fans realize that...
Via Fangraphs
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July 06, 2011
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July 06, 2011
HBT: Pierzynski admits drinking during games
HBT: White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski said he’s knocked back a beer or two during games and that several teammates drank shots before a 2008 playoff game against the Rays.
Via MSNBC
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October 12, 2011
Pierzynski hits RBI single in second rehab game
A.J. Pierzynski went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in the first inning Wednesday night as Triple-A Charlotte rolled to a 10-2 victory over Durham.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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August 31, 2011
Fox Sports Covets Edgy, Settles For A.J.
If you’ve wondered how Fox intended to match the trenchant analysis provided by past postseason commentators such as Kevin Kennedy and Eric Byrnes, fear not, as USA Today’s Michael Hiestand reveals the network’s sudden appointment of A.J. Pierzynski.
The Chicago White Sox catcher, says Fox spokesman Dan Bell, will join host Chris Rose and analyst Eric Karros in...
Via Can't Stop The Bleeding
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October 03, 2011
AJ Pierzynski voted "meanest" player in MLB
Michael Barrett (8) of the Chicago Cubs punches AJ Pierzynski (12) of the Chicago White Sox after a second inning collision as Scott Podsednik (22) steps in on May 20, 2006 at US Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. Most baseball … Continue reading →
AJ Pierzynski voted "meanest" player in MLB--VDG Sports Blog
Via VDG Sports
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September 15, 2011
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September 15, 2011
Pierzynski reaches catching milestone
It didn't seem possible that A.J. Pierzynski could extend his streak of catching at least 1,000 innings to 10 consecutive seasons after suffering a fracture of his left wrist that caused him to miss three weeks in August.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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September 27, 2011
A.J. Pierzynski Admits to Occasional Clubhouse Drinking, Says 'Sometimes You Just Need a Rally Beer'
Sometimes, the rally cap isn't enough. Neither is the Rally Monkey. And the Rally Squirrel? That's not going to get the job done, either. Sometimes you just have to turn the to rally beer. Or at least that's what White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski revealed when he was a guest on The Dan Patrick Radio Show on Thursday. Pierzynski, talking about the rumored beer drinking...
Via NESN.com
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October 13, 2011
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October 13, 2011
Pierzynski's sacrifice fly gives White Sox 3-2 win
A.J. Pierzynski drove in his second run of the game with a sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Chicago White Sox hung on to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Via Seattle Times
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June 29, 2011
Pierzynski had beer during a game, so it's cool
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A.J. Pierzynski was on the Dan Patrick show and he told him he has had some beer during a game and all the other things going on in the clubhouse are not a surprise.
Of course when they have a beer it is only "just a sip" and not the whole thing. I can just picture these guys in the clubhouse, "Hey, does anyone want to share this beer with me, ...
Via Ted's Army
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
A.J. Pierzynski Says He’s Definitely Had a ‘Rally Beer’ Before
While Red Sox Nation remains irate at the idea that players would eat fast food, play video games, and drink beers in the clubhouse while their team chokes on a nine-game Wild Card lead, others realize that type of behavior is a reality in the MLB. It is disappointing to think that multimillion dollar athletes [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports
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October 12, 2011
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October 12, 2011
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