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SI ranks Thornton best set-up man in baseball
August 21, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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SI ranks Thornton best set-up man in baseball
Fireballing lefty Matt Thornton is the highest ranking non-closer in Baseball Prospectus' opposition-adjusted win-expectation-based relief pitcher statistic WXRL. If that doesn't move you, his traditional stats should: 2.44...
Closing Time: Matt Thornton marks his territory
September 26, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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The White Sox bullpen cleaned up nicely at the end of Friday's 2-0 win over Detroit; Octavio Dotel(notes) got the last two outs in the eighth inning and Matt Thornton(notes) fired pellets in the ninth. Give some credit to Ozzie Guillen for doing the right thing with the last two...
Opportunity knocks, Sox answer call
July 22, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Matt Thornton throws 2 innings for save
Thanks to a two-out error, a misplayed ball and a strong effort from the bullpen, the Sox rallied for a 4-3 victory to cut their deficit to one game in the Central.
Dotel to the White Sox Rumors and Fantasy Impact
January 19, 2008 by
Fantasy Sports Experience
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Dotel is rumored to eb close to signing with the White Sox, we break down what this means and the potential fantasy impact.
Pre-Closing Time: Jenks down, go get Dotel or Thornton
September 23, 2009 by
Roto Arcade
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Psst, hey you, fantasy gamer. Step away from your Mike Sims-Walker waiver claim for the moment. We've got some last-second saves for you, baseball, you know, pennant race and all that.White Sox closer Bobby Jenks(notes) suffered a right calf injury before Tuesday's game with...
On Aroldis Chapman
25 days ago by
Lookout Landing
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Guess I should talk about this, since the Mariners seem to be showing considerable interest. I understand I'm late to the party, but then I never expected that the M's would still be hovering around at this point in the sweepstakes.
It's easy to see why Chapman'...
Cubs vs. White Sox Notes
June 18, 2009 by
Zoner Sports
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Exciting Cubs/Sox game today. Home Runs by DLee and Soto–and their overall performance lately–should give Cubs fans a boost.
But the way it ended was just plain odd. Matt Thornton got to 1-2 on Soriano by throwing nothing but fastballs. Then he threw another for ball 2...
Game 62 Recap: Cubs 6, Bad Father's Day Gifts 5
June 18, 2009 by
Cub Reporter
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Yes, Six.
W - Gregg (1-1)
L - Thornton (4-2)
Box Score, Photos
Things to Take from This Game
1. Eventful day for Getz
Sox second-baseman Getz doubled in a run, made a fine run-saving catch at second, but also had two errors. The second one...
White Sox-Rays Odds Preview
April 18, 2009 by
Sports Handicapping Blog
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The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Saturday. Ace lefthander Mark Buehrle will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Buehrle is 1-0 this season with a 2.38 ERA. Buehrle...
Fantasy Baseball: The Power of Middle Relief
June 30, 2008 by
Blue Workhorse
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In terms of fantasy baseball, middle relievers are often forgotten when they can be a huge weapon as an added bonus to your pitching staff. Middle relievers can be the secret key to lower WHIP and ERA, and many of these guys pile up strikeouts and are available in your fantasy league:
You Better Thank Me.
August 06, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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Current Series
3 game series vs Angels @ U.S. Cellular Field
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White Sox lead the series 2-0
Tue 08/04
WP: Matt Thornton (6 - 2) LP: Kevin Jepsen (3 - 3)
5 - 4 win
Wed 08/05
WP: Gavin Floyd (9 - 6) LP: Sean OSullivan (3 - 1)
6 - 2 win
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Sports World Roundup: The Amazing White Sox Bullpen and the Last Word on Handshakegate
June 02, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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The Chicago White Sox are the hottest team in baseball right now, and the unsung heroes of the team's turnaround has been its lights out bullpen that is off to a great start in 2009 led by Bobby Jenks, Octavio Dotel, Matt Thornton, and Scott Linebrink.
That plus a bunch of other...
Fantasy Baseball: 2010 AL closer dynasty/keeper rankings
October 13, 2009 by
Fake Teams
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by Nam Y. Huh - AP
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1. Mariano Rivera- Another year older, another year of a sub 2.00 ERA. I do think Mo's age will catch up with him one day, whether it be in the form of...
A Walk-off to Build On? - Cubs 6 White Sox 5
June 18, 2009 by
Chicago Cubs Online
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Game Sixty-Two - Cubs 6 White Sox 5
WP - Kevin Gregg (1-1) LP - Matt Thornton (4-2) Save - None
The Cubs appeared well on their way to losing their second game in a row. The offense was horrible for seven innings and managed only one run on four singles off of Gavin Floyd. The...
Team USA Roster for 2009 World Baseball Classic
February 24, 2009 by
Midwest Sports
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The final rosters were announced today for the 2009 World Baseball Classic. The Team USA roster features Jake Peavy, Derek Jeter, Joe Nathan, Jimmy Rollins, Chipper Jones, Ryan Braun, and Grady Sizemore, among others. Will it be good enough to compete?
Starting Five: Tigers Stop Slide By Sweeping Imperfect White Sox
by Jeff FletcherFiled under: Blue Jays, Braves, Brewers, Cardinals, Cubs, Tigers, White Sox, Starting FiveStarting Five is our wrapup of the previous day's baseball action with a quick nod to what is ahead.You Oughta Know ...That the Tigers got a couple of badly needed victories...
It's Always Domey In Minnesota
July 27, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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Next Game
Chicago White Sox @ Minnesota Twins
Monday, Jul 27, 2009, 7:10 PM CDT Metrodome
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Matt Thornton is unavailable tonight as his...
Substitutes
August 26, 2009 by
Empyreal Environs
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Game 125: August 25, 2009 White Sox3BS: Matt Thornton (5)L: Scott Linebrink (3-6)63-63, 3 game losing streak Red Sox6W: Manny Delcarmen (5-2)S: Jonathan Papelbon (30)72-53, 2 game winning streak Highlights: Jacoby Ellsbury broke the single-season franchise record for steals in the...
Bruce Levine Speculates on the White Sox' 2010 Payroll
October 07, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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Bruce Levine Speculates on the White Sox' 2010 Payroll
After spending close to $97 million on its 2009 payroll, the Chicago White Sox have committed $72 million to 10 players next season. According to the vibe on the South Side, corporate spending will not be any better to...
The White Sox at Week 2
April 22, 2009 by
Baseball Reflections
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We are 2 weeks into the season and I find the White Sox right where I expected them: hanging around and in the mix. Power bats are getting them their runs, and their pitching staff has done a good job. In the AL, only Seattle has allowed less runs than the Sox.
For the Sox on offense...
Jonathan Broxton Throws The Ball Real Hard
December 29, 2008 by
Memories Of Kevin Malone
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In case you couldn't tell, Jonathan Broxton is a large man. :o 2008 Fastest Fastballs Average Speed Matt Lindstrom, Marlins-96.9 Jonathan Broxton, Dodgers-96.3 Brian Wilson, Giants-95.8 Manny Delcarmen, Red Sox-95.5 Jose Valverde, Astros-95.5 Brandon Morrow, Mariners-95.5 Matt...
Bats Join Rats In The Friendly Confines
June 19, 2009 by
Can't Stop The Bleeding
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(Above: Scott Linebrink dazzles his bosses)
White Sox 5 Cubs 6
Proving that the shortest distance between two run totals is Scott Linebrink, Ozzie Guillen frittered away a 4-run lead in the 8th, entrusting the top-notch performance of Gavin Floyd (7IP 4H 1ER 3BB 2K) to the above...
Chicago White Sox Pitching Grades
September 19, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Having already given my analysis for the Sox position players, I'm now moving on to the pitching staff.
The pitching was the main reason that the Sox stayed relatively competitive for most of the year. Though tonight's drubbing at the hands of the Kansas City Royals won'...
Gavin Floyd and the White Sox Are Treading Water
June 29, 2009 by
South Side Sox
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by Mark Duncan - AP
Gavin Floyd is kinda on a little bit of a roll
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In which we celebrate the White Sox ascension to .500
Gavin Floyd breezed through 6 innings...
Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Pool – Strikeout Kings
August 06, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Some reasonably available players to assist you in the strikeouts category. Realize that some of these will come with high ERAs & WHIPs because if a pitcher has low numbers in those categories and a good strikeout total, they’re already spoken for.
Gio Gonzá...
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