2012 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers – AL Central
Here is the second article in the series on 2012 fantasy baseball sleepers by division. Most fantasy baseball players have a wide range of feelings on the term “sleeper” with so much information now available on the internet. Whether you want to call them sleepers, or value plays or profit performers, they are definitely players that could give you a positive return on...
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Chicago White Sox Pitchers Vie for Closer Role
There is no doubt that a dominating closer is an invaluable asset to a team. When opponents hear “Enter Sandman” at Yankee Stadium, they know that they’re going to have to get through veteran closer Mariano Rivera (which is no easy task) in order to avoid a loss. Similarly, Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer Eric Gagne saved 84 games in a row, which I’m sure didn’t do very much...
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13 days ago
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13 days ago
Chicago White Sox pitchers vie for closer role
There is no doubt that a dominating closer is an invaluable asset to a team. When opponents hear “Enter Sandman” at Yankee Stadium, they know that they’re going to have to get through veteran closer Mariano Rivera (which is no easy task) in order to avoid a loss. Similarly, Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer Eric Gagne saved 84 games in a row, which I’m sure...
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14 days ago
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14 days ago
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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19 days ago
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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28 days ago
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28 days ago
Mets working on another reliever, multi-player trade
The Mets are working to sign another reliever, and have a multi-player trade in the works, tweets Jon Heyman of SI.com.
Joel Sherman of the New York Post says the Mets are close to signing another reliever and obtaining one in a trade, and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports describes the trade as a ‘change of scenery’ move for both parties.
Last month, CBSSports.com’s Jon...
Via Matthew Cerrone's Mets Blog
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December 06, 2011
Rookie Reed gearing up for Sox's closer role if called up
DALLAS - With Sergio Santos dealt to Toronto and left-handed veteran Matt Thornton another trade candidate, the Chicago White Sox could look to rookie Addison Reed to handle their closer duties in 2012.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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December 06, 2011
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
MLB Winter Meeting Predictions
The annual MLB Winter Meetings begin tonight in Dallas, Texas. Here are my predictions...Jimmy Rollins and the Phillies come to a 4 yr/$44M pact with a 5th year vesting option.Matt Garza of the Cubs and Matt Thornton of the White Sox are dealt to the Yankees.The Twins retain Matt Capps and Michael Cuddyer.There is a reunion in Colorado with Jeff Francis and the Rockies.The Rockies...
Via More Hardball
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December 04, 2011
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December 04, 2011
Trade rumors: Thornton, Floyd, Danks, Quentin, Navarro, Iannetta and Stewart
Here's a running list of trade rumors around the Major Leagues:
– The Chicago White Sox have been trying to move left handed pitcher Matt Thornton since July according to Buster Olney of ESPN. He is owed $12 million over two seasons.
– Olney also points out that the White Sox are “devoted” to the idea of trading John Danks, Gavin Floyd and Carlos Quentin...
Via PRO Rumors
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November 29, 2011
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November 29, 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
White Sox could trade for Major League talent
Chicago White Sox GM Ken Williams said that he won't be in “shopping mode” this winter, but he's not necessarily closing the door on a trade. According to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, the White Sox may make a trade if they could get a Major League ready player in return.
“Everyone I've heard speak on it is right. we have talented people...
Via PRO Rumors
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October 22, 2011
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October 22, 2011
Thornton hopes recovery will secure tenure with Sox
CLEVELAND – Matt Thornton takes full responsibility for his failures that contributed to the White Sox’s sluggish start.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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September 22, 2011
White Sox 5, Indians 4
Alexei Ramirez's seventh-inning single broke the game's final tie and led Chicago to a 5-4 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night, giving the White Sox a split of the day-night doubleheader.
Asdrubal Cabrera's solo home run and six strong innings from Fausto Carmona gave Cleveland a 4-3 win in the first game.
The teams, who were eliminated from the AL Central...
Via AP on Fox
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September 20, 2011
Lefty Hosmer making impact for Royals
Ozzie Guillen hadn't seen enough of the Royals.
That would be the most obvious explanation for the events of last Friday night, when Ozzie's White Sox were trying to escape the bottom of the ninth inning at Kauffman Stadium with the score tied 6-6.
Alex Gordon had led off the inning with a single, finishing a nine-pitch at-bat against tough left-hander Matt Thornton.
Melky...
Via Fox Sports Kansas City
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September 19, 2011
White Sox 2, Twins 1
Philip Umber pitched seven scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Monday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Juan Pierre had three hits for the White Sox, who ended a four-game skid.
Brian Dinkelman had a career-high three hits for the Twins, who have lost three straight and seven of 10.
Umber (9-8) was making his first start since...
Via Fox Sports
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September 05, 2011
Thornton confident in stuff, game plan
White Sox reliever Matt Thornton hasn't been as dominant this season as he was in 2010, but the left-hander believes strongly that his repertoire remains as strong as ever.
Via mlb.com
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August 17, 2011
White Sox trio boosts military morale
There's nothing unusual about Matt Thornton, A.J. Pierzynski and Chris Sale partaking in a little video-game action before White Sox games, but on Tuesday, they were joined by soldiers from around the globe.
Via mlb.com
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August 16, 2011
Players make special hospital visit to veterans
White Sox players Mark Buehrle, John Danks, Gordon Beckham, Matt Thornton, Jesse Crain and Zach Stewart made a Wednesday morning trip to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.
Via mlb.com
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August 10, 2011
Source: Yankees interested in Thornton
By Matt Ehalt The Yankees have interest in Chicago White Sox lefty reliever Matt Thornton if the White Sox start making trades, a major league source told ESPNChicago.com's Doug Padilla. The White Sox enter Monday 4.5 games out in the … Continue reading →
Source: Yankees interested in Thornton--VDG Sports Blog
Via VDG Sports
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August 07, 2011
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August 07, 2011
White Sox-Orioles Preview
Heading out on the road has again appeared to give a confidence boost to the Chicago White Sox.
After sweeping a division nemesis, the White Sox will try to keep their momentum going as they open a four-game series against the struggling Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.
Chicago was mired in a six-game skid going to Target Field this weekend but turned its fortunes around behind...
Via AP on Fox
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August 07, 2011
Sox's Thornton hopes trade rumors prove false
Sox reliever hopes rumors about him being traded continue to be falseWhite Sox reliever Matt Thornton went through quite a day of emotions Saturday, thinking he might be traded to being almost assured he would be staying.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports
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July 30, 2011
All options explored with Deadline looming
With names such as John Danks, Carlos Quentin and Matt Thornton speculated to be involved in potential deals, White Sox general manager Ken Williams said on Saturday that his job is to evaluate each and every opportunity to improve the ballclub.
Via mlb.com
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July 30, 2011
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