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World Series or Bust
July 24, 2009 by
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With only one chance left to get into the post season, the Sox pulled off a great win against the Twins to be back in the running for a World Series since 2005, when they won the championship. To have a chance to keep playing, John Danks needed to have a great game against a [...]
Overpowered by a Rookie
July 24, 2009 by
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The more experienced Sox knew they had a chance in the game, but Rays rookie Evan Longoria came up big and hit two home runs to power the Rays past the Sox for a 6-4 victory and a 1-0 lead in the series. Dewayne Wise did his part in hitting a three run homer in [...]
Must Win
July 24, 2009 by
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Down 0-2 in a best of five series, the Sox are in a win-or-go home situation for the rest of this series. Luckily for the Sox they won game 3, 5-3 over the Tampa Bay Rays. Once again John Danks came through in the clutch for the South Side Sluggers. Danks lasted six and two-thirds [...]
Time to Buy?
July 24, 2009 by
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As 2008 winds down, I’m still waiting for the White Sox to bring in some talent as opposed to giving it away. It’s only been a couple of months since they won the division in the final days of the season and now, it looks like the White Sox have more holes then they had [...]
Danks Wants Out, Thornton Wants In
July 24, 2009 by
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John Danks turned out his chance to plays in this years World Baseball Classic. I have to commend the decision and while I really enjoyed the inaugural WBC, I didn’t like what it did to some of the guys (just look at Jake Peavy’s numbers that year). Danks said his obligation...
Interleague Win
June 15, 2008 by
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Down 4-2 in the bottom of the seventh and on the brink of losing four straight, Juan Uribe sparked the Sox to a three run inning and put them on top 5-4 for the win over the Colorado Rockies.
Shutout Win
April 25, 2008 by
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A day after being shut out themselves to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Sox followed up their loss with a 6-0 win in Tampa to not only win the game but the series. Jim Thome helped out the Sox offense by hitting his 512th home run and continues to make his mark on history. Thome [...]
Pierzynski!
April 18, 2008 by
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A.J. Pierzynski fired up his team and led them to a bid divisional win against the struggling Detroit Tigers. Pierzynski abused the Detroit pitching staff going three for five, including a 2-run home run and two doubles. Not to mention he batted in five runs and scoring...
Series Split
April 18, 2008 by
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After a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, the Sox let the Orioles even the series up in a 6-5 loss in which the Orioles rallied in the ninth against Bobby Jenks to push it into extra innings. In the bottom of the tenth inning Adam Jones hit a single that scored the [...]
Rough Loss
April 10, 2008 by
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Fausto Carmona started the 2008 season looking better than he did in 2007. Carmona pitched seven innings and only gave up four hits and one earned run. He also walked four and struck out four. A.J. Pierzynski had the only good offensive day for the Sox going three...
Series Sweep
April 08, 2008 by
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The White Sox completed their weekend series sweep over the Detroit Tigers by destroying the Tigers at Comerica Park by a score of 13-2. Sending the Tigers to their sixth straight loss with balance between offense and defense really showed some encouraging signs by the Sox ball...
Shutout Sorrows
March 28, 2008 by
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Trying to get back on track with their offense, the Sox seemed to go backwards with a 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. Wilfredo Ledezma started the game for the Padres and dominated the entire White Sox lineup. Ledezma went four innings and only gave up two hits with three...
Still Looking for a Win
March 27, 2008 by
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On Friday the White Sox lost to the San Francisco Giants by a score of 4-3. The Sox had a bad offensive day by only getting six hits compared with five strike outs for the entire game. Barry Zito started the game for the Giants and pitched really well. Zito went six...
Slug Fest
March 27, 2008 by
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Despite four home runs by the White Sox, including two from Jim Thome and a grand slam from Alexei Ramirez, the Sox lost to the Brewers 12-10 in an offensive-dominated game. Gavin Floyd started the game for the Sox and had a very interesting day on the mound to say the least...
Weekend Split
March 27, 2008 by
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After losing three straight in an embarrassing fashion, the White Sox rallied behind a two-run home run by Brad Eldred in the eighth inning to slide past the S.F. Giants by a score of 6-4. John Danks started the game for the Sox and went four innings allowing one run and three...
2nd Tie in Three Games
March 20, 2008 by
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A day after putting up zero runs, the White Sox offense got a jump start from veteran Jim Thome. The Sox tied the Colorado Rockies 10-10 and the game was called a tie after the ninth. Thome led the Sox with two home runs, including a 3-run homer in the eighth inning that capped a [...]
Sunny in Tucson
March 18, 2008 by
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Soaking up the sun in warm Arizona, the White Sox took home a good win against the Ichiro-less Mariners in high scoring battle 9-8. Jim Thome and Paul Konerko helped out pitcher Mark Buehrle by hitting back-to-back home runs off of newly acquired ace Erik Bedard. Nick Swisher...
Split Squad Struggles
March 13, 2008 by
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In their first game against former teammate Jon Garland, the White Sox got rolled over in a lop-sided loss to the LA Angels, 11-1.
Spring Training
March 09, 2008 by
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The White Sox get one final week to get back into the swing of things before spring leagues begin. Enjoying the warmth of Tucson, the Sox are facing 30 games in 28 days throughout the month of March. Given the several new faces on the team, spring training becomes vital...
What about Uribe?
March 09, 2008 by
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With spring games rapidly approaching and Orlando Cabrera taking the reins at short stop, what is going to happen with Juan Uribe? While most of the major league egos would shine through in a situation like Uribe’s, the 7-year pro is ready for whatever...
2008…Return to Glory?
March 07, 2008 by
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   Just three years removed from being World Champions, the White Sox look to reestablish themselves as an elite team in the American League. However, with the recent success of the Indians and the blockbuster moves made by the Tigers, the White Sox have an enormous mountain...
Northern Illinois Tribute
March 04, 2008 by
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The White Sox took the field for the first time on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Still showing some signs of their great World Series run from a year ago, the Rockies won the game 7-3. However, overshadowing the performance on the field was the support that the White Sox...
Battle for 3B
February 29, 2008 by
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Just coming off from back surgery that limited him to only 47 games last year, Joe Crede is back and ready to battle with Josh Fields who replaced him when he was hurt last year. Crede, an excellent fielder, needs to prove to the team that he is fully healed and ready for the grueling [...]
Wanted: White Sox Offensive Production
February 23, 2008 by
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In 2007, Jim Thome led the White Sox in batting with an average of .275. With only two other players breaking the .260 mark, better offensive production is going to be very important for the South Side Sluggers if they want a chance in the stacked AL Central. Jermaine Dye,...
Mark Buehrle Deal In the Works
February 18, 2008 by
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It sounds like the question isn’t whether Mark Buehrle will be trades, it’s to who and then what will the White Sox get. I’ve heard the Mets, Red Sox and Brewers as all potential suitors so hopefully the Sox brass is working on the best possible deal that they...
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