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Sox players all out with "All-In” slogan
GLENDALE, Ariz. - The Chicago White Sox's 2012 slogan is "Appreciate the Game," which will be gladly received by the players after last year's "All-In'' theme that collapsed during an 83-loss season."The All-In thing got abused [...]
Thornton, Crain leaving closer’s role up to Sox’s staff
Sox pitcher Matt Thornton. (Brian Cassella/Tribune photo) By Mark Gonzales Tribune reporter 11:47 a.m. CST, February 22, 2012 GLENDALE, Ariz. - Matt Thornton said Wednesday he's more consumed with preparing for the regular season and not winning... [...]
Unanimous read on Sox’s Reed
By Mark Gonzales Tribune reporter 11:30 a.m. CST, February 21, 2012 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Addison Reed is the only Chicago White Sox prospect listed on the top list of three ranking services. Reed was ranked as the 66th top [...]
Rogers: Sox never had chance for La Russa
Tony La Russa might be managing the 2012 White Sox if not for one reason — if he returned to Chicago, he would have had to manage against his best friend in baseball, Jim Leyland. That [...]
MLB whispers: White Sox could outbid Cubs for Soler
While the Cubs remain front-runners to sign Jorge Soler, the White Sox might spend even more heavily to make that deal happen. They have few projectable run-producers coming behind Dayan Viciedo and positioned themselves to make [...]
Sox must right many wrongs of last several substandard seasons
The White Sox haven't won a postseason game since October 2008, a period known more for a financial crisis.And never did the task of returning to the playoffs seem as distant as it did on Dec. [...]
5 questions: Sox manager has much to ponder
New manager Robin Ventura will have plenty to evaluate without getting consumed with the White Sox's spring training record.That's a good thing, especially after the Sox never fared well under former manager Ozzie Guillen in the [...]
Zambrano: No problem coexisting with outspoken Guillen
MIAMI— Ozzie Guillen this week said folks in his native Venezuela were wagering on when he would have his first confrontation with countryman Carlos Zambrano. The two are close friends, but many believe adding Zambrano to a [...]
Ex-hitting coach Greg Walker says 2011 Sox were doomed from start
BY JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com February 15, 2012 9:40PM Greg Walker storyidforme: 25826767tmspicid: 9390950fileheaderid: 4308782 Updated: February 16, 2012 7:08AM If there was an ideal location for a self-proclaimed ‘‘good ol’ boy’ [...]
Former hitting coach Greg Walker says 2011 Sox were doomed from start
BY JOE COWLEY jcowley@suntimes.com February 15, 2012 9:40PM Greg Walker storyidforme: 25826767tmspicid: 9390950fileheaderid: 4308782 Updated: February 15, 2012 11:23PM If there was an ideal location for a self-proclaimed ‘‘good ol’ boy’ [...]
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Jerry Angelo out as Bears general manager
It's about time, the Bears needed a new face at GM! Just look at the d
Chicago Bulls Players Losing Money Today
Wow, it must be nice to give up so much money. I would definitely be t