No More Trades for 2010

The White Sox may have their final starting team for 2010. After the Juan Pierre deal the White Sox may be done adding new players for 2010. Ken Williams and Ozzie both seem to be happy with the current starting line up. Ozzie says he likes the rotating DH; Jayson Nix and Mark Kotsay are good to do so as well as newly acquired Andruw Jones. The White Sox 2010 roster seems to be somewhat strong, although most of you know I don't agree with some of the recent trades. Check back for more White Sox news!

Juan Pierre to the Chicago White Sox

Juan Pierre, formally of the LA Dodgers, is now wearing a White Sox uniform. Another bogus move by the White Sox. Pierre is a great player, don't get me wrong, but not so much better than Podsednik. Pierre finished last season with an average of .308 and 30 stolen bases. He crossed the plate 57 times. Pods had around the same numbers and has been a on the White Sox for a few years, making him a veteran and possible team leader. I do hope Pierre gets as many stolen bases as he did last year, we need that. This may be the only move I am happy with but not really as this looks to be the end of Pods. We'll see.

Waiting on Word About Matsui

The White Sox are still looking to Matsui to fill a role next season. Hideki Matsui finished last season with 28 homers and 90 RBIs. Yet another prospect with a batting average under .300, but we could use a left-handed DH. The White Sox are still in talks with Matsui's agent but nothing fruitful has come as of yet. Ozzie stated that he would rather a DH who could play in the field from time to time, Matsui expressed interest in getting back into the outfield. Maybe something will happen. I'm not the biggest fan of Matsui but he is a pretty good player, on and off the field. I wouldn't mind seeing him in a Chicago White Sox uniform next season. Only time will tell. I haven't read anything about past MLB rumors I have reported otherwise they would have been reported here. Check back for more White Sox news.

Arbitration Declined for Dye, Pods

The White Sox have declined salary arbitration for four of their players. Jermaine Dye being one of them. Dotel, Castro and Pods are among the others. As I mentioned before, I'm not a big fan of Dotel (or Castro for that matter) so I am not sad to see them go. Pods and Dye on the other hand, are going to be sorely missed I am afraid. If we lose these two guys I think we need to be replacing them with TALENT. Dye is a power hitter with great presence in the outfield, Pods has a great presence in the outfield as well and he is valuable to have on the bases. There's MLB rumors going around that Dye will be headed down south, haven't read anything about Pods yet. I'll keep you posted with more White Sox news when it becomes available.

Deadline for Dye Approaches

The deadline for salary arbitration for Jermaine Dye and Octavio Dotel is tonight. If offered, other teams, such as the Yankees, Atlanta and San Francisco, may increase their efforts to talk with Dye's agent. As for Dotel, I am not sad to see him go. He came through a few times, but more often than not he blew it. The White Sox have refused to comment about what they will do with Jermaine Dye. As I mentioned earlier, I hope they keep him. I know they won't.

Hutch Award for Mark Teahen

Newly acquired Mark Teahen was awarded the Hutch Award today. He was active within the communities in Kansas City and hopefully will be here in Chicago. He is the first Chicago White Sox player to receive this award and hopefully won't be the last. He is also a great asset for online betting. Apparently the Kansas City Royals have had many players receive this award, maybe they promote it? Not a bad idea. Teahen has been involved in other charitable programs and youth centers as well.

New Reliever for White Sox?

Apparently the White Sox have been in talks with Takashi Saito. He ended last season with an ERA of 2.43. They say this would make it easier to get rid of Bobby Jenks. The Braves and the Mets have also expressed interest in Saiko. Again, I am going to ask this once more, where are the White Sox's minor leaguers? If we are going to continuously sign older players why do we even have a minor league(s)?

Wise to Phillies

DeWayne Wise has made a deal with the Phillies. Apparently he will play in their minor leagues with an option to attend spring training. Now I am very critical of our bats and Wise is no exception, he needs to work on his hitting. What he did bring was great speed and smarts on the bases and a great defensive game, you may remember the catch he made to save Buehrle's no hitter. I really wish the White Sox would have kept him and Dye. These two made for a great outfield, combined with Pods. Good luck to you DeWayne!

New Player to White Sox Roster

The White Sox have signed Andruw Jones. Well that's just great. Hey, let's get rid of all the White Sox players that have been with us for years, who are comfortable with the team and management and replace them with old, almost on their way out players from mediocre teams. Great. Are we trying to win games? Jones has been signed to a one year $500,000 contract which brings yet another newly signed player with a batting average under .250; Ken Williams (the White Sox GM) was quoted, "This is an opportunity to add a power bat to the roster while improving our outfield depth." Yea, just like Rios right? I hope I see some good decisions made soon.

Coco Crisp to the White Sox?

The White Sox have apparently expressed some sort of interest in Coco Crisp. This is according to his agent. Coco would possibly replace Scott Podsednik if he ends up leaving the White Sox baseball team. Crisp's numbers aren't that great, ending last season batting .228 and I say he is getting old. Not to mention he would be coming off of shoulder surgery. Why do we want to get rid of players who are willing to stay for mediocre talent? I'm sick of getting old Kansas City players. Where are our minor leaguers? You are telling me we don't have someone worthy of taking the lead-off spot in our minor leagues? No more washed-up players! Get some new faces in there!

Pierzynski a goner too? I dont think so...

A.J. says he's not worried. As well he shouldn't be. A.J. Pierzynski is one of my favorite baseball players of all time, and not just because he is Polish. It's because he seems to wear his heart on his sleeve every time he plays. He is one of few catchers in the American League to hit .300 in a year, not to mention his indisputable skills as a catcher for a number of different styled pitchers. Not only that, he is a good man off the field as well. The White Sox have been looking at a 23-year-old baseball player named Tyler Flowers as a possible back-up for Pierzynski. With A.J.'s contract ending soon, this may cause some worries. All A.J. had to say on the matter is that, "There's nothing I can do," continuing, "Tyler is a great kid, a great player and a great person. If they think he can help us win, I'm all for it." I think A.J. knows his value, and he should. Let's hope the powers that be make the right call here...

New York Yankess eyeing Dye?

The New York Yankees deny reports that they are looking at Jermaine Dye. Apparently the Yankees are looking for outfielders and of course Dye would fit this need. I hope not. I would like to see him at a team that needs him, not one that just stacks talent because they can afford it. It was mentioned he wouldn't mind going out East but doesn't want to be a all-the-time DH. A couple teams out West are also looking for outfielders. I hope he stays with the White Sox, but that's extremely doubtful.

Vizquel Wants to be Mentor

Omar Vizquel doesn't see any problems with being a backup. In fact, he mentioned that he would like to help the younger players. He was quoted, "I'll always be there for the younger guys." This is what the team needs, someone to step in and mentor/teach the younger guys who still make rookie mistakes. I hope the White Sox utilize this.

New Catcher?

The White Sox have apparently expressed interest in Henry Blanco. He is definitely not going to be a replacement for A.J. because let's face it, A.J. is, in my opinion, one of the best catchers in Major League Baseball today.

Former White Sox Player to Coach the Indians

Sandy Alomar Jr. will be the Indians' new first base coach. Alomar played 5 seasons here in Chicago and the rest of his career in Cleveland. While with the White Sox he hit 19 homers and batted .257. For more White Sox news check back!

Beckham Missed Out on Rookie of the Year

Gordon Beckham did not receive the Rookie of the Year Award. I could have seen this coming. He was literally the only reason why I watched White Sox baseball towards the end of the season. He should have won this. He led the AL rookies last season with 28 doubles, 43 extra-base hits and 63 RBIs. Not to mention finishing second overall for home runs. In the story he was quoted, "The team comes first." What a guy, he knows his role and comes through with everything we need plus more. Granted, his competitors for the award were worthy, but not equally. Beckham is an all-around outstanding player and I hope his return to the White Sox roster this upcoming season will show that. I know it will.

Maybe 2 Danks' for the White Sox?

Jordan Danks is making his presence known in the Arizona Fall League. He is batting .329 with two home runs and accumulating 17 RBIs. The White Sox GM Ken Williams said he feels the same way about Danks as he did about Gordan Beckham. I guess my question about our minor leaguers is answered. There is even talks about Danks being around for the 2010 season, maybe in the outfield with Quinten and Rios. Replacement for Dye maybe? They even state that he could be a leadoff, if Pods leaves we will defninitely need one. For more White Sox news check back!

White Sox Spring Schedule

The White Sox have announced their new schedule. The White Sox will play the Dodgers on March 5th in Arizona as their first game in the Cactus League. The new White Sox baseball schedule says they will play a total of 34 games during the Spring season. They are set to play the Cubs a few times in Las Vegas, Nevada again.

No word on Dye, Pods or Jenks

There has been no word on whether or not Jermaine Dye will return and be with the White Sox next year. Dye alluded to the fact that he may return, though unlikely. Podsednik may return to the White Sox if he doesn't get a deal from another team. Bobby Jenks was mentioned as well, but no official comment was made about if any other teams were interested in him. I say keep 'em all. Jenks is the only one I wouldn't feel bad about letting go; he has pretty much fallen off as far as I'm concerned but I say give him one more chance.

Gold Glove for Buehrle!

Mark Buehrle received his first Gold Glove today! He is one of two White Sox pitchers to get this award. He definitely deserves it as he is literally one of the best fielding pitchers I have ever witnessed. The last White Sox player to receive this award was Robin Ventura, back in 1998. I think it's about time to have a roster that claims this award every year, or at least competes for it. Once again I ask, where are our minor leagers?

Beckham and Buehrle due for awards

Gordom Beckham looks to get yet another well deserved award. Next Monday he will be up for the Triple Crown Award. I say he should definitely get it as he pretty much helped the White Sox end the way they did (could have been way worse). He has already been named Rookie of the Year and is expected to perform extremely well this upcoming season. There's also talks about Mark Buehrle being awarded the Gold Glove. He has one of the best pick-off moves I've ever seen, not to mention an all around great pitcher and player on the White Sox.

Second Base for Beckham next year...

Gordon Beckham has been moved to second base, permanently, for next year. Apparently next year Teahen is going to play third base for the White Sox; I reported that he may play outfield...guess I was wrong. I liked Gordon at third base, he replaced Crede well. Didn't even miss him to be honest. I hope Gordon repeats the year he had last, but better.

Danks wants to stay!

John Danks wants to stay with the White Sox! Apparently John and Gavin Floyd were offered four-year, $15.5 million extensions last March, with a $9.5 million option for 2013. I hope they both take it!

Will Dye stay with the White Sox?

It is almost time to see if Jermaine Dye will leave the White Sox. I hope he stays. He is a team leader, a veteran and someone to count on when needed. Another one of my favorite White Sox players, Scott Podsednik, is going free agent too. We might be/are losing some of the best players this week. I just hope management is prepared to replace them with worthy talent. What's the deal with our minor league players?

White Sox sign Kotsay to One-year Deal

You will see Mark Kotsay next year... for sure. The White Sox have signed Kotsay to a one year deal for 1.5 million big ones! Mark is a pretty good first baseman but I hope this doesn't mean they are getting rid of Pauly's no-trade clause too because it seems they have plans to get rid of Dye. Maybe they are going to put Konerko at permanent designated hitter? That would be awesome as he could do some real damage if he could focus specifically on hitting alone. Plus it may force him to be a team leader, which it looks like we are going to need. I hope Kotsay is worth it!

White Sox acquire Teahen from Kansas City Royals

The White Sox have acquired Mark "The Big Tractor" Teahen from the Kansas City Royals for Chris Getz and Josh Fields. I am a bit worried as they were our infield. What are they going to do with Gordon Beckham? Who are they going to replace them with? By the end of the season The Cuban Missile, Alexei, wasn't playing very well. They kept him though. This looks to be the end of Jermaine Dye as well as Teahen would most likely be playing in the outfield somewhere. Too bad, JD is one of our best players.