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.