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Buehrle’s play in fifth inning leaves everyone in awe

GameSetMatch — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 19:46:10 +0000

If you happened to be visiting the bathroom at the most inopportune time Monday or if you were bent over searching for a contact lens or if for some deeply held yet tragically misguided reason you have sworn off TV sports, let me tell you about Mark Buehrle’s fielding play.

I’m not sure I’ll do it justice. I’m not sure replays do it justice.

This was the fifth inning of the White Sox’ 6-0 Opening Day victory over Cleveland, and their pitcher was rolling along, smooth as fresh pavement. Indians catcher Lou Marson hit a hard grounder back at Buehrle, who instinctively made like Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi and kicked at the ball with his left leg. Big save.

The ball caromed toward the first-base line, and Buehrle gave chase. It looked futile, but somebody forgot to tell the Sox ace this. When he arrived at the intersection of Forget It and Dude, You Have No Chance, Buehrle scooped up the ball with his glove and, without looking, flipped it in one motion between his legs to first baseman Paul Konerko, who caught it barehanded.

Click here to read the full article – By RICK MORRISSEY of Chicago Sun-Times

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Royals deal Teahen to White Sox

GameSetMatch — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:04:36 +0000

The Kansas City Royals announced Friday they traded utility player Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields.

Additionally, the White Sox received cash considerations from the Royals.

Teahen, 28, who has spent his entire five-year career with the Royals, has played every position other than pitcher and catcher. In 2009, he batted. 271 with 12 homers and 50 runs batted in for Kansas City in 144 games.

In 676 career games, Teahen, who was originally dealt to the Royals from Oakland in a three-team deal that sent Carlos Beltran to Houston, has a .269 batting average, 59 homers and 293 RBI. It’s possible that Teahen could play right field next year for Chicago, as the White Sox bought out Jermaine Dye’s contract Friday.

Teahen is eligible for arbitration this offseason.

Click here to read the full article – By of The Sports Network

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White Sox won’t make it easy for Tigers

GameSetMatch — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:11:13 +0000

During Detroit’s three-game stay at U.S. Cellular Field this weekend, the White Sox figure to be mathematically eliminated from the American League Central title race.

That harsh reality won’t prevent the White Sox from playing as if the season just started or as if a playoff berth is on the line with every pitch. At least, the 2009 finality better not change the team’s attitude, according to general manager Ken Williams.

“They better not quit. I don’t want to see any quit,” said Williams, during his 28-minute meeting with the media prior to Wednesday’s 8-6 loss to the Twins. “I won’t have people around me that quit, whether it be anybody in uniform or anyone in the front office, anyone around the organization that I hear even talking about it. I can’t be around people that quit.

Click here to read the full article – By Scott Merkin of MLB.com

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Danks looks at 200-innings mark in awe

GameSetMatch — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:32:01 +0000

John Danks knows he’s getting close to reaching his target number.

Just how close the White Sox left-hander actually winds up getting to his personal goal of 200 innings pitched this season, however, is solely up to him. But Danks, in his third big league year, certainly is going to give it his best shot.

“Oh yeah,” Danks said. “That’s been a goal of mine since I’ve got to this level. I came within five innings last year. It’s just one of those things. It’s kind of a [high] watermark for a pitcher, and I’m going to try to do my best to get here.”

Click here to read the full article – By Jesse Temple of MLB.com

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Pierzynski just gets better with age

GameSetMatch — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:18:17 +0000

A.J. Pierzynski caught all nine innings of the White Sox 6-3 victory over the Mariners on Tuesday night at Safeco Field. Pierzynski actually delivered the game-winning, two-run single in the top of the seventh of that particular contest.

And the veteran catcher was back in the starting lineup for Wednesday night’s contest, once again staying the entire evening in the Pacific Northwest. Working consecutive night games does not stand as especially unusual for an accomplished catcher, even at this latter stage of the 162-game season when the bumps and bruises start to add up.

Playing almost every day has been the norm for Pierzynski, though, since he joined the White Sox. Wednesday night’s contest marked the fifth straight season Pierzynski has reached 1,000 innings caught, setting a franchise record in that category. Pierzynski actually has a streak of eight straight such seasons, factoring in his time in Minnesota and the one season spent in San Francisco.

Click here to read the full article – By Scott Merkin of MLB.com

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Guillen looking for big bats to step up

GameSetMatch — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:28:48 +0000

Feeling disappointed, struggling around the .500 mark — and hanging onto hope. The White Sox hardly have been the scourge of the American League this season, but blessed to be in baseball’s weakest division they want to believe they are still within striking distance of the Central division-leading Tigers.

And with six of their final nine games against the Tigers, manager Ozzie Guillen believes the White Sox can still compete for the division title if his four veteran hitters heat up down the stretch.

“We got Carlos [Quentin], we have [Alex] Rios, PK [Paul Konerko] and JD [Jermaine Dye], almost in the same way,” Guillen said.

“I think if two out of those four guys get hot, I think it’s going be interesting. Because if we play the way we play right now with those guys hot, that means we can do some damage.”

Click here to read the full article – By Steve Dilbeck of MLB.com

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Hudson’s rapid rise impresses White Sox

GameSetMatch — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:20:47 +0000

If it seems like only yesterday that White Sox rookie Daniel Hudson was breaking into professional baseball at its lowest level as a pitching prospect …

… Well, that’s because it’s pretty darn close to yesterday.

In the span of just one season, Hudson has made a somewhat absurd leap from the entry-level ranks of pro ball to the apex of the sport. He began in the spring of 2009 with Winston-Salem, the Class A advanced team in the White Sox organization. Now, he finds himself right in the thick of a Major League pennant race, trying to help the White Sox to an American League Central title out of the bullpen.

Click here to read the full article – By Jesse Temple of MLB.com

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Konerko honored by Clemente nomination

GameSetMatch — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:23:46 +0000

Paul Konerko is not about the individual recognition or personal accolades. Even if he’s hitting .320 with 40 home runs and 100 RBIs in a given season, it’s almost impossible to get the White Sox team captain to talk about his accomplishments. But being named as the White Sox nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, as he was on Tuesday, well, that’s an honor that caused Konerko to stop and take notice.

“It’s kind of cool any time you get nominated for anything outside the lines. You take note of that more,” Konerko said. “It makes you feel a little bit better as a player because a lot between the lines comes and goes, even though the effort is the same.”

The Clemente Award recognizes the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team. It is named in honor of the former Pirates outfielder, whose spirit and goodwill will always be remembered. Clemente died in a plane crash while attempting to transport relief supplies to earthquake-stricken Nicaragua on Dec. 31, 1972.

Click here to read the full article – By Scott Merkin of MLB.com

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It’s official: Peavy won’t face Cubs

GameSetMatch — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:46:36 +0000

The White Sox finally ruled that Jake Peavy won’t make his debut Thursday at Wrigley Field against the Cubs. The hope is that the right-hander won’t be ruled out to pitch for the Sox this week.

In his fourth rehab start for Class AAA Charlotte on Saturday, Peavy was shut down after 3 1/3 innings because of tightness in his right elbow, which was stung by a comebacker last Monday.

The goal was to get him close to 100 pitches, but he had to settle for 68. So where does this leave Peavy?

”I spoke to Peavy, and he said he had some discomfort and had to leave the game and didn’t feel good,” pitching coach Don Cooper said.

Click here to read the full article – By JOE COWLEY of Chicago Sun-Times

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Peavy’s next start undetermined

GameSetMatch — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:03:05 +0000

The same question that lingered throughout the White Sox clubhouse following Monday night’s series-opening loss to Boston was still present on Tuesday.

Will Jake Peavy make his White Sox debut Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium?

It’s a question that won’t appear to have an answer until Thursday or possibly even Friday. The main stumbling block for Peavy no longer appears to be the strained tendon in his right ankle, keeping him inactive since early June.

Click here to read the full article – By Scott Merkin of MLB.com

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