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Paul Konerko Makes #5 of Best First Baseman of 2010

Four out of the top five (first baseman) come from the American League. There is only one slight surprise on the list, the rest have been mainstays over the past few years. This may be the only position where the top five will remain the top five all season. The number one and two guys should be there all season barring injuries.

5. Paul Konerko, Chicago White Sox: Konerko the only surprise player on this list has been one of the few bright spots on the woeful White Sox this year. Konerko has found his power once again by crushing 17 home runs so far this season, which is tied for second in all of baseball. Konerko also leads his team in RBI’s- 41, slugging-.610, and on base percentage- .393. Even if Konerko keeps this pace up, the White Sox will still be under .500. The White Sox have too many problems and I wouldn’t be surprised if Konerko were traded in the next month. The White Sox are currently 24-33, nine and a half games out of first. The Twins and Tigers are going to put the White Sox out of contention by the all-star break.

Click here to read the full article – By Eric Heyer of Sports Fan Blog Network

June 9, 2010 Posted by homerunheyer | Chicago White Sox, Paul Konerko | MLB, Paul Konerko, White Sox | No Comments Yet

Konerko honored by Clemente nomination

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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