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Sox pitching 'Appreciate the Game'

By Dave van Dyck, Chicago Tribune reporter — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:48:00 GMT

New ad slogan aimed at enjoying entire ballpark experience

In the past, we have had "Grinder Rules," which fit perfectly for a 2005 World Series championship.

Sox to play exhibition for Christina-Taylor Green memorial

By Dave van Dyck — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:56:00 GMT

For a second straight spring, the Chicago White Sox will play a charity game in Tucson, Ariz., with proceeds benefitting the Christina-Taylor Green Memorial Foundation.

Reports: Nationals nab ex-Sox pitcher Jackson

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:10:00 GMT

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Edwin Jackson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals, according to multiple reports.

Sox increase presence in Latin America

By Mark Gonzales — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:41:00 GMT

The Chicago White Sox have reinforced their recent commitment to acquiring talent in Latin America.

Rays hero Johnson grateful for shot with Sox

By Mark Gonzales — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:29:00 GMT

Dan Johnson played a heroic role in one of the most memorable nights in Major League Baseball history.

Mark Gonzales' White Sox mailbag

By Mark Gonzales, Tribune reporter — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:31:00 GMT

The Tribune's Mark Gonzales answers questions about Chris Sale's durability and the role that's best suited for him and the direction of the Sox, as well as a passionate plea for massive rebuilding from a long-time Sox fan.

I'm sorry, but with his thin, wiry build and violent arm motion, I just don't see Chris Sale holding up as a 200-plus innings starting pitcher. I'd keep him in the bullpen. Do you know who has always looked like a perfect starting pitcher to me? Matt Thornton. He's big, strong, and he has that easy arm motion that still hits 95 miles an hour with seemingly no effort. I once read that Thornton would like to be a starter, so why haven't they considered him? -- Gregg Wilson, Chicago

Reed gunning for permanent spot in Sox bullpen

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:12:00 GMT

San Diego State coach Gwynn praises relief pitcher

Tony Gwynn had a simple explanation for relief pitcher Addison Reed's rocket-like rise through the minor leagues and his determination to become a mainstay in the White Sox's bullpen.

Power rankings: No. 15 Blue Jays

Phil Rogers — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:59:00 GMT

Blue Jays are just 1 blockbuster trade away (think Votto)

No. 15 Blue Jays: 16th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Dodgers.

Report: Sox sign ex-Rays 1B Johnson to minor league deal

By Mark Gonzales — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:06:00 GMT

The Chicago White Sox apparently have secured the services of a player who handed them one of their worst losses in 2011.

Parent intent on establishing White Sox Way

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:55:00 GMT

New bench coach schooled in old Orioles' system Ventura and Bell want to emulate

During his first stint with the Orioles in 1992, backup catcher Mark Parent learned the "Oriole Way'' from organizational legend Cal Ripken Sr.

Frank Thomas wants Big Hurt Beer at The Cell

Luis Gomez — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:58:00 GMT

Big Hurt Beer at U.S. Cellular Field? It could happen, or at least White Sox legend Frank Thomas thinks so. The Big Hurt said his new beer, which launched in the fall, could be available at the South Side ballpark as soon as this season.

Rogers' power rankings: No. 17 Brewers

Phil Rogers — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:45:00 GMT

Unwise spending by owner Attanasio could prove costly

No. 17 Brewers: 14th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Nationals.

Dawson likes Marlins' new Chicago flavor

By Fred Mitchell, Tribune reporter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:55:00 GMT

The Miami Marlins will have a new ballpark and several new faces familiar to Chicago baseball fans.

Fielder signing a game-changer for Tigers

By Fred Mitchell, Tribune reporter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:46:00 GMT

The recent signing of slugger Prince Fielder by the Detroit Tigers may not be great news to the division rival Chicago White Sox, but Tigers president/general manager Dave Dombrowski doesn't put much stock in predictions that the Tigers will dominate.

Sox banking on youngsters to come through this season

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:18:00 GMT

Viciedo, Sale, Morel, Flowers will get opportunity to prove themselves

Three years ago, no one told then-19-year-old Dayan Viciedo to check the bulletin board to notify him of cardio work he was scheduled to perform after one of his spring trainingworkouts.

Bench coach Parent: 'You hit our guy, we'll hit your guy'

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:38:00 GMT

Bench coach Parent: 'You hit our guy, we'll hit your guy'

While the White Sox hope Dayan Viciedo can provide protection for Paul Konerko in the batting order, fans want the pitching staff to defend their hitters in the wake of an imbalance in hit by pitches.

Power rankings: No. 18 Royals

Phil Rogers — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:42:00 GMT

Royals counting on big things from developing rotation

No. 18 Royals: 13th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Brewers.

Cooper ponders Sox's life without Buehrle, Santos

By Mark Gonzales — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:24:00 GMT

Mark Buehrle has officially been a member of the Miami Marlins for seven weeks, but Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper senses the overall absence of Buehrle won't be felt until spring training.

Cotts considered comeback with Sox in 2011

By Mark Gonzales — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:14:00 GMT

Left-handed reliever Neal Cotts, one of the heroes of the Chicago White Sox's 2005 World Series championship season, confirmed during SoxFest that he considered returning to the Sox before the 2011 season.

Soggy proposition for Sox's base stealing foes?

By Mark Gonzales — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:43:00 GMT

Several fans who attended Sunday morning's SoxFest seminar with manager Robin Ventura and his coaching staff expressed concerns about shoring up the deficiencies of past years.

At crossroads or not, Beckham has positive attitude

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:49:00 GMT

After two dismal seasons, Sox 2nd baseman believes he must return to his hitting strengths

Toward the end of his miserable 2011 season, Gordon Beckham was aware White Sox general manager Ken Williams had acknowledged it wasn't too early to suggest Beckham's career was at a crossroads after only three years.

Dunn believes he and Rios can turn things around

By Mark Gonzales , Chicago Tribune reporter — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:42:00 GMT

And if they do, they will signify Sox's best offseason 'acquisitions'

Adam Dunn arrived Saturday at SoxFest appearing leaner than his 6-foot-6, 285-pound frame suggests.

MLB whispers: Crowded field at 1st in AL

By Phil Rogers, Tribune reporter — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:26:00 GMT

There are at least 6 with legitimate All-Star hopes there for 2112

Eric Hosmer's goal is to play in the All-Star Game, which will be at his home ballpark in Kansas City. That goal has gotten a whole lot more difficult with Prince Fielder and Albert Pujols joining a cast of AL first basemen that already included Adrian Gonzalez, Paul Konerko and Mark Teixeira. …

Rogers: Fielder deal not without its risks

Phil Rogers — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:25:00 GMT

Tigers have cornered market on large corner infielders of dubious defensive skills

The Prince Fielder signing made a strong statement for the Tigers, who already were on the fringe of the elite crowd in the American League, and thus the major leagues' elite. They were going to be prohibitive favorites to win the AL Central, even without the injured Victor Martinez, and with Fielder they become the best preseason bet in baseball.

Haugh: Ventura knows there's more to life than baseball

David Haugh's In the Wake of the News — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:37:00 GMT

Sox manager learned value of determination from kids like Billy Rivard

On the most hopeless days of his childhood, when chemotherapy sapped Billy Rivard's energy as he lay cooped up in his Orland Park home, he found strength dreaming of playing catch again with idol Robin Ventura.