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White Sox Give Pitcher John Danks $65 Million…

UkrPost — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:07:44 +0000

The Chicago White Sox agreed to
terms on a five-year, $65 million deal with pitcher John Danks,
a 26-year-old left-hander who has a 54-56 record over five Major
League Baseball seasons.

Danks had an 8-12 record with a 4.33 earned run average in
27 starts for the White Sox last season. After losing his first
eight decisions, Danks went 8-4 with a 3.69 ERA.

Danks, who broke into the major leagues with the White Sox
in 2007, will receive $8 million in 2012, which would have been
his final season of arbitration eligibility. He’ll get $14.25
million each season from 2013 through 2016, the White Sox said
in a statement on their website.

Danks went 15-11 during the 2010 season and ranks fourth
among American League left-handed pitchers with 48 wins over the
past four years, trailing Jon Lester of the Boston Red Sox, CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees and former teammate Mark Buehrle, who signed with the Florida Marlins as a free agent in
December.

To contact the reporter on this story:
Erik Matuszewski in New York at
matuszewski@bloomberg.net

To contact the editor responsible for this story:
Michael Sillup at
msillup@bloomberg.net

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Top Five Second Basemen in Chicago White Sox…

azalkmarforever — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:27:00 +0000

Qualifiers: players will be classified under one position even if they played at more than one. They must also have at least two seasons as the team’s primary starter at the position.

Eddie Collins:

One of the greatest offensive second basemen in Major League history, Hall of Famer Eddie Collins starred for the Chicago White Sox from 1915 to 1930. Collins demonstrated phenomenal contact skills, plate patience and speed en route to career totals of 3,315 hits, 741 stolen bases, 1,821 runs scored and 1,499 walks in 25 Major League seasons. He remains one of three White Sox position players with more than 60 WAR (wins above replacement) and totaled 126.7 WAR in his career, the tenth highest of all-time. Collins, who led the White Sox to the 1917 World Series Championship and won two others with the Philadelphia Athletics, ranks second in both batting average (.331) and on-base percentage (.426) in White Sox history.

Nellie Fox:

Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox was an elite contact hitter and defensive great for the White Sox from 1950 to 1963. Fox stepped to the plate more than 10,000 times in his career and struck out only 216 times; he owns the sixth lowest strikeout rate in MLB history with just one in every 42.7 at-bats. He sits second in White Sox history with 2,470 hits, shares the team record with 104 triples and ranks fourth with 42.7 WAR. Fox won the 1959 AL MVP while leading the White Sox to the World Series. He went to a dozen All-Star Games and earned three Gold Gloves.

Ray Durham:

Two-time All-Star Ray Durham gave the White Sox great production from the leadoff spot for eight years. After his 1995 rookie season, Durham batted .280 with a .356 OBP, 105 OPS+ (league average is 100) and averages of 15 homers and 30 steals per year for the White Sox. He racked up 1,246 hits with the Sox and 2,054 in his 14-year career. His impressive output from a typically light-hitting position netted him an average of 3.2 offensive WAR per year in Chicago.

Jorge Orta:

Former All-Star second baseman Jorge Orta spent the first-half of his career in Chicago’s infield in the 1970s. Orta was an above-average all-around hitter for 990 games with the White Sox. He batted .281 with a .338 OBP, .418 slugging percentage and 112 OPS+. His bat averaged 2.5 WAR per year and peaked at 4.2 in 1974. Orta twice batted over .300 and totaled 1,002 hits over eight seasons in Chicago.

Jackie Hayes:

Jackie Hayes played out the prime of his career in the White Sox’s infield in the 1930s. Hayes was a well regarded defensive player at second and a pure contact hitter with little pop. He batted as high as .312 in 1936 and regularly walked more than he struck out, drawing 266 walks against only 188 strikeouts in 809 games. He maintained a .264 average and .324 OBP in Chicago.

Sources:

Chicago White Sox Team History & Encyclopedia, Baseball-Reference.com

White Sox GM Says Intruder Lived In His Home

mikem868 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:40:50 +0000

POSTED: 8:16 am PST November 23, 2011
UPDATED: 8:32 am PST November 23, 2011

It’s one thing to find an unwelcome house guest at your door. It’s a whole other thing when you walk through your door and find someone else living in your home.Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams said that’s what happened to him when he returned from a trip to find an intruder living in his high-end townhouse, The Chicago Sun-Times reported.According to the publication, Williams was away for a few days and returned to his Chicago home to discover that someone had been sleeping in his bed and eating his food. The long-time Major League Baseball GM then called police after confirming with family members that no one had visited the home.While Chicago police were at the scene, a man in a fur coat was spotted looking through a window and was questioned by officers. Investigators determined that the man, Wayne Field, matched a hospital ID bracelet found within the home, the newspaper reported.According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Williams approached Field while the 51-year old was being arrested and saw that he was donning his clothes, was in possession of his Cadillac keys and was wearing Williams’ 2005 World Series ring.Field was charged with burglary and was being held at the Cook County Jail on $100,000 bond.It’s unclear how long Field may have been living in the home, or if he is a White Sox fan.

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Robin Ventura completes coaching staff for 2012…

Husenritatiet — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:26:35 +0000

Central Coast native Robin Ventura continues to build his initial coaching staff with the Chicago White Sox.

The Righetti High graduate and current Arroyo Grande resident was named the 39th manager in Chicago White Sox history on October 6. Ventura spent the previous six years out of professional baseball before he joined the White Sox as a special advisor in June. Ventura hit .267 with 294 home runs and 1,182 RBI in his 16 year Major League career. He earned six Gold Gloves and was a two-time All-Star.

Monday, the White Sox announced Joe McEwing as the new third base coach, Jeff Manto as the team’s hitting coach and Mark Parent as Ventura’s bench coach. Manto is the only one out of the bunch with prior MLB coaching experience. He was the hitting coach for the Pirates in 2006-07.

Manto has served as the White Sox minor league hitting coordinator for the last four years. McEwing joined the organization in 2008 as the Triple-A hitting coach and had managerial stints at Class A and Triple-A.

Parent managed the team’s Double-A club in 2011.

Pitching coach Don Cooper, who agreed to a four-year extension at the end of the 2011 campaign, first-base coach Harold Baines, bullpen coach Juan Nieves, assistant hitting coach Mike Gellinger, bullpen catcher Mark Salas and batting practice pitcher Kevin Hickey will return to fill out Ventura’s staff in 2012.

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Source: Former Sox catcher Skinner favorite to…

poko — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:34:44 +0000

By Mark Gonzales

Tribune reporter

3:33 p.m. CDT, October 20, 2011

Former Chicago White Sox catcher Joel Skinner is considered the favorite to land the organization’s Triple-A Charlotte managerial position, according to a major league source.

Skinner, 50, recently served as the bench coach for Oakland. He was a coach for Cleveland from 2001-09 and worked with Buddy Bell, the Sox’s director of player development, on the Indians’ coaching staff from 2003 through May of 2005. Skinner has managed six seasons in the Indians’ minor league system.

Skinner is in line to replace Joe McEwing, who is expected to be announced as the Sox’s third base coach after the conclusion of the World Series.

Skinner played for the Sox during parts of the 1983-86 seasons during a nine-year major league career.

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Ventura unveiled as White Sox manager

Acatearessy — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:02:47 +0000

Robin Ventura was introduced Tuesday as the Chicago White Sox’s new manager and said he has had plenty of congratulatory phone calls. The best advice he’s heard: be himself.

Ventura, who has no major league coaching or managerial experience, says he is humbled and honored to be the team’s 39th manager. He played for the White Sox for 10 years.

He replaces Ozzie Guillen, who is now manager of the Florida Marlins.

General manager Ken Williams said Ventura’s leadership abilities are evident. He also said that before hiring Ventura he considered first baseman Paul Konerko as a player/manager, although they never talked about it.

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White Sox name Robin Ventura as new manager

Citarrort — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:00:13 +0000

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – Calling him the right leader at the right time, the Chicago White Sox hired former All-Star third baseman Robin Ventura as their new manager on Thursday.

Ventura, who joined the club on June 6 as a special advisor to director of player development Buddy Bell, has no prior managerial experience.

He signed a multi-year deal.

“When I rejoined the White Sox, I said this was my baseball home and that part of me never left the White Sox organization,” said Ventura, a two-time All Star who played for the team from 1989-1998.

“My family and I are thrilled to be returning to Chicago. Managing a Major League Baseball team is a tremendous honor. It’s also an opportunity and a challenge.”

Ventura takes the place of Ozzie Guillen, who left the club with two games remaining in the season when the White Sox released him from his contract.

Guillen, who managed Chicago for eight years, was hired as manager of the Florida Marlins. He led the White Sox to a record of 678-617 and a World Series title in 2005, but they were just 79-83 this past season to finish third in the AL Central.

“When I met with the media as our season ended, I identified one person at the very top of my managerial list,” White Sox general manager Ken Williams said in a statement. “I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities.

“Robin Ventura was that man. His baseball knowledge and expertise, his professionalism, his familiarity with the White Sox and Chicago and his outstanding character make him absolutely the right person to lead our clubhouse and this organization into the seasons ahead.”

Ventura batted .267 with 294 homers and 1,182 RBI in 2,079 career games over 16 major league seasons. His 18 career grand slams are tied for fifth in MLB history.

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White Sox select ex-player Ventura as new manager

jjlgrgxdyn — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:02:46 +0000

(Reuters) – Former Chicago White Sox All-Star third baseman Robin Ventura was named manager of the Major League Baseball club, the team said on Thursday.

Ventura, who was already working as a director of player development for the White Sox, replaces the colourful Ozzie Guillen, who parted ways with the club last month and joined the Florida Marlins.

“When I rejoined the White Sox this June, I said this was my baseball home and that part of me never left the White Sox organisation,” Ventura said in statement.

“My family and I are thrilled to be returning to Chicago. Managing a Major League Baseball team is a tremendous honor. It’s also an opportunity and a challenge.”

Ventura was originally drafted by the White Sox in 1998, and played more than 10 years with the organisation. He also played for the New York Mets, New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 16-year career.

In 2,079 career games, Ventura had a .267 batting average with 294 home runs and 1,182 RBIs.

“I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities,” said White Sox general manager Ken Williams. “Robin Ventura was that man. His baseball knowledge and expertise, his professionalism, his familiarity with the White Sox and Chicago and his outstanding character make him absolutely the right person to lead our clubhouse and this organization into the seasons ahead.”

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The Chicago White Sox Have Named Former Player…

zlkdptd269 — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:28:11 +0000

It’s all in the family for the Chicago White Sox organization and their latest managerial hire.

Chicago named Robin Ventura, a long-time White Sox infielder and current special advisor to the team’s director of player development, the next manager of the club.

The 44-year-old played 16 major league seasons, 10 of which were spent on the South Side. He replaces Ozzie Guillen, who left the club for the Florida Marlins.

“When I rejoined the White Sox this June, I said this was my baseball home and that part of me never left the White Sox organization,” Ventura said in a statement. “My family and I are thrilled to be returning to Chicago. Managing a Major League Baseball team is a tremendous honor. It’s also an opportunity and a challenge.

The hire was a shock to many. Owner Kenny Williams had contacted the Rays to speak with bench coach Dave Martinez. Former Sox catcher Sandy Alomar was also considered a candidate.

“When I met with the media as our season ended, I identified one person at the very top of my managerial list,” general manager Ken Williams said in a statement. “I wanted someone who met very specific criteria centered around his leadership abilities. Robin Ventura was that man.”

But Williams and the organization have never shied away from questionable hires (see Guillen, Ozzie). And that marriage helped end an 88-year World Series drought.

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White Sox name Ventura as new manager

piectoscich — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:04:18 +0000

Chicago White Sox Robin Ventura, right, hugs pitcher Doug Drabek after a game in Oakland, Calif., in this Aug. 5, 1997 file photo. (File photo)

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Former Chicago White Sox All-Star third baseman Robin Ventura was named manager of the Major League Baseball club, the team said on Thursday.

Ventura, who was already working as a director of player development for the White Sox, replaces the colourful Ozzie Guillen, who parted ways with the club last month and joined the Florida Marlins.

“When I rejoined the White Sox this June, I said this was my baseball home and that part of me never left the White Sox organisation,” Ventura said in statement.

“My family and I are thrilled to be returning to Chicago. Managing a Major League Baseball team is a tremendous honor. It’s also an opportunity and a challenge.”

In 2,079 career games, Ventura had a .267 batting average with 294 home runs and 1,182 RBIs.

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TV Schedule, July 29: Red Sox, White Sox Open…

sammieky — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:07:03 +0000

Friday’s TV schedule, complete with channels and times, customized for the Boston sports fan. Click on any team’s name for complete schedules, scores, and previews, plus an active community devoted to your team. All times ET.

Major League Baseball

More sports on TV Friday after the jump.

Action

X Games, 3:00 p.m./7:00 p.m. (ESPN)

Pro Basketball

WNBA: Indiana vs. Washington, 7:00 p.m. (NBA TV)

Pro Football

Arena: Orlando vs. Jacksonville, 8:00 p.m. (NFL Network)

Pro Soccer

MLS: Philadelphia Union vs. Colorado Rapids, 7:30 p.m. (Fox Soccer Channel)

Golf

European: Irish Open, 9:00 a.m. (The Golf Channel)
Women’s British Open: 9:00 a.m. (ESPN)
US Senior Open, 3:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
PGA: The Greenbrier Classic, 3:00 p.m. (The Golf Channel)
Nationwide: Utah Championship, 6:30 p.m. (The Golf Channel)

Boxing

Junior welterweights: Peterson vs. Cayo, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN2)

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Sox sued by former employee alleging sexual…

Roommarawfume — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:24:38 +0000

By Erin Meyer, Tribune reporter

9:50 p.m. CDT, July 28, 2011

A woman who once worked for the Chicago White Sox has filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the team and Major League Baseball alleging she was passed over for promotions because of her gender.

Deborah Theobald, 33, alleges in the lawsuit that in spite of stellar performance throughout her eight-year career with White Sox, she was routinely passed over for “upper management positions.”

In 2004, when Theobald applied for the job of manager of partnerships, the White Sox opted to promote a “less qualified male,” according to the complaint, which was filed in Cook County Circuit Court.

The lawsuit alleges she also was passed over in favor of less qualified men when she sought the job of senior manager of premium seating in 2008 and again in 2010.

“Plaintiff, a female, reported to a male supervisor, manager or director, who reported to a male supervisor or vice president, who, in turn, reported to a male executive vice president or Jerry Reinsdorf, male, and chairman of the White Sox,” the lawsuit states.

Referencing “the glass ceiling and intentional sexual discriminatory policies and practices” of both the White Sox and MLB, the lawsuit alleges that women are denied equal opportunity to “advancement or promotion to upper management and officer positions.”

Theobald quit her job with the White Sox in June 2010.

She is represented in the lawsuit by her father, Edward Theobald, who declined to comment Thursday. The White Sox also declined to comment, citing the team’s policy against talking about active litigation.

efmeyer@tribune.com

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Twins-Chicago White Sox game recap

Foolbopummisp — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:28:34 +0000

GAME RECAP

IMPACT PLAYER

Carl Pavano, Twins

The righthander held the White Sox to two runs over seven innings on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts.

BY THE NUMBERS

12 Of the Twins’ 13 hits, 12 were singles.

13 Putouts for Joe Mauer in his first major league game at first base.

.450 Batting average for the first four hitters in the Twins’ batting order.

ON DECK

Nick Blackburn is 2-0 with a 0.61 ERA against the White Sox this season and 8-5 with a 3.44 ERA in his career. Gavin Floyd will start for Chicago.

LA VELLE E. NEAL III

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White Sox put righty Pena on DL, recall Harrell

Galsetherse — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:32:42 +0000

TORONTO — The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Tony Pena on the 15-day disabled list with elbow tendinitis and recalled Lucas Harrell from Triple-A Charlotte.

The team announced the moves Sunday, making Pena’s retroactive to Saturday.

Pena was 1-1 with a 6.20 ERA in 17 relief appearances. He allowed one run and three hits in one inning of Friday’s 4-2 loss to Toronto.

Harrell was 4-2 with a 3.54 ERA in nine games at Charlotte, eight of them starts. The right-hander made his major league debut with Chicago in 2010, going 1-0 with a 4.88 ERA in eight games, including three starts.

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White Sox put RHP Pena on DL, recall RHP Harrell

Dogaxoffmab — Sun, 29 May 2011 23:05:22 +0000

TORONTO (AP)—The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Tony Pena(notes) on the
15-day disabled list with elbow tendinitis and recalled Lucas Harrell(notes) from
Triple-A Charlotte.

The team announced the moves Sunday, making Pena’s retroactive to Saturday.

Pena was 1-1 with a 6.20 ERA in 17 relief appearances. He allowed one run
and three hits in one inning of Friday’s 4-2 loss to Toronto.

Harrell was 4-2 with a 3.54 ERA in nine games at Charlotte, eight of them
starts. The right-hander made his major league debut with Chicago in 2010, going
1-0 with a 4.88 ERA in eight games, including three starts.

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