Alexei Ramirez

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Remember when Alexei Ramirez hit home runs? Or at all?

In 2010, the Royals gave–I mean, just handed–490 plate appearances to Jason Kendall. In turn, Kendall slugged .297. That’s, of course, really, appallingly awful, but it came alongside…Read More

Jumble at the top of the order

Sorry if it feels like “Focus on a different doomed section of the lineup” Week, but it is kind of the story of the season. Alejandro De Aza is now 206 plate appearances into the new season…Read More

The gifts of Pierre: White Sox edge Marlins on second-straight walk-off

Juan Pierre just has never stopped boosting the morale of the White Sox clubhouse. It used to be that his bobbles in the left field corner and his weak throwing arm was something that we tried to rationalize…Read More

White Sox miss flight to Minnesota, game forfeited

That headline would have been a happier result and probably would have reflected better on the state of the organization. It would at the very least be a new wrinkle in a season that seems to be content…Read More

Alexei Ramirez’s status as a warm-weather hitter

You never get a second chance to make a first impression, according to Head & Shoulders’ commercials from the 80′s. And in Alexei Ramirez’s first three years on the south side, he…Read More

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Inflicting patience on others

It’s spring training, so writing ideas are coming from the radio still. Darrin Jackson was commenting…Read More

Filling the offensive void could start with Alexei, if he’s able

When there’s time later in the week, I hope to more explicitly calculate the offensive void left…Read More

Its Alllllllllll Good! Rios Walks off the Halos in the Tenth

The White Sox came home on Friday night to face off against another legitimate playoff team in the Angels.…Read More

White Sox Drop One to Twins Late

Neither Jose Quintana or Cole De Vries had their good stuff today and both offenses jumped on the…Read More

White Sox Fall Short of Sweep in Texas

Gavin Floyd pitched deep into the game while only allowing a single earned run, but the White Sox offense…Read More

Sox Take the First, Deep in the Heart of Texas

What was supposed to be a pitchers duel turned into a hit parade early. With Chris Sale facing off against…Read More

Offense Pours it on Late in White Sox Victory

Jose Quintana didn’t have the shutdown game he had last time out. He gave up 8 hits, he even walked…Read More

White Sox Get Verlander’d

Another installment of the Friday night pitching duel series is in the books. The first couple innings…Read More

Quintana Stellar but Red Sox Win on Cody Ross Monster Blast

When Jose Quintana got through the 1st inning using only 6 pitches, it was clear he was about to have…Read More

White Trumps Red in Bean Town

The White Sox came into Boston on Tuesday night looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss in the…Read More

Dunn’s Third HR in Three Days Powers White Sox Victory

Luis Mendoza was economical with his pitches Sunday afternoon against the White Sox. He walked 4,…Read More

Let’s Win the AL Central! – Trade Considerations

The White Sox are three games up with 77 to go.  For a team with a front office that’s usually…Read More

Floyd and Youkilis Lead White Sox Over Jays

It’s official. Chicago loves Kevin Youkilis. For the second time in three games the Sox had all…Read More

Quintana Gives Up Runs, Proves Luck Still Intact

If I were to tell you that Jose Quintana get knocked around for 4 runs in the 1st inning, and a pair…Read More

A Quick Turnaround – Lineups 6/27

After a satisfying if not slightly nerve wracking victory last night, the Sox and Twins get an early…Read More