Sox Trends So Far in 2012
I think we can all agree that taking 3 of 5 games is a good start to the 2012 season, considering that 3 of those games were against the reigning AL Champs. But what kind of trends have we seen…Read More
Share Your Opening Day Stories on Facebook
The White Sox don’t open at home until next Friday. Until then we would love for you to share your Opening Day stories on Facebook by clicking the link here. Also, what plans do you have for this…Read More
25-Man Roster is Set
No big surprises in the White Sox opening day roster. Pitchers RHP Jesse Crain, LHP John Danks, RHP Gavin Floyd, RHP Phil Humber, RHP Nate Jones, LHP Will Ohman, RHP Jake Peavy, RHP Addison Reed, LHP…Read More
Utility Men
It’s important for Adam Dunn and Alex Rios to have a bounce back year. Jake Peavy needs to stay healthy if the White Sox want to compete for a division title this year. The Sox are going to need…Read More
Chris Sale is Starting to Round Into Form
Don’t look now but Chris Sale is looking like a quality starting pitcher. Before yesterday’s start against he Reds Sale had posted a 9.82 ERA through his first couple of starts and was really…Read More
Hector Santiago Has Dazzled
You are going to want to find out who Hector Santiago is. The 24 year old southpaw was drafted by the…Read More
White Sox Getting Defensive
If the White Sox did one thing well last season it was play defense. The team was second only to Tampa…Read More
Happy Birthday Paul Konerko
Today is White Sox All-Star slugger Paul Konerko‘s 36th birthday. Since the trade for Mike Cameron…Read More
The Future Shines Bright In First Intrasquad Game
Gavin Floyd threw a slider to Dayan Viciedo in the first inning with the bases loaded. The young slugger…Read More
MLB Expands Playoffs And What It Means For The White Sox
Today the MLB made official what we all expected. They expanded the playoffs to 10 teams. The change…Read More
Robin Ventura is the Anti-Ozzie
As the position players started to come in Manager Robin Ventura began to field questions about some of his veterans who struggled last season. He knows in order for the White Sox to compete this season…Read More
The Mystery of Alex Rios
Once upon a time there was an up-and-coming outfielder with power, speed, a good glove, and a strong arm. This outfielder was always “a year away from breaking out” and each year he came up…Read More
Jake Peavy is Poised to Make 30 Starts This Season
For the first time in his White Sox career, Jake Peavy is healthy and poised to lead the team’s pitching staff. Peavy will be vital to the team’s success this season if they want to compete…Read More
Jordan Danks has new muscle but does it translate to success?
Every spring training we hear the same type of story. Either somebody has lost weight or somebody has put on muscle and some how the act is supposed to transform their career. Jordan Danks is the early…Read More
Happy Birthday Mike!
We here at the South Side Showdown would be remiss if we did not give sports icon Michael Jordan a happy birthday. As the superstar and current owner of the Charlotte Bobcats turns 49-years-old let’s…Read More
Are the Sox in Desperation Mode?
I go to about 10 Sox games a season. I usually find whatever cheap tickets are available in the bleachers or outfield section. They usually cost me no more than $40 a ticket depending on who they are…Read More
11 Questions Entering Spring Training
Spring Training is right around the corner. Before you know it golf carts, luxury sedans and high priced talent will be invading Camelback Ranch in Arizona. As of right now nobody really knows what to…Read More
White Sox Rotation and Bullpen
The more I think about it the more I think this might be a good idea for the Sox. If they can change Sergio Santos from a short stop to a successful closer then I think moving Chris Sale from the bullpen…Read More
Michael Cuddyer signs with Rockies
What was once a Minnesota Twins roster of White Sox killers is now dwindling down to just regular everyday guys. First Joe Nathan went to Texas and now outfielder Michael Cuddyer joins the already cluttered…Read More
Jake Peavy
Remember when we traded for this guy? I think we were all pretty excited that day. I mean, after we saw the grocery list of prospects we gave up to get an injured starting pitcher and then uncoiled ourselves…Read More

















