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Carrying His Weight

Chris Sale wants to throw 200 innings but can he handle it?
Matt Adams|Feb 27, 2012

Robin Ventura is the Anti-Ozzie

As the position players started to come in Manager <a href=" ">Robin Ventura</a> began to field questions about some of his veterans ...
Editorial Staff|Feb 26, 2012

As Position Players Arrive

Workouts have begun for pitchers and catchers and now the rest of the folks are starting to trickle into Glendale to prepare for the 2012 season. It’s es...
Matt Adams|Feb 25, 2012

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...
Editorial Staff|Feb 24, 2012

A Few Thoughts, A Few Links for Friday

<a href= >Beyond the Boxscore</a> has done some research in search of the next breakout hitter. Last year Lewie made a prediction that (White S...
Matt Adams|Feb 24, 2012

Projections From Those Smarter Than I: Left Field

In a very limited sample, <strong><a href=" " target="_blank">Alejandro De Aza</a></strong> hit .329/.400/.520 ...
Matt Adams|Feb 24, 2012

Jake Peavy is Poised to Make 30 Starts This Season

<a href=" "><!-- image removed --></a> For the first time in his White Sox career, <a href=" ">Jake Peavy</a...
Editorial Staff|Feb 23, 2012

Projections From Those Smarter Than I: Shortstop

Outside of Paulie, <strong><a target="_blank" href=" ">Alexei Ramirez</a></strong> is the player we can feel mo...
Matt Adams|Feb 23, 2012

White Sox Pitchers and Catchers Report to Glendale

Not so long ago, I was waiting for the train and thought I recognized somebody walking by. I was sure it was an old friend that I used to hang out with bac...
Matt Adams|Feb 22, 2012

Projections From Those Smarter Than I: Third Base

We’re going to sink or swim with <strong><a href=" " target="_blank">Brent Morel</a></strong> at 3rd base. Th...
Matt Adams|Feb 22, 2012

Projections From Those Smarter Than I: Second Base

I feel like maybe I could begin each position with, “after a disappointing 2011…” but I’m going to try my best to steer clear of that. After a disa...
Matt Adams|Feb 21, 2012

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 tra...
Editorial Staff|Feb 20, 2012

Manny Being Manny: A Comeback Story?

When the 2010 season was approaching its finish the Sox were in contention to unseat the Twins as champions of the AL Central. It was felt that a little ex...
Matt Adams|Feb 20, 2012

Projections From Those Smarter Than I: First Base

We only have one first baseman and he goes by the name of <strong><a target="_blank" href=" ">Paul Konerko</a></st...
Matt Adams|Feb 20, 2012

Same size, different shape – Replacing A.J. Pierzynski with Tyler Flowers

Tyler Flowers and A.J. Pierzynski are polar opposites, but equal in value, so why not swap one for the other?
James Fegan|Feb 20, 2012

Projections From Those Smarter Than I: Catcher

&nbsp; Player projections are always a fun exercise, so position by position, let’s have some fun going through a few of the various projections for ...
Matt Adams|Feb 18, 2012

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 t...
Editorial Staff|Feb 17, 2012

Let the Cubs Fans In

Rumors have flown and been somewhat denied about the Cubs possibly spending the 2013 season playing home games at 35th and Shields. This of course raises t...
Matt Adams|Feb 17, 2012

R.I.P. Gary Carter

There are a few players that love to play the game so much that you can virtually see it coming off of them. Gary Carter was one of those players. Always s...
Matt Adams|Feb 16, 2012

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...
Editorial Staff|Feb 15, 2012
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