Schuster: White Sox Respond To Sub-.500 Prediction
By David Schuster- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) Since its inception, the publication Baseball Prospectus seems to pick the White Sox to finish at the bottom of the standings each season. Almost annually, they...
View ArticleOfman: Why Spring Training Is Better Than NFL Training Camp
By George Ofman- (CBS) It’s time to put football in the rear view mirror for a while. The lights have gone out on the season. Someone cue my friend and football fanatic Jeff Joniak: “Fade… to….black”!...
View ArticleSchuster: Bullpen Will Keep White Sox In Contention
By David Schuster- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) There’s an adage in baseball that you’re only as good as your bullpen. If that’s the case, then the White Sox have a chance to prove a lot of the so called...
View ArticleSchuster: Not Surprised Ventura Turned Down Extension
By David Schuster- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) The news that Robin Ventura had turned down a one-year contract extension really didn’t surprise insiders. Rumors dating back to the end of last season were...
View ArticleSchuster: Konerko Pondering Future
By David Schuster- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) Paul Konerko is the last of the Mohicans, meaning he’s the final member of the 2005 World Series championship team that is still playing for the White Sox....
View ArticleSchuster: Hector Santiago Playing An Important Role In 2013
By David Schuster- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) Talk about a swing man on your pitching staff. That’s exactly the role that Hector Santiago will fill on this year’s White Sox team. Santiago started last...
View ArticleSchuster: Thornton Calls MRI ‘Over-The-Top Precautionary’
By David Schuster- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) Matt Thornton says not to worry. A few days ago the veteran left-hander experienced a twinge of discomfort in his throwing elbow during a bullpen session and...
View ArticleWhite Sox Rout Dodgers 9-0
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw got off to a shaky start in his spring debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 9-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The 2011 NL Cy Young winner allowed...
View ArticleHoge: Despite Being Healthy, Morel Appears To Be Odd Man Out
By Adam Hoge- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) A year ago, Brent Morel was sitting in the Camelback Ranch clubhouse knowing he would be the White Sox’s Opening Day third baseman. Monday, he was sitting in the...
View ArticleHoge’s White Sox Verdict: 2013 Will Be A Lot Like 2012
By Adam Hoge- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) After spending five days at spring training in Arizona, I’ve come to a number of conclusions regarding the White Sox. Below are my thoughts on the team and my final...
View ArticleMcKnight: Crain Vows He’s Getting Closer To Returning
By Connor McKnight- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) With just 18 days left in spring training, White Sox reliever Jesse Crain promises he’s close to returning to action. “(Opening day is) getting closer but I...
View ArticleMcKnight: Danks Will Wait For Velocity
By Connor McKnight- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS) John Danks doesn’t have the velocity he wants. He’s still not able to reach back and ask for the heat he’s used to. Worse, he’s not sure when his strength...
View ArticleMcKnight: Sale Named Opening Day Starter
By Connor McKnight- GLENDALE, Ariz. (CBS)– It took a while but Robin Ventura named Chris Sale his opening day starter after an 11-5 win over the Athletics, Saturday. “He’ll be the opening day starter;...
View ArticleMcKnight: Morel Carries Positive Attitude Through Demotion
Third baseman Brent Morel was among the latest roster cuts for the White Sox Tuesday. Morel saw regular at-bats toward the end of 2011 and at the start of 2012 but back issues forced him to miss 127...
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