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Now Official: Teahen and $1 Million to White Sox for Getz and Fields

2009-11-06T17:29:25Z

Now Official: Teahen and $1 Million to White Sox for Getz and Fields

KW explained to Getz that they needed to "shuffle things up.''

KW says Teahen is now the starting 3B and Beckham is starting second baseman.

Post your complaints here.

Also: KW says talks with Pods have broken down and now it's not likely they sign him.

And: KW on his payroll: "We’ll spend whatever we have available, but there’s not much.’’

Here's Your Chance to Resolve Getz vs. Nix Once and For All

2009-11-05T20:42:43Z

Here's Your Chance to Resolve Getz vs. Nix Once and For All

The 2009 Fans Scouting Report - last chance, ballots close on Monday.

Jim's Off-Season Sox Schedule...

2009-11-05T15:27:17Z

Jim's Off-Season Sox Schedule...

Nov. 9 – General managers meetings, Chicago.

Nov. 1o-11 – General managers meetings are moved to Rio de Janeiro.

Nov. 15 – Joe Cowley reports that the White Sox have interest in trading for Chone Figgins.

Nov. 29 – The White Sox front office ponders whether or not to offer arbitration to Octavio Dotel.

Nov. 30 – Scott Linebrink wakes up from yet another undeservedly good night of sleep.

December – Questionable Latin American alleged crime period.

(More at the link)

Sox acquire Mark Teahen?

2009-11-05T15:10:57Z

Sox acquire Mark Teahen?

The Daily News learned the White Sox have agreed to send second baseman Chris Getz and third baseman Josh Fields to the Royals for Mark Teahen, who is expected to replace Jermaine Dye as Chicago's right fielder.

U-God edit: Sox officially re-signed Mark Kotsay. One year, 1.5 mil.

Nationals hire Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM

2009-11-04T05:07:38Z

Nationals hire Ron Schueler as special adviser to GM

Headline says it all...

Denver Post beat writers told to stop making game predictions

2009-11-03T18:23:52Z

Denver Post beat writers told to stop making game predictions

For as long as most of us can remember, beat writers at the Denver Post have been allowed to make game predictions about teams they cover -- but no more, because of a decision by the paper's editor, Greg Moore.

What was the real motivations for eliminating predictions? And did readers upset that none of the writers had confidence in the Broncos have any impact? Not according to Moore, corresponding by e-mail, who says, "It is an ethical move. Sports writers are no different than other news-beat reporters. We would not have political reporters picking sides in a political contest.

Interview with Mark Gonzales

2009-11-03T02:51:27Z

Interview with Mark Gonzales

Good read overall. Some damning discussion about player evaluation:

"The Nick Swisher evaluation was blown. The Sox thought they were getting a certain type player and that wasn’t the case at all."

"Whoever made the evaluation on Wilson Betemit should be held accountable for it. He was acquired expressly to back up Ramirez at short and it was clear from the first preseason game against the Dodgers he couldn’t do the job. That, I’m convinced, changed the complexion of the club, it forced Ozzie to make some personnel changes that he wasn’t expecting to have to do."

A Minor Legend: Path of the Pros: Aaron Rowand

2009-11-02T21:53:38Z

A Minor Legend: Path of the Pros: Aaron Rowand

A look back at Aaron Rowand's journey through the minors

OT: Joe Posnanski: Miller Lite eHarmony

2009-11-02T20:53:02Z

OT: Joe Posnanski: Miller Lite eHarmony

The takeaway: If you are the type of man who prefers low-calorie beer to attractive women, Miller Lite is a good choice for you.

Cooperstown Confidential: The story of Oscar Gamble

2009-11-02T20:39:16Z

Cooperstown Confidential: The story of Oscar Gamble

A look back at the career of Oscar Gamble, the best hair in the sport

Buehrle Named Best Pitcher in Fielding Bible Awards

2009-11-02T15:51:22Z

Buehrle Named Best Pitcher in Fielding Bible Awards

Pitcher – Mark Buehrle, Chicago
In The Fielding Bible—Volume II, we put some extra time into analyzing pitcher defense. It’s not only pitchers’ ability to field their position that counts defensively. It’s their ability to hold runners that matters in an important way as well. In Buehrle’s case, he has it all. His plus/minus figure of +9 was tops among pitchers in 2009, but his ability to hold runners is legendary. In the last four years he’s allowed a total of 15 stolen bases. His catchers have managed to catch five potential thieves in that time period. But even more importantly, when Mark throws over to first, the results are devastating for baserunners. Sixteen times in those same four years, he’s thrown over to first and the runner broke for second and was thrown out. That’s a Pitcher Caught Stealing (PCS) in our scorebook. Not only that, 14 more times Buehrle nabbed a baserunner at the base as he tried to get back. That’s a Pitcher Pickoff (PPO), for those of you scoring at home. In total, 15 stolen bases against him (an average of just under four per year) and 35 guys thrown out (an average of almost nine per year). Not too shabby.

Damon to White Sox?

2009-11-02T13:50:43Z

Damon to White Sox?

Am I da man? Isn't this guy like 40 something now?

Beckham and Thome Text About Deer Hunting

2009-10-31T17:34:06Z

Beckham and Thome Text About Deer Hunting

In the short run, and the long run, for that matter, Beckham would like to be in Happ's position on Wednesday, beginning World Series play. For now, the eighth pick overall in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft can look back with pride at his .270 average, with 14 home runs, 63 RBIs and 28 doubles in just 103 games.

He can show satisfaction for the great defensive skill exhibited at third, a position where Beckham had played just seven games at Triple-A Charlotte. And he can feel satisfaction in that his own success will benefit others in this specific instance.

"I'd be lying if I say this is the only award I want to win. Really, I want to win a World Series," Beckham said. "But this is pretty special and real special to my family. I'm very proud to be where I'm at and to start as well as I have."

Tuesday's Players Choice announcement will focus on AL and NL comeback player, with Scott Podsednik joining Aaron Hill and Russell Branyan as the three AL finalists.

The second episode of "The Offseason" from Oral Sox Podcast.

2009-10-31T17:00:24Z

The second episode of "The Offseason" from Oral Sox Podcast.

Bring him back!

2009-10-31T02:41:10Z

Bring him back!

Uribe plans to test the market. I think he should be brought back to man second base. Getzix isn't cutting it.

Swisher Benched On the Big Stage

2009-10-30T23:43:05Z

Swisher Benched On the Big Stage

On this World Series off-day, anyone up for some Swisher-bashing?

Many Chicagoans have long complained that when they go to a White Sox game on the South Side, there...

2009-10-30T19:08:08Z

Many Chicagoans have long complained that when they go to a White Sox game on the South Side, there aren't any restaurants or bars right outside the stadium like there are outside Wrigley Field when they go to Cubs game.

WBBM Newsradio 780's Steve Miller reports that a new plan for the area outside U.S. Cellular Field could change that.

Under the plan, the block where the original Comiskey Park once stood could become home to an entertainment complex that would hopefully bring more fans out to see White Sox games.

WBBM 780: Sox Planning Restaurant, Bars Across The Street From U.S. Cellular Field - cbs2chicago.com

Happy 15 Year Anny, Baseball Strike!

2009-10-30T12:46:18Z

Happy 15 Year Anny, Baseball Strike!

As anniversaries go, it's one most baseball fans would like to forget. Fifteen years ago the leaders of the Major League Baseball Players Association advised their members to walk off the job, thus beginning the ugliest, longest (232 days) and most damaging work stoppage in American sports history.

Greg Walker knows he should have been fired: "Look, I know if I was in a normal situation I...

2009-10-29T00:23:14Z

Greg Walker knows he should have been fired: "Look, I know if I was in a normal situation I probably would have been fired after this year. But I also know that we have accomplished a lot. I know that if you watch this game on a daily basis there are things to point fingers at because this is a game of failure.

"I think over the years we built up a enough good will and accomplished things that people don't realize. But we have underachieved the last few years. I think [general manager] Kenny [Williams], [manager] Ozzie [Guillen] and [board chairman] Jerry [Reinsdorf] know the reasons, and they know I'm the right man for the job. Last year happened and it would have cost a lot of hitting coaches their jobs, but there is a lot of trust there. I don't take that lightly.

"I've done this for seven years and I think for those seven years we've underachieved two of them. Even those years we did underachieve we went about our business the right way. When they decide it's someone else's turn then it will be someone else's job.''

Walker: 'I know if I was in a normal situation I probably would have been fired after this year.' - Inside the White Sox

Walker: "'I know if I was in a normal situation I probably would have been fired after this year."

2009-10-28T20:57:59Z

Walker: "'I know if I was in a normal situation I probably would have been fired after this year."

Greg Walker knows the reality of it.
Hal McRae, Carney Lansford, Von Joshua - just the latest casualties of a career that has the life expectancy slightly better than that of an adult mayfly.
No, make no mistake about it, hitting coach and job security will rarely be found in the same sentence.