Per usual, Kenny Williams was wheeling and dealing prior to the trading deadline. First he sent Brandon Allen for Tony Pena and then packaged Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Adam Russell and Dexter...
The White Sox got Jake Peavy, which is a move that's more about the future than the next two months.
but will he do anything with it? Lament or laud away.
The White Sox didn't make any trade deadline maneuvers, but they don't need to to compete in the AL Central.
Not much went right for the White Sox in Minnesota. Now with the trade deadline looming, it might be time to hurry up and stand pat.
AL Central Roundtable, now with commentary from an actual White Sox blogger!
The White Sox acquired Tony Pena from the Arizona Diamonbacks in exchange for Brandon Allen. Pena figures to be Octavio Dotel's successor when he leaves via free agency next year.
White Sox Record Since Carlos Quentin went on the DL: 21-14 White Sox Center Fielders AB H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K AVG OBP SLG Since 5/26 116 20 5 2 1 7 11 30 .172 .267 .276
With Quentin coming back, the outfield situation becomes tricky. Even if Podsednik comes down to earth a little offensively, he should remain an everyday starter as a leadoff hitter. But where...
