Inside the White Sox

Wilder is out

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:38:20 -0600

SAN FRANCISCO – The Sox announced before the game with the Giants on Friday that they terminated the employment of three members of the club’s Latin American scouting staff, including Senior Director of Player Personnel, David Wilder.
Full-time scout Victor Mateo and part-time scout Domingo Toribio were dismissed for actions in Latin America that were violations of club policy and standards.
The terminations resulted from findings of a two-month investigation conducted by MLB’s Department of Investigations. The investigation has now been turned over to Federal authorities.

A.J. vs. San Francisco

Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:03 -0600

ANAHEIM, Calif. – White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski sat down and talked with the Chicago beat writers on Thursday about his return to San Francisco for this weekend’s three-game series.
What you need to know is Pierzynski’s one-year there was a miserable one, and that will be detailed in the main story. Here’s what didn’t get in, however.

Misery

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:27:30 -0600

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Ozzie Guillen didn’t know what Wednesday would bring for yet another new-look lineup, but at this point he might as well pick names out of a hat.

Garland on the media

Mon, 12 May 2008 22:10:28 -0600

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Former Sox pitcher Jon Garland has never been a big fan of the media, so when he found out about “Dollgate’’ last week, and the fact that it was reported that the White Sox had two blow-up dolls set up in the Toronto visiting clubhouse, well, it was just another opportunity for him to speak his mind.

Fade to pink

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:08:20 -0600

SEATTLE - In attempt to do something nice for charity, as well as honor Breast Cancer Awareness day on Sunday, Bobby Jenks, John Danks, Toby Hall and Nick Swisher had their facial hair dyed pink at home last week.

Dead men walking?

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:56:54 -0600

The feeling after Monday’s 1-0 heartbreaker was that changes were coming for at least one roster spot, possibly two, by the time the team takes the field for Tuesday’s game with the Twins. This could be the end for Juan Uribe.

What was that?

Sun, 04 May 2008 13:00:39 -0600

TORONTO – I would like to fully describe to you the latest slump-busting attempt by the White Sox players, but I’m still not quite sure what I saw.

No one is getting fired

Sat, 03 May 2008 16:53:52 -0600

TORONTO – The final word in any - and all - coaching changes belongs to manager Ozzie Guillen. And the fifth-year skipper made it very clear on Saturday that the villagers should put down the torches and go back to their homes, because hitting coach Greg Walker’s job security is alive and well.

It’s Jerry Owens time!!

Fri, 02 May 2008 22:29:04 -0600

TORONTO – No one is saying that outfielder Jerry Owens can play savior, but he does bring a certain energy and swagger to the top of the lineup. Two things that have left the White Sox the last few weeks.

Konerko out on Wednesday

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:27:46 -0600

After Tuesday’s 3-1 loss to Minnesota, manager Ozzie Guillen said that he would sit Paul Konerko in Wednesday afternoon’s game, as the slumping first baseman is also battling with a dinged up hand.
Nick swisher will start at first, while Brian Anderson gets the nod in center field.
The only other change planned is Toby Hall for A.J. Pierzynski behind the plate.

Update from “Cave’’

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:49:35 -0600

Art Kusnyer will undergo yet another eye surgery on Wednesday afternoon, but the news may finally start getting better from the long-time Sox bullpen coach.

Breaking Sox news

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:58:29 -0600

Jermaine Dye is back in the starting lineup, after missing four games with a strained left groin, and the club announced on Tuesday that completion of Monday’s suspended game with Baltimore will be played on Aug. 25, in Camden Yards.

Updates from a rainy night

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:05:10 -0600

--Jim Thome’s fifth-inning solo home run was the 513th of his career, moving him solely into 18th place on the all-time homer list, passing up Ernie Banks and Eddie Matthews. Next in his sites? Frank Thomas at 516.

--Jermaine Dye left the game in the seventh inning with what is being called a strained left groin.

--The Sox bullpen is starting to get that “Oh no’’ look to them, again blowing a lead as May approaches. Can you say 2007?

Rain delay over

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:48:16 -0600

Rain delay was 34 minutes … Game on!

Rain Delay

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:07:00 -0600

Thursday’s game between the Sox and Yankees is in a rain delay, with the Sox hoping to get the tarp off at about 7:45 p.m. and have the first pitch ready to go by 8:30 p.m.