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Sox right-handers in pen getting job done

The Sox right-handers out of their bullpen this season have been filthy. One could argue that they have the best right handed bullpen in the Majors. Jesse Crain, Nate Jones, and Addison Reed have been outstanding. Even long relief man, Zach Stewart, hasn’t been bad considering his job is to be a innings eater. Jesse... Read more »
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Friday at 3:48 pm
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Offseason critical for both GM's on the Westside

The GM’s of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks have one thing in common this offseason. The GM’s need to up their game or their jobs could be in jeopardy. Both teams suffered first round playoff exits  after high expectations this season. In the Bulls defense, the loss of Derrick Rose in Game 1 was... Read more »
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Wednesday at 3:37 pm
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Humber does his job. Message delivered loud and clear

It’s a heated rivalry no matter what the records or rankings are. When the Sox and Cubs meet for interleague play there’s always a buzz. Sometimes it’s on field play and other times its the sideline stories. Today was a little of both as Kerry Wood pitched his final pitch as a Cub in a... Read more »
By Brian,
May 18, 2012 at 7:48 pm
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De Aza providing the spark in leadoff position

Alejandro De Aza has done one thing consistently in a White Sox uniform and that’s hit. De Aza came up in 2011 and in 152 AB’s hit .329 AVG, .400 OBP, 4 HR’s, and 12 stolen bases.  Many critics did not think De Aza could be a consistent major league player. He is not young... Read more »
By Brian,
May 16, 2012 at 11:56 am
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Sox offense needs to "heat up" as Summer rolls in

It’s difficult for any manager to make a lineup card out with 4 of his 9 starters hitting in the low .200′s or less. Robin Ventura is faced with that challenge daily as he tries to develop some young players and contend in the AL Central. The Detroit Tigers were the favorite to run away... Read more »
By Brian,
May 16, 2012 at 11:21 am
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Let's get real, Bulls aren't going to amnesty Carlos Boozer

As the Philadelphia 76ers celebrated their first round victory over the Chicago Bulls fans immediately started using line “Amnesty Carlos Boozer”. For those not familiar with the term, the Chicago Bulls are allowed to amnesty one player in the new CBA. What amnesty means is the Bulls can remove one contract from their salary cap... Read more »
By Brian,
May 11, 2012 at 3:33 pm
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Sale to pen and struggling rotation could doom Sox's

  The one strength of the White Sox  this season was going to be the starting rotation. With the departure of Chris Sale to the bullpen and recent struggles of the rotation, the starting pitching  could be the White Sox Achilles heel. Jake Peavy is finally healthy and is having a resurgent season pitching like... Read more »
By Brian,
May 7, 2012 at 10:48 pm
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Emery has first draft as GM

Bears GM Phil Emery had his first draft as a GM this weekend. The Bears had needs at many different positions on both sides of the ball. Fans will not have to wait and see how successful the picks will be for the Bears. GM Phil Emery felt positive about his first draft. “I felt... Read more »
By Brian,
April 29, 2012 at 9:23 pm
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Floyd flirts with no hitter in White Sox victory

White Sox 4  Boston 1 After giving up a combined 20 runs in the first two games of the series vs. the Boston Red Sox (10-11) the White Sox (11-11) finally returned the form with two brilliant pitching performances. Jake Peavy (3-1) was the unlucky loser in last night’s contest pitching a complete game and... Read more »
By Brian,
April 29, 2012 at 8:19 pm
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Rose ACL tear has long term affects on Bulls

Players get injured in professional sports. It can happen at any time and any place. In a game, practicing, or in the weight room. On Saturday, Derrick Rose tore the ACL in his left knee when he went up in the air with 1:20 left in the 4th quarter. The Bulls had a double digit... Read more »
By Brian,
April 29, 2012 at 5:26 pm
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