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White Sox pitchers, catchers, fifth outfielders report
White Sox pitchers and catchers reported to Glendale on Sunday … and so did Andruw Jones! Considering his career has taken a nosedive and he’s been hammered for being overweight and giving the Dodgers one of the great underperformances of…
Look busy, do nothing: Damon a Tiger
It’s safe to say The Cheat nailed his headline from Feb. 11: Report: White Sox Finally Planning Failed Bid For Above-Replacement-Level DH Yes, Johnny Damon is going to be a Detroit Tiger. I largely bit my tongue on the issue, because…
Win or die trying, redefined
My friend Scott saw my attempt at improving the White Sox ad campaign and one-upped me with this Japanese gem. Let’s just say that Jake Peavy’s legendary intensity no longer impresses me. It may not be safe for work due…
'It's Black and White' unveiled
Above is the first ad in the White Sox’s 2010 marketing campaign, “It’s Black and White.” So far, it’s not as bad as I feared. On the other hand, I snagged a copy of an alternate version of this ad,…
Damon, Sox playing a round
Ken Rosenthal is the ultimate tease. First, he becomes everything that’s wrong about Twitter when he tweets: Damon to #WhiteSox gaining momentum. Team has made second offer #MLB Only to follow with: Take back previous tweet: #WhiteSox did not make…
White Sox Outsider 2010 update
In case you’re wondering where I’ve been, it’s been at my computer, slaving away on finishing up White Sox Outsider 2010. Here’s what it’s like to sit at my desk, as well as a sneak preview of a couple pages…
Damon dangling, Frank retiring
Johnny Damon is no closer to being a member of the White Sox than he was eight hours ago, but all reports seem to indicate he’s a lot closer to being a Tiger. This would be unfortunate, because there are…
Damon derby heating up
Twitter is atwitter with rumors of mad-dash negotiations between the Tigers and White Sox for Johnny Damon’s services. The most noteworthy at this time: Tigers and White Sox negotiating with Johnny Damon at levels that have eliminated the Atlanta Braves…
Jermaine lies
One thing I never knew about Jermaine Dye’s woeful second half before tonight: Even while he was slumping terribly, he could still hit lefties. vs. RHP: .129 vs. LHP: .316 Total: .179 I came to this realization while digging around…
Numbers rackets
On the heels of a big announcement about numbers, I have one of my own. Ladies and Gentlemen, White Sox Outsider 2010 will be about five pages longer than its predecessor! It’s checking in at 226 pages, not counting the…