Reading Room: Vizquel, Thome, Twins fans
In the wake of the feel-good 21 hits of the summer, this edition of the Christian Marrero Reading Room contains lighter fare.
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Reading Room: A.J., Pierre and Grimey
Struggles, successes and draft picks, this collection of links is Twins-free for your reading pleasure.
Andruw flails into oblivion, again
Because Carlos Quentin has taken over the role of “Mr. Glass” from Chris Getz, Andruw Jones has received three straight starts against right-handed pitching. In the process, I’ve developed a morbid curiosity while watching him that evokes an emotion halfway…
Let's grant Andruw independence
A handful of thoughts and a bucketful of dreams over the past couple of days while I enjoy a brief vacation: Can we pull the plug on Andruw Jones? Not only was his 0-for-4 on Saturday night particularly ugly (two…
Sox have small window to right past wrongs
Watching Scott Podsednik and Juan Pierre contribute RBI singles in the White Sox’s 4-3 victory over Kansas City on Tuesday reminded me that it had been a while since I compared them. Just like last year, they’re proving to be…
Suddenly, White Sox are sweeping giants
When the Sox rattled off six straight wins against the dregs of the National League, it was prudent to approach it with cautious enthusiasm. They didn’t blow any of those teams out of the water. They did outplay them, but…
Mr. Jones and mean
Remember when we were discussing whether 2010 Andruw Jones was any different than his 2009 self? Right now, the answer has to be “no.” In fact, they’d be hard-pressed to be more alike. Here’s what Jones has done in his…
Jones, Konerko wait themselves out
When my dad and I commiserate about the White Sox, one subject that often comes up is the so-called catbird seat. In an attempt to round down numerous conversations into one sentence, Dad generally feels that the White Sox think…
The kids can't play … or think
There’s a saying — and Ozzie Guillen just said it again — that good teams win games, and bad teams have meetings. Guess which thing the White Sox accomplished on Wednesday? Yes, Kenny Williams gave the Sox a vote of…
FAQ: Will Carlos ever hit again?
After an awful start both at the plate and in the field, Juan Pierre has finally found a groove in both facets. He’s hitting .362 in May, he’s been successful on eight of his last nine stolen-base attempts, and he’s…