Former MLB player and manager Lee Elia passed away on Wednesday, according to announcements from multiple teams. He was 87. A Philadelphia native, Elia signed with his hometown club in 1959 after attending the University of Delaware. He had an unremarkable MLB playing career. He briefly reached the majors with the Cubs and White Sox and hit .203 in 95 games. He moved into … [Read more...] about Lee Elia Passes Away
Joe Coleman Passes Away
Former big league pitcher Joe Coleman has passed away yesterday, according to multiple reports. He was 78 years old. Coleman was a baseball lifer. His father, also named Joe Coleman, pitched in the majors in the ’40s and ’50s. The younger Coleman was born in 1947 and grew up around the game. “I can remember a time that I sat on Mr. (Connie) Mack’s knee for a picture,” Coleman … [Read more...] about Joe Coleman Passes Away
White Sox To Acquire Will Robertson From Blue Jays
The Blue Jays are reportedly trading outfielder Will Robertson to the White Sox. The move, which has not been announced by either team, was first reported by @JeffreyCole2525 and confirmed by James Fegan of SoxMachine. Toronto designated Robertson for assignment over the weekend. Chicago already has an opening on the 40-man roster after outrighting Vinny Capra. They’ll use the … [Read more...] about White Sox To Acquire Will Robertson From Blue Jays
White Sox Sign Kyle Tyler To Minor League Deal
The White Sox have signed right-hander Kyle Tyler to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He has been assigned to the Arizona Complex League for now but will presumably head to Triple-A after a few ramp-up outings. Tyler, 28, elected free agency a week ago after being outrighted by the Orioles. He never actually pitched for that club at the big … [Read more...] about White Sox Sign Kyle Tyler To Minor League Deal
White Sox Outright Vinny Capra
The White Sox sent infielder Vinny Capra outright to Triple-A Charlotte, the affiliate announced. Capra had never been outrighted and does not have three years of service, so he didn’t have the ability to decline the assignment. He was designated for assignment over the weekend when the Sox promoted former first-round pick Colson Montgomery. Capra landed with the Sox on a … [Read more...] about White Sox Outright Vinny Capra