We started our White Sox prospects tour by looking at the ones who had to deal with significant injuries because I like to ease into Prospect Week. Now we’ll turn our attention to White Sox draft picks and international signings who got their first taste of pro ball in 2022, at least if their bodies allowed them to. Injury, illness and (potential) overuse delayed the affiliated … [Read more...] about Wrangling 2023 White Sox Prospects: New in town
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Wrangling 2023 White Sox Prospects: Onward and upward
So far this Prospect Week, we’ve started our tour of the farm system by assessing the injured White Sox prospects, and the ones who entered the system in 2022. Here’s where we take a break for some unbridled optimism. The five prospects on this list may not appear in order on my White Sox top 10 later this week, but regardless of where they end up, they couldn’t have been asked … [Read more...] about Wrangling 2023 White Sox Prospects: Onward and upward
COUNTDOWN TO WHITE SOX OPENING DAY: 50 DAYS (DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’)
50 days to Opening Day, White Sox fans! Bobby Jenks recorded 50 regular-season strikeouts as the closer for the 2005 World Series champion White Sox. It is interesting to note that Shingo Takatsu, who started 2005 as the Sox closer, logged 50 strikeouts in 2004. More on Jenks from me … [Read more...] about COUNTDOWN TO WHITE SOX OPENING DAY: 50 DAYS (DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’)
Former White Sox chairman Andrew McKenna passes away
The post Former White Sox chairman Andrew McKenna passes away appeared first on Sox On 35th. One of the most influential businessmen in Chicago sports over the past 40 years has passed away. Andrew McKenna, a former chairman of the Cubs and White Sox, and part owner of the Chicago Bears, died at the age of 93 on Tuesday, the Bears announced. We are deeply saddened by … [Read more...] about Former White Sox chairman Andrew McKenna passes away
Padres And Seidler Push The Envelope
“Build it, and they will come.” The now infamous line uttered by James Earl Jones in the equally famous 1989 Field Of Dreams. Padres Owner Peter Seidler has taken those words to heart. If you need any evidence, just look at Last Saturday’s Padres Fan Fest at Petco Park. Which tallied more than 100K attendees. How did that happen? Because of what Seidler and the San Diego … [Read more...] about Padres And Seidler Push The Envelope
Regardless of how White Sox feel about pitching depth, they could use some more
The White Sox obviously weren’t planning on this. But both their starting rotation and bullpen are facing some serious question marks that are putting a spotlight on their pitching depth a week before spring training even begins. Everyone’s thoughts should be with Liam Hendriks, the White Sox’ two-time All-Star closer who’s in the middle of treatment for non-Hodgkin’s … [Read more...] about Regardless of how White Sox feel about pitching depth, they could use some more
White Sox Top 30 Prospects list
Who do the White Sox have in the pipeline? Get scouting reports, video, stats, projected ETAs and more for Chicago's Top 30 Prospects. … [Read more...] about White Sox Top 30 Prospects list
Today in White Sox History: February 5
Seriously, after the odyssey of getting this story published, no caption this time. | The Inter Ocean The City Series begins — sort of 1903 The Crosstown rivalry began, as the White Sox and Cubs announced plans to play their first games ever against one another. The series blossomed into the postseason City Series, which thrived almost yearly for four decades. However, … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: February 5
South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 79: Troy Claunch
Troy Claunch made a nice 2022 impact, especially given his UDFA status. | Tiffany Wintz/South Side Sox A catcher with leadership and offensive abilities is never a bad thing to have in your system Troy ClaunchCatcher6´0´´210 poundsAge: 242022 High Level Kannapolis (High-A)Age relative to high level +2.3 yearsSSS rank among all catcher in the system 5Overall 2022 stats … [Read more...] about South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 79: Troy Claunch