After 13 Major League seasons, reliever Joe Kelly has decided to call a career, as the right-hander told WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford on a recent edition (audio link) of the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast. In his usual irreverent fashion, the 37-year-old Kelly declined to say he was officially retiring, taking issue with the term itself. “Retiring is like, something that my … [Read more...] about Joe Kelly Announces End Of His Playing Career
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Talking to new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon about new first baseman Munetaka Murakami
Especially privately, but often publicly as well, White Sox employees have been upfront about the swing-and-miss risk present in their marquee free-agent signing Munetaka Murakami. The story of the former NPB triple crown winner and two-time MVP coming to a rebuilding White Sox team is inextricable from his contact profile (28.6 percent strikeout, 63.9 percent contact rates … [Read more...] about Talking to new White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon about new first baseman Munetaka Murakami
TODAY (DEC. 27) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: JULIO FRANCO ON THE GO
Julio Franco bolted for Japan on this date in 1994. On this date (Dec. 27) in 1994, Julio Franco’s tenure with the White Sox officially came to an end when the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japanese Pacific League announced that they had signed him. Franco spent one productive but strike-shortened season with the White Sox in 1994. The native of Hato Mayor, Dominican … [Read more...] about TODAY (DEC. 27) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: JULIO FRANCO ON THE GO
DEC. 28TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: THE 1947 NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT COMISKEY PARK
Members of the Chicago Cardinals celebrate their 1947 championship after beating the Eagles 78 years ago today at Comiskey Park. A look at the 1947 NFL Championship Game at Comiskey Park (this date 78 years ago): *SCORE—-Chicago Cardinals 28, Philadelphia Eagles 21 *ATTENDANCE—-30,759 *WEATHER: 29 degrees at kickoff with icy conditions … The Cardinals overcame the … [Read more...] about DEC. 28TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: THE 1947 NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT COMISKEY PARK
Report: White Sox showing interest in free agent Yoan Moncada
The post Report: White Sox showing interest in free agent Yoan Moncada appeared first on Sox On 35th. In a bizarre offseason twist, the White Sox could be exploring a reunion with one of their former top prospects. According to MLB insider Francys Romero, the South Siders are among four teams that have shown interest in free-agent third baseman Yoan Moncada. The Angels, … [Read more...] about Report: White Sox showing interest in free agent Yoan Moncada