The White Sox appear to be all-in on using Andrew Vaughn as the primary DH in 2021. With only 245 plate appearances in the minor leagues, none of them above High-A, it’s natural for White Sox fans to have some trepidation about using the third pick in the 2019 draft in such a prominent role. […]
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While the record doesn’t suggest as much, the White Sox are seeing a number of positives on the field this spring. The latest involved Michael Kopech donning a live mound for the first time since March 10, 2020 and Garrett Crochet sitting in the mid-90’s while touching 98 mph against San Diego Tuesday. They combined
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Gavin Sheets lost 15-20 pounds over the winter as he transitions to the outfield, Bernardo Flores had to fight back tears in the dugout after his first MLB appearance, and Danny Mendick used to rollerblade to the ballpark pulled behind another player’s scooter. These are among the highlights from the Winston-Salem Dash’s 2021 Virtual Hot
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On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox announced their new Player Development Staff for the upcoming season. Many familiar names return to the organization in 2021, though the discontinuing of the Great Falls team required some shuffling of people and positions. Perhaps the biggest news coming out of the announcement is the promotion of Chris Getz,
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Keith Osik played in 456 games over the course of his ten-year major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals. The former 24th round selection was known as a defensive catcher. He compiled 1,200 plate appearances as a professional. He’s currently the head baseball coach at Farmingdale State College
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Over the past few days, the White Sox have made a flurry of moves. The club acquired Lance Lynn from the Rangers for Dane Dunning and Avery Weems, and signed free agent (and former Sox outfielder) Adam Eaton to a one-year deal with an option. The activity came on the heels of the non-tender deadline
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Marco Paddy is one of the best international scouts in the world. His official title with the Chicago White Sox is Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President/General Manager. Jim Thome shares the same title, but the functionality is much different. Paddy runs the club’s international operation and has done so since joining the organization
The Chicago White Sox have claimed right-hander Emilio Vargas off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to Vargas, the club also added 2017 draftees Jake Burger, Gavin Sheets and Tyler Johnson to the roster in order to protect them from being selected in December’s Rule 5 Draft. The 40-man roster is full. Vargas was
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The firing of Rick Renteria and the subsequent hiring of Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa has brought the conversation of a manager’s value to the forefront. With so many factors that go into managing, there will never be an unequivocal answer. Strong points come from both sides, but one thing that is often
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A 2020 season was played, a champion was crowned and the White Sox returned to the postseason after a decade long absence. Qualifying offers have been accepted or declined across the league, and free agents have officially filed for impending work. This is an important offseason for the Chicago White Sox, and while roster trimming
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