The poet Alexander Pope once famously wrote, “hope spring eternal,” and SoxFest was abuzz with hope all weekend. It started on Friday night with the playful Rick Hahn and Ricky Renteria seminar, where fan after fan gushed to the Ricks about the overall direction of the organization (Hahn) or gave their gratitude for making the […]
SoxFest 2018: Hostetler, Getz, Hahn and the talent pipeline Read More »
“These kids are loose, relaxed, and focused. They’re having a great time and seem to really like each other.” Rick Renteria nailed it. A perfect assessment of the climate at Camelback Ranch in Glendale last week. The White Sox manager, along with General Manager Rick Hahn and scouting director Nick Hostetler, were among a group
2018 White Sox Hitting Camp, or, an embarrassment of riches Read More »
The White Sox announced their 2018 player development staff yesterday. As expected there were few changes to the structure that was in place last season. The most significant might be the addition of Omar Vizquel as manager at High-A Winston-Salem. The 11-time gold glove shortstop (and, briefly, former White Sox) has yet to manage at
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The White Sox had 16 minor leaguers play in the islands over the course of the winter. While you spent most of the last few months freezing, these players were honing their craft in balmy climates such as the Dominican Republic and Venezuela. So add that to the list of ways your life doesn’t compare
Winter Leagues Review – How White Sox Prospects Performed Read More »
Chris Getz and his player development staff are facing a logistical conundrum. They are surely happy with the deep farm system the club has rapidly built, and one can only imagine their excitement to get all those players back on the field this spring. After watching games on the back fields at Camelback Ranch in
A good problem – too many A-ball outfield prospects Read More »
The Chicago White Sox acquired infielder Jose Rondon from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The 23-year-old was designated for assignment on January 6th. The White Sox 40-Man roster is full, they have traded for SS José Rondón from the Padres, in exchange for the veteran clubhouse presence
White Sox acquire infielder Jose Rondon from Padres Read More »
Welcome to the latest edition of our News and Notes, covering the White Sox minor leagues. During the season this article runs weekly, but from October through February it will be closer to monthly. This article covers all the news and updates from roughly November 28th through January 7th. There may not be anyone playing
White Sox Minor League News & Notes – 11/28 thru 1/7 Read More »
This is the second half of a split feature, covering a pair of prospects who played in the Arizona Fall League representing the White Sox. For an introduction, team-level highlights and a deep dive on shortstop Danny Mendick, you should read the first chapter. This article focuses on catcher Seby Zavala. I’m the one who named
AFL Focus Part 2 – Seby Zavala Read More »
“Sox fans: the future is bright and hot like the Arizona sun in the middle of June. Just be patient a little longer. #KillerZs #AZL” Before you start with the “Captain Obvious” remarks, I sent that bold, 130-character statement into the Twitterverse in the summer of 2015 when I was midway through a fun season
AFL focus, part 1 – Danny Mendick Read More »
The annual Rule 5 Draft for 2017 has completed, with the White Sox less active than widely anticipated. But they exactly didn’t stand pat either. With the 4th overall pick in the Major League phase, the Sox selected outfielder Carlos Tocci from Philadelphia. The 22-year-old Tocci was the 23rd-ranked prospect in the Phillies’ system according to
White Sox acquire two, trade away one, lose none in Rule 5 Read More »
