Inbox: Who will help Sox and can they contend?
(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:20:00 -0500)
How does Detroit's moves affect Chicago? Who will round out the Sox bench? Could Dayan Viciedo play some DH? Scott Merkin tackles this and more in the Inbox.

Ramirez, Viciedo grasp Cespedes' situation
(Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:58:00 -0500)
Alexei Ramirez and Dayan Viciedo can relate to what Yoenis Cespedes is going through. While neither fostered the same hype as Cespedes surrounding their defections from Cuba, they still drew quite a bit of interest upon entering free agency.

Despite back pain, Crede made an impact
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:39:00 -0500)
Joe Crede hasn't officially retired, but the former White Sox third baseman understands he's not likely to get back on the playing field. Instead, after three painful back surgeries, Crede is happy being able to spend quality time with his family.

Ex-Rays hero Johnson signs with White Sox
(Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:55:00 -0500)
Dan Johnson, whose dramatic pinch-hit homer in the 2011 regular-season finale helped the Rays reach the playoffs, has signed a Minor League contract with the White Sox, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

White Sox, Dodgers set Tucson charity game
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:00 -0500)
The White Sox will once again play a Spring Training charity game in Tucson, Ariz., taking on the Dodgers during 2012 Cactus League action on Friday, March 23.

Barons' new park coined Regions Field
(Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:04:19 -0500)


White Sox know chemistry will be key
(Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0500)
For a White Sox team fighting for a chance to compete, a feeling of togetherness might be as crucial as any powerful cleanup hitter or lockdown eighth-inning reliever.

Reed heads White Sox up-and-coming hurlers
(Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:07:00 -0500)
Addison Reed's fast track through the Minor Leagues in 2011 has landed the young right-hander, drafted in the third round by the White Sox in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, in the mix to be the closer on Chicago's South Side this season.

Running man: Parent wants to clear basepaths
(Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0500)
New bench coach Mark Parent is determined to get the White Sox away from their typical station-to-station approach on the basepaths, as well as help limit the opposition's ability to run wild.

Humber determined to prove himself worthy
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:42:00 -0500)
Philip Humber is intent on following his breakout 2011 season on Chicago's South Side with an even better performance this season. Despite being annointed the club's fifth starter, the right-hander is not taking anything for granted.

Dunn not a believer in 'needing to fail'
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:33:26 -0500)
Eager to start the 2012 season with a clean slate, Adam Dunn doesn't believe handling last year's failure with grace necessarily translates into success this season.

GM Williams optimistic in face of low expectations
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:33:25 -0500)
Count White Sox general manager Ken Williams among the optimists, one of the many in the organization who hasn't been shaken by low preseason predictions for his team.

Lillibridge's quest for full-time role continues
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:33:24 -0500)
Brent Lillibridge, a super-sub defensively in the outfield and a potential middle infielder, isn't considered a starter going into the 2012 season. But he's the sort of valuable player any contending team needs to have.

Closer candidates not consumed by role
(Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:33:24 -0500)
The White Sox will begin Spring Training for the second straight season without an experienced closer. But leading candidates Matt Thornton and Adddison Reed insist they aren't going to be distracted by the competition.

Harbaugh could make Spring Training appearance
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:24:23 -0500)
Ken Williams spoke with great pride about the way his son, Kyle, has handled the aftermath of last Sunday's personal misfortune during the 49ers overtime loss to the Giants in the NFC Championship game. The White Sox general manager also praised the 49ers organization for the "all for one, one for all" culture they created and how they rallied around his son. That compliment led to an Arizona invite for 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh.

Ventura talks philosophy at Town Hall
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:24:23 -0500)
Saturday's SoxFest Town Hall Meeting featured manager Robin Ventura, bench coach Mark Parent, pitching coach Don Cooper and hitting coach Jeff Manto taking questions at a crowded Red Lacquer Room in the Palmer House Hilton.

Cooper lays out bullpen openings
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:24:22 -0500)
Any doubts about Addison Reed breaking camp with the 2012 White Sox were pretty much put to rest by pitching coach Don Cooper on Saturday at SoxFest.

Cooper plans to control Sale's innings
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:24:21 -0500)
The uncertainty regarding Chris Sale's move to the 2012 White Sox starting rotation has nothing to do with his ability to handle -- or quite possibly excel -- with the change.

Adam '12: Dunn looks forward to new start
(Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:03:00 -0500)
It's understandable why Adam Dunn would want to forget about his historically bad debut with the White Sox in 2011. The only problem for Dunn is that getting away from it wasn't quite as easy as he imagined.

White Sox, Reinsdorf honored by Commissioner
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:30:00 -0500)
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf received the 2011 Commissioner's Award for Philanthropic Excellence from Commissioner Bud Selig during the opening ceremonies of SoxFest at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago on Friday.

Williams fine if buck stopping with him
(Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:29:00 -0500)
The biggest ovations during Friday's SoxFest Opening Ceremonies introductions were reserved for Robin Ventura, Paul Konerko, A.J. Pierzynski, Joe Crede and Harold Baines, in no particular order. General manager Ken Williams was the only one who heard a few jeers.