John Dewan’s Stat of the Week™
Manny Being Manny… in the Playoffs
Chicago White Sox General Manager Kenny Williams was thrilled to acquire veteran slugger Manny Ramirez from the Dodgers this week, but he’s hoping the addition will provide its biggest benefits beyond Game 162.
“Our thought behind it was very simple,” said Williams on MLB.com. “We not only want to get [...]
September 3, 2010
Tags: Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, John Dewan, Kenny Williams, Manny Ramirez Posted in: John Dewan, Stat of the Week, playoffs, stats 
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Lou has had enough with the tantrums
In the second installment of this season’s Cubs vs White Sox Crosstown Classic, tempers boiled within the Cubs family once again. Lou Piniella has apparently had enough of that, and frankly I think it is about time he took more control of this club.
After two strikeouts and a routine fly out, Milton Bradley threw his [...]
June 27, 2009
Tags: Alfonso Soriano, Chicago White Sox, Crosstown Classic, Cubs, Lou Piniella, Milton Bradley Posted in: Jim Hendry, Lou Piniella, game recap, observations, oldschool, players No Comments
Cubs vs Sox – Crosstown Classic 2009
The Chicago Cubs will face the Chicago White Sox in the 2009 Cross-Town Classic!
When this interleague-cross-town matchup gets underway, you definitely do not want to be the only person left out of the fun. See the White Sox and the Cubs play one another, and no matter if it’s at Wrigley Field or U.S. Cellular Field, the [...]
June 13, 2009
Tags: 2009 Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Crosstown Classic, parking, tickets Posted in: Chicago, Wrigley Field, game day, rivalries, schedule, tradition One Comment
The Interleague Dilemma
Interleague play brings about a decision point for where a fan’s loyalties lie. Enemies become friends, friends become enemies …cats and dogs living together in harmony. For example, with the Cubs playing the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians over the next ten days, are White Sox fans inclined to – gasp – root for the [...]
June 12, 2009
Tags: Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Crosstown Classic, Go Go White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, US Cellular Field Posted in: Wrigley Field, controversy, rivalries, schedule No Comments
Hendry must influence Peavy’s ultimate destination
Cubs GM Jim Hendry may or may not be willing to do what it takes to bring San Diego Padre’s ace Jake Peavy to the Northside. He may not have the lattitude with a management in transition to commit the players or finances to get the deal done. Or he may feel the price is [...]
May 22, 2009
Tags: Brewers, Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Jake Peavy, Jim Hendry, Kevin Towers, Padres Posted in: Hot Stove, Jim Hendry, biz of baseball, players, rivalries No Comments
Guest Post: May the Best Team Win
Here is a Guest Post sent in by AJ:
The Atlanta Braves have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that the MLB playoff format is exactly what Hank Steinbrenner, Chairman of the New York Yankees, claims it to be -Â a new found life for the weaker teams. The Braves reeled off 14 straight division titles [...]
April 17, 2009
Tags: AJ, Anaheim Angles, Atlanta Braves, Barry Bonds, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detriot Tigers, Dusty Baker, Florida Marlins, Hank Steinbrenner, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, World Series Posted in: fan comments, guest post, observations, playoffs No Comments
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