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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 21, 2011 22:12:40 GMT -5
We're here to report all news about your Chicago White Sox! We'll be back shortly with a breakdown of the team's big offseason transactions so far.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 21, 2011 22:20:35 GMT -5
In a blockbuster deal with the Marlins, the White Sox shipped top outfielder Ryan Braun, Nick Swisher and Scott Baker for young slugger Mike Stanton, Ervin Santana and Emilio Bonifacio!
Having tried for Stanton the entire 2011 season, GM Michael Terilli finally got his new right fielder and co-captain.
"He is untouchable," says Terilli on the move, "If he is inquired about, I am shutting down the computer."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 21, 2011 22:26:02 GMT -5
With budding ace Michael Pineda, potential-packed Colby Rasmus, and five trucks filled with cash, the White Sox acquired ace Clayton Kershaw! Only in his early twenties, Kershaw hopes to fortify the Sox staff for years to come.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 21, 2011 22:31:07 GMT -5
Using top prospect Matt Szczur, the White Sox acquired fireman Rafael Soriano from the Brewers! This now gives the Sox a very strong back end to its bullpen.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 21, 2011 22:34:37 GMT -5
In an attempt to bolster their rotation, the White Sox sent Ervin Santana and Delmon Young to the Tigers for Matt Cain! Now, they have a strong top three in the rotation with Kershaw, Cain, and Gonzalez!
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 21, 2011 22:39:19 GMT -5
More recently, the Orioles and White Sox completed a monster deal. The trade was centered around Tyler Clippard and Peter Bourjos moving to Baltimore, with the Sox acquiring David Robertson and Adam Jones in return! Seemingly improv ing at two positions, the White Sox felt that it was best to mortgage off some of their future in order to acquire star talent.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Dec 23, 2011 19:21:20 GMT -5
The buzz around the White Sox has simmered down, but there are two trades that we have yet to catch up on.
First, GM Michael Terilli put together a package for Giants slugger Lance Berkman. The deal including closer Sergio Santos and pitching prospect Allan Webster. When asked about the deal, Terilli said that "Fat Elvis would slot nicely into the lineup behind Stanton".
Then, Terilli got a very formidable five-starter in Ivan Nova. The pieces sent in return were not big at all, as the centerpiece of the deal was young outfielder Carlos Peguero.
"Now that we got our five guys [starters] in place," Terilli said, "We need to fill our lineup."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jan 13, 2012 21:15:06 GMT -5
White Sox make a stunning move on opening night of free agency! Ace Clayton Kershaw and slugger Lance Berkman are shipped off to Houston for stud starter David Price and All-Star right fielder Hunter Pence!
The deal makes sense from Chicago's standpoint, as they add another bat without decimating their rotation.
"We're closer to where we wanna be," said Terilli.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jan 15, 2012 20:20:43 GMT -5
Today, the White Sox gained flexibility by acquiring rookie second baseman Jason Kipnis! The deal came at the expense of end-of-rotation starter Ivan Nova, as well as prospect catcher Gary Sanchez.
The deal was at minimal expense to Chicago, as they are still plentiful with starters. In addition, Sanchez isn't expected to arrive at the show for a few seasons.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jan 28, 2012 23:43:58 GMT -5
The White Sox are winding down on a busy January 28th.
The first of two moves bolstered their bullpen, adding second-year pitcher Kenley Jansen to the talented pool of relievers in Chicago. The biggest piece flying to LA was young right fielder Brian Bogusevic.
Then, staff ace David Price was shipped to the City of Brotherly Love. From Philly came Madison Bumgarner and the speedy Ben Revere.
Terilli on the day as a whole: "We really patched up nicely today. The Sox might be done for the most part this offseason."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Feb 19, 2012 10:37:40 GMT -5
The White Sox have just pulled off perhaps their biggest deal of the offseason.
In a three-team deal with Detroit and Philadelphia, the White Sox finally dealt slugging right fielder Hunter Pence, along with workhorse James Shields and the speedy Ben Revere. In return, the Sox received superstar outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and young up-and-coming starter Jordan Zimmerman.
The deal allowed the Sox to improve upon their hitting while keeping their pitching intact.
Terilli introduced the two players Sunday morning in the White Sox spring training site in Glendale, AZ.
"This is a team built to compete this year and for many years to come," announced the GM. "I think I'm almost done for now. I don't know though, I say that a lot."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Apr 21, 2012 13:50:05 GMT -5
After a long time without trading, the White Sox have made a huge deal with Detroit! They send star outfielder Carlos Gonzalez and young pitching phenom Madison Bumgarner to the Tigers for slugger Jose Bautista and the fire-throwing Michael Pineda.
"We needed a third baseman badly," Terilli was quick to say. "I like Placido, but he's downright bad."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Apr 22, 2012 13:17:52 GMT -5
The White Sox have traded second baseman Jason Kipnis and reliever Robbie Ross to the Reds for speedy white boy Brett Gardner!
"I'm sure he'll love the atmosphere here in Chicago," said Terilli. "He should fit in well at the bottom of our lineup."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Apr 29, 2012 21:45:43 GMT -5
The White Sox have improved upon their pitching again. Injured righty Michael Pineda and young hurler Jordan Zimmermann were sent to Arizona for Chicago's new ace, Dan Haren!
"We felt that we needed another big pitcher with Cain and Gonzalez, so we went out and got Haren," Terilli noted.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on May 2, 2012 21:31:15 GMT -5
White Sox send a package of Dan Haren and prospects for CC Sabathia!
Woah, wait a sec...the Sox just got Haren!
"We can now win any brawl," Terilli commented. "Stanton and Bautista can throw some punches and then 'Oof!' Big CC comes in for the body slam."
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jul 4, 2012 22:06:03 GMT -5
The following White Sox players have been selected to the 2012 All-Star Game in Kansas City:
SS Starlin Castro
OF Giancarlo Stanton
OF Jose Bautista
LHP CC Sabathia
RHP Matt Cain
LHP Gio Gonzalez
Bautista will start the game for the American League. Congrats to the five representatives for the White Sox, and we expect them to put on a good show for the fans of Major League Baseball.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jul 7, 2012 18:51:09 GMT -5
The White Sox have drafted and signed their first round pick, Ty Hensley. He is a promising RHP that adds some depth to a somewhat-weak farm.
"I'm really excited to be here," said Hensley on Saturday, "The White Sox are an organization about winning."
Chicago is done drafting for this season's draft.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jul 11, 2012 21:23:13 GMT -5
The White Sox have released their newest theme song!
N.W.A: 100 Miles and Runnin'
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Jul 12, 2012 20:42:30 GMT -5
The Chicago White Sox have made two huge one-for-one trades this week.
The first was with Tampa, sending All-Star SP Matt Cain to Florida for another All-Star team member, Stephen Strasburg.
"Even though Cain has been better to this point," Terilli commented, "Stras has tons of potential. He's no shlub."
More recently, the White Sox sent stud SP CC Sabathia to the Angels in exchange for slugger LF Matt Holliday.
"Holliday adds some pop to an already-strong lineup," noted Terilli.
The new-look White Sox now have more cap flexibility for this season and in the future, in addition to trading for two talented players.
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Post by White Sox GM (Michael) on Nov 9, 2012 19:59:45 GMT -5
After a break that lasted far too long, we are back to report on the revamped Sox!
Due to an early playoff exit, Chicago has bolstered their MLB squad, looking to take it all in 2013. The lineup is one now featuring Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera, star third baseman Evan Longoria, sluggers Miguel Montero, Carlos Santana, and Paul Konerko, to go along with Sox vets Ben Zobrist and Mike Stanton. The pitching still features Gio Gonzalez, who gained some help in Jordan Zimmermann and Jake Peavy. The pen still flaunts stud closer Kenley Jansen, set up by Houdini, David Robertson.
White Sox GM Terilli is as confident as ever that Chicago is a force to be reckoned with.
"We may not win, but we fully expect to do so," said Terilli on Friday. He continued to say that the Sox are building a team for now and the future, with a clear focus on the MLB roster.
With a smile, Terilli added, "Don't think we're going anywhere."
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