Summary
Paul Konerko earned a niche in local history as captain of the 2005 White Sox, Chicago's first World Series champions in 88 years. Konerko, the Sox first baseman, caught the final out of the Series sweep against Houston and saved the ball until he could present it to Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf at a victory parade attended by an estimated 1 million fans. Konerko and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye also presented a White Sox jersey to President Bush at a White House reception. During the 2005 playoffs, Konerko was named the MVP of the American League Championship Series against the Angels, hitting .268 with two homers and seven RBIs. In the second game of the World Series, Konerko hit a dramatic grand slam t...
Paul Konerko earned a niche in local history as captain of the 2005 White Sox, Chicago's first World Series champions in 88 years. Konerko, the Sox first baseman, caught the final out of the Series sweep against Houston and saved the ball until he could present it to Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf at a victory parade attended by an estimated 1 million fans. Konerko and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye also presented a White Sox jersey to President Bush at a White House reception. During the 2005 playoffs, Konerko was named the MVP of the American League Championship Series against the Angels, hitting .268 with two homers and seven RBIs. In the second game of the World Series, Konerko hit a dramatic grand slam to put the White Sox ahead 6-4 in a game they'd go on to win 7-6 on Scott Podsednik's walkoff home run. Following the World Series, Konerko became a free agent and was ardently pursued by the Angels until Reinsdorf signed him to a five-year contract worth $60 million. Konerko was drafted by the Dodgers as a catcher out of Scottsdale, Ariz. The White Sox acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds in 1999 for outfielder Mike Cameron. He had been a third baseman but was moved to first base and quickly became a fixture at U. S. Cellular Field, helping the White Sox make the playoffs in 2000.
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White Sox begin key trip within division
Chicago Tribune reporterWith 62 games left, crunch time starts for the White Sox this weekend. "This is a huge trip for us," Nick Swisher said of a 10-game journey that starts Friday night against American League Central rival Detroit and continues with a four-game visit to...Tags: Nick Swisher, American League, U.S. Cellular Field, Major League Baseball, Orlando Cabrera
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Quentin's 3-run shot sends White Sox past Texas
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen had seen enough. He was already packing for his team's upcoming road trip when Carlos Quentin came to bat. Quentin proceeded to hit a go-ahead, three-run shot during a five-run eighth inning, his second home run of the...Tags: Jose Contreras, Major League Baseball, Orlando Cabrera, Carlos Quentin, Juan Uribe
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5-run eighth propels White Sox past Rangers
Chicago Tribune reporterThe White Sox hope they've found a springboard that vaults them further than even a dramatic 10-8 victory over Texas on Wednesday. They envision their five-run rally—capped by Carlos Quentin's three-run homer off C.J. Wilson—providing the air...Tags: Alexei Ramirez, American League, Major League Baseball, Carlos Quentin, Juan Uribe
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Sox better than they get credit for
IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWSEvery day, some idiot tries to tell you what is wrong with the White Sox. Ozzie this, Kenny that. It's all Reinsdorf's fault! Konerko can't hit. Thome is through. Jenks has bursitis. Contreras has tendinitis. Crede makes too many errors. Cabrera makes...Tags: Jose Contreras, Major League Baseball, Orlando Cabrera, Carlos Quentin, Basketball
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Mark Gonzales' White Sox mailbag
The Tribune's White Sox beat writer answers questions throughout the season. This week, more Paul Konerko trade propositions, a few farm questions and Joe Crede's error count. Do you know where the White Sox are going to be for spring training? Tucson or...Tags: Pablo Ozuna, National League, Jose Contreras, Brian Anderson, All Stars
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Hamilton homers to lead Rangers
A rare day off helped Josh Hamilton recharge himself after a long week. Hamilton homered in his first career at-bat at U.S. Cellular Field, hitting a three-run shot, and Hank Blalock added a two-run homer to power the Texas Rangers to a 6-1 win over the...Tags: Major League Baseball, Carlos Quentin, Baseball, Texas Rangers, Boone Logan
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Preview White Sox-Rangers series
All games on WSCR-AM 670. Season series: Rangers lead 2-1. Monday: 7:11 p.m., WCIU-Ch. 26. RH Eric Hurley (1-1, 3.57) vs. RH Javier Vazquez (7-7, 4.61) Tuesday: 7:11 p.m., CSN. RH Luis Mendoza (2-3, 6.28) vs. RH Nick Masset (1-0, 4.14) Wednesday:...Tags: Alexei Ramirez, Minnesota, Javier Vazquez, Michael Young, Josh Hamilton
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Series matchup: Kansas City Royals at Chicago White Sox
All games on WSCR-AM 670 Season series: Sox lead 5-1. Friday: 7:11 p.m.; CSN. RH Zach Greinke (7-5, 3.48) vs. LH Mark Buehrle (6-8, 3.68) Saturday: 6:05 p.m.; WGN-Ch. 9. RH Gil Meche (6-9, 4.71) vs. RH Gavin Floyd (10-5, 3.63) Sunday: 1:05 p.m.; CSN....Tags: Major League Baseball, Multi-Sport Events, Baseball, Jim Thome, Kansas City Royals
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KJ might be running the show
Something is better than nothing; that's simple math. We'll get back to the regularly scheduled insanity in a moment, but first a quick break. Kevin Jones. Glad to have him on the Bears. We had to get him. More than a decent running back, he could be...Tags: Major League Baseball, Carlos Quentin, Minnesota Twins, Baseball, Alfonso Soriano
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White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen feuding with Rangers' C.J. Wilson
Chicago Tribune reporterWhite Sox manager Ozzie Guillen admits he yelled at Rangers reliever C.J. Wilson on Sunday, but only after claiming Wilson showed disrespect to Jim Thome and the Sox with an animated celebration after striking out the designated hitter. "You can be...Tags: Mariano Rivera, Major League Baseball, Ozzie Guillen, Jim Thome, Baseball
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