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MLB 2012 Chicago White Sox Home Schedule at U.S. Cellular Field (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:37:00 PST
The Chicago White Sox have much to get excited about this season at U.S. Cellular Field. Many memories were made in 2011 and plenty more will be created this upcoming season. Will this be the year the White Sox claim the American League Central led by new manager Robin Ventura?

Top MLB Home Run Hitters Born in North Carolina: Fan’s Review (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:28:00 PST
There have been several decent home run hitters born in North Carolina . Featuring a slew of current players and a couple of older names, the state of North Carolina is the birthplace of over 350 MLB players. Here's a look at the top 10 home run hitters with a hometown in North...

White Sox Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:46 PST

Most of the White Sox players will use the low expectations on the 2012 team as motivation for when spring training starts later this month.

However, veteran Paul Konerko seemed to be the only player that cared more about the reality of the situation, and the fact that the White Sox have digressed since winning the 2005 World Series, especially in the eyes of their fan base.

"I would say it won't matter (what we tell them) until July or into August," Konerko said, when asked if there was anything to even say to White Sox fans at this point. "We've kind of just given back ... you get what you earn and we haven't earned anything with our fans over the last couple of years.

"Truth be told, there was that little glimmer at the end of '08.

1B Dan Johnson joins Chicago White Sox (AP)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:13:31 PST
First baseman Dan Johnson, whose dramatic home run on the final night of the regular season helped Tampa Bay reach last year's playoffs, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. Johnson hit a tying, two-out, two-strike homer off Cory Wade in the ninth inning of regular-season finale against the Yankees, and Evan Longoria's 12th-inning homer won the game and the AL...

Dodgers, White Sox to play spring game in Tucson (AP)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:21:33 PST
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox will play a spring training game in Tucson, Ariz., on March 23 to benefit the Christina-Taylor Green Foundation. The game will be played at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium with all proceeds going to the foundation named for the daughter of Dodgers scout John Green.

Edwin Jackson agrees to 1-year deal with Nationals (PA SportsTicker)
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:03:49 PST
The Nationals are heading to spring training with what appears to be one of the deepest starting staffs in the major leagues.

Insufferable White Sox plight could push Paul Konerko to retire (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:17:46 PST
The end is near, as far as a playing career goes, for Chicago White Sox slugger Paul Konerko. He said as much over the weekend at his team's fan fest. Konerko, who turns 36 in March, has amassed 396 career … Continue reading →

MLB Roundup: Ortiz likely headed to arbitration, Lannan and Nats go head to head (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:55:16 PST
David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox are likely headed to an arbitration hearing to determine the designated hitter's 2012 salary, according to an ESPN.com report. A hearing isn't scheduled for this week, leaving time to negotiate, the report said, citing a source.

Jays sign pitcher Cordero to one-year deal (The Canadian Press)
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:10:54 PST
TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos put the finishing touches on his bullpen makeover Wednesday by signing veteran right-hander Francisco Cordero to a US$4.5-million, one-year contract.

Ask Alex: Can Adam Dunn return to 30-homer territory? (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:44:48 PST
We all have questions about the 2012 season and Alex Remington luckily has some answers. The Stew's resident stats guru will address some of the big ones as the year progresses. The Situation: Adam Dunn was one of baseball's premier … Continue reading →

Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall won't let his cancer change the best workplace in sports (Yahoo! Sports)
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:11:00 PST
A candidate to succeed Bud Selig as MLB commissioner, Hall is feeling better two months after his prostate was removed.

MLB roundup: A's executive says Ramirez an option (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:55:14 PST
The Oakland A's would consider bringing in slugger Manny Ramirez, though he is not an active target, a team executive said. Speaking at a fan festival Sunday, A's assistant general manager David Forst indicated Oakland's relative interest a week after owner Lew Wolff...

Report: Orioles could try to lure Jackson (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:50:21 PST
Free-agent righty Edwin Jackson has several three-year offers on the table, and one team is willing to at least go to three years and an option, according to reports. On the heels of a report from Fox Sports this weekend, The (Baltimore) Sun reported a source saying the Baltimore...

MLB Roundup: Oswalt reportedly signing with Cards (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:10:27 PST
Report: Oswalt set to sign with Cardinals Roy Oswalt is on the cusp of signing with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to a report. Oswalt will sign "soon" with the defending World Series champions, a source told ESPN.com.

Report: Boston targeting Gavin Floyd (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:10:27 PST
With their pursuit of Roy Oswalt set to be in vain, the Boston Red Sox were setting their sights on Chicago White Sox righty Gavin Floyd, according to a report. Oswalt was set to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to ESPN.com, which also reported the Red Sox had shown...

Selig: Wild card addition likely coming in '12 (Yahoo! Sports)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:50:22 PST
With less than a month to go before spring training, the annual period of optimism should bring hope for more teams this year, as baseball is expected to add another wild card team. The drama of a one-game playoff -- and, surely, some controversy over the new format -- between an...

Dunn hopes he's done talking about miserable 2011 (AP)
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:33:35 PST
Adam Dunn used the first week of his offseason to chill out and get a much needed break from the misery he endured in his first year with the Chicago White Sox. Forgetting one of the worst seasons for a hitter in major league history, though, was impossible. "It was a lot harder than I thought it would be," Dunn said Saturday during the White Sox's winter festival.

White Sox GM feels son's pain after 49ers' loss (PA SportsTicker)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:32:50 PST
By RICK GANO AP Sports Writer

Pierre agrees to minor league deal with Phillies (PA SportsTicker)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:22:14 PST
By ROB MAADDI AP Sports Writer

Spring Training 2012: The Best Restaurants in Glendale, Arizona (Yahoo! Contributor Network)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:34:00 PST
Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers fans who tire of the food at spring training, should try one of these three great Glendale restaurants: Saddle Ranch If you are in the mood for fun late-night dining, venture over to the rock-western chophouse Saddle Ranch.

Pierre signs minor-league deal with Phillies (Yahoo! Sports)
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:20:16 PST
Juan Pierre finished last season leading active major leaguers in career steals, but will start spring training this year on a minor-league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. Pierre, who has 554 career steals, could offer the Phillies another insurance policy, with Raul...

Want to help Mark Buehrle fight Miami’s pitbull ban? Sign this online petition (Yahoo! Sports)
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:46:20 PST
When it comes to offseason baseball stories on Big League Stew, few have generated the type of interest and reaction that the plight of Mark Buehrle and his family pitbull has produced. As you'll recall, Slater Buehrle and his owners were forced … Continue reading →

Daryle Ward suspended 50 games for amphetamine (AP)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:47 PST
Daryle Ward, an 11-season veteran who hasn't played in the major leagues since 2008, has been suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned amphetamine under the minor league testing program. Ward spent last season in the minor league systems of the Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks.

White Sox go red: Will wear Dick Allen era retro uniforms (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:06:32 PST
The Chicago White Sox have a notorious uniform history. They've worn tuxedos. They've worn pajamas. They've even worn shorts. Shudder. Amid a virtual minefield of fashion, the team has announced it is reaching into history to pull a retro look … Continue reading →

MLB roundup: Tigers' signing of Fielder caught baseball by surprise (Yahoo! Sports)
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:45:15 PST
In the span of a week, the Detroit Tigers and their championship-starved owner Mike Ilitch went from figuring out a short-term fix to Victor Martinez's season-ending left knee injury to a franchise-changing acquisition. Now, Prince Fielder is a physical away from driving to the...

MLB Roundup: Reports say Fielder will sign with Tigers (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:05:13 PST
The Detroit Tigers have reeled in Prince Fielder with a nine-year, $214 million deal, according to multiple reports. Fielder, the biggest remaining free-agent prize, will earn an average of $23.78 million a year through 2020. The 27-year-old first baseman will join Miguel Cabrera in...

Omar comin’! Blue Jays sign 44-year-old Vizquel to minor-league deal (Yahoo! Sports)
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:42:41 PST
If you were worried about preparing yourself for a baseball season that doesn't include Omar Vizquel, the 44-year-old infielder is doing his best to make sure you won't miss him. Vizquel will try to keep this baseball thing going for … Continue reading →

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