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My Approach: Tyler Flowers

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Analysis, Chicago White Sox, My Approach on Apr 18, 2013

Chicago White Sox v Cleveland Indians

With the departure of long-time Chicago White Sox starting catcher A.J. Pierzynski, Tyler Flowers officially became the man behind the plate in the Windy City. Flowers’ “power and patience” skill set as a minor leaguer made him a key piece of the 2009 Javier Vasquez trade with the Atlanta Braves.

After a few promising cameos at the big league level, this year is a big one for the converted first baseman. Flowers started the season hot with home runs in his first two games of the season, but contact issues have dragged his numbers down here in early April.

Getting Blanked spoke with Flowers about his approach to preparation, making adjustments based on the count, getting back to a good space and much more in the first edition (hopefully of many) of My Approach.

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Adam Dunn in the Outfield: Not “Ha Ha” Funny

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Adam Dunn, Chicago White Sox, Defense Matters on Apr 08, 2013

Toronto Blue Jays v Chicago White Sox

Remember when the Houston Astros moved to the American League and it ruined everything forever? While the Astros’ move to the AL West is mostly painful for the Astros themselves, there are many more dominoes of suffering yet to fall in this chain. No one will suffer more than you, the fan of baseball, now subjected to interleague play on every day of the year.

With 15 teams in each league, one from each league must be facing off at all times. The Reds and Angels started the season and the Royals and Phillies battled in Philadelphia this past weekend.

Games played in National League stadiums are subject to NL rules, meaning no DH. Interleague is what it is, the merits of which will not be debated here and now, but let’s consider this a bonus gift from the interleague gods. Because it gives rise to glorious questions like “will Adam Dunn play left field this week?”

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Today’s White Sox/Royals Game Has Been Nothing If Not Interesting

Posted by Drew Fairservice under Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, Riffin' And GIFfin' on Apr 03, 2013

It isn’t often you get to hear Hawk Harrelson botch a call like this, but when he does it is GLORIOUS. Poor Kenny, without the required vantage point to see that this Dayan Viciedo moonshot merely deflected off the glove of a precariously perched Alex Gordon, rather than nestle into it.

First the White Sox get a home run by the skin of their teeth, then Jake Peavy leaves a significant portion of his skin on the U.S. Cellular infield.

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John Danks May Start Season On Disabled List

Posted by Darren Kritzer under Chicago White Sox, News And Notes on Mar 16, 2013

Cleveland Indians v Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox left-hander John Danks, who underwent shoulder surgery in August of last season, may begin the season on the disabled list.

Pitching coach Don Cooper:

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White Sox to Extend Chris Sale

Posted by Scott Lewis under Chicago White Sox, chris sale, News And Notes on Mar 07, 2013

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The Chicago White Sox were so impressed with Chris Sale’s first year as a starting pitcher that they’ve opted to sign the left-handed pitcher to an extension that could be worth as much as $60 million. Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago reports that Sale and the White Sox have agreed to a three-year extension worth $35 million, with club options for two years that would tack an additional $25 million on the deal.

Sale pitched masterfully for the White Sox last season after cementing his spot in the rotation, despite the club discussing him staying in the bullpen. Sale finished 2012 with a 17-8 record, 3.05 ERA, 3.27 FIP, 3.24 xFIP, and 192 strikeouts in 192 innings. The lanky lefty struck out nearly 25% of batters faced while walking 6.6%. Although his average fastball velocity dropped nearly 3 mph, Sale’s transition from reliever to starter was rather seamless. Other than a slight problem with the longball (19 HR; 11.9% HR/FB rate), Sale’s numbers across the board were extremely impressive.

Sale, who’s just 23-years old, stands 6’6″ and weighs 180 lbs. He could have served as Christian Bale’s stand-in on The Machinist, but the slight hurler whips a mean fastball and devastating slider.

The White Sox rotation currently features Jake Peavy, Gavin Floyd, John Danks and one of a handful of warm bodies in addition to Sale.

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2013 Chicago White Sox Season Preview: Who Knows?

Posted by Travis Reitsma under Chicago White Sox, Preview on Feb 25, 2013

Kansas City Royals v Chicago White Sox

2012 Record: 85-77, 2nd AL Central
2012 Pythagorean Record: 88-74
Impact Player: 1B Paul Konerko
Impact Pitcher: LHP Chris Sale
Top Prospect: OF Courtney Hawkins

Significant Acquisitions: 3B Jeff Keppinger, RHP Matt Lindstrom, 1B/3B Conor Gillaspie, IF Angel Sanchez

Significant Departures: C A.J. Pierzynski, 3B Kevin Youkilis, LHP Francisco Liriano, RHP Philip Humber, RHP Brett Myers, IF Orlando Hudson

The White Sox are annually the most difficult team to accurately project. When the pundits and experts think they’ll be contenders, they fall flat on their face. When they think they’ll be terrible—like heading into last season—they end up contending. The South-Siders led the AL Central for four months in 2012 until an 11-17 September derailed their chances at a division title, which Detroit eventually won.

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Crimes Against Design and Crowdsourced Uniforms

Posted by Chris Creamer under Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Uniforms And Logos on Feb 01, 2013

Earlier this week the Milwaukee Brewers announced the winner of their “Design a YOUniform” contest, a contest in which one lucky fan could see his very own uniform concept on the field for two Brewers’ Spring Training games this March.

After receiving over 500 entries from all over the United States, SportsLogos.Net reader Ben Peters from Minnesota was chosen as that one lucky fan, his design took the current Brewers colour scheme and paired it with retro elements to create a great looking uniform that I think many wouldn’t mind seeing the club use full-time one day in the future.

Milwaukee will wear this fan-designed uniform for two games this March

The Brewers had a great response from the fans for this contest but they were hardly the first ones to go this route – they weren’t even the first Major League club to do it – below we’ll take a look at the winners of various past fan-designed uniform contests held throughout sports.

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