Tag Archives: Chicago White Sox

Former first-rounder leverages personal bests

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Devon Teeple

Former first-round pick Courtney Hawkins took a career year with the Independent League’s Sugar Land Skeeters and used it to sign a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds organization. Hawkins, who was drafted 13th overall by the White Sox …

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Posted in Articles & Opinions | Tagged Atlantic League, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, determination, first-round pick, independent league baseball, injuries, Minor League Baseball, MLB, MLB Draft, sports, Sugar Land Skeeters | Comments Off

Scott Kazmir’s Struggles Get Worse

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Devon Teeple

It appears that Scott Kazmir has reached a crossroads in the 2010 season. I have been following Kazmir’s season since spring training, discussing the up’s and down’s, and documenting his progression. Unfortunately, this time around all the positives have turned …

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Scott Radinsky: MLB’s Long Forgotten Two Sport Star, Sort Of…

Posted on June 26, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Bo Jackson, Deion Sanders, and Brian Jordan are well-known not only for their accomplishments in baseball but also football. They are the most recent two-sport stars. Little known to many in the sports world, Scott Radinsky, former Chicago White Sox, …

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At The Forefront Of Change You Will Find The Oakland Athletics

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Devon Teeple

Since Moneyball, the Oakland Athletics have been under a microscope. Every move reviewed, every signing analyzed, and every high school player drafted since 2002, has been assessed by everyone under the sun. Oakland took advantage of knowledge that few, if …

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A Trio Of Minor Leaguers Suspended For PED’s, Among Other Things….

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Devon Teeple

The Drug bug has struck again. ESPN.com reported that three minor leaguers have been suspended for PED’s and a drug of abuse. Miguel Negron, an outfielder for the Chicago White Sox Triple-A affiliate Charlotte Knights, has been suspended 50 games …

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Posted in The Steroid Perspective | Tagged Biz of Baseball, Biz of Basketball, Biz of Football, Biz of Hockey, Bleacher Report, Boldenone, Business of Sports Network, Charlotte Knights, Chicago White Sox, Devon Teeple, Dominican Summer League, ESPN.com, Facebook, Gateway Grizzlies, Lobos de Arecibo, Los Angeles Angels, Miguel Negron, New York Yankees, Plymouth River Eels, Puerto Rican Winter League, River City Rascals, Roberto Toribio, Rony Bautista, Sports Management Worldwide's, Stanozolol, The Football Outsiders, The GM's Perspective | Leave a comment

The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Nick Swisher Is The True Catalyst Of The 2009 New York Yankees

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Devon Teeple

The 2009 New York Yankees will be remembered for the following: World Series Champions, Alex Rodriguez’s steroid controversy, and the $423 million in salary for their newest recruits, CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira, and A.J. Burnett. The most underrated signing on …

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The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Is the Chicago White Sox Signing Of Andruw Jones The Correct Move?

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Devon Teeple

The Chicago White Sox have signed 32-year-old outfielder Andruw Jones. If this was 2006, one could considered this a blockbuster signing. But three years is a long time in Major League Baseball and in those three years, the 10-time Gold-Glover …

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GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Labor Day Brings Reflection On MLB Trade Deadline

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Devon Teeple

When Labor Day hits, as baseball fans we all know that the season is coming to a close, thus giving us time to reflect on the most recent trade deadline deals. It is also an opportunity to try to come …

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Construction at Dash Stadium Delayed

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Devon Teeple

Last month when city officials rushed to approve a $15.7 million assistance package to help construct the new Winston-Salem Dash downtown stadium, it was in large part help secure the loans that would complete the project. The loans that were …

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Posted in The Minor League Perspective | Tagged Allen Joines, BB&T, Billy Prim, Biz of Baseball, Biz of Basketball, Biz of Football, Biz of Hockey, Business of Sports Network, Chicago White Sox, Denise Bell, Devon Teeple, Gateway Grizzlies, Lee Garrity, Local Government Commission, Plymouth River Eels, River City Rascals, Sports Management Worldwide's, The Football Outsiders, Winston-Salem Dash, Winston-Salem Journal | Leave a comment

MLB Introduces “Wanna Play?” A New African-American Outreach Program

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Devon Teeple

Major League Baseball is introducing “Wanna Play?”, a new educational initiative that is intended to bring baseball activities to the African-American community. The above-mentioned program will be launched on June 20, 2009 between 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Cincinnati’s …

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