Tag Archives: Chicago White Sox
Former first-rounder leverages personal bests
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 …
A Trio Of Minor Leaguers Suspended For PED’s, Among Other Things….
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 …
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Nick Swisher Is The True Catalyst Of The 2009 New York Yankees
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 …
The GM’s Perspective Exclusive: Is the Chicago White Sox Signing Of Andruw Jones The Correct Move?
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 …
GM’s Perspective Exclusive – Labor Day Brings Reflection On MLB Trade Deadline
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 …
Construction at Dash Stadium Delayed
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 …
MLB Introduces “Wanna Play?” A New African-American Outreach Program
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 …