Juan Silverio has been one of the White Sox's few notable Latin American prospects in recent years
While other organizations busily pluck talent from Latin America, the White Sox have been a non-factor in the region for years. They hit a low point in a kickback scandal in 2008, but the organization has finally started to re-focus its efforts 
, keyed by the hiring of former Blue Jays exec Marco Paddy.
• The White Sox made their first major international signing under Paddy, inking Venezuelan righthander Luis Martinez.
, keyed by the hiring of former Blue Jays exec Marco Paddy.• The White Sox made their first major international signing under Paddy, inking Venezuelan righthander Luis Martinez.
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Minor Deal
Phils deal versatile Valdez to Reds for roster flexibility Extreme Makeover
Red Sox pare payroll, deal Marco Scutaro to active Rockies Quick Find
Indians acquire Kevin Slowey to fill in for Heredia/Carmona Complete Outfield
Athletics deal two young arms to Rockies for Seth Smith M's-Yanks Blockbuster
Yankees use Montero to acquire Pineda from Mariners |
Ballot Box
Picking this year's worthy Hall of Fame candidates Second Try
Dennis Gilbert eyes buying the Dodgers Moneyball The Movie?
A's struggles undercut message of new movie Love For The Game
Alomar's passion for baseball paid off Peace In Baseball
Akerfelds uses game to fuel his fight against cancer |
Actor Reaches Big Leagues
'Moneyball' actor has his own professional baseball past Less Than Expected
A's have struggled to live up to Moneyball |
Best Books
We pick the top 10 baseball books of 2011 Book Review
'September Nights' puts readers in a pennant race Book Review: MLB Profiles
Researcher's obsession delivers great 19th-century history Book Review
New book hopes to return Senators owner to fame Book Review
Buffalo Bisons owner spins tales in 'The Right Angle' |
Another Chance
Andrew Miller hopes his turnaround ends up in Boston |
Trap's View
New Marlins logo has a familiar look Trap's View
The Cardinal better get comfortable sharing the spotlight Trap's View
The D'backs are putting the bite to the Giants Trap's View
Violate baseball codes and get the stockade Trap's View
Albert Pujols has the Cardinals in a sticky situation |
New Ball, New Results
Japan baseball's stats took tumble in 2011 Bye-Bye, World Cup
IBAF, MLB plot international futures Going Global
International playing field levels World Cup Rosters Set
Two-time defending champ U.S. heads to Panama Cuba intrigue jolts draft
Garcia enters, exits first round mix |
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