Majors: Organization Reports: Chicago White Sox: 2009

Fourth And Goal
Nov. 16, 2009
Matt Cassel had to pay his dues as a backup quarterback to New England star Tom Brady before getting his own team to run in Kansas City. His baby brother, Justin Cassel, is learning the importance of patience as he tries to reach the big leagues with the White Sox. [...] Continue Reading »

Viciedo Still Adjusting In Minors
Oct. 29, 2009
Even the White Sox figured that Dayan Viciedo would need a full season to acclimate to the minor leagues, but some scouts outside the organization question the overall future potential of the 20-year-old Cuban third baseman. [...] Continue Reading »

Harrell Finishes Season With Gold
Oct. 19, 2009
White Sox righthander Lucas Harrell threw 10 scoreless innings for Team USA in the World Cup, including four against Cuba. [...] Continue Reading »

More Time For Morel
Oct. 2, 2009
With solid all-around tools, White Sox third baseman Brent Morel made an impression on high Class A Carolina League observers this year. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Final Report
Sep. 17, 2009
Dan Hudson was the top pitcher in the White Sox system. [...] Continue Reading »

Nomadic Lifestyle
Sep. 3, 2009
White Sox righthander Daniel Hudson has traveled around the South like a carnival worker this season, spending time at every level from low Class A Kannapolis to Triple-A Charlotte, with his latest move a September callup to the big leagues. [...] Continue Reading »

Birmingham Bashers
Aug. 25, 2009
Despite roster turnover that has sent some of the club's best prospects to higher levels, Double-A Birmingham is running the table in the Southern League. [...] Continue Reading »

Torres Shows He'll Be Back In Chicago
Aug. 6, 2009
Righthander Carlos Torres was an emergency choice when the White Sox gave him a start on July 22, replacing the injured John Danks. But he turned in such a solid outing that he's sure to get another look in the future. [...] Continue Reading »

Learning Experience
Jul. 24, 2009
Patience does not appear to be a problem for Cuban third baseman Dayan Viciedo, who is biding his time with Double-A Birmingham after signing a four-year, $10 million deal with the White Sox last winter. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Midseason Report
Jul. 13, 2009
Phil Rogers selects midseason award winners for the White Sox system, designating prospects in the Best Player, Biggest Leap Forward and Biggest Disappointment categories. [...] Continue Reading »

Brotherly Love
Jun. 26, 2009
The White Sox gave Jordan Danks a chance to play in the field behind his older brother, John Danks, during spring training. Jordan may soon get to join his brother in the big leagues for a longer stay. [...] Continue Reading »

One-Stop Shopping
Jun. 10, 2009
Jared Mitchell admits to a certain curiosity. No doubt, the White Sox agree. But they like Mitchell just the way he was in 2009, when he moved over from Les Miles' football program to use his speed-power combination in the leadoff spot and glove in center field to help Louisiana State advance to the College World Series. That's why they took him with the 23rd overall pick in the draft. [...] Continue Reading »

Second Opportunity
May. 29, 2009
Nothing has ever come easy for C.J. Retherford. But hitting Double-A pitching hasn't been too difficult. Neither has been the transition to second base. [...] Continue Reading »

Branching Out
May. 14, 2009
Jayson Nix is not only a second baseman by trade but a highly skilled fielder who has drawn rave reviews during his minor league career. Yet in his eagerness to establish himself as a big leaguer, the 26-year-old Nix is developing himself into a utility man. [...] Continue Reading »

On The Rise
May. 5, 2009
White Sox righthander Greg Infante has pitched well early on for low Class A Kannapolis. [...] Continue Reading »

Back To Triple-A
Apr. 16, 2009
White Sox righthander Jack Egbert will try to put injuries behind him and show manager Ozzie Guillen he's ready for the big leagues. [...] Continue Reading »

Dues Paid
Apr. 6, 2009
After 374 games spanning four minor league seasons, Chris Getz made the most of his opportunity at second base. [...] Continue Reading »

Power First
Mar. 20, 2009
With contracts running out on two powerful hitters, the White Sox may have a pretty good option internally in first baseman Brandon Allen. [...] Continue Reading »

Positioned For Success
Mar. 3, 2009
A shortstop throughout college, Gordon Beckham is trying his hand at other infield positions for the White Sox. [...] Continue Reading »

Internal Exposure
Feb. 19, 2009
While the White Sox have imported prospects from other organizations, spring training will be a time for a pair of internally developed White Sox to gain more exposure. [...] Continue Reading »

Sox Boast Wild, High Upside Arms
Feb. 4, 2009
Nathan Jones and Cleveland Santeliz have big-time fastballs, but each pitcher is still trying to harness is control. [...] Continue Reading »

No Shortage At Short
Jan. 22, 2009
Shortstop hasn't been the steadiest position for the White Sox. They haven't produced a homegrown primary shortstop since trading Bucky Dent after the 1976 season and only once have had the same regular three years in a row since letting Ozzie Guillen leave after 1997. [...] Continue Reading »

Shaping Up
Jan. 6, 2009
The White Sox signed Cuban third baseman Dayan Viciedo to a four-year, $10 million contract, but have told him to trim down to 230 pounds by spring training. [...] Continue Reading »

Sox think Flowers could grow into star
Dec. 29, 2008
The White Sox restocked the system with power bats by trading for Tyler Flowers and Dayan Viciedo. [...] Continue Reading »