Majors: Organization Reports: Chicago White Sox: 2011

New Addition Molina Could Arrive Quickly For White Sox
Dec. 19, 2011
General manager Ken Williams wasn't kidding at the Winter Meetings in Dallas when he said the White Sox were embarking on a rebuilding project.

"And you guys know I have not used that word in 12 years," Williams said in announcing that he had acquired righthander Nestor Molina from the Blue Jays for major league closer Sergio Santos. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Add Southpaw Support
Nov. 21, 2011
Faced with some payroll trimming, general manager Ken Williams added depth to the White Sox's pool of lefthanded relievers that could give him some flexibility. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox's Doyle Splits Time Learning, Teaching
Nov. 14, 2011
Terry Doyle has devoted a significant portion of his past offseasons as a math teacher to high school and junior high students in Warwick, R.I. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Want Ventura Heavily Involved
Oct. 27, 2011
Robin Ventura will serve as the White Sox's new manager, but he will also be heavily involved in all facets of the organization. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Get Fresh Fish For Guillen
Oct. 20, 2011
It doesn't matter if the White Sox are releasing manager Ozzie Guillen from his contract or trading a prospect. The common denominator is that they'll often seek raw talent with a high ceiling rather than a finished product with less overall potential.

That was the case when they acquired righthanded reliever Jhan Marinez and infielder Ozzie Martinez from the Marlins as compensation when Guillen was let go with one year left on his contract to join Florida. [...] Continue Reading »

Axelrod Completes Long Road To Majors For White Sox
Sep. 30, 2011
The 2,300-mile drive Dylan Axelrod was prepared to make from Lawrenceville, Ga., to his hometown of Santa Barbara, Calif., took a sudden, pleasant detour. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Final Report
Sep. 19, 2011
Dayan Viciedo punished Triple-A pitching. [...] Continue Reading »

Santiago Experiences Sudden Surge For White Sox
Jul. 22, 2011
White Sox officials told Hector Santiago during instructional league last fall that he could be next in line to make the majors as a lefthanded reliever.

Despite Santiago's lack of upper-level experience in the minor leagues, the organization had plenty of history to back up that assertion. [...] Continue Reading »

Thompson Passes On Hoops For White Sox
Jun. 27, 2011
While his family roots are deep in basketball, Trayce Thompson's passion is on the diamond. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Believe In Walker's Athleticism, Instincts
Jun. 7, 2011
After watching 23 pitchers selected among the first 46 players in a pitching-rich draft, White Sox scouting director Doug Laumann believed switch-hitting outfielder Keenyn Walker was too attractive to pass up with the 47th overall pick. [...] Continue Reading »

Short Leaves Impression On White Sox
May. 31, 2011
White Sox outfielder Brandon Short lets his bat do the talking. [...] Continue Reading »

Blanke Focuses On Defense For White Sox
May. 9, 2011
Mike Blanke describes himself as a late bloomer, but his bat has put him ahead of current competition. [...] Continue Reading »

Carter Awaits Bullpen Opportunity With White Sox
Apr. 26, 2011
Considering that the White Sox dealt with an array of relief problems during the first two weeks of the regular season, it might not be long before former starting pitcher Anthony Carter gets a shot to display his talents. [...] Continue Reading »

Reed Enters Familiar Role With White Sox
Apr. 19, 2011
After moving from the bullpen to become San Diego State's Friday night starter, Addison Reed is back in the bullpen with the White Sox. [...] Continue Reading »

Escobar Growing On White Sox Brass
Mar. 31, 2011
Before he was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, White Sox shortstop Escobar impressed the major league staff with his energy and ability to play second base as well as shortstop. [...] Continue Reading »

Cofield Feeling Fresh For White Sox
Mar. 21, 2011
When Kyle Cofield made his White Sox debut in a March 2 exhibition game against the Reds, there was a mixture of relief as well as excitement. [...] Continue Reading »

Morel Proves Fast Learner For White Sox
Mar. 7, 2011
Learning quickly has been a way of life for Brent Morel since he graduated from Centennial High in Bakersfield, Calif. [...] Continue Reading »

White Sox Planning Ahead For Draft
Feb. 22, 2011
Losing their first-round pick in the 2011 draft as compensation for signing free agent slugger Adam Dunn actually trims some of the preparation by White Sox scouting director Doug Laumann and his top evaluators this spring. [...] Continue Reading »

Outfield Could Be Option For Viciedo
Feb. 2, 2011
With Adam Dunn and Paul Konerko on the roster, White Sox first baseman Dayan Viciedo could have to find another position to stick in the big leagues. [...] Continue Reading »

Phegley Fights Back For White Sox
Jan. 21, 2011
White Sox catcher Josh Phegley is working to come back from a 2010 season derailed by a series of medical issues. [...] Continue Reading »

McEwing Rising Quickly For White Sox
Jan. 12, 2011
Joe McEwing played in the majors as recently as 2006, but White Sox farm director Buddy Bell had no qualms about promoting McEwing to manage Triple-A Charlotte for 2011 after two years at high Class A Winston-Salem.
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