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Paul Konerko earned a niche in local history as captain of the 2005 White Sox, Chicago's first World Series champions in 88 years. Konerko, the Sox first baseman, caught the final out of the Series sweep against Houston and saved the ball until he could present it to Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf at a victory parade attended by an estimated 1 million fans. Konerko and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye also presented a White Sox jersey to President Bush at a White House reception. During the 2005 playoffs, Konerko was named the MVP of the American League Championship Series against the Angels, hitting .268 with two homers and seven RBIs. In the second game of the World Series, Konerko hit a dramat...
Paul Konerko earned a niche in local history as captain of the 2005 White Sox, Chicago's first World Series champions in 88 years. Konerko, the Sox first baseman, caught the final out of the Series sweep against Houston and saved the ball until he could present it to Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf at a victory parade attended by an estimated 1 million fans. Konerko and World Series MVP Jermaine Dye also presented a White Sox jersey to President Bush at a White House reception. During the 2005 playoffs, Konerko was named the MVP of the American League Championship Series against the Angels, hitting .268 with two homers and seven RBIs. In the second game of the World Series, Konerko hit a dramatic grand slam to put the White Sox ahead 6-4 in a game they'd go on to win 7-6 on Scott Podsednik's walkoff home run. Following the World Series, Konerko became a free agent and was ardently pursued by the Angels until Reinsdorf signed him to a five-year contract worth $60 million. Konerko was drafted by the Dodgers as a catcher out of Scottsdale, Ariz. The White Sox acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds in 1999 for outfielder Mike Cameron. He had been a third baseman but was moved to first base and quickly became a fixture at U. S. Cellular Field, helping the White Sox make the playoffs in 2000.
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Konerko can't avoid his impressive stats
Paul Konerko, who entered the weekend as the American League leader in average, on-base percentage and multi-hit games, was asked if he ever looked at his amazing statistics. "Not really," he said, before re-thinking. "Sometimes nowadays, it's tough...
Tags: Gordon Beckham, Dayan Viciedo, Chicago White Sox, Robin Ventura, Travis Hafner
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Sox far exceeding their low expectations
It isn't June yet, so the White Sox are trying to keep their expectations low, which is just fine with first-year manager Robin Ventura. Ventura isn't one for going overboard, even with a team that went into a weekend series against the American League...
Tags: Jason Kipnis, U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Tribune, A.J. Pierzynski
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Hudson again at third for Sox behind Quintana
The White Sox will use what has become their "normal" lineup Friday against the Indians, which means Orlando Hudson will play third base behind left-hander Luis Quintana. Adam Dunn will again be the DH and Paul Konerko at first base. The lineup: De...
Tags: Adam Dunn, A.J. Pierzynski, Orlando Hudson
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Series preview: Indians at White Sox
All games on WSCR-AM 670. Season series: Sox 5-4. Friday: 7:10 p.m., CSN. RH Jeanmar Gomez (3-2, 3.19) vs. LH Jose Quintana (0-0, 0.00). Saturday: 3:10 p.m., WGN-Ch. 9. RH Derek Lowe (6-2, 2.15) vs. RH Jake Peavy (5-1, 2.39). Sunday: 1:10 p.m.,...
Tags: Derek Lowe, Jake Peavy, Travis Hafner, Detroit Tigers, Ubaldo Jimenez
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Sale does it again with 6-0 victory over Twins
While the White Sox showed improvement Wednesday night in their attempt to solve left-handers, their own Chris Sale continued to demonstrate why he has been as reliable as any lefty starter in the American League. Sale limited the Twins to two hits in...
Tags: Gordon Beckham, Justin Morneau, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, A.J. Pierzynski
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Hudson to make first Sox start at third
Tribune reporterOrlando Hudson will make his first start for the Chicago White Sox at third base Wednesday night against Minnesota. Hudson, a four-time Gold Glove second baseman, made his Sox debut in the eighth inning Tuesday night and fielded Jamey Carroll's...Tags: Scott Diamond, Jamey Carroll, Sports, Baseball, Chicago White Sox
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Samardzija up against headhunter buzz
HOUSTON — Is Jeff Samardzija a headhunter? In some quarters, the Cubs right-hander is getting a reputation as somebody who retaliates against hitters when he's upset, but Braves hitting coach Greg Walker doesn't think Samardzija was trying to hit...Tags: Jeff Samardzija, Chicago Cubs, Wandy Rodriguez, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Tribune
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Konerko returns to Sox's lineup; Escobar at third
Tribune reporterPaul Konerko will return Tuesday night to the Chicago White Sox's lineup against Minnesota after missing two games because of a swollen and discolored left eye. Konerko, who was drilled by the Cubs' Jeff Samardzija by a pitch in the third inning Friday,...Tags: Jeff Samardzija, Gordon Beckham, Chicago Cubs, Eduardo Escobar, Chicago White Sox
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Phil Rogers' power rankings
1. Rangers (1): Not quite as secure at the top as they were a week ago, but they still are baseball's best team. Neftali Feliz's DL stint marks the first change to their opening-day roster. 2. Dodgers (2): With Matt Kemp sidelined, Scott Van Slyke has...
Tags: Lance Berkman, Matt Kemp, American League Central, Tropicana Field, Cleveland Indians
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Blinding sun, poor pitching contribute to Angels' loss to White Sox
The Angels lost Thursday because they couldn't see into a blinding sun and because pitcher C.J. Wilson couldn't seem to find home plate.
The Chicago White Sox took advantage, using sun-caused misplays and six walks in less than four innings by under-the-...Tags: Gordon Beckham, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Mark Trumbo, Trout, A.J. Pierzynski
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Time for Cubs to summon Rizzo
OK, Theo, what are you waiting for? With 91-degree temperatures and southwesterly winds turning Wrigley Field into a hitter's delight, the Cubs staged a 2-hour, 57-minute argument for Anthony Rizzo on Sunday. The 6-0 loss to Jake Peavy and the White Sox...
Tags: Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Jed Hoyer , Chicago White Sox, Kerry Wood
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Peavy helping Sox make waves
On the drive to Wrigley Field early Sunday morning, Adam Dunn glanced at Lake Michigan and noticed something he immediately wanted to share with his carpool buddy, Jake Peavy. " 'Look at that lake, 'Peaves,' '' Dunn told Peavy. "The thing is glass.''...
Tags: Cy Young Award, American League Central, Brent Lillibridge, A.J. Pierzynski, Jake Peavy
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