The Chicagoist offices were abuzz on Tuesday with word of pre-sale ticket acquisitions for a reunion tour 20 years in the making, taking place at a Chicago ballpark.
And There Won't Be Any Journey Songs
2006 Baseball Preview
What a difference a year makes! Last year, as we embarked on a new baseball season, we discussed the eternal optimism of Chicago baseball fans in light of decades of futility. But in 2005 something most unexpected and most wonderful happened. Chicago won a World Series! And it wasn't even the Chicago team that many thought had a shot at the title. While the Cubs entered the season picked by many to reach the postseason,...
White Sox Trade for Thome
White Sox GM Kenny Williams pulled off a blockbuster trade Wednesday afternoon, sending center fielder Aaron Rowand to the Philadelphia Phillies in return for first baseman Jim Thome.
Sox Worth More, Will They Spend More?
So, what's a World Series worth? Both Crain's Chicago Business and Forbes have tried to place a value on the White Sox post-World Championship. Crain's pegs their current valuation at $327 million, while Forbes lists the team at $300 million. Just last April, Forbes valued them at $262 million, but states the anticipated increases in TV rights, higher sponsorship fees and better ticket sales as reasons for the increased value.
Sox Manager: Gays Are Child Molesters (Maybe)
discriminatory pigs. You may remember earlier this year when Carl Everett said he didn't believe in being gay. That comment was nothing compared to what manager Ozzie Guillen said last night.
Big Hurtin'
Well, it looks like the White Sox have lost Frank Thomas for the rest of the season due to a fracture in the same foot he injured last season.
White Sox Player Doesn't Believe in Being Gay
Stand back, John Rocker, it's Carl Everett's at bat to bash the gays.
Sox Trade Power for Speed
White Sox GM Kenny Williams closed a deal yesterday just as Major League Baseball's annual Winter Meetings were wrapping up, sending Carlos Lee to the Milwaukee Brewers in return for Scott Podsednik and Luis Vizcaino.
Welcome Back, Carl
While maybe it's not home, you can go back if you're Carl Everett. The White Sox acquired Everett again on Sunday. Picked up during last season as well, he played in 73 game for the White Sox hitting .301 with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs.

