The Chicago White Sox struggled at home, blowing a lead and falling 9-7 to the Tampa Bay Rays while the Cubs put their DL issues to the side brought their offensive game in a 7-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday.
Baseball Box Score: Sox Blow Lead, Cubs' Bats Hot in Milwaukee
Teahen, Sox Agree To New Contract
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms of a new contract with recently acquired third baseman Mark Teahen. The deal helps the team avoid arbitration talks and extends Teahen's contract through 2012; his previous contract ran out in 2011. According to published reports, "Teahen will earn $3.75 million next year, $4.75 million in 2011 and $5.5 million in 2012."
Sox Shuffle Continues
The White Sox continue to shuffle their lineup around. First, a day after the rumors first leaked about a trade sending Chris Getz and Josh Fields (plus some cash) to Kansas City, the trade has been confirmed. Sox general manager Ken Williams tells the Trib the newly acquired Mark Teahen will play third while Gordon Beckham will be shifted over to second base.
Report: Sox Deal Getz, Fields to Royals
The 2009 Major League Baseball season has been over for about 12 hours and already reports are surfacing of some White Sox dealings. Per ESPN Chicago the NY Daily News is reporting that the Sox have sent infielders Chris Getz and Josh Fields to Kansas City in exchange for third basemen Mark Teahen. The Sox refused to comment on the story and Getz told ESPN, "I talked to some people with the team this morning. At this point, it's been characterized as a rumor."

