Confidence, Time Key To Beckham's Improvement
Gordon Beckham's time in the major leagues has been a roller coaster, But there's reason to believe that this year, and the rest of his career, will be all positive.
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Gordon Beckham's time in the major leagues has been a roller coaster, But there's reason to believe that this year, and the rest of his career, will be all positive.
Just three games into the season, and it's the Chicago White Sox offense that's stealing most of the attention, but that's not due to under-performing starting pitching.
The Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals meet for a quick two-game series after both clubs had a very weekend at the plate.
Chicago White Sox's legend Minnie Minoso will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during the team's home opener on April 7.
Paul Konerko, Adam Dunn and Alex Rios are going to be big parts of the Chicago White Sox's success this season. But equally important might be the play of Carlos Quentin and Gordon Beckham.
The Chicago White Sox's Carlos Quentin has been named the American League's Player of the Week, for the week ending on April 3.
In this era of the blogosphere and its rapid fire responses, there is supposed to be a surefire answer on everything, especially sports.
Not only did the 2011 season open the way many expected it to for the Chicago White Sox, it also gave a glimpse at what could be this season.
Despite what the early results have been, the fact remains that the White Sox bullpen is an embarrassment of riches.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen didn't know what to do except check the TV replay and hope Cleveland had not turned a triple play.
Scoring runs was no trouble for the White Sox as they opened their 2011 season against the Cleveland Indians. Sunday, as the Southsiders were going for a sweep, sending players across home plate was scarce. Chicago's only run was scored when Paul Konerko singled in the third to send Omar Vizquel across the plate.
The Chicago White Sox's offensive power was on full display during their Opening Day victory over the Cleveland Indians.
Newly acquired slugger Adam Dunn hit his first home run as a Chicago White Sox, in only his second plate appearance of the season.
The Chicago White Sox have high expectations coming in to the 2011 season, that's what happens when the front office has an aggressive offseason.
