White Sox great A.J. Pierzynski gives his take on the team, new MLB rules
The 2005 World Series champion also raised thousands of dollars for White Sox Charities.
A.J. Pierzynski
White Sox great A.J. Pierzynski gives his take on the team, new MLB rules
A.J. Pierzynski helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series and he was back to throw out the first pitch for Monday's home opener. CBS 2's Joe Donlon spoke with him about what the start of the season means to the players.
Can White Sox fans spell "Pierzynski"?
CBS 2's Joe Donlon asked White Sox fans ahead of Monday's home opener if they can spell the last name of one of the members of the 2005 World Series-winning team, A.J. Pierzynski.
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It's The 10-Year Anniversary Of Michael Barrett Punching A.J. Pierzynski
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Levine: A.J. Pierzynski Too Busy Playing To Worry About The Future
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Longtime White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski has signed a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox.
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Pierzynski Unhappy After Being Hit By Pitch
With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, White Sox closer Addison Reed plunked former teammate A.J. Pierzynski in the left shoulder with a fastball.
Texas Tops White Sox 10-6
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Cubs Fall To Rangers 4-2
Derek Holland pitched seven shutout innings, Adrian Beltre hit a two-run home run, and Craig Gentry made a diving catch in the ninth to end the game and preserve the Texas Rangers' 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night at a cold Wrigley Field.
White Sox To Face Pierzynski Today
The White Sox will face former teammate A.J. Pierzynski Tuesday for the first time since he signed with the Texas Rangers in the offseason.
Hahn: We Believe In Tyler Flowers
White Sox general manager Rick Hahn didn't sugar coat it.
Listen: Radio Call From Pierzynski-Barrett Fight
A.J. Pierzynski may be gone, but he's certainly not forgotten.
Jerry Reinsdorf Releases Statement On A.J. Pierzynski
In the wake of A.J. Pierzynski's one-year deal with the Rangers, officially announced on Wednesday, White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf released the following statement.
Pierzynski: I Wanted To Finish My Career In Chicago
A.J. Pierzynski will now officially be referred to as "former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski."
Pierzynski, Rangers Reach 1-Year Deal
A.J. Pierzynski's time on the South Side has run up.
Pierzynski Wins First Career Silver Slugger Award
At age 35, a career year from White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski has earned him his first career American League Silver Slugger Award.
Hahn: Sox Prepared To Move On Without Pierzynski
The White Sox are prepared to move on to catcher Tyler Flowers if they have to.
Personnel Decisions Loom For Hahn, White Sox
In his first full week as White Sox general manager, Rick Hahn will have to make key financial decisions that will have a big impact on how the future of the team is shaped.
Pierzynski Joins FOX For NLCS, World Series
For the second straight year, White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski will join FOX Sports for the MLB Playoffs.
White Sox Lose To Indians, Surrender Division Lead To Tigers
The Chicago White Sox fell out of the AL Central lead for the first time in two months, walking 12 batters and losing to the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Wednesday night.
Sox Swept By Angels, But Tigers Drop To 1 Game Back In Division
The Chicago White Sox left Angel Stadium the same way they arrived - looking for a big hit.
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6 hurt, including pregnant woman, in suburban Chicago fire
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Amundsen Park fieldhouse won't be used as shelter for Chicago migrants; will reopen Monday
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Man called to report SUV on train tracks in Michigan, but Amtrak train hit it anyway
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After 38 are injured when CTA train hits snowplow, questions about what went wrong
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